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Circaflex is a customizable embedded control platform designed for
rapid-development and rapid-deployment of devices.
If you are in the process of developing a product which includes a real-time
embedded processor with sensor and signal I/O you really must consider Circaflex
as your platform of choice. Whether you are just starting or are preparing
for a transition the time is right to see if Circaflex is right for you.
The Circaflex platform is a ready-to-use circuit mainboard that is designed
for not only rapid development but is robust and complete enough for immediate
deployment without custom circuit design.
The Circaflex package consists of three main components in a single board
package:
Real-Time processor and OS
The first component is a 32-bit microprocessor capable of complex
computations and memory. Powered by VxWorks, the industry's most stable and widely
used Real-Time OS (RTOS), reliability is assured but does not require
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FPGA High-Speed Reliable I/O
The second element is a Field-Programmable-Gate array, a single
microchip capable of accepting instructions nearly to the transistor
level, allowing developers to program logical operations and decision
making all in silicon. Such operations can be executed at 20MHz (5
ns) making an extremely high-speed response for safety and control
applications.
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Windows Embedded RTOS
The third component in the Circaflex product is
a computer-on-a-module (COM) with an Intel Atom processor running
Windows XP Embedded (WinXPe). This choice provides the system with
a rich selection of peripherals, drivers, and services that can deliver
all the expectations of modern devices. Running webservers,
storing data on SATA hard-drives, and running interfaces in Java or
Flash are just a sampling of the options available with Circaflex.
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Operating Systems & Software
Circaflex is driven by the industry leaders in Real-Time and embedded
processing.
The RTOS consists of VxWorks from WindRiver, which boasts a real-time
reliability and jitter that is good enough for spaceships and television
sets.
The FPGA runs standard VHDL code which enables programming of the chip
to an extent
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Signal I/O and Controls
The Circaflex platform can include some or all of the following built-in
signals available through connectors on the mainboard:
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Digital Input / Output, 5V TTL |
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Analog Input, 0-10 V |
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Analog Output, 0-10V |
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Digital Input, 24V |
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Digital Output, 24V, 0.5A sourcing per channel |
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User-Defined
Expansion Ports
The input and output options don't end there.
Customization is the primary feature of Circaflex allowing you to select up to three
additional modules for specific sensor and control types.
Analog Input & Output (0-10, 0-60V)
Digital Input & Output (TTL, 24V, Sinking, Sourcing)
Current Input & Output (0-20mA, 4-20mA)
Temperature (RTD, Thermocouple)
Motor Control, Pelletier TEC Control
Bluetooth, CAN, ModBUS, RS232/422/485
and many others...
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Reduced
Programming
The Circaflex package includes the use of a pre-existing suite of code
modules that can reduce development time by about 30-50%. Many of
the code modules required for the RTOS, for the FPGA, and even the HMI
have already been created and wizards allow Cyth to help you create new
code by automated scripting. These features can help reduce cost,
schedule, and risk from any project.
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