Processors - Solutions for Freescale iMX27 ARM926 based Multimedia Processor

Freescale's iMX27 features a 400MHz ARM926 core, a wide range of interfaces including USB 2.0, advanced power management with very low-power operation, and a built-in multistandard video codec.

Direct Insight offers a range of solutions for iMX27 including the "TRITON" TX27 development system and production quality module, which provides a platform solution for both Linux and Windows CE developers. We also provide JTAG probes from Sophia Systems suitable for debugging Windows CE and Linux/GDB. As a Microsoft Windows Embedded Gold partner, we also offer a broad range of support services for Windows CE users, including platform-specific training, support and consultancy.

iMX27 Modules and Development System: TRITON TX27
The TRITON TX27 module and StarterKit-5 development systems represent the latest additions to our product family which has provided a rapid route to market for dozens of Windows CE and Linux projects. By designing in a production-quality module rather than the microcontroller itself, many man-months of high-frequency multilayer PCB design, and complex OS porting effort are saved. A production-ready Board Support Package (BSP) and drivers are supplied. This represents a rapid route to market for low and medium-volume products, and a rapid route to pre-production and prototype for consumer projects.
The TRITON TX27 is a tiny (68 x 26mm) production-proven module carrying the iMX27 itself, along with up to 128MB of ultra-low-power SDRAM and 128MB NAND Flash as well as power management. This plugs into the TRITON StarterKit-5, which provides connectors for the iMX27's extensive on-board peripheral set including 3xRS232, 2xSD Card, USB2.0 OTG and Host, audio, touch, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, SSP, LCD controller etc, as well as adding interfaces including a Video DAC and AC'97 audio/touchscreen DAC.

The development setup comes with either Windows CE 6.0 or Linux installed, with an optional WVGA touch-screen monitor.

For production, you (or we) design a low-complexity custom baseboard with the necessary connectors, and modify the BSP to suit your interfaces. We can add or modify drivers as required by your application.

JTAG probe with ETM support: Sophia Systems EJ-SCT
Sophia's EJ-SCT is a powerful, USB-powered probe with full iMX25 support including ETM trace. The included Watchpoint debugger has an optional Platform Builder interface including Windows CE 6.0 hardware-assisted debug support.