Processors - Solutions for Freescale i.MX28 high-performance ARM9 micro

Freescale's iMX28 features a 454MHz ARM926-EJ core, and high memory bandwidth, to achieve the highest level of cost/performance. i.MX28 includes a wide range of interfaces including USB 2.0 host and OTG, on-chip Ethernet, CAN and touch controllers. The i.MX287 has dual Ethernet with IEEE1588 capability. Direct Insight offers a range of solutions for i.MX28 including the TRITON production quality module, which provides a time-to-market platform solution for both Linux and Windows CE developers. We also provide JTAG probes from Sophia Systems suitable for debugging with Windows CE 6.0 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.

i.MX28 Production-Ready Module: TRITON TX28

The new TRITON-TX28 module represents the latest addition to our pin-compatible TRITON-TX 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

The TRITON TX28 is a tiny (68 x 26mm) production-proven module with Freescale i.MX287, along with 128MB of high performance DDR2 RAM and 128MB NAND Flash. This plugs into the StarterKit-5 development system, which provides connectors for the iMX28's extensive on-board peripheral set including 3xRS232, 2xSD Card, USB2.0 OTG and Host, audio, touch, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, SSP, CAN, LCD controller etc, as well as adding interfaces including a Video DAC and AC'97 audio DAC.

The development setup comes with either Windows CE 6.0 or Linux installed, with an optional 640x480 touch-screen monitor.

For production, a low-complexity custom baseboard is created with the necessary connectors.

i.MX28 Ultra-Low-Cost Module: TRITON TX28S

The TRITON-TX28S is the lowest cost member of the pin-compatible TRITON-TX product family.

TRITON TX28S is a tiny (68 x 26mm) production-proven module which is a reduced functionality, commercial temperature version of TRITON-TX28, with Freescale i.MX283, 64MB of high performance DDR2 RAM and 128MB NAND Flash. This plugs into the StarterKit-5 development system, and offers connectivity including 2xRS232, SD Card, USB2.0 OTG and Host, audio, touch, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, SSP, LCD controller and digital audio.

The StarterKit-5 comes with either Windows CE 6.0 or Linux installed, with an optional 640x480 touch-screen monitor.

JTAG probe with ETM support: Sophia Systems EJ-SCT

Sophia's EJ-SCT is a powerful, USB-powered probe with full i.MX28 support. The included Watchpoint debugger has an optional Platform Builder interface including Windows CE 6.0 hardware-assisted debug support.