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CM-A510 is based on a high-performance, low-power Marvell Armada 510 system-on-chip with an ARM v6/v7-compliant super-scalar processor core, hardware graphics processing unit, video decoding acceleration hardware and a broad range of peripherals.
  • Marvell Armada 510 CPU, dual issue ARMv7, up to 1000 MHz
  • Up to 1024 Mbyte DDR3
  • Up to 512 Mbyte Flash Disk, including filesystem protection
  • WLAN / WiFi 802.11b/g/n Interface
  • Graphics controller with parallel RGB and analog RGB interfaces, 1920×1080 resolution
  • H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, VC-1 and additional video codecs implemented by the VMeta subsystem
  • Integrated GPU providing 2D / 3D graphics acceleration with OpenGL-ES support
  • Two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
  • Four high-speed USB ports
  • PCI Express interface
  • SDIO / MMC interface
  • Camera Interface port
  • Touchscreen controller
  • Audio sub-system with speaker, microphone and S/PDIF support
  • Serial ports, I2C, GPIO
  • Low standby and active power consumption
  • Small size: 75 x 65 x 8 mm
  • SB-A510 carrier board turns the CM-A510 module into SBC-A510 - a single board computer

The CM-A510 is a small Computer-on-Module board designed to serve as a building block in embedded applications. The CM-A510 has all the components required to run most up to date Linux operating system or its derivatives. Ready-to-run software packages are available from CompuLab.

The small size and low power consumption of the CM-A510 allows its integration into portable and space-constrained designs, while its low price makes it an ideal selection for cost-sensitive applications. The CM-A510 delivers fast processing and a rich multimedia user experience, in a low-power design that offers fast Internet browsing, HD video playback, 3D graphics and high-speed connectivity.

CM-A510 is based on a high-performance, low-power Marvell Armada 510 system-on-chip with an ARM v6/v7-compliant super-scalar processor core, hardware graphics processing unit, video decoding acceleration hardware and a broad range of peripherals.

For embedded applications, the CM-A510 provides a variety of display interfaces, PCI Express bus, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, high-speed USB ports, SATA interface, serial ports, general-purpose I/O lines and many other essential functions. The user interface is supported by an enhanced graphics controller, USB interface for keyboard/mouse and an audio sub-system.

CM-A510 block diagram

CPU, Memory and Busses

FeatureSpecificationsOption
CPUMarvell Armada 510 CPU, 800 / 1000 MHz.
ARMv7 architecture, integrated FPU, WMMX2, L1 cache: 32 KB (I-Cache), 32 KB (D-Cache), L2 cache: 512 KB, DMA, Interrupt controller, Timers
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RAM512 - 1024 MB, DDR3, 400 MHz, 32-bit
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NAND Flash Disk128 - 512 Mbytes
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Boot flash1MB, SPI interface, reprogrammable
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PCI Express busPCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1. One or two lanes.
Note: second lane is shared with optional second Ethernet controller
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Peripherals

Feature SpecificationsOption
Graphics Controller 16/18/24 bit color, resolution up to 1920 x 1080, frame buffer in system memory. Display types support: TFT (parallel RGB), analog VGA. Single and dual head support.
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Video acceleration VMeta video decode subsystem running at rate up to 500 MHz. Supporting H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 and VC-1.
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2D / 3D graphics Integrated GPU providing 2D / 3D graphics acceleration with OpenGL-ES support.
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USBTwo Host / Slave USB2 high-speed ports, 480 Mbps
U2
Additional two USB2 host ports, 480 Mbps
U4
Ethernet1000 Mb/s Ethernet port implemented with Armada 510 MAC + RTL8211D PHY
E1
Additional 1000 Mb/s Ethernet port implemented with the Realtek RTL8111 controller
E2
SATA interface Armada 510 integrated SATA-II controller + PHY, 3Gb/s speed
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Serial Ports
(UARTs)
3 UART ports, 16550 compatible:
COM-A – RS232 interface, partial modem controls, 250 Kbps
COM-B – 3.3V interface, Rx / Tx only, 900 Kbps
COM-C – 3.3V interface, partial modem controls, 900 Kbps
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Camera Interface Direct camera sensor support, max resolution 1920 x 1080, pixel clock up to 50MHz. ITU BT.656, digital RGB/YCbCr interface.
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General Purpose I/O Up to 38 lines shared with other functions. Can also be used as interrupt inputs
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Keyboard & mouse USB, keypad or redirection from COM port
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MMC / SD MMC / SD / SDIO support including SDHC up to 32GB
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AudioS/PDIF output, consumer mode IEC60958-3
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Optional I2S compliant audio codec, stereo output, differential mic input
A
Touchscreen ctrl. TSC2046 touchscreen controller. Support 4-wire resistive panels
I
RTC Real Time Clock, powered by external lithium battery
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WiFi
Interface
Implements 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity standard.
Broadcom 4319 802.11b/g/n chipset. On-board connector for external antenna.
W

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply VoltageSingle 5.0V DC
Active power consumption2 - 5 W, depending on configuration and CPU speed
Standby/Sleep consumption50 - 200 mW, depending on configuration and mode
Dimensions75 x 65 x 8 mm
Weight31 gram
MTTF> 100,000 hours
Operation temperature (case)Commercial: 0° to 70° C
Extended: -20° to 70° C
Industrial: -40° to 85° C. Click for availability note
Storage temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
Shock50G / 20 ms
Vibration20G / 0 - 600 Hz
Connectors2 x 140 pin, 0.6 mm
Connector insertion / removal50 cycles

Hardware Design Resources

  • CM-A510 dimensions and connectors location
  • SB-A510 design – schematics, dimensions, layout
  • LCD Adapter
  • WiFi Certificate

Software Resources

  • U-boot image: developer | freeze | documentation
  • Linux kernel and run-time image: developer | freeze | documentation
  • O/S support coverage map
Evaluation kits are offered only for commercial users, developing commercial applications. CompuLab doesn’t sell embedded products to individuals, students, research institutions or to companies developing an application whose estimated annual consumption is less than 100 units.
Evaluation kits are offered only for commercial users, developing commercial applications. CompuLab doesn’t sell embedded products to individuals, students, research institutions or to companies developing an application whose estimated annual consumption is less than 100 units.

Optional Features

FeatureSpecificationsOption
Graphics
Controller
Resolution up to 1920 x 1080 x 32 bpp frame buffer in system memory, 2D, 3D graphics accelerator and multimedia accelerator optimized for HD video.
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Display InterfaceLCD – 18 bpp parallel RGB for TFT panels
LVDS – 24 bpp, 4 data and 1 clk pairs for TFT panels
SDVO – can be directly connected to DVI / HDMI / VGA transmitters
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USB6 Host USB 2.0 ports, 480 Mbps, EHCI / UHCI compliant
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Serial Port4 UART's, one with full modem controls and RS232 levels, and 3 RX/TX, TTL
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GPIO14 dedicated and 4 shared lines
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Hard Disk interfaceTwo SATA-II interfaces
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EthernetTwo 1000 Mb/s ports, Activity LED's. Using Realtek RTL8111 controllers
E
AudioALC662 codec, HD audio interface, stereo microphone and line inputs, 5.1 channel SPDIF output
A
RTCReal Time Clock, powered by external lithium battery
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SDIOOne external 4-bit port with SDHC support
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WatchdogWide range programmable watchdog timer
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