TX28S very low-cost ARM9 module with iMX28
TX28S very low-cost ARM9 module with iMX28
Production-quality system-on-module (SOM) based on 454MHz Freescale i.MX283
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. A Mainboard-7 development kit, supplied with a production quality implementation of mainline Linux, and Windows CE 6.0
The TRITON-TX28S is the lowest cost module in the TRITON-TX family, 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-TX28S 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, 800×480 capable LCD controller, I2C, I2S, SPI, and GPIO. In addition there are 8 analog inputs (5 are used for resistive touch).
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 an optional comprehensive Windows CE 6.0 BSP.
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Guaranteed lifetime is a key reason to choose us – some TRITON products have already been shipping for over 10 years. Each member of the TRITON-TX module family is guaranteed to be available, in small or large quantities for at least 10 years from launch. This is a minimum, with expected lifetimes of 15 years where possible. Direct Insight brought the first system-on-module to market in 1999, and has a unique track-record in maintaining partnership with our customers for the long-term, supporting you throughout the product life-cycle.
Because the TRITON-TX modules are manufactured in a high-quality small-batch production facility within the EU, there are never problems with manufacturing standards or with supply. If you order 100 modules and we don’t have them in stock, we will make them. Often, cheap modules are produced in large batches by volume-oriented contract manufacturers in the Far East, and once they are gone, they are gone.
Our BSPs for both Linux and Windows CE are complete, and are designed so that you can use them without further development or modification. One of the key advantages of the system-on-module approach is rapid time-to-market, and requires a reliable, production-ready BSP, and a ready-to-roll compatible tools setup. For Linux, we supply a pre-configured VM SDK, and for Windows CE, everything is ready to use with Microsoft’s downloadable toolkit.
Further to our 10-year longevity guarantee, additional security is provided by the pin-compatible nature of the TRITON-TX 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, TI AM3354, i.MX51, i.MX53 and i.MX6, and allows older modules to be replaced by the latest designs, with new features, better price-performance, and renewed longevity.
Striving for the best technical support provision to our customers is what makes Direct Insight stand out. Using a system-on-module is all about achieving a quicker, smoother route to project completion. We have supported our customers in many hundreds of system-on-module projects over the last 15 years, and are uniquely placed to assist you.| Resource | TRITON-TX28S | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Microcontroller | Freescale i.MX28 | i.MX283 (for i.MX287 choose TRITON-TX28) |
| CPU | ARM926EJ-S | |
| Processor Clock Max (MHz) | 454 | |
| SDRAM (MB) | 64 | DDR2-400 |
| NAND Flash (MB) | 128 | |
| UART (RS232) | 2 | One 4-wire, one 2-wire UART |
| Ethernet 10/100 BaseT | 1 | MAC on micro, PHY on module |
| I2C Interface | 1 | |
| LCD Controller S | 800x480 | 24bpp true colour |
| Supplied LCD | 640x480* | optional touch screen, other sizes available |
| SSP (synchronous serial incl. I2S) | 1 | |
| SD card/SDIO (4-bit) | 1 | 4-Wire |
| USB Host | 1 | PHY on micro, USB 2.0 compliant |
| USB Client | ||
| USB OTG | 2 | PHY on micro, USB 2.0 compliant |
| SPI | 1 | |
| PWM Controller | 1 | |
| Keypad | ||
| JTAG | 1 | |
| Audio | 2 | DAC on baseboard |
| Touch Screen Interface | 1 | Uses 5 of 8 ADC channels on i.MX28 |
| CAN | ||
| RTC | ||
| Supply | 5.0v | May be supplied via USB |
| Temperature Range | 0 to +70C | |
| Dimensions | 68 x 26mm | |
| Connectors | SODIMM200 | |
| Windows CE 6.0 | y | Windows CE 6.0 r3 |
| Linux | y | 3.2-rc3 |
Mainboard-7 provides a complete development environment based on TRITON-TX28S, running mainline Linux or Windows Embedded CE 6.0 out-of-the-box. The development system consists of a baseboard which provides an unpopulated bank of 0.1″ headers for all 200 module pins, plus connectors for all the main module interfaces, and includes additional peripherals such as an SGTL5000 audio codec. Other connectors include USB, Ethernet, SDCard, CAN, RS-232 and RS-485. The Mainboard-7 offers an optional 640×480 capacitive touch screen, and an LVDS output to enable connection of other screen sizes. For production purposes, you will require a custom baseboard, and we are happy to offer baseboard design and manufacture as a service.
Purchase this kit online, for next day delivery – simply click the “Buy Online” link opposite.
There is a single SKU of TRITON-TX28S with 64MB RAM and 128MB NAND Flash – maximising our opportunity to maintain inventory of this popular product for customers.
Simply order the Mainboard-7 for TRITON-TX28S development system via our online shop, and it should be with you the next working day. 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.
