Shenzhen-based embedded specialist Embest Info & Tech has added another board to its growing line of ARM9-based single-board computers (SBCs) and evaluation kits. The NK9315 supports Linux, Windows CE, and other high-level operating systems on a Cirrus Logic EP9315 microcontroller.

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According to Embest, the EP9315 SoC (system on chip) is based on a 200 MHz ARM920T processor core, along with a memory management unit (MMU) and a “MaverickCrunch” coprocessor that accelerates single- and double-precision integer and floating-point processing. The NK9315 SBC includes 64 MB each of SDRAM and NAND flash, plus 32 MB of NOR flash.

Cirrus EP9315 SoC block diagram
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NK9315 SBC block diagram
Embest lists additional specifications of the NK9315 as follows:

• Video outputs:
  • LCD up to 1024 by 768
  • VGA connector
  • S-video connector
  • Composite video connector
• I/O ports:
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 Host ports
  • 5 serial ports — 4 RS232, 1 RS485
  • CAN bus
  • 8×8 keyboard interface
  • PS/2 port
  • IDE interface
  • touchscreen ADC
  • AC97 audio; line in/out jacks
  • 20-pin JTAG port
• Expansion:
  • CompactFlash socket
  • PCMCIA slot
• Dimensions — 7.87 x 5.51 inches (200 x 140 mm)
• Power — 12 VDC

Software provided with the NK9315 includes ARM Linux 2.4.21 and 2.6.8 kernels, a Windows CE 4.2 BSP (board support package), and a download utility, all supplied in source code form, according to Embest.

The NK9315 is shipping now priced at $569, which includes serial and Ethernet crossover cables and a 12V power supply.

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