Strategic Test, a provider of development kits and embedded processor modules, has introduced Freescale i.MX25 processor-based System on Module (SOM) and Development Kit. The TX-STAR SOM measures 67.6 x 26 x 3.5mm and contains a 400MHz i.MX25 processor coupled with 64MB SDRAM, 128MB NAND flash memory and a 200-pin SODIMM connector.
The TX-STAR is reportedly targeted at embedded applications where an operating temperature ranges from -45 to +85 degrees C. The company said that the TX-STAR is pin compatible with the existing TX27 i.MX27 processor and TX37 i.MX37 processor-based modules. All modules can be supplied with the Development Kit-5 hardware reference platform.
Bob Giblett, president of Strategic Test, said: We are very excited about the TX-STAR as this is the lowest priced 32-bit SOM that is capable of running standard OS’s such as Linux and Windows CE. For companies currently using 16-bit MCU’s who are strangled by performance and lack of code transportability, we believe the TX-STAR offers a terrific alternative in this economic climate.
The TX-STAR is available with both Linux and Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and is priced at $79. The company said that the i.MX25 is derived from the i.MX32 processor and based on the ARM926EJ-S core.
The company said that some of the additional features of TX-STAR include: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, high- speed USB 2.0 OTG, full-speed USB 2.0 host, LCD controller and several peripheral interfaces such as: SD-Card, I2C, CAN, keypad, digital audio (AC97/I2S) and configurable serial interface.
The company further said that the Development Kit-5 features: socket for TX-STAR, TX27 or TX37 SODIMM; all pins from SODIMM brought out to header connectors; UCB1400 CODEC and touchscreen controller; two SD card sockets; VGA via D-SUB 15-pin connector; LCD 40-pin header; 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector; USB 2.0 connectors; two RS232 headers; JTAG interface, and 5 V from USB or via screw terminal.
