About Us
"Where hardware meets software"
Founded in 2003, we aimed to provide consulting, manufacturing and drop-in solutions that reduced risk, cost and complexity. Backed by these services, we became a global leader in electronics engineering and manufacturing. As we've grown, we expanded our services to also include gadgeteering products. Making hardware design possible for software developers using our plug-n-play options. As we move into the future, we plan on continuing our cutting-edge innovations and look forward to providing our customers with exceptional products and services.
Mission Statement
To enrich customer capabilities by providing the latest leading edge technologies, to create and deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions that shortens time-to-market.
Made in the United States of America
We are proud to say that our software and hardware engineering, circuit board assembly and product support are all done locally in our facility in Michigan, USA. Our industry standard production line produces top quality products at an economical rate, allowing us to compete with Asian pricing, at a higher quality.
Success and growth are part of our company structure. Our highly trained staff and internal organization allows us to handle orders of any size, from prototypes to thousands of units.
Success and growth are part of our company structure. Our highly trained staff and internal organization allows us to handle orders of any size, from prototypes to thousands of units.
In the Community
GHI Electronics is a strong contributor to professional and hobbyist communities. Our dedication to sponsored contests and other community events helps promote a healthy relationship.
We have contributed to .NET Micro Framework and .NET Gadgeteer projects, and we've also created multiple open-source circuit boards.
We have contributed to .NET Micro Framework and .NET Gadgeteer projects, and we've also created multiple open-source circuit boards.
History
2013
- SDK now supports Microsoft's Visual Studio 2012. Developers can choose between express (free) or the professional version.
- Introduced G400-D System on Module, which hosts a 400Mhz ARM9 processor and 128MB DDR2, making it capable of running full blown operating systems like Android.
- Introduced FEZ Cerbot, an expandable .NET Gadgeteer robot, ideal for young adults and schools!
- Introduced FEZ Game-O, a handheld NETMF learning device that was successfully funded through Kickstarter.
- Introduced FEZ Ratpor, the first 400 MHz .NET Gadgeteer board.
- Introduced FEZ Medusa product line. Each product is Arduino-compatible and Gadgeteering-compatible. Allowing developers to harness the possibilities within both ecosystems.
- Introduced FEZ Lynx, which enables any system (Windows/Linux PCs, Mac, Android phones/tablets, BeagleBone/Raspberry Pi) equipped with a USB Host port to communicate with gadgeteering sensor and control modules.
2012
- ALFAT returns with a modern processor, built-in USB Host and a Long Filename (LFN) license from Microsoft. ALFAT reaches speeds of 4,000 KBytes per second to be one of the fastest file system solutions on the market.
- Introduced FEZ Hydra, the first 100% Open-Source Hardware (OSHW) 200Mhz .NET Gadgeteer mainboard. All needed software and hardware were made publicly available.
- Our libraries that extend .NET Micro Framework were split in to Premium and OSHW. The source code for OSHW versions were made publicly available.
- Introduced FEZ Cerberus, FEZ Cerbuino, FEZ Cerb40 using Cortex-M4, running 168Mhz STM32F4. Designs were made 100% open-source.
- Introduced G120 System on Module, lowering prices to about half of what EMX cost while not losing any features.
2011
- FEZ products became popular in the education field and some professionals were uncomfortable with its meaning. FEZ changed from Freakin' Easy to Fast and Easy.
- We joined Microsoft on a new technology called .NET Gadgeteer, standardizing the way mainboards and modules connect.
- Introduced FEZ Spider, the first .NET Gadgeteer mainboard to market.
2010
- Introduced FEZ Domino and the FEZ (Freakin' Easy) product line, which consisted of FEZ Mini, FEZ Cobra, and FEZ Panda. These devices ran .NET Micro Framework and were made with software developers in mind.
- FEZ Domino was the first .NET Micro Framework product to have its hardware design files released.
2009
- Introduced EMX System on Module, an update to Embedded Master which included TFT LCD display support, more memory and I/Os. EMX stands for Embedded Master X.
- Introduced ChipworkX System on Module, the most powerful, full-featured .NET Micro Framework device on the market. It was the first and only device to support SQL databases for the next four years.
2008
- We signed a partnership with Microsoft on .NET Micro Framework.
- Introduced Embedded Master System on Module, the first .NET Micro Framework device with FAT File System and USB Host support.
2007
- Introduced uALFAT, the first FAT File System chipset with Microsoft-patented Long File Name (LFN) technology and a Microsoft license for commercial use.
2006
- Introduced ALFATxp, the first FAT File System chipset with JAVA VM. Developers were able to load and execute JAVA programs right on the chipset.
2005
- Introduced USBwiz, the first FAT File System chipset with SD cards and USB Mass Storage support. Embedded developers were finally able to use USB memory drives, which was only an option for large operating system before USBwiz.
2004
- ALFAT was upgraded to be the first FAT chipset with over 50KBytes/sec file access speed.
2003
- Introduced ALFAT, the first FAT File System chipset on the market. The chipset handled files on SD, MMC and CF cards using serial commands over SPI and UART.