Microcross, Cadenux, and Cogent Computer Systems have released a Linux 2.6 development kit for a compact ARM9-based SBC (single-board computer) with onboard graphics, dual-CAN interfaces, and other I/O useful in telematics applications. The kit includes a Linux 2.6 BSP (board support package) and tools for the Cogent CSB337 board.

(Click for larger view of CSB337 board)

The CSB337 board is based on an Atmel AT91RM9200 processor with an ARM 920T core clocked at 180MHz. The board includes 8MB of Flash, and 32MB of SDRAM.

CSB337 block diagram
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Cogent lists other features as follows:

• Dual RS-232 Ports and Single USB 2.0 Device Port
• Dual USB 2.0 Host Ports
• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Interface
• Infineon SAK82C900 Dual CAN via SPI
• MMC/SDIO Card Socket
• JTAG and 16-Bit E Debug Ports
• 3.20 x 3.50 inches
• Epson S1D13706 LCD Controller supports up to 320×240 TFT, HR-TFT and STN Displays
• Open Source Micromonitor Boot ROM
• Stacking Headers provide a Male Header (top) and Female socket (bottom) for ease of use
• Low Profile Version (Male Headers on top only) also available for OEM use

The kit includes a 2.6 Linux BSP (board support package) based on a Linux port done by Cadenux, LLC. The BSP includes serial console I/O and Ethernet drivers, a TCP/IP network stack, system timer, and watchdog driver. Optional drivers include USB, RTC (real-time clock), and CompactFlash.

The kit also includes Microcross's Slickedit-based Visual X-Tools IDE and Visual GDB debugger.

Microcross President James Calvin said, “Commercial companies are not required to 'open source' their proprietary applications when linking with shared library modules. Embedded Linux is a great alternative to RTOSes when hard real-time is not a requirement.”

The complete Kit is priced at $1,999, which includes the SBC, power supply, cables, and breakout board, Linux BSP, and tools. The Cogent CSB337 OEM module and breakout board are available separately, priced at $978. The CSB337 alone is available in quantities of a thousand for $249.

Microcross and Cogent earlier partnered on Linux development kits in September of 2003.

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