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 CM-i686M Computer-On-Module                

In EOL phase, see expected life time. Users are advised to consider CM-iGLX as replacement.

Top View

Bottom View,  CAMI connectors

CM-i686M Highlights
  • Full-featured Embedded PC on module

  • 58 x 68 mm - smaller than a credit card !

  • NS Geode CPU : x86 architecture, 266/300 MHz, 16 KB cache, FPU, MMX

  • PCI, LPC, AC97 and ISA expansion busses

  • 32 - 128 Mbyte SDRAM

  • 1 - 512 Mbyte Flash Disk

  • Graphics Controller with interface for TFT panels, NTSC/PAL TV and RGB color monitors
    see LCD panel support

  • Video Input port

  • Host USB ports

  • Sound codec with speaker and microphone support (optional)

  • Standard peripherals: serial ports, LPT port, I/O ports, FDC, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, IrDA, HDD interface  (optional)

  • 10/100BaseT Ethernet port (optional)

  • Power consumption below 5W

  • Interchangeable with other CORE modules via CAMI connectors

For more information see Developer Resources page.

Geode is registered trademark of AMD Corp.

The CM-i686M Computer-on-Module is a tiny single board computer, designed to serve as a building block in embedded applications. The CM-i686M has all the components needed to run operating systems such as Windows, Linux or VxWorks. Ready packages for these operating systems are available from CompuLab.

The CM-i686M is both small and inexpensive. Its small size allows integration into hand-held and mobile applications, providing a powerful computing core. Its extremely low price makes it an ideal selection for cost-sensitive applications. Based on AMD's GeodeTM processor, the CM-i686M provides excellent price/functions/performance in comparison with any other PC-compatible embedded system.

The feature set of the CM-i686M module combines a 64-bit memory architecture, Flash Disk and essential computing peripherals. For embedded applications, the CM-i686M provides a 32-bit PCI bus, 100Mbit Ethernet, serial ports, general purpose I/O lines and many other essential functions.

The standardized CAMI (CompuLab's Aggregated Module Interface) connectors allow interchangeability with other CompuLab's Computer-on-Module's, enabling the flexibility required in a dynamic market where application requirements can change rapidly.

Software support for the CM-i686M includes ready-to-run packages for:

* Linux
* Windows CE and XP
* VxWorks
* DOS

See O/S Support Coverage Map

Block Diagram


CM-i686M Features

The "Option" column specifies the P/N code required to have the particular feature. "+" means that the feature is always available.

CPU & Core Logic

Feature Specifications Option
CPU Type NS Geode SC1200 / SC2200 or SC3200 +
CPU Features 266 or 300 MHz, FPU, MMX, Pentium MMX  instruction set +
Internal Bus 64-bit, 100 MHz +
Cache 16 KB unified L1 cache, WB +
JTAG Port Available +
PC core logic DMA controller, Interrupt controller, Timers +
RTC Real Time Clock, powered by external lithium battery +
Power Management ACPI 1.0 controller +
Watchdog Interfaces to INTR, SMI, Reset +

Memory and Busses

Feature Specifications Option
DRAM SDRAM 32 - 128 MB, 100 MHz, 64-bit, UMA D
NOR Flash Disk 1 - 4 Mbytes F
NAND Flash Disk 16 - 512 Mbytes, optional N
I/O Tolerance 3.3 Volt on all lines except SIO, 5 Volt on Super-I/O lines +
External Buses PCI, LPC, ISA subset, AC97 +
PCI bus 32-bit,  Rev 2.1 compliant, arbiter for 2 masters +
LPC bus Host, 33 MHz, LPC v1.0 compatible +
ISA bus Minimal essential ISA signals subset. Shared with PCI +
AC97 AC97 / AMC97 Rev 2.0 compliant +

Peripherals

Feature Specifications Option
Graphics Controller Resolution up to 1280 x 1024, up to 16 bpp
Frame buffer in system memory
TFT, NTSC-M & PAL-M/B/D/G/H/I/N and RGB interface options
Frame buffer driver for STN panels with built-in controller
G
Video Input CCIR656 Direct Video, separate video buffer for optimal MPEG G
USB 3 Host USB ports, 1.5 / 12 Mbps, OHCI v-1.0 compliant +
Serial Port (UART) 16550 compatible, up to 1.5 Mbps
COM-A - RS232 full, COM-B - TTL, Rx/Tx
COM-E - TTL, Rx/Tx only, shared with IR
COM-C, COM-D - TTL, full

+
+
S
General Purpose I/O 26 lines, shared with other functions S
Hard Disk Interface IDE, UDMA-33, up to 2 devices +
LPT - Parallel Port  Bi-directional with EPP mode. ESD protection and filters S
Floppy Disk Interface Options for direct interface or through parallel port (LPT) S
Keyboard Interface PS/2 or redirection from COM port S
Mouse Interface PS/2 S
Infrared Port One or two ports, IrDA 1.1 & Consumer IR, up to 4 Mbps +
A/D Converters 6 channels, 8-bit, 0-4V input range S
Ethernet Realtek 8139, MAC & PHY, 10/100BaseT, Activity LED's E
Audio codec AC97 interface, mono microphone input, stereo line input and 25 mW output for active speakers A
ACCESS.bus I2C +

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply Voltage Single 3.3V or dual 3.3V / 5.0V (with Super-I/O)
Power consumption 1 - 5 watt, depending on configuration and CPU clock settings
Dimensions 68 x 58 x 8 mm
Weight 38 gram
MTBF > 100,000 hours
Operation temperature (case)
Commercial:    0o to 70o C
Extended: -20o to 70o C
Industrial: -40o to 85o C. Click for availability note
Storage temperature -40o to 85o C
Relative humidity 10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
Shock 50G / 20 ms
Vibration 20G / 0 - 600 Hz
Connectors 3 x 140 pin, 0.6 mm
Connector insertion / removal 50 cycles

For more information see:
- CM-i686 Reference Guide
- Developer Resources

 

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