Embedded measurement and control "plug"
The new Ethernet-ready module is an embedded measurement and control "plug," which allows products to be monitored and controlled remotely from any Internet browser. The module has a 10BaseT interface so that it connects to any Ethernet network. All hardware and software required to embed the module are included. The Web server module can be used with serial (RS-232) devices and also supports the IEEE 1451.2 standard, and standard protocols such as TCP/IP and HTTP. The server also incorporates a
distributed-system architecture and the Time-Synchronization technology, allowing any Ethernet-connected product to be synchronized to within 200ns. The module is available now for $95 each in quanities of 10,000.
Hewlett-Packard
Everett, WA
(425) 335-2654
www.hpie.com
Internet connectivity
peripheral chip
The iChip is
a family of low-cost, application-specific peripheral chips. It's a fully integrated hardware and software chip and is remotely updateable via the Internet. iChip doesn't require additional memory components, Internet programming, or major hardware design. It's embedded between the host processor and the communications line on the device's host board. The chip is available as a 68-pin PLCC surface mount package and as the Socket iChip. iChip is available now for $25 each in quantities of 1,000. The Socket
iChip costs $40 each in quantities of 1,000.
Connect One Ltd.
Kfar saba, Israel
+972-9-766-0456
www.connectone.com
Library kit adds multimedia support
The Jump Start Platform Library Kit (PLK) now supports Windows CE platforms based on the Intel StrongARM SA-1100 RISC processor, the SA-1101
companion chip. The Jump Start PLK includes preconfigured OEM Adaptation Layer (OAL) software, a Windows CE boot loader, a suite of drivers, source code, and a build tree. A CPLD is also included, which serves as an Ethernet/flash loader and as a graphical user interface. The PLK's drivers can be modified for other StrongARM platforms. The Jump Start x2.11 PLK is available now for $4,995.
Annasoft Systems
San Diego, CA
(800) 690-3870
www.annasoft.com
Embedded
TCP/IP stack
The SX-Stack is a network connectivity protocol stack that provides Internet access for embedded applications constrained by size and cost. The SX-Stack includes the physical interface layer with TCP/IP network connectivity protocols. The hardware for the SX-Stack is a SX Series microcontroller. The SX-Stack's protocols are
implemented as virtual peripheral software modules stored in on-chip flash/EEPROM program memory on the microcontroller. The modules, which can be configured as a Web server or as an e-mail client, can be implemented separately or together in one microcontroller. The SX-Stack is now available with various pricing structures.
Scenix Semiconductor
Santa Clara, CA
(408) 327-8888
www.scenix.com
More microprocessors
support networking stack
The CMX-TCP/IP networking stack has been ported to the following 16-bit processor families: Philips 8051-XA, Hitachi H8/300H, Hitachi H8S/2000, Infineon 80C16x, Mitsubishi M16C, and Toshiba TLCS-900. The CMX-TCP/IP also supports the following 32-bit processor families: x80 and x86 real and protected modes, Motorola 68K, CPU32 families, ColdFire, and PowerPC. The CMX-TCP/IP is a
portable ROMable stack and an RFC-compliant stack for embedded processors. The CMX-TCP/IP also includes port to specific processor and compiler, device drivers, source code, standard BSD sockets interface, and a manual and sample test programs.
CMX Co.
Framingham, MA
(508) 872-7675
www.cmx.com
