Product category:
Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: Strategic Test | Subject: TX27
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 November 2007
Tiny module puts Freescale processor to
work
System on module combines a 400MHz i.MX27 processor with 64Mbyte of mobile DDR-SDRAM, 128Mbyte NAND Flash memory and a 200-pin SODIMM connector.
Strategic Test has developed the world's smallest Freescale i.MX27 processor-based system on module (SOM) Called the TX27, it measures just 67.6 x 26 x 4.2mm and contains a 400MHz i.MX27 processor coupled with 64Mbyte of mobile DDR-SDRAM (expandable to 128Mbyte), 128Mbyte of NAND Flash memory, a wide operating temperature range of - 20 to +85C and a 200-pin SODIMM connector
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 4 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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First shipments are slated to start in January 2008.
Simultaneously, Strategic Test will start deliveries of the Development Kit-5 that is based on the TX27 module and will be supplied with both Linux 2.6 and Microsoft Windows CE 6.0.
The i.MX27 is derived from the popular i.MX21 processor and based on the ARM926EJ-S core.
The i.MX27 adds a H.264 hardware codec for D1 high resolution video processing, an Ethernet 10/100 MAC, security, plug-and-play connectivity and more power management features.
Other notable features include: USB 2.0 host and device; LCD controller supporting resolutions to 1024 x 1024 pixel; a camera interface; three four-wire UARTs; a I2C interface; dual SSI/AC97/I2S; 16bit CompactFlash and memory interface; two four-wire SDIO; support for a 5x5 keypad; CSPI; and universal 1.8V interfaces.
The TX27 module accepts can be powered from a single-cell Li-ion/polymer battery (3.0-4.2V), a 5.0V USB supply or AC wall adapter or a 3.3V source.
Up to 1A of output current on either the 1.8 or 3.3V power supply outputs of the TX27 module can be used to power the carrier board.
This means that in many applications the customer designed product can be powered from the above without needing to add a power supply to their carrier board design.
One other significant advantage for many customers will be that they are able to obtain the i.MX27 design documentation from Freescale without needing to sign a nondisclosure agreement, as is the case with the Marvell PXA320 processor.
Prices for the TX27 and Development Kit-5 will be announced in December.
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