Summary of New SchmartBridge Program Creates New Level of Prototyping Development Flexibility and Cost Savings
Schmartboard introduces the SchmartBridge, a plastic component enabling physical connection between Schmartboards and existing prototypes via standardized side holes. This system allows engineers to add functionality, such as RS232, for testing before costly board respins. The company offers hole specifications freely to facilitate this modular prototyping approach, aiming to make circuit development faster and cheaper.
Parts used in the Schmartboard Prototyping System:
- Schmartboard
- SchmartBridge
- Populated RS232 Schmartboard
- Holes on the sides of Schmartboards
Fremont, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2004
One of the major differences between Schmartboard and competing prototyping boards is the SchmartBridge. This is the plastic piece that in conjunction with the holes on the sides of Schmartboards, allows one to physically connect the Schmarboards together. Some of our customers have rightly deduced that it would make sense to be able to connect SchmartBoards to existing prototypes. For instance, adding our populated RS232 Schmartboard to an existing prototype to add RS232 functionality.
Schmartboard is now offering the specifications of our holes for use by interested companies. By putting the holes on all of ones prototypes, one can easily add Schmartboards via the SchmartBridge to test changes before making more expensive modifications. Respinning boards is costly. It makes much more sense to double check modifications using Schmartboard, before spending the money on new revisions
This is a free program. For details please contact us or go to:
http://www.schmartboard.com/index.asp?page=services_schmartbridge
About SchmartBOARD(http://www.schmartboard.com)
SchmartBOARDTM is committed to helping engineers, students and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible. Schmartboards patent pending Electronic Circuit Building Blocks makes this possible. More information about Schmartboard can be found at http://www.schmartboard.com
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- What is the main difference between Schmartboard and competing prototyping boards?
The main difference is the SchmartBridge, which connects Schmartboards together. - How can users connect Schmartboards to existing prototypes?
Users can connect them using the SchmartBridge and the standardized holes on the sides. - Does Schmartboard offer free specifications for their holes?
Yes, Schmartboard is offering the specifications of their holes for use by interested companies. - Why is it beneficial to test changes with Schmartboard before respinning boards?
Respinning boards is costly, so checking modifications first saves money. - Can you add RS232 functionality to an existing prototype using Schmartboard?
Yes, customers have added populated RS232 Schmartboards to existing prototypes for this purpose. - What is the primary goal of SchmartBOARD?
The goal is to help develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively. - Who is the target audience for Schmartboard products?
The products are designed for engineers, students, and hobbyists. - Where can one find details about the SchmartBridge program?
Details are available at the provided URL or by contacting the company directly.
