Product category: Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: Kontron UK | Subject: E2Brain EB405
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 30 November 2004
Board embeds cost-effective RISC processing
Kontron Modular Computers' newest RISC-processor-based computer-on-module (COM) is the E2Brain EB405, based on a 266MHz IBM PowerPC 405EP processor
This energy-saving RISC module is ideal for embedded systems in the real-time domain, with minimum power consumption and passive cooling. It is an addon component for customised embedded systems. Thanks to standardised modules, the user can focus on his actual task - the design of the equipment with interfaces, application software and application specifics - without having to undertake the complex development of a processor core.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 November 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In commercial applications, the low-power (only 1W at 200MHz) 405EP processor is used for routers, modems, access points and comparable high-volume network applications.
Additionally, the E2Brain EB405 is offered at a very attractive price and is ideal for cost-sensitive applications in industrial automation, transportation, medical technology and defence.
For interfaces, the E2Brain EB405 provides two Fast Ethernet ports as well as two or four serial ports, each of which is designed to function as Rx/Tx terminal or UART interfaces.
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Individual expansions are easily done via the 32bit, 33/66MHz PCIbus, the LPC I/O bus and the I2Cbus.
All these interfaces are connected to the baseboard with four standard SMD connectors.
Apart from the flexible interfaces, customisable for individual applications, the E2Brain EB405 Module is provided with 16 or 64Mbyte of directly soldered SDRAM with dimensions of just 75 x 115mm.
Additional features are 4 or 8Mbyte Flash, EEPROM for user and configuration data and an interface for CompactFlash cards.
The physical slot for the CompactFlash memory media is placed on the baseboard.
Debugging and onboard programming is done via the implemented JT/BDM interface.
The module is designed for a single-source 3.3V supply.
The standard version of the E2Brain EB405 is intended 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.
A watchdog and real-time clock round out the feature set.
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 EB405 will be available in November 2004.
Evaluation baseboards will also be made available at this time.
Users who require more performance should consider the recently introduced E2Brain EB8540.
At 800MHz it offers a generous 1850MIPS.
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