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High-Speed, High-Density, Battery-Free Non-Volatile RAM System
A high-speed, high-density non-volatile RAM system delivers densities between 4 megabytes (32 megabits) and 2 gigabytes (16 gigabits) and peak transfer rates equivalent to DRAMs. The AgigaRAM from AgigA Tech is suitable for a wide range of systems, including storage, networking, communications, industrial computing and controls, medical equipment, gaming systems, ATMs and point-of-sale terminals, printers, scanners, copiers, automotive and military systems. Complementing the nvSRAM offerings from parent company Cypress, the AgigaRAM system scales and extends non-volatile solutions to much higher densities. The next best high-density alternative, battery-backed memories, can offer high speeds but are subject to numerous problems, such as hazardous material issues, increased design complexity, long charge times, limited operating life and a high total cost of ownership. The AgigaRAM system solves these problems with use of a battery-free power subsystem teamed with high-speed synchronous DRAM, NAND Flash, intelligent power management and a proprietary system controller. During normal operation the AgigaRAM functions exactly like a synchronous DRAM (SDRAM). When power is lost, however, it automatically saves the data to NAND Flash using the energy stored in the power subsystem. When power is restored, the data is transferred back into the SDRAM. This functionality can be used for power interruption/loss immunity, instant-on recovery, write caching and posting, data logging and journaling, and service and maintenance processing. AgigA Tech announced two product families: Bali and Capri. The Bali product, targeted at general-purpose, embedded and industrial applications, features 4 Mbyte to 64 Mbyte densities and high-speed 100 MHz SDRAM with 200 Mbyte/s peak transfers. It includes an I2C command/control bus and uses 3.3V VCC for 4 Mbytes to 32 Mbytes, 5.0V VCC for 64 Mbyte capacities. The Capri Product is targeted at higher-end storage, industrial, networking and communications applications. This product comes in sizes ranging from 256 Mbytes to 2 Gbytes and uses a much higher speed DDR-800 interface. It also integrates a battery-free power pack. Future versions will extend these sizes even further. AgigA Tech, Poway, CA. (858) 375-4530. [www.AgigaTech.com].
Embeddable Antenna Now Available for MICS Band
A compact, embeddable antenna is now available in the Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS) frequency band. The antenna from Antenna Factor is centered at 403 MHz and designed to cover from 402-405 MHz, making it well suited for MICS as well as a wide variety of general RF applications. By utilizing a proprietary grounded-line technique, the “Splatch” achieves excellent performance in a compact surface mount package. Unlike many compact antennas, the Splatch exhibits good stability in proximity to objects and persons. The antenna is RoHS-compliant and designed for hand or automated assembly. It measures 1.1”L x 0.5”W x 0.062”H, exhibits a 50-ohm characteristic impedance, and has a typical VSWR of less than 1.9. The antenna costs less than $1.00 in Get Connected with technology and volume. companies providing solutions now
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CONTEC, Sunnyvale, CA. (408) 400-8700. [www.contec.com].
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