MicroMax's Solutions
MicroMax's Solutions
MicroMax's Solutions
PPM-USB2
PC/104-Plus Four Channel USB 2.0 Module
The PPM-USB2 is a high-speed, 4-port PC/104-Plus Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) compliant module. This add‑on module is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.x implementations and supports signaling up to 480 Megabits per second (Mbps). It is based upon the NEC uPD720101 USB 2.0 host controller that is supported by a wide range of operating systems including Windows and Linux.
PPM-LX800-G
PC/104-Plus LX800 SBC
The PPM-LX800-G is a highly integrated, PC/104-Plus single board computer (SBC) designed for embedded, space‑limited, low power applications. This full‑featured SBC includes AMDs LX800 x86-compatibleCPU, CRT and flat panel video controller, 10/100 Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, 16 lines of digital I/O, and four COM channels on a single industry standard 90 mm x 96 mm module.
It also includes the standard PC controllers for IDE hard disks, Compact Flash devices, mouse, keyboard, AC97 audio and LPT. The PPM-LX800-Gs x86 PC software compatibility assures a wide range of tools to aid in your applications program development and checkout. It supports both Windows® XPe and Linux operating systems.
Its low power dissipation permits fanless operation over a temperature range from -40°C to 85°C. This board is well suited for rugged applications requiring excellent processor performance in an embedded PC design.
TMD104
DiskOnChip
The DiskOnChip provides a Flash Disk in a standard 32-pin Dip package. This unique data storage solution offers a better, faster and more cost effective Flash Disk for embedded systems.
The DiskOnChip is bundled with the TrueFFS (True Flash File System) technology, which provides full read/write disk emulation. TrueFFS provides hard compatibility at both the sector and file level.
The use of TrueFFS in conjunction with the built-in ECC/EDC provides
maximum data reliability even under stressful conditions, such as power failures. Advanced wear leveling ensures long flash life for maximum usage.
MD104
DiscOnChip
The DiskOnChip provides a Flash Disk in a standard 32-pin Dip package. This unique data storage solution offers a better, faster and more cost effective Flash Disk for embedded systems.
The DiskOnChip is bundled with the TrueFFS (True Flash File System) technology, which provides full read/write disk emulation. TrueFFS provides hard compatibility at both the sector and file level.
The use of TrueFFS in conjunction with the built-in ECC/EDC provides maximum data reliability even under stressful conditions, such as power failures. Advanced wear leveling ensures long flash life for maximum usage.
SiliconDrive CF
SiliconDrive™ CF is an optimal time-to-market replacement for hard drives and flash cards or in host systems that require low power and scalable storage solutions.
SiliconDrive technology is engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability and multi-year product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. Typical end-market applications include broadband data and voice networks, military systems, flight system avionics, medical equipment, industrial control systems, video surveillance, storage networking, VoIP and wireless infrastructure and interactive kiosks. Every SiliconDrive is integrated with SiliconSystems patented PowerArmor™ and patent-pending SiSMART™ technology to virtually eliminate storage systems failures.
PowerArmor technology prevents data corruption and loss from power disturbances by integrating proprietary voltage detection circuitry and logic into every SiliconDrive.
SiSMART acts as an early warning system to eliminate unscheduled downtime by constantly monitoring and reporting the exact amount of remaining storage system useful life.
Numerous SiliconSystems patented and patent-pending application-specific technology can be integrated into SiliconDrive to safeguard application data and software IP. Application notes detailing these performanceenhancing options are available under NDA.
SiliconDrive II 2.5"
Solid-State Storage
The SiliconDrive II 2.5" PATA Drive is an optimal time-to-market replacement for hard drives and flash cards or in host systems that require low power and scalable storage solutions.
SiliconDrive II technology is engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability and multi-year product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. Typical end-market applications include broadband data and voice networks, military systems, flight system avionics, medical equipment, industrial control systems, video surveillance, storage networking, VoIP, wireless infrastructure, and interactive kiosks.
Every SiliconDrive II 2.5" PATA Drive is integrated with SiliconSystems patented PowerArmor and patent-pending SiSMART and SiSecure technologies. PowerArmor prevents data corruption and loss from power disturbances by integrating patented technology into every SiliconDrive II.
SiSMART acts as an early warning system to eliminate unscheduled downtime by constantly monitoring and reporting the exact amount of remaining storage system useful life.
SiSecure is a comprehensive suite of user-selectable security technologies that solves the critical need for robust storage security for embedded systems applications that have a small footprint and low-power requirement.
SiliconDrive 2.5"
Solid-State Storage
SiliconDrive™ 2.5" Drive is an optimal time-to-market replacement for hard drives and flash cards or in host systems that require low power and scalable storage solutions.
SiliconDrive technology is engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability and multiyear product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. Typical end-market applications include broadband data and voice networks, military systems, flight system avionics, medical equipment, industrial control systems, video surveillance, storage networking, VoIP, wireless infrastructure, and interactive kiosks.
Every SiliconDrive is integrated with SiliconSystems patented PowerArmor™ and patent-pending SiSMART™ technology to virtually eliminate storage systems failures.
PowerArmor technology prevents data corruption and loss from power disturbances by integrating proprietary voltage detection circuitry and logic into every SiliconDrive.
SiSMART acts as an early warning system to eliminate unscheduled downtime by constantly monitoring and reporting the exact amount of remaining storage system useful life.
Numerous SiliconSystems patented and
patent-pending application-specific
technology can be integrated into
SiliconDrive to safeguard application data
and software IP. Application notes
detailing these performance-enhancing
options are available under NDA.
Protect-A-Pak
Single Use Tilt Indicator
Tip Indicator is a popular and easy to product that can prevent cargo damage from mishandling.
Attach the Tip Indicator with its self adhesive backing to cargo that must be shipped upright. This devise indicates when tipped more than 90 degrees in any direction. When instructions or exterior labels such as "This End Up" are ignored, Tilt Indicators are activated.
Use the Mounting Flange to attach the Tip Indicator Device externally so they can be viewed during shipment. A tripped indicator can be viewed without even opening the package.
Model 2416
Mpeg Video Server
Description
Model 2416 is a streaming video server. It converts analog video into digital data, compresses it into MPEG formats and then transmits it over an Ethernet using the UDP or RTP protocol. It is made from Sensoray’s 516 MPEG-2 frame grabber, 301-6 CPU and 207 power supply. The 2416 has options to record video clips that may be played back locally on the 2416 or sent over the Ethernet for remote viewing. More sophisticated versions can process four video streams simultaneously and transmit them over a wireless Ethernet. Since the 2416 is bi-directional, it can accept an Ethernet stream from another 2416 and convert the encoded digital video into composite video outputs.
Audio Frame Grabber
Model 2416 has two audio input channels that are synchronized to the MPEG data.
Decoding Latency
Although it is possible to use 2416 hardware to decode MPEG data, this process does not have low latency compared to Sensoray’s Display & Control software. 2416 hardware latency is 5 seconds, while our software player’s latency is less than one second.
Display and Control Software
Sensorays real-time Display and Control Software decodes and displays up to fifteen MPEG1 and/or MPEG2 streams with a low latency of 1/2 to one second. Thumbnail images from remote video servers may be positioned over a background such as a map or building plan. Multiple server images may be selected for expansion to full size and full frame rate.
Digital Video Recorder
Video clips may be stored on 2416 servers that have internal storage media as described in this section. The movies may be replayed from local or from remote 2416’s or they may be rapidly downloaded to remote clients. For example, the daily movies accumulated in a vehicle’s DVR may be rapidly transferred over an 802.3 wired Ethernet.
Movies can be stored on a removable compact flash card. In the local record mode, MPEG data from the frame grabbers is recorded to storage media. Proper care is taken to prevent significant data loss in the event of a power loss. While data is being recorded it is also available as composite video from the frame grabbers.
Ethernet Protocols
The UDP format (user datagram protocol) offers the fastest data rates and minimum CPU usage at the expense of minimal error checking. The 2416-4 can uni-cast four MPEG2 data streams at full frame rates when using this protocol.
A disadvantage of the UDP format is that it cannot be played using popular stream players such as QuickTime. However, the latency i.e., the time delay between recording and displaying, while using these players, can be several seconds.
The RTP format (real time protocol) trades off CPU and memory usage for error correction and compatibility with QuickTime and Real Player. Sensoray sells a multi-stream, low-latency software RTP player for Windows 2000 and XP. The latency of Sensorays software player can be as low as one half second when processed on a 2 GHz, Pentium-4 system. A disadvantage of RTP is that it uses twenty-five percent of the 2416’s CPU time, while UDP uses less than five percent. Hence, the 2416 can only support two RTP streams.
Video Storage
There are three storage options. Video clips may be stored on a 2.5 inch IDE hard drive by adding the 300TA interface board and IDE cable. IDE mechanical hard drives have limited temperature and vibration specifications, hence, they are not recommended for use in vehicles or outdoors environments. Some 2.5-inch hard drives may draw too much power from the 2416s power supply and must be powered by an auxiliary power source. Mechanical IDE hard drives have the advantage of low cost and high density.
Once MPEG video data is stored on the 2416 it may be decoded and viewed by using the 2416’s hardware decoding and composite video output channel.
Recorded movies can also be sent over the Ethernet for remote viewing with QuickTime or Real Player. In this case, the 2416 sends MPEG data which the software player must decode.
Camera Control
The 2416s CPU sends pan, tilt and zoom command from the Ethernet to one of the RS-232 ports. Many cameras use serial ports for position control. PZT software is included for popular camera assemblies such as Sony (Visca), Pelco(D protocol) and Cohu (iDome).
To facilitate camera adjustment the digitized video can be looped back to the composite video output for viewing on a TV monitor. This is the default mode for the video output.
Bit Rates and Bandwidth
The data rates discussed below refer to the video bit rate from the MPEG frame grabber used by the 2416. The rates do not refer to Ethernet bit rates, which are fixed at 10 Mbits/sec or 100 Mbits/sec. The 2416s programmable bit rate allows trading image quality for bandwidth.
Higher bit rates from our MPEG frame grabber give better quality images than lower rates. Full-size interlaced images of 30 frames/sec will start to show distortions below 1 Mbits/sec, however, image quality improves only slightly above this rate.
When low bit rates are selected, the amount of distortion depends on the amount of motion in the scene. A chess game will have less distortion than a soccer game.
Embedded Linux
The board set is supplied with specially configured Linux for high reliability and fast response. After power is applied, the software is automatically loaded to RAM from flash memory. The 2416 will then stream MPEG data to the Ethernet port.
Sensoray has optimized Linux installation for the 301-6 CPU. Although it is possible to recompile the Linux kernel, Sensoray does not offer technical support for this operation.
Model 2251
USB MPEG Frame Grabber
The Model 2251 USB frame grabber accepts an NTSC or PAL composite analog video source and converts it into an MPEG stream along with the optional synchronized audio. Frame capture in JPEG format is also supported. A USB interface allows video capture at full resolution and frame rate. Adjustable resolution and bitrate selections provide the optimal balance between quality and storage requirements for a wide range of applications. Model 2251 comes with a USB cable that has been designed and tested specially for the product.
The 2250 was designed primarily for OEMs who integrate it with their application software using the Software Development Kit (SDK) available for download under the "Software and Manuals" tab. This product requires a knowledge of C-language or Visual Basic. It is not a consumer product intended for home use.
Motion Detection
The 2251 supports motion detection in three user programmable regions of interest. For each separate region of interest, the user can set up different levels of motion detection sensitivity. Within each of the regions of interest, motion can be further localized to a 16x16 pixel block. Please see images under images and mechanical drawings.
