Nihon Kohden Deploys Icron USB Extension Technology to Improve Functionality of Advanced EEG Medical Diagnostic Instruments
10 November 2008 - 2:00PM
Marketwired
Icron (TSX-V: IT), the leading providers of USB extension
solutions, today announced Nihon Kohden, manufacturers of
comprehensive and innovative neuro-diagnostic and monitoring
instrumentation, has deployed Icron's Ranger 110 product to bolster
the capabilities and effectiveness of its Neurofax EEG-1100A
instruments.
Nihon Kohden's engineers designed the Neurofax EEG for
reliability and exacting accuracy in measuring brain activity,
however, they faced challenges when trying to use the computer in a
different room from the power amplifier due to the 16-foot (5
meters) distance limitation imposed by the standard USB connection.
The product design team recognized they needed an extended USB
connection capable of connecting the Neurofax EEG to a computer in
another room in order to provide medical staff with complete
flexibility in locating the machine.
"There are inexpensive USB extenders out there, but we wanted a
product that worked flawlessly with our extremely precise equipment
and one that was easily customizable to deliver the power
requirements we needed," said Bryan Kehoe, Nihon Kohden America
Business Unit Manager.
The Neurofax EEG-1100A instruments required a robust USB
extension solution coupled with higher output power for their power
hungry amplifiers. Nihon Kohden tested several USB extenders in the
market, but rejected them due to reliability issues and lack of
ability to boost the output power of the USB ports to support the
amplifier's substantial power requirements. Nihon Kohden then
tested Icron's Ranger 110 product with their EEG machines, which
proved to be the most reliable USB extension product on the
market.
Icron was able to modify the Ranger 110 to increase the USB
output power to meet the Neurofax's power requirements. A second
modification to the Ranger 110, a small change to grounding
circuitry, ensured there was no interference with the sensitive EEG
machines. Icron's Ranger 110 extended the maximum USB distance from
16 feet (5 meters) to 328 feet (100 meters) and was able to
seamlessly power the EEG amplifiers. Icron's ExtremeUSB� extension
technology proved to be a critical component in the success of
Nihon Kohden's breakthrough EEG product line.
"Just like the Ranger 110 product, working with Icron has been
seamless and straightforward," added Kehoe. "USB extension is an
integral component of our EEG systems and Icron has really helped
ensure that our customers have maximum flexibility in the location
of the PC and amplifiers."
"Nihon Kohden's advanced EEGs are being used to conduct
life-saving research and are an excellent application of Icron's
ExtremeUSB technology in diagnosing, monitoring and collecting
advanced research data," said Brian Donnelly, VP Marketing and
Business Development of Icron Technologies. "We are very pleased
that our solutions have assisted Nihon Kohden in their continued
development of breakthrough medical tools and we look forward to
further supporting their needs in the future."
About Icron Technologies Corp.
Icron Technologies is a visionary leader in high performance USB
bridging and extension solutions for commercial and industrial
markets worldwide. Icron's USB extension and bridging products are
deployed in a wide range of applications including: digital home
connectivity, industrial automation, medical imaging, aerospace,
and KVM extension. Icron's patented ExtremeUSB� technology extends
the range of USB 1.1 / 2.0 over Cat 5, Wireless, Fibre, Powerline,
Coax and Phone lines, at distances of up to 40km. ExtremeUSB
technology is available in a variety of formats including
technology licenses, OEM modules, developer kits, as well as
branded and private-label products.
Icron is a publicly traded corporation and trades under the
symbol "IT" on the TSX Venture Exchange. For more information on
the company and its products, please visit www.icron.com.
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