Zeus Development Kit for embedded Linux - a complete ready-to-run low power XScale platform for application development

Не доступно для заказа

This Development Kit offers five unbeatable value propositions:
Embedded Linux is already installed, you just
download your application
It saves months of engineering development effort
It provides all the hardware, and free support at an
amazingly low price
Enabled rapid implementation of wireless and GPS
based systems
Provides a production-ready SBC for fast OEM
product integration

The ZEUS (PXA270) Development Kit for Embedded Linux with optional Java Technology features a compact implementation of the GNU/Linux operating system based on the proven v2.6 Linux kernel release. This has been optimized for use on Arcom hardware platforms and is pre-loaded and configured into the embedded Flash. This offers an embedded version of Linux with a proven background, combined with a high reliability journalling Flash File system. The Linux port is implemented and fully supported by Arcom’s own Linux development team - first class hardware / software support directly from one company.

The Development Kit includes the fully populated 520MHz PXA270 based ZEUS embedded single board computer fitted with 128Mbytes of DRAM, 32Mbytes of Flash, CANbus and wide input DC/DC PSU along with cables, connectors, AC power supply, software and an information CD.Technical Documentation: Arcom provides on-line access to detailed technical documentation to help you select the best product for your application.

Design Services
If you need to optimize the operating system image, Arcom offers the technical expertise of a dedicated embedded Linux development team to work with you, either to enhance the features of the operating system or reduce the footprint to save storage space. Arcom has been offering OEM embedded Linux solutions since 1999 and has worked with many customers to develop and integrate new drivers and achieve the very best from embedded Linux and embedded Java technology.

Features
Kernel 2.6 with GNU C library

Compressed Journalling Flash File System (JFFS2) offering high reliability and recovery from power interruptions

Secure Shell (OpenSSH) providing 128, 192 or 256-bit encryption between the ZEUS and another system
Embedded Web server supporting both static and, via CGI, dynamic HTML pages
Embedded Linux drivers for onboard I/O, network and audio
System installation, recovery and update facility
520MHz PXA270 XScale processor
AC power supply and all cables for immediate operation and application download
Optional 6.5" NEC TFT flat panel display and 4 wire analog touchscreen
Optional wireless modem (GPRS or iDEN), GPS module, cables and matching antenna products

Supplied Hardware
ZEUS (PXA270) single board computer fitted with 128MB DRAM and 32MB Flash memory
Pre-configured build of Arcom’s Embedded Linux, tailored specifically for the ZEUS, pre-loaded into the 32Mbytes Flash
24V Power supply module connected to SBC with adapters for US, UK and European power sockets
RJ45 Ethernet cross-over cable
Cables to connect to the serial ports, GPIO port, CANbus interface, LVDS display port and audio input/outputs
ZEUS-FPIF - to allow easy connection to digital flat panel displays
Optional 6.5" TFT Color Flat Panel, analog touchscreen and interfacing cables
Optional wireless / GPS adapter module fitted with either:
Sony Ericsson GR64 GSM/GPRS modem and Fastrax GPS receiver or
Motorola iO200iDEN modem (with integrated GPS).
Supplied with cables and matching antenna products

More information

Resources supplied on CD-ROM
"Quickstart" tutorial guide
ZEUS SBC Technical Manual
Complete product information for all major devices on-board
Source code to Arcom Embedded Linux

What is Arcom Embedded Linux?
Arcom Embedded Linux offers a compact, high reliability implementation of Linux for use in embedded control and communication products. The implementation is based on a proven well supported distribution offering standard file hierarchy, shell and text utilities, but is then combined with a rugged Journalling Flash Filing System to achieve maximum system integrity for truly embedded applications. It has been optimized for Arcom hardware and is supported directly by Arcom Control Systems.
Key Features: Key Benefits:
Proven 2.6 Linux kernel release Zero licence cost
Compressed Journalling Flash Filing System (JFFS2) giving 32MB onboard Flash disk space approx. (assumes 2:1 compression) High integrity Linux solutions
ssh for secure Telnet and sftp for secure file transfer Rapid application development
Optional FTP server and client Fixed configuration for OEM machine control/communications
HTTP server Comprehensive communications support
PPP support Scalable build
X Windows System (www.x.org) - uses X11R7 with a subset of packages for running the majority of X applications on the local or remote display
Supports HDD/IDE Flash modules for scalability
Arcom Embedded Linux source code supplied

Device Drivers
Arcom's Embedded Linux Development Kits contain drivers for the following peripherals:
PXA270 based ZEUS:
Flat Panel video (framebuffer and X)
CompactFlash port
SDIO (memory cards only)
Audio drivers
2 x onboard 10/100baseTx Ethernet controller
All serial ports including wireless modems and GPS receiver
Watchdog Timer
Touchscreen controller
Drivers not currently supported (but in development): CANbus, SDIO (I/O cards), Quick Capture Camera interface

License Issues

Arcom Embedded Linux draws upon software from a variety of sources, including software licensed under the GPL, LGPL, MIT, X11 and BSDFree and Open Source licenses. Arcom makes the source to all such software available on the Development Kit CD and where appropriate have been submitted back to the upstream development team.