TRITON - TX28S very low-cost ARM9 module with iMX28

Production-quality system-on-module (SOM) based on 454MHz Freescale i.MX283

TRITON-TX28S is a very low-cost, high performance ARM9-based module based on Freescale's iMX28 microcontroller, implemented on a board with form-factor smaller than a credit card (68mm x 26mm), and ready to be incorporated into your low, medium or high volume product manufacture or prototype. As well as a high performance 454MHz i.MX28 processor, the TRITON-TX28S module features 64MB of high bandwidth DDR2-400 RAM, and 128MB NAND Flash, and comes complete with a StarterKit development baseboard, and a production quality implementation of Windows CE 6.0 and Linux 3.x.

The TRITON-TX28S is our lowest cost module, and is only available in commercial temperature spec. (0C to 70C). A version of the module based on i.MX287 with industrial temperature spec. as well as dual Ethernet, 128MB RAM, CAN, and other extended features is also available.

TRITON-TX28 includes a comprehensive set of peripherals and interfaces. These include USB 2.0 Host and OTG, a 10/100 Ethernet port, SD Card, two UARTs, 800x480 capable LCD controller, I2C, I2S, SPI, and GPIO. In addition there are 8 analog inputs (5 are used for touch).

Mainline Linux, Comprehensive Windows CE 6.0
Linux support for TRITON-TX28S is provided by a mainline Linux 3.x BSP, which means that support is maintained at the latest embedded Linux version, which allows users to leverage support and application compatibility from the open-source community. TRITON-TX28S also features a comprehensive Windows CE 6.0 BSP.

Reducing your time to market
For development purposes, the TRITON TX28S module plugs into a StarterKit-5 baseboard, and powers up running Windows CE 6.0 or Linux 3.x. 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 all the high-speed multilayer electronics on the module, this task is made relatively inexpensive and quick.

Longevity and Pin-Compatibility
Guaranteed lifetime is a key reason to choose TRITON family products, some of which have already been shipping for over 10 years. For our i.MX based products longevity guarantees are underwritten my Freescale, who offer 10 to 15 year minimum lifetimes for the i.MX ARM-based range. As a Freescale Alliance Partner, we follow the Freescale lifetimes and additionally offer our customers a contractual 7-year longevity guarantee for TRITON-TX-modules. Further security is provided by the pin-compatible nature of the range, which means that suitable baseboard designs can take all the modules from this family, including those based on i.MX25, i.MX27, i.MX28, i.MX51 and i.MX53, and allows older modules to be replaced by the latest designs, with new features, better price-performance, and renewed longevity.

The widest range of Interfaces
Thanks to the broad connectivity of the i.MX28 microcontroller, the TRITON TX28S module provides an extensive range of interfaces . As well as 2xRS-232, Ethernet, SPI, SSP, I2C, I2S, USB 2.0 OTG and Host, and SD Card are provided. The LCD controller supports resolutions up to 800 x 480.

The table below shows the resources available from the complete development system, and whether those resources are provided in hardware by the microcontroller, or by additional circuitry on the module or development baseboard:

For development purposes, the TRITON TX28S module plugs into a StarterKit-5 baseboard, and powers up running Windows CE 6.0 or Linux 3.x. 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 all the high-speed multilayer electronics on the module, this task is made relatively inexpensive and quick.

StarterKit-5 Development System
The StarterKit-5 provides a complete development environment based on TRITON-TX28S, running Linux 3.x or Windows Embedded CE 6.0 out-of-the-box. The whole development system is USB-powered, so requires no external PSU (except when used with optional touch-screen).

The development system consists of a baseboard which provides connectors for all the module interfaces, and includes additional peripherals such as an SGTL5000 audio codec, TSC2007 touchscreen controller and video DAC. An optional 640 x 480 external touch screen is available. Other sizes of touch screen including 800x480 are available on request.

For production purposes, you will require a custom baseboard, and we are happy to offer baseboard design and manufacture as a service.

Further Information and Pricing
Contact our experienced team with your detailed questions - we'll be happy to help. For pricing, please use the Price Request form below.

Ordering Information
Simply order the StarterKit-5 for TRITON-TX28S development system via our online shop, and it should be with you in a couple of days. We look forward to providing you with knowledgeable, professional support to create your product. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by calling Direct Insight on +44 1295 768800 9am to 5.30pm UK time, emailing info at directinsight.co.uk, or by using the "Ask a Question" form below.

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