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        Tiny module targets mobile, embedded apps

        Henry Kingman | Date: Sep 14, 2007 | Comments: 1



        Embedian has started shipping a ARM9-based embedded processor module that is supported under Windows CE 5.0. Available with a optional development board and LCD, the COM-7211 targets applications including industrial automation, portable devices, POS, medical, and defense.




        The COM-7211 measures 1.6 x 2 inches (40 x 50 mm). It is based on a Samsung S3C2400A ARM9 processor clocked at 400MHz, and includes 64MB of SDRAM and 64MB of NAND flash, expandable via CompactFlash interface signals.


        COM-7211 module, top and bottom
        (Click each image to enlarge)

        A 200-pin board-to-board connector provides the signals for I/O expansion, which include Ethernet, USB host and device interfaces, three serial ports, LCD, audio, IIC, SPI, and GPIOs. A JTAG debug and test interface are also provided.

        Additionally, Embedian says that the "full 32-bit wide CPU bus is available for custom extensions." The board takes 5V power, drawing a max of 1.6 Watts and a minimum of 800 milliwatts, according to the company.


        The COM-7211's development kit
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        Also available is the "EvKit" development baseboard with LCD module (pictured above). The board is said to support "all of the COM-7211 I/O, as well as various memory card and wireless device add-ons."

        The COM-7211 is shipping now, preinstalled with Windows CE 5.0. Another available OS option is the Linux 2.6.18.1 kernel with the Debian ARM filesystem.

        Pricing was not disclosed.



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