Si-Gate GmbH Develops Automotive Data logger

Stuttgart, Germany - January 26, 2004 - Si-Gate GmbH today announced it has developed a versatile automotive data logger (Si-Gate VDL-1000) suitable for gathering important vehicle information in real time. With industry firsts such as -Instant On- technology, integrated GPS, accelerometer, and Compact Flash capabilities, the VDL-1000 can record nearly every aspect along your testing route.

Si-Gate GmbH develops products and electronic solutions for the automotive and OEM markets, and offers custom development of Automotive Electronic Control Units for both prototyping and low volume production runs. Si-Gate also develops Embedded Software and custom FPGA Code/IP Development, with a core focus on the application of State-of-the-Art Technology into new automotive systems.

“By combining features like Low Power Sleep mode and Wake up on CAN input together with the ability to record vehicle network information in real-time without requiring expensive PC based equipment (such as laptops), we believe the Si-Gate VDL-1000 offers quiet an attractive low cost solution for our customers. Along with options for integrated GPS, multi-axis accelerometer, pressure sensor, and on-board real-time clock we believe the VDL-1000 offers enough features to tackle even the most challenging development needs” said Robert Newberry, Managing Director of Si-Gate GmbH.

The Si-Gate VDL-1000 is a complete data logging system designed to capture important vehicle information combined with critical sensor data which can be easily retrieved after vehicle testing via Compact Flash card or Universal Serial Bus. Based on a pre-defined ASCII configuration file, the user is only one step away from instant data logging. The VDL-1000 is ideally suited for applications like fleet vehicle management or vehicle networking where flexibility and ease of use are needed to capture your most important information.


For more information about the Si-Gate VDL-1000 product, please visit http://www.si-gate.com.

Si-Gate GmbH
Karlsruher Str. 11/1
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany
Telephone +49 711 23160000
Fax +49 711 2317054
For more information please contact: Robert Newberry -Managing Director
www.si-gate.com
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