Press Release

17 Nov 2003

HCC Announces Embedded Flash File System for 8051's

HCC-Embedded is pleased to announce availability of the EFFS-Thin Embedded Flash File System. EFFS-Thin is designed for 8-bit embedded systems with limited resources. It is a scalable, highly optimized file system featuring:

• Support for FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32.
• Long Filename Support.
• High Scalability - Select only those features you need.
• Small Footprint.
• Low Memory Resource Usage.
• Media Error Handling.
• Full PC Compatibility.
• ANSI C Compliant Source Code.

The scalability allows a DOS-compatible file system on an 8051 with:

• Code footprint < 4k,
  Data/Stack %lt; 1.5k with minimum functionality.
• Code footprint 20k,
  Data/Stack approximately 4k with all options including disk formatting.

It is a simple task for the developer to select the required functionality and build the optimal file system for each product.

About HCC-Embedded

HCC-Embedded is a customer focused company that provides design, implementation, and testing capabilities for embedded systems. HCC specializes in embedded system design and development including industrial automation, network communication and high performance systems. HCC-Embedded can be found on the Internet at www.hcc-embedded.com.

About Keil Software

Keil Software makes C compilers, macro assemblers, real-time kernels, debuggers, simulators, integrated environments, and evaluation boards for the 8051, 251, C16x/ST10/XC16x, and ARM7 microcontroller families. Products available from Keil Software include embedded development tools, evaluation software, product updates, application notes, example code, and technical support. More information is available from www.keil.com.