Elan Digital Systems UK has launched a new dedicated custom design service for SD/SDIO interface systems.

The company specializes in providing custom design services to big electronics companies across the globe as well catering to the needs of smaller ‘niche’ market players.

After trying out various technologies Elan is now focusing on the SD/SDIO standard as its application. The company is leveraging the technology in new mobile technology products. Company officials added that the next standard for M2M high speed data interface may very well be SDIO.

SD/SDIO technology features a combination of high speed, low power, simplicity and small physical size. Also most host mobile devices today already support this technology making it the interface system of choice.

Elan is a specialist in high speed data interface technologies with a range of unique IC and adapter products already on the market.

To satisfy the increasing demand for customized data interface solutions, Elan has created a dedicated design team in the UK.

Elan Digital established and extensively tested the portfolio of SD/SDIO interface module IP, besides offering customers reliable solutions according to their design needs. One example of Elan Digital’s capability in using SD/SDIO technology is its unique SD to USB Host device. This solution is available as a stand-alone module or for integration into a larger system, said company sources.

The company offers a standard customer support package which also encompasses a free project review protected by strict NDA.

Also the custom designs offered by Elan Digital can be either a complete system or just a component part or it can range from FPGA/ASIC devices to Test & Measurement tools.

Elan Digital has gained unique experience over several years and uses the latest design and manufacturing technology. The company specializes in PC and PDA interface design. Elan Digital has expanded its design expertise to include SD/SDIO, USB and Express Card technologies. It is also focusing on design efforts to make unique products for the fast-growing mobile datacomms market.