ACAL Technology Newsletter
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Welcome to the next issue of ACAL Technology news. Within this issue you can read about the new waterproof pedometer which uses sensor technology from Bosch Sensortec and be in with a chance to WIN one of your own! Additionally we are announcing our new agreement with Swissbit to offer Industrial Solid State Drives. You can also read about Microchip's MCP1640 synchronous boost regulator and enter a prize draw for an evalution board. Read on and find out about ACAL's new online web portal MyACAL, and much more!

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Automated waterproof pedometer for swimmers uses Bosch Sensortec triaxial accelerometer supplied by ACAL Technology
 
ACAL Technology has helped to bring the first automatic waterproof
pedometer to market. The Pool-Mate 'swimming computer' eliminates the need for swimmers to press buttons to record performance data whilst in the pool. Using the Bosch Sensortec BMA020 triaxial accelerometer IC, the Pool-Mate displays and stores the session time, average strokes per length, speed, distance, calories and efficiency as well as rest times between lengths for the overall session, and for each individual set.
 
Synchronous boost regulator from Microchip enables longer-lasting battery applications
 
Microchip Technology has announced the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost
Regulator, which features an operating voltage down to 0.35V, quiescent current as low as 19 microamperes, and shutdown current of less than one microampere. With integrated dual FET transistors and output currents up to 350 milliamperes, the 500 kHz MCP1640 regulator enables compact, longer-lasting battery applications in the consumer electronics market among others. 
 ACAL's packet processor product range
 
Packet processing is a critical element in the applications that are at the heart of today's networks, and plays a crucial role in complex, interactive Next Generation Network applications that operate at multi-gigabit speeds. ACAL Microsystems offers the industry's broadest range of packet processors, including PCI-X®, PCI Express, AdvancedMC and AdvancedTCA blade form factors. Our extensive product portfolio is able to meet customer requirements for a broad range of applications.
Introducing MyACAL .....
 
We are proud to announce the launch of our new online web portal - MyACAL. Register now and you can start benefitting from some of our features including:

Order book review (Real time tracking / Proof of delivery)
RSS feeder
Newsletter Manager
 
New and existing users logging on to MyACAL will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of 300 free jumping ACAL ZeeBeez!
 
Embedded PC Range - high performance embedded systems for demanding applications
 
OEMs in many markets are increasingly looking for compact, efficient,
multi-function platforms that remove the need for them to develop or integrate their own hardware.
Full embedded systems provide a complete off the shelf solution, packaging high performance SBCs in a robust enclosure and enabling customers to concentrate their efforts on their core competencies. For this reason, embedded systems tend to be application oriented, designed specifically for use in certain industries. ACAL offers a variety of all-in-one systems from a number of manufacturers.
 
ACAL Technology offer Swissbit NAND flash memory and DRAM products for embedded and industrial markets
 
ACAL are pleased to announce an agreement to offer Swissbit's Industrial
Solid State Drives (SSD's). The range of products covers Compact Flash CF, SATA CF (CFAST), Secure Digital (SD and SDHC), Micro SD Cards, 2.5 inch IDE/ Parallel ATA (PATA), Serial ATA (SATA), and USB 10 pin modules together with USB Stick drives.
 
 
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In This Issue
Automated waterproof pedometer for swimmers
Synchronous boost regulator from Microchip
ACAL's packet processor product range
Introducing MyACAL
Embedded PC range
ACAL Technology introduces Swissbit
Airbus Fibre Optics - Case Study
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Airbus Fibre Optics - Case Study
As the new super airlifter for the 21st century, the A400M has been designed to fulfill multiple operational goals and to set new benchmarks for performance expectations. In its role as a dual airlifter and tactical fuel tanker for in-flight re-fuelling, verifying the accuracy and reliability of the fuel management system is critical.

That is why, as specialists in fibre-optic connectors and cables for harsh environments, ACAL Technology was asked to adapt and re-work the custom Airbus test rigs after a critical connector in the fuel system was upgraded.

 
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The Machines are talking.....
Continuing with our series of featured video's created by students at Chichester University. This month we are featuring a video inspired by the growth of M2M technologies.
Just be careful 'The Machines are Talking.............'