(Click each image to enlarge)CompuLab claims that the CM-iGLX is the "smallest Geode LX-based PC-on-module." It targets mobile, industrial, and harsh-environment applications, the company says. The company notes that the module's standardized CAMI ("CompuLab's Aggregated Module Interface") connectors enable interchangeability with other of CompuLab's COM modules.
The module's key features and specifications are said to include:
- Processor -- 500MHz AMD Geode LX800 with 256KB cache
- RAM -- 256 MB DDR
- Flash -- onboard 128MB to 512MB NAND flash
- ATA100 hard drive interface
- Video -- controller for up to 1920 x 1440 x 32 bpp @ 85Hz, compatible with LCD and FPM displays
- Video input port
- Touchscreen Controller
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
- Phillips UCB1400 audio codec, with speaker and microphone support
- 3 x host USB-2 ports (provide keyboard/mouse support)
- 2 x serial ports
- GPIO -- 4 dedicated and 4 shared lines
- General purpose bus and optional PCI, LPC, AC97 busses
- Encryption unit -- 128-bit DMA-based crypto acceleration
- Size -- 2.7 x 2.3 inches (68 x 58 mm)
- Interchangeable with other CompuLab modules via "CAMI" connectors
Windows Embedded supportCompuLab says it provides ready-to-run packages and support for Windows CE and Windows XP/XPe operating systems running from the onboard flash disk. All peripherals on the module and the associated ATX board are currently supported except the touchscreen and video input port. Touchscreen support for Windows CE is expected by next month. Video input support is "undetermined" at present, according to the company.
In addition to Windows Embedded, CompuLab says it offers extensive support for Linux.
AvailabilityThe CM-iGLX is shipping now, priced around $120 in OEM quantities of 1,000 units, according to CompuLab. Small quantity pricing was not disclosed.
The module is optionally available in an extended temperature version that supports -40 to +85 degrees C..
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