RUGGEDrive™

SD card functionality

Memory Capacity: 4GB Standard (8GB, 16GB, 32GB available)

Interface: Secure Digital (SD), including SPI Mode

USB flash drive functionality

Memory Capacity: 4GB Standard (8GB, 16GB, 32GB available)

Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed

The RUGGEDrive™ family of memory tokens from Datakey Electronics provides a more OEM-friendly solution than standard consumer type memory solutions, giving OEMs high memory capacity and high throughput without the downsides of consumer memory devices. The RUGGEDrive™ line delivers SD card or USB flash drive functionality with:

Ultra-Rugged Construction
Increased Security: Unique Form Factor & Controlled Availability
High Cycle Life, IP-Rated Receptacles
Memory capacities of 4GB to 32GB

The RUGGEDrive™ includes two families of memory tokens:

the DFX series, which delivers a high-performance SD (secure digital) interface, including SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface),

the UFX series, which delivers a USB 2.0 high speed connection. If you are looking for a rugged USB then this is the ideal solution

PC Adapter:

The RUGGEDrive™ tokens also offer easy connection to a PC through a simple PC adapter (DFX and UFX tokens each have a model available). With this adapter, standard Mass Storage Device (i.e. drive letter) operation is achieved.

UFX/DFX Token

PC Adapter

(USB A Connector)

Personal Computer

As a result, these new memory tokens are easily integrated into embedded controllers, single board computers and industrial PC designs, as many of these devices are fitted with one or more of these serial interfaces. Integration is straightforward and is typically accomplished by adding one of Datakey Electronics' industrial mating receptacles.