Shenzhen-based embedded specialist Embest Info & Tech has added two more boards to its line of ARM920-based single-board computers (SBC). Both the SBC-2440-I and SBC-2440-II are supplied with support for Linux 2.6, according to the company.

(Click here for larger image of the SBC-2440-II)

Both SBCs are based on a 400 MHz Samsung S3C2440A microcontroller with 64 MB each of SDRAM and NAND flash. The SBC-2440-I also includes 1 MB of NOR flash (2 MB optional).

SBC-2440-I (Click image to enlarge)

Other features common to both boards include:

• SD/MMC slot
• USB host and device
• LCD interface — STN or TFT, up to 1024 x 768
• Touchscreen interface
• Audio — mic in, line out
• 10M Ethernet
• RS232 on 9-pin D connector
• 3 x serial ports on 14-pin header
• 4 x programmable LEDs

The following table summarizes the differences between the SBC-2440-I and SBC-2440-II, according to Embest:

	SBC-2440-I	SBC-2440-II
10/100 Ethernet	DM9000	no
Extra serial ports	2 x ST16C2550	no
IDE	44-pin	no
JTAG	10-pin	20-pin
Dimensions	5.3 x 3.7 inches 134 x 95 mm	4.7 x 3.9 inches 120 x 100 mm

Both SBCs are supported by Linux 2.6.13 kernel source and a Windows CE 4.2 BSP, the company said.

The two SBCs appear to be shipping now. The SBC-2440-I is priced at $319, and the SBC-2440-II is $279.

---

 
This article was originally published on LinuxDevices.com and has been donated to the open source community by QuinStreet Inc. Please visit LinuxToday.com for up-to-date news and articles about Linux and open source.