News: January 9, 2007

SJJ Release New Industrial Development Kit for Windows® XP Embedded

IDK Provides Foundation for getting started with Windows® XP Embedded

San Diego, Calif., Jan 9, 2007 – SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions is pleased to announce the release of a new Industrial Development Kit for Windows XPe. The IDK allows OEMs to create dedicated applications using a small compact PC hardware. The kit supports Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 and specifically the new USB Boot 2.0 feature that allows the system to boot from a USB flash key.

The IDK comes with EMAC Inc.’s PCM-9375 single board computer, pre-built XP Embedded components, and the SJJ’s Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit - Tools Release 2 software package.

“The IDK is going to be the first in a new line of development kit products,” says Sean Liming, Managing Director of SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, “Our customers are looking to hit the ground running with Windows XPe, and the IDK provides the foundation to build custom applications.”

The PCM-9375 features an AMD® Geode™ LX800 processor with 512MB of RAM. The I/O complement is ideal to address the needs for different applications: 4 Serial ports, 4 USB 2.0 Ports, Parallel port, 8 GPIO, Dual 10/100 Ethernet, VGA/LCD/TV output, AC97 audio, PC104 bus for expansion, and PS/2 keyboard / mouse port.

The IDK also features the Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit - Tools Release 2 to help create new components for your application. The tools are designed to help developers in several areas with their XP Embedded projects: creating components, finding resources, version control, and documentation.

The IDK price is $875.00 USD, and can be purchased online at www.sjjmicro.com or contact via e-mail sales@sjjmicro.com or telephone 858-485-1059.

News: September 27, 2006

SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions Releases New Book Title for Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET

New book focuses on the latest Windows Embedded offering for Point of Service Applications.

San Diego, Calif., Sept 27, 2006 – SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions is pleased to announce the release of a new book title: Windows Embedded for Point of Service / POS for .NET Step-By-Step. The new book covers installation topics for OEMs installing Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service and provides application and service object examples for POS for .NET developers.

Built on Windows XP Embedded, Windows Embedded for Point of Service addresses the basic operating system needs for those developing point of service solutions. To go with the Windows Embedded for Point of Service platform, POS for .NET is the .NET programming solution of the Unified POS (UPOS) standard. POS for .NET allows POS developers to write one application that supports POS devices from different equipment manufacturers.

“The new book provides a foundation for those interested in learning the basic of Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET. The book compliments our existing line-up of Windows Embedded books,” says Sean Liming, Managing Director of SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, “The step-by-step examples continue our philosophy of learn by doing, and address the rising educational trend for hands-on learning.”

“Today the Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET platforms represent a gold standard for creating feature-rich interactive POS systems that can help drive sales and revenue while lowering costs,” said Jane Gilson, director, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft Corp. “We’re very excited about SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions’ new book , which teaches POS developers how to leverage all the features and benefits of this platform, helping retailers focus on building stronger relationships with their customers instead of managing their POS systems and devices.”

The 238 page book consists of 9 chapters with 18 different step-by-step exercises. Topics include:

• Windows Embedded for Point of Service Unattended Installation, Remote Installation, and Remote Boot
• Customizing the WEPOS Platform
• POS for .NET Architecture
• Creating and Managing Service Objects
• Several POS for .NET applications written in Visual Basic .NET and using a few POS devices: bar code scanner, MSR, line display, cash drawer, and receipt printer.

The book price is $49.99 USD and can be purchased online at www.sjjmicro.com or contact via e-mail sales@sjjmicro.com or telephone 858-485-1059.

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News: September 26, 2006

SJJ and EMAC Join Forces to Create a Development Kit for Microsoft's .NET Micro Framework

New development kit offers a low cost simple solution for developers wanting to write code in C#.

Embedded Systems Conference, Boston , Mass. , Sept 26, 2006 – SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, LLC and EMAC, INC are pleased to announce a joint development effort to create a development kit for Microsoft's .NET Micro Framework. The new .Net Micro Framework development kit (NDK) will feature EMAC's iPac 524 Single Board Computer (SBC) running the .NET Micro Framework. The kit will also contain an instruction manual, sample source code, and other tools to allow engineers and students to develop applications with managed code.

The .NET Micro Framework contains a tinyCLR that acts as a mini kernel to run managed code applications. Developers can write C# applications in Visual Studio and just download to the iPac 524. Developers only need to focus on application development since the OS has already been ported.

“Having worked with Windows CE and XP Embedded, the .NET Micro Framework represents a major push for deeply embedded systems and shows Microsoft's continued interest in the embedded market”, says Sean Liming, Managing Director of SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, “We are excited about working with Microsoft and EMAC, Inc to develop the new development kit.”

The iPac 524 features the SHARP 79524 ARM processor in a PC/104 form factor. The board contains a wide variety of I/O to meet any application: RS-232, 10 A/D channels, 16 digital GPIO lines, 8 High-Drive digital output lines, 3 multi-purpose I/O lines (GP/Counters/PWM), 5 Synchronous Serial I/O lines (GP/SPP/SPI/I2S), SD/MMC Flash, Graphic LCD interface, 10/100 Ethernet, and USB 2.0 Device.

“The SHARP 79524 offers the best feature set of any ARM7 processor, and is ideal for the .NET Micro Framework”, says Eric Rossi, President of EMAC, Inc. “The NDK is perfect for engineers and students looking to develop deeply embedded applications that require a low cost hardware platform. It provides the user with a starting point for developing .NET MF applications for the iPac 524 SBC.”

The NDK can be used to develop a variety of applications from robotics to industrial controls. Microsoft will also purchase several hundred-development kits for their own internal use.

"We are pleased to have SJJ and EMAC produce a low-cost board to add to the growing set of platform choices for developers on the .NET Micro Framework," said Colin Miller, Director, .NET Micro Framework. "What makes this product unique is that they have elected to make a board that will be very attractive to students and hobbyists, as well as other developers.

The training kit will include step-by-step exercises. The NDK will have a special introductory price of $129.00 USD. When released, the NDK can be purchased online at www.sjjmicro.com or contact via e-mail sales@sjjmicro.com . Additional information can be found on the iPac 524 at www.emacinc.com.

About EMAC Inc. (www.emacinc.com)

Since 1984, EMAC, Inc. has provided customers worldwide with custom hardware, software and manufacturing. EMAC's custom services include Digital and Analog Hardware Design, BIOS adaptation, Operating System integration (Windows CE, NT Embedded, XP Embedded, and other embedded software), driver development and software application development. In addition, EMAC offers a comprehensive line of products and services that include Single Board Computers (SBCs), SBC Peripherals, and Microprocessor Training Systems. Off-the-shelf SBCs include x86 compatible, 32-bit RISC and both 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers.

About SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, LLC

SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions was founded in 2004 to provide a better approach to learning and implementing embedded systems with the “Learn-by-Doing” philosophy. SJJ offers training, consulting, and various books and software products for Windows Embedded.

News: February 6, 2006

Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit - Tools Release 2 - Now Shipping

Update Versions to Component Helper, Component Tracker, and SLX tools

San Diego , Calif. , Feb 6, 2006 – SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions is pleased to announce the release of the Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit – Tools Release 2. The tools are designed to help developers in several areas with their XP Embedded projects: creating components, finding resources, version control, and documentation. Tools Release 2 updates Component Helper and introduces Component Hunter and SLDX Assistant.

“We are pleased with the feedback we received from the initial toolkit. The new release adds more features which improve and expand the capability of the original tools,” says Sean Liming, Managing Director of SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, “I am also pleased to have had fellow MVP and veteran embedded developer John R. Malin assist with the development of this new release. John's vast experience was extremely helpful with some of the new features.”

Component Helper V2 is an installation snapshot tool that captures file and registry information. SLD and REG files are the output, and installed files are gathered into a single directory. The new version adds the ability to select different drives; scan option for files, registry entries, or both; and SLD output.

Component Hunter contains an update to the original Component Tracker, and adds several new search tools: Dependency Hunter a static analysis tool, File search, and Registry search.

SLDX Assistant comes as a command line and graphical tool, which can extract and compare information from SLX and SLD files. SLDX Assistant is ideal for version control, documenting a project, and tracking down resources.

Tools Release 2 price is $199.99 USD, and the Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit book is now sold separately for $34.99 USD. Both can be purchased online at www.sjjmicro.com or contact via e-mail sales@sjjmicro.com or telephone 858-485-1059.

News: October 21, 2005

SJJ is a Proud Sponsor of ‘Swing for the Kids' Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament to Support St. Michael's Elementary School

San Diego , Calif. , October 21, 2005 – SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions is a proud sponsor of this year's Knights of Columbus 10th Annual ‘Swing for the Kids' Charity Golf Tournament to benefit St. Michael's School.

News: July 25, 2005

The SJJ-EMS1000 - New Prototype Solution for Hobbyists and Students

Buffer Translator Prototype Solution for 5v/3.3v Interface

San Diego , Calif. , July 25, 2005 – SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions is pleased to announce the SJJ-EMS1000. The SJJ-EMS1000 is a 74LVCC2425A Buffer Translator mounted on a 24-pin DIP adapter solution. Many low power devices that use 3.3V are becoming available. There are still many 8-bit and 16-bit microprocessors that run on 5v TTL. The SJJ-EMS1000 provides a solution for interfacing between 5V TTL and 3.3V CMOS on a single, easy-to-use, 24-pin DIP module. This module allows hobbyists, students, and OEMs to quickly prototype / breadboard a solution without having to first create special proto-boards.

“We are very excited with the SJJ-EMS1000 as we continue to develop solutions to help make learning and developing embedded systems easier,” says Sean Liming, Managing Director of SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, “The ability to bridge different technologies provides the opportunity for everyone to create unique solutions.”

The price or the SJJ-EMS1000 is $18.00USD. The SJJ-EMS1000 can be purchased online at www.sjjmicro.com or contact via e-mail sales@sjjmicro.com or telephone 858-485-1059

News: March 15, 2005

New Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit Now Shipping

New Toolkit Covers XP Embedded Service Pack 2

San Diego , Calif. , Mar 15, 2005 – SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions is pleased to announce the release of the Windows XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit. The toolkit is the anticipated follow on to the popular Windows XP Embedded Advanced. The toolkit consists of 17 chapters that introduce many of the new features in XPe Service Pack 2. More than just a book, the toolkit offers new tools to help developers with creating components, finding dependencies, and documenting configurations.

“Windows XP Embedded has had tremendous growth the past couple of years,” says Sean Liming, Managing Director of SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, “Windows XP Embedded Advanced provided developers the basic development process. The new toolkit's goal is to build on the first book and provide solutions and much need tools that developers can use in their projects.”

The toolkit contains 50 new tips ‘n tricks and 23 Hands-on exercises. 340 pages cover a wide range of topics, such as building a full version of XP pro SP2 like image, VB-Scripting, macro components for security and EWF, USB flash boot using M-System's uDiskOnChip, Hibernate Once-Resume Many, and .NET solutions for the XPe power management and EWF APIs. There is also an optional 256MB uDiskOnChip from M-Systems available for USB boot.

The toolkit price is $359.99 USD standard and $399.99 USD with the uDiskOnChip. The toolkit can be purchased online at www.sjjmicro.com or contact via e-mail sales@sjjmicro.com or telephone 858-485-1059.

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