Pentium M processor module supports Linux
Aug 24, 2005 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — 9 views
SBS Technologies has unveiled a compact SBC in the Processor PCI Mezzanine (PrPMC) form-factor, supporting Pentium and Celeron M. The PSL09 PrPMC module supports Linux and targets “demanding applications” such as flight computers, software defined radio, and command, control, and communications systems, according to the… company.
SBS says the PSL09 PrPMC uses a 1.4 GHz Low Voltage Pentium M processor with 256 MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM with optional ECC and 256 MB of Flash. For very low power requirements the PSL09 is also available with an Ultra Low Voltage Celeron M processor. It supports a 33/66 MHz PCI bus and incorporates power management technology and a VGA display interface. Other interfaces include four USB 2.0 ports, two serial ATA channels, and two Fast Ethernet ports. The module's PrPMC form-factor measures 5.9 x 2.9 in (74 x 149 mm).
PSL09 Block Diagram
The PSL09 supports “Monarch” and “non-Monarch” modes of operation, according to SBS. In Monarch mode, the device acts as the host on the PCI bus, controlling the carrier board to which it is attached. In non-Monarch mode, the PSL09 acts as a slave processor module, providing a loosely coupled multi-processing capability with the host processor on a carrier board.
The PSL09 can be optionally supplied with PICMG 2.15 compatibility with the added option of one or two Fast Ethernet links through the Pn4/Jn4 connector. This PICMG 2.15 option enables the PSL09 to operate with CompactPCI 2.16 and AdvancedTCA carrier boards, according to SBS.
The module is offered with support for Linux, Windows XP, and VxWorks.
Price and Availability
The PSL09 PrPMC is available now in both a standard temperature range of 0 to +50 degrees C and an extended temperature version from -40 to +55 degrees C. Single quantities prices start at $2,140.
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