The market for biometrics devices (including finger scanning and retinal scanning), for example, will grow 40 percent yearly through 2005, according to the Freedonia Group. Similar growth in demand is expected for other security products such as electronic access controls, cameras, and alarm systems.

Zylogic's configurable single-chip solutions allow designers to differentiate their products in embedded applications for the security market by seamlessly enabling the addition of new features and customization. In a market of fixed and standardized products, such differentiation can propel companies into leadership positions.

For instance, with Zylogic's CSoC (Configurable System-on-Chip) devices, designers can add remote-control features, encryption and authentication without the need to modify the design. This offers a major leap forward in time and cost savings compared to multiple-component solutions, which are not flexible enough to meet the challenges of this rapidly evolving market.

The flexibility of the CSoC's programmable logic, combined with the rich selection of IP modules, also makes it easy to implement typical security functions such as:

Graphic LCD display control
Keypad interface
CAN, Ethernet, RS-485 or other communications interfaces

Zylogic's devices all feature a large number of I/Os, making it easy to design large control panels with multiple LED indicators and push-buttons.