XScale PC/104 SBC comes with free Linux dev kit
Sep 23, 2005 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — 4 viewsMicro/sys is offering a free Linux development kit along with first orders of its new XScale-based PC/104 SBC (single-board computer). Aimed at point-of-sale terminals and industrial control panels, the SBC1670 includes a color flat-panel display controller, audio, debounced keypad inputs, and several PC-style… interfaces.
The SBC1670 is based on an Intel PXA270 XScale processor clocked at either 312 or 520 MHz. The module comes with 128 MB of SDRAM and 64 MB of soldered-on Flash memory. Micro/Sys lists the following on-board peripherals:
- LCD graphics port:
- compatible with STN, DSTN, and TFT panels
- max. resolution — 800 x 600
- 10/100 Ethernet
- USB 1.1 host
- 5 serial ports:
- 4 RS-232
- 1 half-duplex RS485 with jumperable termination
- Keypad I/O:
- six input signals with pull-up resistors
- programmable debounce period
- interrupt generated on key press
- CompactFlash Type I or II
Micro/sys says the development kit, free with the first board purchase, includes a breakout cable for the serial ports, download cable, utilities, documentation, schematics, and sample software. The kit is available with a choice of Linux or Windows CE.
The basic SBC1670 starts at $495 in single quantity. An industrial temperature (-40 degrees C to +85 degrees C) version is also available starting at $575. “Significant” OEM discounts are available, according to Micro/sys.
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