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 CM-X270 Computer-On-Module          

X270W  Top

X270W  Bottom

X270L Top 

X270L Bottom

With Antenna

CM-X270 Highlights
h Full-featured Computer-On-Module starting from $62 !
h Intel's XScale PXA270 CPU, up to 520 MHz, 32+32 KB cache, WMMX
h 16 - 128 Mbyte SDRAM
h 128 - 512 Mbyte Flash Disk
h WLAN / WiFi 802.11b/g Interface
h GSM / GPRS modem
h Bluetooth interface
h PXA270 graphics controller supporting STN and TFT panels with 800600 max resolution
see LCD panel support
h General purpose bus and optional PCI, LPC, AC97 busses
h Video Input Port
h PCMCIA controller
h Sound codec with speaker and microphone support
h Touchscreen Controller
h Slave and host USB ports, including keyboard and mouse support
h Serial ports, GPIO, hard-disk interface
h 100 Mbps Ethernet port
h Very low standby and active power consumption
h Two size options:  66 x 44 mm (X270L) or 68 x 58 mm (X270W)
h Interchangeable with other modules via CAMI connectors
h SB-X270 - turns the CM-X270W module into a PC/104+ single board computer
For more information,
see
Developer Resources page
The CM-X270 is a small Computer-on-Module board designed to serve as a building block in embedded applications. The CM-X270 has all the components required to run operating systems such as Linux and Windows CE. Ready packages for these operating systems are available from CompuLab.

The small size and low power consumption of the CM-X270 allows its integration into hand-held and mobile applications, while its low price makes it an ideal selection for cost-sensitive applications. Based on Intel's XScale architecture, the CM-X270 delivers a price/performance ratio significantly better than that of any other platform.

The feature set of the CM-X270 module combines a 32-bit CPU, SDRAM, Flash Disk and vital computing peripherals. For embedded applications, the CM-X270 provides a 32-bit PCI bus, 100Mbit Ethernet, serial ports, general purpose I/O lines and many other essential functions.

An integrated WLAN (WiFi) interface implements 802.11b industry standard wireless connectivity. The on-board GPRS modem enables data transmission to any arbitrary destination using public subscriber network infrastructure. Voice communication is also fully supported, practically implementing full featured cellular phone integrated into the CoM. The CM-X270 is the first and only CoM in the market implementing this advanced features.

The standardized CAMI ("CompuLab's Aggregated Module Interface") connectors of the CM-X270 module allow interchangeability with other Computer-On-Module's available from CompuLab, enabling the flexibility required in a dynamic market where application requirements can change rapidly.

See O/S Support Coverage Map

Block Diagram


CM-X270 Features

"Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
"+" means that the feature is available always.

CPU, Memory and Busses

Feature Specifications Option
CPU Intel XScale PXA270, 312 / 520 MHz, WMMX
32 KB I-cache and 32 KB D-cache, WB, 128 MB address space
DMA and  Interrupt controllers, Timers
+
RAM 16 - 128 MB, SDRAM, 100 MHz, 32-bit +
NOR Flash 1 - 4 Mbytes +
NAND Flash Disk 128 - 512 Mbytes N
I/O Tolerance Local Bus - 3.3V, PCI - 5V +
External local bus 16-bit,  variable rate up to 100 MHz +
AC97 bus AC97 / AMC97 Rev 2.1 compliant +
PCI bus 32-bit,  2.1-compliant, 132 MB/s, arbiter for 4 masters B
LPC bus Host, 33 MHz, Intel LPC v1.0 compatible B
JTAG Interface Available +

Peripherals

Feature Specifications Option
Graphics Controller 4/8/16 bit color, TFT / STN, resolution up to 800 x 600 x 16, frame buffer in system SDRAM +
Video Input Port Direct camera sensor support, max resolution 2048 x 2048.
30 fps @ 320x240, 15 fps @640x480
+
USB One Host and one Host/Slave port, 12 Mbps, 24-endpoints (in slave mode), OHCI v1.1
Additional two Host ports, 12 Mbps, OHCI v1.0 compliant

+
B
Serial Ports
(UARTs)
Up to 4 UART ports, 16550 compatible, max 921 kbps
COM-A - RS232, full modem
COM-B - TTL, Rx/Tx
COM-C - TTL, partial modem
COM-D - TTL, Rx/Tx


+
B
+
+

General Purpose I/O 5 dedicated lines plus about 40 lines shared with other functions. Can also be used as interrupt inputs. +
Hard Disk Interface IDE, PIO mode +
Keyboard & mouse USB or redirection from COM port +
Ethernet Davicom DM9000 MAC & PHY, 10/100BaseT, Activity LED's E
Audio codec Crystal CS4299 or Phillips UCB1400, AC97 interface, mono microphone input, stereo line input and 25 mW output for active speakers A
Touchscreen ctrl. A part of the UCB1400 codec chip. Supports resistive touch panels. AT
PCMCIA controller Direct support for 1st slot, hooks for 2nd slot, 8/16 bit interface +
RTC Real Time Clock, powered by external lithium battery R
WLAN / WiFi
Interface
802.11 b/g capabilities, Wi2Wi W2SW0001 controller module based on the Marvell’s 88W8686 chipset. Up to 54 Mbps, 2.45 GHz band, single antenna support. W
GPRS / GSM
and cellular phone
Telit GE864 module. GSM 850, 900, DCS 1800 or PCS 1900 network communication services. GPRS Class 10, Voice, Circuit Switched Data transfer, Fax, Phone-book and SMS. On-board SIM card socket. Connector for external antenna. Available only in CM-X270W. K
Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.0+EDR system. CSR BlueCore4-ROM chipset, 2.4GHz band, up to 3Mbps. On-board ceramic chip antenna and connector for external antenna. Available only in CM-X270W. J

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply Voltage Single 3.3V or dual 3.3V / 5.0V (for "A" option)
Active power consumption 0.2 - 2 W, depending on configuration and CPU speed
Standby/Sleep consumption 20 - 100 mW, depending on configuration and mode
Dimensions X270L - 66 x 44 x 7 mm, X270W - 68 x 58 x 7 mm
Weight X270L - 25 gram, X270W - 35 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-X270 Reference Guide
- Developer Resources

 

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