package).

(Click here for larger image of the SOM and baseboard)

The highly compact (2.36 x 2.68 inches) Card Engine is available with a choice of three different PXA270 processors ranging from 312 MHz to 520 MHz, according to the company. 64 MB of SDRAM is standard, with 128 MB optionally available. The SBC supports both NAND (up to 128 MB) and NOR (up to 32 MB) Flash memory.


Card Engine block diagram
A 144-pin SODIMM connector provides the interface to the development kit baseboard, or a product-specific baseboard. Two high density 80-pin expansion connectors provide access to the PXA270 on-chip peripherals including graphics controller, USB 2.0 host and device, and UARTs. Additional peripherals include 10/100 Ethernet (optional), AC97 audio, and touchscreen. Memory card expansion interfaces include CompactFlash Type 1, PCMCIA, SmartCard, and MMC/SD, according to Logic.

Software support includes a Windows CE 5.0 board support package and a bootloader/monitor. Logic says that Linux support will be available in the future.

The development kit has a suggested price of $499, according to the company. The PXA270 Card Engines range from $149 to $230 in quantities of 2500 units per year depending on configuration.

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