They Came, They Saw, They Designed!!! (Using VersaLogic products, of course.)

VersaLogic wowed the crowd with our latest  RoHS-Compliant EBX platform at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, CA. Attendees showed a great deal of interest in our new mid-performance SBC – the Python – as it offers lower power consumption and superior performance over previous generation embedded product. The highly efficient AMD LX 800 processor is integrated with a wide range of on-board I/O from standard PC/104 and PC/104-Plus interfaces to versatile analog and digital I/O. The new SPX™ (Serial Peripheral eXpansion) interface was of particular interest for customers requiring low-cost I/O expansion. Other Python features include dual Ethernet channels, USB 2.0 ports, RS-232 and RS-422 COM ports, and fanless operation. The Python proved an ideal candidate for attendees developing medical and MIL/COT devices as well as those involved with industrial control and data acquisition applications.
 
The RoHS-compliant Puma also drew attention with its appealing balance of performance, features and price. The “Suspend-to-RAM” feature allows most of the Puma circuitry to be turned off, while all OS and application information is stored in RAM. The RAM image allows the system to wake up, restore power to all on-board components, and resume exactly where it left off. The board consumes less then 1 watt of power in Suspend-to-RAM mode.

Apart from the interest in our high-quality product mix, customers visiting us at the show expressed their delight in our continuous efforts to provide long-term availability, low-cost customization, on-time delivery, and outstanding service and support.

Thanks to reps from Emtech (Northern California), R-5 Technical Sales (New England area), TMS (Colorado / Rockies) and Integrys (our Canadian distributor) for their attendance and assistance at the show.

---

SPX Modules – New Low Cost Expansion Modules from VersaLogic

We will shortly be announcing our newest addition to our product line – SPX™ expansion modules. This family of low-cost I/O modules provides a new level of convenience for routine expansion. Their small size, low cost, and simplified system interface is possible only due to high levels of integration and miniaturization that was not available previously. Connected by a 14-pin cable to any SPX-enabled baseboard, SPX expansion modules can be mounted in any position, up to two feet from the baseboard.  The small (1.2” x 3.775”) SPX modules may optionally be attached to the baseboard using PC/104 stand-offs and up to four SPX modules can be daisy-chained together to meet targeted I/O requirements. Planned SPX modules include:

• 8-channel Analog Input
• 4-channel Analog Output
• CANbus Controller
• 8-channel Solid State Switch

In addition to standard modules, custom SPX modules are simple and quick to design using VersaLogic's SPX Development Kit.

---

Puma Design Win – Set in Concrete!

Cement Testing Equipment, Inc. (CTE)
CTE is a world-class supplier of instruments for testing cements to establish thickening/curing time and to determine the compressive strength characteristics of concrete used in down-hole well construction. Utilizing up-to-date electronic and data management systems, CTE is the technological leader in this market segment and turned to VersaLogic as their SBC vendor of choice due to our high-quality product and our commitment to superior service. They selected our Puma platform as it was the perfect fit for their application and displaced a Kontron board used previously. Kudos to Randy Hoffman at RACOR Systems, our Texas area Rep who has been doggin’ the CTE business since 2001! Volumes start out at a respectable 100+ Puma boards/year with the expectation that our business will expand considerably as they deploy our platforms throughout their product line.

Happy Selling!

---

The VersaLogic Insider is intended to provide sales representatives with updated information about VersaLogic corporate activities, products, and services. This information is intended for use by sales representatives to assist in their efforts. However, this document should be treated as confidential and not reproduced or redistributed without permission from VersaLogic Corporation.