More cards to plug in, more systems to develop.

C Data has integrated serial I/O and storage cards into the latest uclinux software distribution that ships with the Compact Flash Computer. These complement the existing Ethernet and WiFi cards.

The serial I/O driver is an important major development. It not only allows the Compact Flash Computer in interface to RS232/RS485 systems but enables access to all CF cards that support a serial interface. These include GSM/GPRS, GPS, Bluetooth and DAQ Compact Flash cards.

The storage cards allow GBytes of storage to be added to the existing 8Mbytes on the Compact Flash Computer flash filing system.

The Compact Flash Computer has been adopted by several major companies in the Aerospace, Defence and consumer industries as a ‘rapid prototype’/’proof of concept’ platform. C Data Solutions can provide ‘complete system solutions’. This may be as simple as configuring IP address and providing 3rd party CF cards to developing custom hardware and software to provide complete product solutions. C Data Solutions will OEM the design to volume users to ensure lowest production costs.

The arrival of the serial driver will open up many new markets that require GSM/GPRS and GPS. Systems can be plugged together in minutes and development started immediately. A working prototype in days? weeks? with no expensive hardware development costs.

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