Sunday, March 10, 2013

Memory Stick Datalogger / USB host

The Memory Stick Datalogger is a USB host bridge which allows you to connect a USB mass storage device, such as a thumb drive, to your BASIC Stamp, SX or Propeller microcontroller. The Vinculum Chip on the Datalogger handles the file system of the Memory Stick so that you can share the files with your PC using simple serial commands. This device is ideal for remote logging of large quantities of data, and hosting large database for RFID Access Control or other 
applications.

Features:
  • Simple Serial or SPI interface to Microcontroller
  • Extended or Short Form Command Set/Responses
  • 5V supply with 3.3V/5V safe I/O
  • Easy firmware update (can be field-updated)

Application Ideas:
  • Remote logging of large quantities of data
  • Host large database for RFID Access Control or other application

Key Specifications:
  • Power Requirements: 5V Supply with 3.3V/5V Safe I/O
  • Communication: Simple Serial or SPI interface to Microcontroller
  • Dimensions: 1.96 x .86 x .19 in (50 x 22 x 5 mm)
  • Operating Temperature: +32 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C)