TRITON  

TRITON production-quality modules based on ARM microcontrollers

TRITON is an extensive family of very-low-power SBC modules, ingeniously implemented on a form-factor smaller than a credit card, and ready to be incorporated into your low or medium volume product manufacture or prototype. TRITON modules are based on Marvell XScale PXA270 or PXA320 and Freescale iMX27 or iMX37 processors using ultra low-power SDRAM and Flash memory, and come complete with a StarterKit development system, and a production quality implementation of Windows CE 5.0 or CE 6.0 or Linux 2.6. 

Thanks to diligent implementation of the PXA family low-power features, and the use of mobile grade memory devices, TRITON modules achieve far better power/performance than any other COTS or Computer-on-Module solution.

The original member of the TRITON family, TRITON-270, is based on the PXA270 applications processor, which offers exceptional performance with low power-consumption, enabling handheld applications and multimedia implementation. TRITON-270 is based on the DIMM200 form factor, measuring just 67,6mm x 31 mm x 4,2mm,  and is available in a variety of configurations of Flash, SDRAM size and CPU clock.

The most powerful member of the TRITON family, the TRITON-320 is based on Marvell's new PXA320 processor, which features enhanced multimedia performance, and a maximum clock rate of 806MHz. With Dual-Data Rate 266MHz SDRAM and 128MB of NAND Flash, the TRITON-320 is an attractive choice for many applications using video or graphics.

The most cost conscious member of the TRITON family is the TRITON-TX27 based on the Freescale iMX27 microcontroller, which features a 400MHz ARM9 processor, USB 2.0, and an on-chip video codec.

The newest arrival is the TRITON TX37. Using an ARM11-based Freescale i.MX37 processor, this module features hardware accelerated video decoding up to PAL/NTSC D1 resolution, an XGA LCD controller and TV out.

Reducing your time to market
For development purposes, the TRITON module plugs into a StarterKit baseboard, and powers up running Windows CE 5.0, CE 6.0 or Linux 2.6. The StarterKit allows you to begin application development immediately on a platform which is actually a superset of your final production hardware and software. A simple custom baseboard derived from the StarterKit design is then created to suit your application. The production quality Board Support Package (BSP) which is supplied as part of the package is rebuilt accordingly, the module is plugged in, and the production platform is complete. The custom baseboard can be designed by you, or by our services group, but by keeping the high-speed multilayer electronics on the module, this task is made relatively inexpensive and quick.

The widest range of Interfaces
TRITON modules provide an extensive range of interfaces - most of which are based on the PXA270, PXA320 or iMX27's built in hardware. As well as RS-232, Ethernet, SPI, SSP, I2C, I2S, AC'97 and Ethernet, USB Device and Host, LCD, SD Card and CF Card are provided. On top of these interfaces, we offer support for popular communication interfaces such as 802.11b/g wireless, and Bluetooth. For image processing we provide a camera module which is directly connected to the PXA270 and PXA320's quick-capture camera input.

Which module is right for my application?
There are four different families of TRITON modules to choose from. In addition, our SwiftModule products may be interesting for high-volume Windows CE applications. Our experienced engineers will be happy to advise.

Product Information

TRITON-270 PXA270 based module and Starterkit-3
StarterKit-3 as a Windows CE development system
TRITON-320 PXA320 based module and Starterkit-4
TRITON TX25 Freescale ARM9 module and StarterKit-5
TRITON TX27 iMX27 module and StarterKit-5
TRITON TX37 iMX37 module and StarterKit-5
Multimedia Interface for TRITON StarterKits
TRITON-CAM Camera module
TRITON and Starter Kit Datasheets
TRITON FAQ

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