Interface simplifies communication in power control.
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Measuring 1.7 x 3.0 in., FlexBus(TM) Interface Board FCIF010 provides multi-drop serial interface for power control and automation. Electrically isolated data bus eliminates line drops and ground noise from measurements, protects PC from power transients, and enables operation at varying voltages. Also included, 6-byte ASCII command strings enable real-time interrupt-driven control and DAQ. Board may be used with supplied FlexController(TM) SOC, PIC micro, or other UART device.
Original Press Release:
FlexBusTM Simplifies Isolated Communication in Digital Power Control
Flextek Electronics
4/29/5
New Product Release:
FlexBusTM is a low-cost multi-drop serial interface for power control and automation. The electrically isolated data bus eliminates line drops and ground noise from measurements, protects the PC from power transients, and enables operation at varying voltages. Competing interfaces have excessive software overhead and bi-directional data lines that are difficult to isolate, which effectively limits power control applications. The isolated data lines of FlexBusTM plug directly into the PC for automation, or connect to logic pins for embedded control. Simple six-byte ASCII command strings enable real-time interrupt-driven control and data acquisition with minimal software overhead. Free Active X and demo programs illustrate common applications while speeding custom software development. FlexBusTM Interface Board may be used with supplied FlexControllerTM SOC, PIC micro (ICD compatible), or other UART device. Application notes and tutorial, combined with optional power board and education kit, ease product development. FlexBusTM Interface Board FCIF010 (1.7in x3.0in PCB) is available now from www.flex-tek.com for $59 each. Contact David Caldwell at djcaldwell@flex-tek.com.
Contact Information:
David Caldwell
Flextek Electronics
315B Walnut Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.flex-tek.com
djcaldwell@flex-tek.com
760-224-7637
Company Information:
Flextek Electronics is a private company in Carlsbad, CA dedicated to the advancement and simplification of digital power control. David Caldwell founded the company in 1996 and has over a dozen papers, two patents, and multiple professional advancement courses in power and control technology. Flextek Electronics has extensive expertise in electronic controls, closed-loop systems, embedded real-time control, analog circuits and power management, as well as software development.
