CompuLab is shipping a processor module targeting real-time and telecommunications applications, or, with an optional multimedia co-processor, HMI (human-machine interface) applications. The CM-F82 is based on a PowerQUICC II processor, with optional Intel 2700G coprocessor, and is available preinstalled with Gentoo… Linux and Das U-Boot open source bootloader.

The CM-F82 provides CPU, memory, flash disk, and peripherals, and is designed for piggyback attachment to custom baseboards through a “CAMI” (CompuLab's aggregated module interface) bus, consisting of miniature high-density connectors.

CompuLab CM-F82, top and bottom
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Custom baseboards for the CM-F82 can route its signals to interface connectors, or add more functions, CompuLabs says. Additionally, the CM-F82 is interchangeable with other CAMI-equipped CompuLabs modules.

The CM-F82 is available with either a Freescale MPC8247 (266MHz) or MPC8272 (400MHz) PowerQUICC II processor. An optional Intel 2700G multimedia coprocessor is also available.

CompuLab F82 architecture diagram

Intel 2700G block diagram
Other CM-F82 highlights listed by CompuLabs include:

• 2.7 x 2.3 inches (68 x 58mm)
• Up to 128MB SDRAM, 512MB flash disk soldered on-board
• 2 x 100BaseT Ethernet ports
• PCI 32bit / 66 MHz
• Optional 2700G multimedia accelerator
  • 8MB frame buffer supporting res. up to 1280×1024
  • 2D, 3D, MPEG2, MPEG4, and Windows Media Video (WMV) acceleration
• Touch screen controller
• Audio out
• 4 x USB host ports
• 4 x COM ports
• 30 GPIOs
• RTC
• UTOPIA interface
• Power consumption under 3W
• Available in industrial temperature range of 40 to 85 deg C

Availability

The CM-F82 is available now, priced at $63 for 1K units. It can be configured to order for specific requirements, CompuLabs says. It comes preinstalled with a supported Gentoo Linux and Das U-Boot implementation, but can run other embedded OSes as well, the company says.

Other CompuLabs processor modules include the 586Core, XScale-based CM-X270W, and Via Eden-powered CM-iVC3.

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