Cheapest Microcontroller or Module Running Linux

Sep 09, 2013 7 Replies
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Hi



For a product with limited yearly qty, I am looking for a microcontroller or module that runs Linux or a derivative of that.



Sofar I have come across the uClinux, capable of running on a Cortex M4 processor, with what seems to be as low as 1MB of memory.



From ST:



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Emcraft:



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A module:



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.... for 20EUR



But, I really need 2 ethernet Phys, so that takes a lot of the modules out of the search



Any one have ideas for alternatives?



Thanks



Klaus


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K

Correction: I only need one Phy

Cheers

Klaus

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You can try this

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the module cost 24 Euro but need a "carrier" board with eth magnetics, boot memory ( microSD or serial flash ) and power supply ( @ 3.3 V )

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Yes, found that one too. I am aiming for a price in the neighborhood of 10 EUR, but perhaps that's just wishful thinking ;-)

Regards

Klaus

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Found this one also:

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But, I think the price is high

Regards

Klaus

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You haven't said in full what you actually *do* need. USB? VGA? PIO? Flash?

Regards Werner Dahn

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Am Montag, 9. September 2013 20:52:23 UTC+2 schrieb Klaus Kragelund:

What about a surplus (W)LAN router, e.g.

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This costs 13.80 USD. Most WLAN routers run linux.

Andreas

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The problem with these re-purposed box is I/Os. I am sure the O/P wants some I/Os, which are lacking in these boards. The chip properly has them, but not on the PCB.

I don't know if size and power are issues. If not, used laptop (

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