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Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: Arcobel Embedded Solutions | Subject: MEN PP01
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2004
PCI-104 module embeds automotive PowerPC
Available from Arcobel Embedded Solutions, the PowerPC-based PP01 single-board computer from MEN Mikro Elektronik claims two industry firsts.
Available from Arcobel Embedded Solutions, the PowerPC-based PP01 single-board computer from MEN Mikro Elektronik claims two industry firsts The board is one of the first standard platforms worldwide for Freescale`s new automotive PowerPC MPC5200 and is also MEN's first PC/104-Plus module (or PCI-104, as it has no ISAbus)
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 14 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The heart of the PP01 is Freescale's MPC5200, clocked at 384MHz - a TCU PowerPC from the automotive series that delivers an impressive 760MIPS.
The extremely compact processor combines a 603e core, FPU, MMU, DRAM controller and the so-called BestComm/DMA I/O controller, which drives essential industrial interfaces such as CAN, USB, Fast Ethernet, SPI etc.
For all these functions the MPC5200 consumes less than 850mW and is available from Freescale with a temperature range of -40 to +85C.
The whole module has been designed and constructed for applications in rough industrial environments, particularly for mobile controls in trains, planes, ships, commercial vehicles or cars.
Fast Ethernet and two optically isolated RS232 interfaces are routed to robust D-sub connectors on the PP01.
Two CAN channels and USB can be directly connected on the PC/104-Plus module by means of SA adapters.
Onboard memory comprises 32Mbyte SDRAM, 8Mbyte Flash and 64Kbyte FRAM (nonvolatile static memory), all permanently soldered to protect against shock and vibration.
A real-time clock and watchdog complete the module's functionality.
All components on PP01 are specified for -40 to +85C operation.
As for software, the PP01 supports both Linux and VxWorks, and the CANopen firmware is based on a protocol stack from Vector Informatik.
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