1U PCIe WatchDog Timer with Integrated Batteryless System Logger is the Latest Addition to Amfeltec’s PocketShark Family
2024年7月17日 - 11:00PM
Amfeltec Corporation announced today the release of its latest
addition to the
PocketShark Product Family (TM) –
the WatchDog Timer with an integrated Batteryless System Logger.
“IoT devices and embedded appliances are mostly used in
safety-critical sectors,” says Michael Feldman, President and CTO
of Amfeltec Corp. “Having both a WD timer and a logger in such a
system is, therefore, critically important. To have such advanced
functionality, however, you usually need to spend hundreds of
dollars for a dedicated system, and justifying the ROI can be
difficult. A general-purpose system, on the other hand, will not
have such specialized features. To add them in, their size needs to
be minimal. Thanks to its uniquely minimized design, our Watchdog
Timer easily fits into any embedded system with limited space.
Best of all, it already comes with a built-in logger. This
naturally resolves two (previously challenging) problems: lack of
capability to store system & environmental information; and
lack of capability to auto-recover from system crash or a power
outage.”
The device can automatically reboot a computer, embedded
appliance or IoT device in the event of hovering or system crash.
This is accomplished by sending a RESET signal. If the system is
still hovering, the system’s power supply is toggled OFF-ON to
facilitate a restart – note that this does not affect the logger’s
operation, due to its standalone power source.
During operation, the device continually records both system
& environmental data (ambient temperature, air pressure,
humidity, shock and vibration) of the host and its surroundings,
respectively. All data is continuously recorded to the Logger’s
non-volatile memory during normal host operation. In the event of a
system crash or power outage, all recorded data will be safe: it
remains easily accessible and ready for troubleshooting or
analysis.
The Watchdog Timer with integrated Batteryless System Logger
requires no driver for operation and can be configured by using a
Linux software utility. It operates at industrial temperature rates
(-40°C to +85°C) and doesn’t require any service or maintenance
during its lifetime (over 10 years).
The product is implemented in 1U x1 PCI Express form factor with
dimensions 2.6” x 1.18” (65 mm x 30 mm), which makes it the
smallest timer-plus-logger on the market. It is held securely
inside a PCIe connector via Amfeltec’s PCIe Retainer (US Patent
#7,850,475), eliminating the need for any bracket.
For additional information, please visit the product
page:https://www.amfeltec.com/1u-x1-pci-express-watchdog-timer-with-bateryless-system-logger/
About Amfeltec Corporation: Amfeltec is a
Canadian electronics engineering company, incorporated since 2005.
It is a leading provider of complex and innovative solutions for
the world’s diverse electronics markets. All Amfeltec products are
designed and manufactured in Canada, and most are covered by one or
more United States patents. Notable Amfeltec product families
include Squid Carrier Board(TM),
Piranha USB Telecom Adapter(TM),
Arowana PCIe SSD Board(TM),
AngelShark Carrier Board(TM) and
PocketShark(TM) for System Monitoring and Crash
Recovery.
Contact Information Peter Suslik T:
1.905.604.6438 x112 F: 1.905.604.6439 p.suslik@amfeltec.com
www.amfeltec.com