looking for small single board computer

Aug 02, 2005 7 Replies

hello all,



I'm looking for a small size single board computer with following spec, you may be able help me to find some, I found plenty of them but I'm not willing to try to ask for prices for each....


- processor: any architecture that runs Linux, I'll see later the required speed, 200MHz should be largely enough



- RAM onboard, size: ?, maybe 32-64MB



- FLASH or equivalent storage to store an embedded Linux that is then decompressed into RAM and then run from RAM (maybe with a ready to use Linux distribution on it)



- PCI Master controller to be connected to my custom PCI target boards.



- 1 Ethernet interface with or without magnetics



- 1 or 2 serial interface not necessarily RS232, can be TTL, LVTTL or whatever, just for debug purpose



- some GPIOs to controll a touch screen display (touch screen + display interface), maybe around 20 pins



- form factor: small! DIMM modules look interesting to me because they are flat, but can be equivalent size (except PC104+).



- power consumption: not necessarily low power



- mandatory: USB slave or host, compact flash interface



- I don't need audio or graphic controller



I've already made a design around a low power Geode-based PC104+ SBC (~500? for very low volumes) but the completely new project key feature is the price rather than performance (around 200? or even less).



Someone has any idea?


Best regards


UNC20 Arm system on 48dil module, mature (1yr+) linux. Develop on supplied motherboard which has LCD Net & serial connectors. Ship with your own custom cheap 2 layer board:

formatting link

Not tried one yet as our current project will fit onto this:

formatting link

jan coombs

didn't see the PCI master controller on the DIL module...can't fit...

"Jan Coombs" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com...

Probably not. The LGPL allows binary only, proprietary libraries to be shipped with GPL software.

Ian

probably yes - if the library is LGPL then distribution of the binary is allowed.

Ian

But the LGPL allows proprietary binaries that may be in protected ROM. No clone could be made.

Ian

Ian Stirling, G4ICV, AB2GR, Long Valley, New Jersey, USA. Email address is not valid: contact details are on that domain's web site

I'm not sure of this. I'd write to the FSF for the answer.

Ian Stirling, G4ICV, AB2GR, Long Valley, New Jersey, USA. Email address is not valid: contact details are on that domain's web site

He is right.

Linux kernal could be used and then a set of completely proprietary drivers.

"When you have to choose between a first-rate company with a second-rate product and a second-rate company with a first-rate product, it's never an ideal choice. " -Ed (www.overclockers.com)

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required