Integrated Circuit converts serial data to FAT file.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring file access speeds to 70 kb/s, ALFAT(TM) IC adds megabytes of data storage to product design. Field upgradeable product incorporates fully-compiled, linked, and programmed 32-bit LPC2114 processor containing full FAT file system stack that enables data to be stored on removable media. All files and directories are saved in FAT file system format to facilitate access from any device that supports FAT file system.
Original Press Release:
Alfat(TM) IC Converts Serial Data to Fat-File for Universal Storage
Pittsford, New York. ALFAT(TM) is a new i.c. that makes it very easy to add megabytes of data storage capability to your new design. ALFAT(TM) has within it a fully-compiled, linked and programmed 32-bit LPC2114 processor containing a full FAT file system stack, so data can be stored on removable media for reading on any almost PC.
The FAT file system is widely used for data storage and is supported by most operating systems. ALFAT(TM) saves files and directories in standard FAT file system format so stored data can be accessed from any device that supports FAT file system, such as a PC, most digital cameras and MP3 players. Simply, send your data to ALFAT(TM) using a serial port or SPI and ALFAT(TM) will take care of the rest! ALFAT(TM) can be easily used with any microcontroller, including the popular PIC, AVR, and Basic Stamp, and can save a great deal of time and money when adding this great feature to your product.
With file access speeds of up to 70kb/s, ALFAT(TM) supports Compact Flash, Multi Media Card and Secure Digital memory cards. ALFAT(TM) firmware is field upgradeable through simple commands on UART or SPI, or through a file on the connected media, and even supports hard-disks using a standard IDE cable. FAT32, as well as the older FAT16 and FAT12 formats are supported.
Applications for ALFAT(TM) include: data loggers, picture viewers, MP3 players, digital cameras, file transfers between PCs and automated machines, etc.
ALFAT(TM) is available starting November 1 for $29.95 (qty 1) from Saelig Co. Inc. NY 585-385-1750; 585-385-1768 fax; info@saelig.com; www.saelig.com).
More: Alan Lowne (alan.lowne@saelig.com)
585-385-1750; -1768fax; info@saelig.com; www.saelig.com). Saelig Co. Inc. 1160-D2, Pittsford-Victor Rd. Pittsford NY 14534 USA
