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E2Brain-based module has split personality

A Kontron UK product story
Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Feb 20, 2006

The EB8347 is a new computer-on-module that complies with the E2Brain standard for RISC-based COMs published 6 months ago.

The EB8347 is a new computer-on-module that complies with the E2Brain standard for RISC-based COMs published 6 months ago.

The E2Brain (embedded electronic brain) EB8347 is based on Freescale's MPC8347 processor (or optionally the MPC8347E) with security engine; features include an integrated DVI graphics port, TTL flat panel interface, two USB 2.0 ports (480Mbit/s), and 1008MIPS at 533MHz.

For the first time, two functions can be integrated into an E2Brain-based RISC system: a sophisticated HMI, and real-time controls.

With this level of functionality, the EB8347 is an excellent alternative in harsh environments for x86-based COMs.

The virtues of RISC shine through: excellent computing power with minimal power consumption, extremely robust mechanical design - with a temperature range of 0 to 70C (optionally -40 to +85C) - and availability guaranteed for seven years or more.

Potential applications for the new E2Brain module can be found in the automation, medical technology, energy, defence or transportation and automotive industries, to name but a few.

Examples in the transportation industry include cockpit computers in cars and trains, construction machinery, or even yachts.

Thanks to the maturity of the module technology, OEMs that use the EB8347 can concentrate on their core competences and significantly reduce their time to market.

Besides the attractive MPC8347 processor with integrated user interfaces, the E2Brain EB8347 boasts two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and up to 256Mbyte directly soldered fast DDR-SDRAM.

Additional features include up to 64Mbyte Flash, EEPROM for user and configuration data, four serial ports (two terminal ports Rx/Tx, four 16550-compatible), an AC97 audio interface, and an interface for CompactFlash storage cards (slot on the carrier board).

Furthermore, RTC, watchdog and temperature sensors are onboard.

Customer-specific expansions are connected via LPC and/or 32bit, 33/66MHz PCIbus interfaces.

The board requires only a single 3.3V power supply.

An operating system-independent boot loader with network support and a Linux and VxWorks board support package are available as software support.

In-system programming is possible via an SPI-compatible serial peripheral interface.

A JTAG/BDM interface for debugging and onboard programming round out the feature set for the developer.

The E2Brain EB8347 will be available from April 2006 and evaluation baseboards will also be made available at this time.

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