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Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: Kontron UK | Subject: EB8347
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 February 2006
E2Brain-based module has split
personality
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
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Examples in the transportation industry include cockpit computers in cars and trains, construction machinery, or even yachts.
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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. Request a free brochure from Kontron UK ...
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