Compulab EM-X270
From Openmoko
The EM-X270 is an embedded computer board, produced by Compulab, an Israel-based company specialising in Single Board Computers (SBC). The manufacturers provide Angstrom (a variant of Debian Linux upon which Openmoko is based) as the operating system, with full support for all listed peripherals (Wi-Fi support coming in December 2007).
The board has a range of optional components which can be specified for full mobile phone capabilities, and more (to a level similar to that of the Neo1973), as detailed below:
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Main components
Touchscreen
3.5" VGA (640x480)
Processor
Intel Xscale PXA270, 312/520MHz
System memory
128MB SDRAM, 100MHz, 32bit
Onboard storage
NOR memory
4MB, non-volatile (generally for uBoot or other bootloader)
NAND memory
128MB - 512MB , non-volatile (generally for majority of the OS/applications/user files)
Operating System
uBoot
Angstrom Linux
Connectivity
GSM/GPRS
Quad-band Telit GE864 module [AT Command Set]
WiFi
802.11b with a Philips chipset
Not yet supported by Linux (planned for December)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
GPS
Navman Jupiter 32 [Data Sheet], with NMEA output
Battery
Li-Ion, charged over USB
Peripheral connectivity
SD socket
with SDIO capability, for connection of peripherals
USB
USB 1.1, with host and slave capabilities
Serial port
RS232, 16550 compatible
GPIO
up to 16 dedicated lines, shared with keypad (if present)
Camera interface
Support for adding a digital still (up to 2048 x 2048)/video camera (15fps, vga).
Dimensions (including battery and screen)
Size: 97 x 66 x 17mm
Mass: 270g
Availability
Modules
Compulab has a strict sales policy: only to companies, only in large quantities, only if one evaluation board is bought
To make this device available for the open source developer community, there is an idea for a group purchase (Features EM-X270-C520-W-H-K + LCD35+KEYPAD+BAT10) organized by the [Handheld Linux Shop] which would come to approx. 649 EUR (incl. VAT) / 750 US$ (excl. Tax) if 100 units are reached (20% less if 500 units). Contact: mailto:sales@handheld-linux.com
See the Talk page for more info and possible buying alternatives
Case
The PDA module has no case. So we should find someone who can design and manufacture a robust polymer/metal case. Alternatively, we could produce files allowing users to make their own. Schematics for the dimensions of the Compulab circuitry are provided here along with various other development friendly files.
Comparison with the FIC Neo1973
Comparison with drivers for the FIC Neo1973
Hardware | Neo1973 | EM-X270 |
---|---|---|
Wi-fi | open | closed |
GPS | closed | closed |
graphics | open | closed |