Product category: Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: Kontron UK | Subject: E2Brain EB8540
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 25 June 2004
Fanless module embeds
PowerQUICC III processor
The E2Brain EB8540 computer-on-module boasts pure, fanless computing power with a multitude of I/O connection options at minimum power consumption
Based on the Freescale MPC8540 PowerQUICC III RISC processor, the E2Brain EB8540 computer-on-module (COM) offers pure, fanless computing power with a multitude of I/O connection options at minimum power consumption and is integrated as an addon component into customised embedded systems. The EB8450 provides a generous 1850MIPS (based on dhrystone 2.1) at a clock speed of just 800MHz - performance achieved by x86 devices only in the gigahertz range and only at a much higher power dissipation.
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With one Fast and two gigabit Ethernet interfaces, up to six serial interfaces - two terminal interfaces (Rx/Tx) and four asynchronous 16550-compatible interfaces - and optional CANbus, as well as watchdog timer and real-time clock, the EB8540 is a universal computer module for demanding real-time applications in the fields of industrial automation, transportation, medical technology and defence.
Individual expansions are easily done via the 32bit, 33/66 PCIbus and/or the LPC bus.
Like all other interfaces, the two buses are connected to the baseboard via four standard SMD connectors.
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For security-critical applications, the module can alternatively be equipped with the MPC8541, which provides an additional security engine for IPSec, DES, 3DES and AES encryption.
Apart from extensive interfaces, up to 512Mbyte of directly soldered, very fast DDR SDRAM, up to 32Mbyte of Flash memory and 1Mbyte of battery-buffered SRAM, as well as EEPROM for configuration and user data and an interface for CompactFlash memory cards, are mounted on the compact E2Brain EB8450 module, with dimensions of just 75 x 115mm.
The physical slot for the CompactFlash memory media is placed on the baseboard.
Debugging and onboard programming is done via the implemented JTAG/BDM interface.
The module runs from a single 3.3V supply.
The standard version of the E2Brain EB8540 is designed for use at temperatures ranging from 0 to 70C.
An optional version with an extended operating temperature range from -40 to +85C is also available.
Due to its thermally and mechanically robust design, this module is suitable for use in extremely harsh environments.
Software support is provided by an OS-independent boot loader with network support as well as a Linux and VxWorks board support package.
The E2Brain EB8450 will be available in September 2004.
Evaluation baseboards will also be made available at this time.
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