Products in Brief

The F210 vision system acquires images at speeds of up to 1.4 ms and performs measurement cycles as fast as 3 ms when used with the Omron F160-S2 double-speed camera. Based on Omron's Quest OCR/OCV algorithm and edge code technology, the F210 detects precise defects, while a fine-matching algorithm enables detection of differences between a user-taught model and a live image. The F210 offers several means of communication, including RS-232C/422 and Ethernet with the use of a serial port converter. Base price: $5000. Omron Electronics, Schaumburg, IL. 800-556-6766; www.omron.com.

Version 4.03 of System Cascon, an integrated boundary-scan development environment, adds new tools to increase the efficiency of in-system programming of flash memory-based ICs and to improve verification and diagnostic capabilities. The automatic flash program supports numerous interfaces, and any given flash-specific programming modes. Faulty pin levels can be viewed selectively and highlighted in color. Goepel Electronics, Austin, TX. 512-502-3010; www.goepel.com.

KDiagnostics software performs functional and performance tests on processors, memory, buses, and peripherals to speed the verification of embedded designs. The program, which supports Intel XScale-based I/O processors and chip sets, offers a comprehensive database of test primitives, including data streaming, user-specified data patterns, and data integrity tests. Kozio, Longmont, CO. 866-513-0391; www.kozio.com.

This single CardBus PC card supplies four USB 2.0/1.1 ports for Windows-based computers. When used with the included power supply, the COU 204C provides 500 mA/port. The card handles data rates of up to 480 Mbits/s for USB 2.0 devices and 12 Mbits/s for USB 1.1 devices. CyberResearch, Branford, CT. 203-483-8815; www.cyberresearch.com .