InHand Electronics announced the immediate availability of the Elf3 platform based on the XScale PXA 255, running at up to 400MHz. The design is coupled with power management hardware and software technologies to extend battery life.

Elf3 features the company's BatterySmart system software suite that incorporates XScale's performance monitoring capabilities. An improved real-time dynamic clock-scaling algorithm, reduced power peripheral software drivers, and additional measurement and analysis tools all optimize power management. Using BatterySmart3, Elf3's overall power consumption is maintained in the range of 400 to 1200 mW, according to InHand.

Elf3 development platforms are now available with BatterySmart3 software for Linux and Windows CE 3.0. Pricing for the design is US $3495. Boards can be purchased in volume or the complete reference platform can be licensed.

Elf 3: Top view

Elf 3: Bottom view

 
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