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December 19, 2002 Vol.81
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Embedded Linux Solution Now Runs on RISC SBC PCM-7130!

In addition to Advantech's Windows CE.NET solution, Advantech's RISC Embedded Solutions now include the Embedded Linux solution; the PCM-7130 SBC, the first RISC embedded model, has been released for mass production. This Embedded solution will bring the customer another open standard Embedded OS environment to satisfy application needs. With all the benefits of flexiblity, open standard, ultra small footprint, real-time operation, and low royalties, the Linux solution has been playing an important role in embedded applications, especially in the post-PC era.

The Embedded Linux Solution pre-installed in the PCM-7130 RISC SBC is a ready-to-run solution with complete Board Support Package (BSP), including boot loader, source code, complier, RAM DISK, and a unique I-CAVA GUI programming tool that will offer the application solution developer complete and maximum freedom to create add-on value. In addition, the platform PCM-7130 evaluation kit is also available for application development and project feasibility studies.

BSP for Embedded Linux Solution in the PCM-7130 RISC SBC:

  1. 2.14.18 embedded Linux kernel
  2. RAM Disk
  3. Complier
  4. I-CAVA GUI development tool
  5. Kernel and on board driver Source code
  6. Boot loader
  7. Power management

PCM-7130 SBC Brief Specificaitons:

CPU: Intel® StrongARM* SA-1110, 206 MHz
Flash memory*: up to 32 MB flash memory on board
Memory: 64 MB SDRAM on board
Watchdog timer: Dallas DS1670
Audio: AC’97 stereo audio interface
Dimensions: 145 x 102 mm (5.71” x 4”)
Gross weight: 0.2 kg (0.4 lb.)
SSD: 1 type-II CompactFlash™ card slot
DIO: 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs
Ethernet: 1 RJ-45 10Base-T port
GPIO: 8
IrDA: 1 IrDA interface
PCMCIA: 1 type-II PCMCIA slot
PS/2 port: 1 PS/2 port for keyboard/mouse
Serial ports: 2 full RS-232 ports and 1 RS-485 port with automatic data flow control
USB ports: 1 USB host and 1 USB client ports
Display Chipset: Epson S1D13806 VGA controller
LCD interface: 18-bit TFT active color LCD/16 bit DSTN passive color LCD; 20-pin header for 18-bit LVDS interface
TV-out: supports both NTSC and PAL output
Touchscreen: supports 4-wire resistive touchscreen via SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
FCC Class A certified
CE certified

Features:

Ready to Run, All-in-One 3.5" Biscuit SBC
Intel StrongARM 206 MHz SVGA LCD /CRT interface, T/S screen interface
Scalable Intel Strata Flash, SDRAM
Compact Flash / PCMCIA
RS232, RS485, USB Host/ Client, PS2, IrDA, Audio

Ordering Information

PCM-7130-1200CE 3.5" StrongARM SBC with 32 MB flash, 64 MB SDRAM and Windows CE.NET English on board
PCM-7130-1100LX 3.5" StrongARM SBC with 16 MB flash, 32 MB SDRAM and Linux English on board
PCM-7130-0K0CE PCM-7130 Evaluation Kit with 10.4" TFT LCD , I/O board, charger board and battery pack with PCM-7130-1200CE as kernel
PCM-7130-0K0LX PCM-7130 Evaluation Kit, the same as PCM-7130-0K0CE, but with PCM-7130-1100LX as kernel

Check out Advantech RISC Embedded Solution at http://www.advantech.com.tw/risc

OEM and integration service inquires enthusiastically accepted! For sales inquiries email us at ecgnews@advantech.com.tw. Contact Advantech today!

 

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