DESCRIPTION
This board support package features a compact implementation of the GNU/Linux operating systems based on the 2.6 kernel. Octagon's OS Embedder supports the full functionality of the XE–700 single board computer.
The EPIC™ XE–700 is a low–power, 133 MHz SBC and includes standard PC functions plus industrial grade I/O. The result is an economical, highly integrated, total solution using the preemptible 2.6 Linux kernel. This kit will have you up and running in short order.
KIT INCLUDES:
• XE–700 EPIC SBC
• 128 MB industrial CompactFlash to load your image
• 64 MB DRAM surface–mounted
• Interface cables
• Hard copy of manual
• Mouse
• Linux OS Embedder bootable CD
• Minimized build of Linux
• Full driver support for on–board hardware
• Text–mode only
• Example applications and source code
NOTE: This board support package does not include a full distribution of Linux or development tools.
FEATURES
• Preemptible Kernel 2.6: Improved Linux for embedded systems
• GPL license–compliant, complete kernel and driver source code.
• No runtime license fees.
• GNU C Library 2.2.4 Ready to run your application code.
• Journaling Extended 3 Filesystem (EXT3): Offers high reliability and recovery from power interruptions.
CUSTOM OCTAGON DRIVERS
• Watchdog timer: Reboots system automatically if glitches disrupt program.
• Octagon EZ I/O chip: Provides 24 dedicated digital I/O lines.
• I2C Bus Driver for I2C resources on board
• I2C EEPROM: Eliminates boot failures with or without battery. 1K available to user with included driver.
STANDARD LINUX DRIVERS WITH 2.6.5 KERNEL
• Supports ATA–3 IDE/EIDE devices; supports two devices on secondary channel; supports one CompactFlash device on primary channel.
• Digital I/O over parallel port
• Four on–board serial ports, RS–232/422/485 as supported by on–board hardware
• Ethernet 10/100 Base–T
• Dual USB 1.1; 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• Parallel printer port
• PC speaker
• PS/2 keyboard/mouse
• Floppy drive support
• PC/104 Bus, 16–bit support
• Real-time clock
• On–board video (CRT/flatpanel)
| Product |
XE-700 Linux OS Embedder™ kit |
| Part Number |
6988 |