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        Devkit supports Freescale ARM processor running Windows CE 5.0

        Doug | Date: May 12, 2005 | Comments: 1



        EmbeddedFusion has introduced a platform to support the development of Windows CE 5.0 based devices incorporating its tiny embedded computer module based on Freescale's i.MXL ARM920 processor. The F130 platform is suitable for use in telematics, point-of-sale, monitoring-and-control, security, and home-automation applications,...


        according to the company.

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        In addition to an SODIMM slot for the FC-MXL processor module (see block diagram, below), the F130 baseboard includes Ethernet, serial ports (including RS485 capabilities), CompactFlash and SD Card slots, USB Host and Slave ports, a 3.5-inch TFT LCD with touch screen, and stereo audio outputs. Additionally, all these features are supported by an included Windows CE 5.0 Board Support Package (BSP), according to EmbeddedFusion.


        FC-MXL Block Diagram
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        The FC-MXL processor module that plugs into the F130 integrates a 200 MHz Freescale i.MXL ARM920 processor (formerly known as the Motorola MC9328MXL), up to 64MB DRAM, up to 128MB NAND Flash for OS and data storage, 1MB NOR Flash bootloader, and a USB transceiver. The module is built in the SODIMM format, and plugs into an appropriately wired SODIMM socket.

        The F130 development platform, including an FC-MXL processor module, is priced at $750. The FC-MXL module is available in OEM quantities (1,000+) for $75 each for the "standard" memory configuration, according to the company.



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