Remember the popular Miller Lite commercials that promise a great tasting beer that won’t fill you up? That message resonated with consumers because it promised “everything you always wanted in a beer”. And, of course, the ads were great. COM Express designs offer a similar choice in computer systems: the technical advantages of a custom design without the high cost and long development cycle. Pretty big claim. So, how does this work? Read on.
Sealevel Systems, Inc. introduces the new Ultra COMM+8.PCIE serial interface, which delivers the ultimate flexibility for expanding serial communications in a variety of test and measurement, process control, and point-of-sale applications. The 7804e PCI Express serial interface provides eight multifunction serial ports, each individually field-configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.
A recent project for a customer who makes equipment and wiring for process heat maintenance posted an interesting challenge. The company’s application required a rugged, economical HMI that operated to -30°C. Sealevel’s engineering team overcame this challenge by designing an LCD-based HMI capable of operation below 0°C without heaters. Learn more about our custom solutions in this case study.
Initial product failures – products that are dead on arrival – leave terrible impressions on customers. Furthermore, these failures can cause a chain reaction of subsequent issues as the customer’s own product delivery or project schedule is delayed until a replacement can be received. Reducing the chances of shipping a DOA product to a customer depends on many things including the product, the end application and the intended operating environment.
Every application is different, and certain applications need a product to be customized to fit particular needs, or even designed from the ground up in some cases. We recognize the benefits a custom design offers, and over the past 25 years, we’ve responded to our customers’ requests with innovative, well-engineered solutions.
The scope of the movement for interoperable emergency communications has broadened in recent years with the announcement of a federal program to implement a nationwide communications network that will enable interoperable, secure communications between over 80,000 emergency responders and federal agents from various agencies including the Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and the Treasury. Sealevel’s custom Relio computer is part of the solution that was awarded this important contract. The result will be a better connected infrastructure that will enhance the safety of the public and those we call on to protect us when we need it most.
Synchronous serial communications is a technology that you may have heard of, but perhaps have not used. It is usually employed when large amounts of data are required to be transmitted serially, often at high data rates. Luckily, using synchronous serial communications is much easier now given the tools that Sealevel provides.
Sealevel will be heading back to the West Coast at the end of April for ESC 2010, the industry’s leading embedded systems event. This year Sealevel will be showcasing our RISC-based R9 product family that boasts RISC computing power, unmatched I/O, and a wide temperature range. We will also have a wide variety of our other products for you to check out. Stop by Booth 734 to talk with me or Brian Edens, our national sales manager, about how Sealevel can help you customize these application-ready products. The event runs from April 26-29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.
Traveling may be expensive and inconvenient, but a WebEx cannot replace meeting a customer in person. There is a real difference in doing business with someone you know and have spent time with, perhaps even sharing a meal. We are committed to this concept at Sealevel. In fact, we traveled just as much in 2009 as the year before and plan to continue our travel schedule this year.
Successful product companies are continually searching for the “Next Big Thing”. At Sealevel, this attitude is embodied in our company mantra: We Listen. Think. And Create. Get a sneak peek at one of Sealevel’s innovations for 2010.
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