Keys & Tokens

Our keys and tokens are available with a wide range of memory, holding from 1Kbit to 32GByte of data with industry standard interface protocols including Microwire, I²C, SPI and USB. They’ve been built to withstand water, mud, dust, shock and vibration – and are often used in environments where they are exposed to chemicals, electrostatic discharge, sterilisation and extreme temperatures, conditions where consumer memory would not survive.

Serial Memory

Serial EEPROM - Available with SPI, I²C and Microwire interfaces. Memory capacities range from 1Kbit to 1Mbit. These products are ideally suited for low to medium data-logging, parameter / configuration upload, data storage and access control including CIK.

Serial Flash - Memory capacities range from 1Mbit to 64Mbit. Our SPI Keys and Tokens complement our Microwire and SPI EEPROM devices. These keys or tokens are page writable and are ideally suited for high volume data logging and firmware updates.

RUGGEDrive™

The RUGGEDrive™ incorporate high capacity memory devices into OEM designs, without the shortcomings of consumer-focused solutions.
The RUGGEDrive™ differs from SD cards and USB flash drives in three important ways. Firstly, the memory token's unique form-factor means that it can't plug into an un-adapted PC or system, which helps to protect the data on the token. These tokens are also designed to interface directly with Single Board Computers (SBC's). The receptacles for these products can be connected using a ribbon cable directly to a USB or SD port on an SBC. Secondly the tokens are manufactured using a solid over-moulding process which makes them impervious to penetration by liquids and practically crush-proof. Finally, they have a high lifespan of 50,000 cycles, compared to just 1,500 cycles for most type A USB receptacles.
Memory capacities of 4GB up to 32GB available.

Managed Memory

Available as a Token, this product has been specifically designed for use in OEM’s systems controlled by embedded microprocessors. The memory capacity ranges from 256MByte to 1GByte with both an SPI interface for direct connection to microprocessors and USB interface to facilitate connection to PC’s.

GammaSafe™

GammaSafe™ is a non-volatile, reprogrammable, portable memory device that survives gamma sterilisation with no loss of data. It allows medical device manufacturers to easily add anti-counterfeit and limit-use capabilities to disposable attachments that are sterilised using gamma radiation.
The memory capacity is up to 4Kbits and the token can withstand up to 45kGy (4.5Mrad) of gamma radiation with no data loss.
The GammaSafe™ product line includes a line of mating receptacles including IP65/67 and EMI versions.

Secure Memory

Available as Keys or Tokens they include a unique unchangeable embedded serial number which prevents duplication of data. These data carriers have 1.5Kbits of read / write EEPROM memory. These products are ideally suited for access control, personal identification, licensing / revision control and loyalty programmes.