What is this thing?
Is it:
A. A USB flash drive?
B. An SD card?
C. A newfangled dongle?
D. None of the above?
ANSWER:
This was a bit of a trick question. Datakey RUGGEDrive™ tokens can provide either USB flash drive or SD card functionality but come in the proprietary RUGGEDrive form factor that is physically more robust and secure than consumer SD cards and USB flash drives. That leads us to our next question:
Why do Datakey customers choose RUGGEDrive tokens for their embedded designs?
A. The memory tokens are more rugged.
B. The Datakey connectors are more robust and reliable.
C. RUGGEDrive tokens won't plug into standard connectors.
D. Increased security from not having a USB connector where users could plug in who knows what.
E. It doesn't look like a USB flash drive or SD card.
F. All of the above.
ANSWER:
This question was a bit easier. The correct answer is F. All of the above.
Scroll down to learn more about the RUGGEDrive line and register for our quarterly drawing for a RUGGEDrive development kit.
UFX-I Memory Tokens
- USB Flash Drive Functionality
- -40°C to +85°C Operation
- Redundant Contacts
- Unique Serial Number
- Datakey USB VID and PID
DFX-I Memory Tokens
- SD Card Functionality
- -40°C to +85°C Operation
- Redundant Contacts
- Unique Serial Number
- Custom Logo Option
Why Use a Proprietary Memory Device?
Who better to answer this question than everyone's favorite engineer, Dilbert? See how this Dilbert cartoon shows the benefits of using a memory device with a proprietary form factor.
Thwarting Elbonians with proprietary memory devices.
Register for a RUGGEDrive™ Dev Kit
Thank you for your interest in Datakey RUGGEDrive™ memory tokens. Each quarter we hold a drawing for a RUGGEDrive development kit. To register, simply complete the form and press the Register button. Those drawn will be contacted by email and can choose from a DFX-I RUGGEDrive development kit (SD card functionality) or a UFX-I RUGGEDrive development kit (USB flash drive functionality).