Modular Technology for Rapid Development

The SwitchBack's patent-pending BackPack Technology allows the user to incorporate multiple devices into a single BackPack. The BackPack attaches onto the back of the computer and interfaces to the SwitchBack™ through a special ultra-wide, high-speed connection.

The SwitchBack's design is so flexible that almost any electronic peripheral can be designed to interface with it. The size and shape of the BackPack can be anything you need. In addition to the Standard BackPack, customers can create a customizable BackPack. Devices that can be integrated into a Custom BackPack include, but are not limited to:

• Digital Camera
• Mag-Stripe Reader
• Barcode or RFID Scanner
• Graphics Card
• Biometric Readers
• Compact Flash
• Custom Communications Devices
• High Definition Audio

The Standard BackPack

The Standard BackPack gives the you all the connectivity of a laptop in the palm of your hand. This module includes VGA output, a Serial Port, type II PCMCIA, Audio In/Out and a USB 2.0 port.

Build Your Own With FLEXPack

In addition, customers can choose to utilize RMT's FlexPack BackPack for rapid development. The FlexPack BackPack includes a standard set of electronic interfaces that allows product developers to customize peripherals and connections for their specific needs. The FlexPack allows for a rapid product development cycle, reduced cost of ownership and a faster return on investment. The FlexPack BackPack includes:

• All necessary electrical and mechanical documentation to begin your own custom BackPack development
• Pre-engineered circuit card assembly with a wide range of interfaces that can quickly be adapted to virtually any external device
• Proven BackPack development process with engineering support, available with purchase of the SwitchBack Module Development Kit

The FlexPack can be purchased with a 7-pin sealed circular connector providing a 28V power input plus an Ethernet port (FlexPack MA-4100) or other custom variations. Contact us to learn more.