50x50mm computer module combines ARM Cortex A8 processor with DSP and 2D/3D graphics
‘Computer on Module’ is a concept whereby a single board computer is split into two parts. A ‘compact core module’ containing all the components needed for a bootable host computer – processor, North bridge, South bridge, memory and Flash but without the standard connectors for any input/output peripherals. This COM is sold as an off-the-shelf entity and will have a standardised footprint and set of connectors that mate to an ‘application specific carrier board’ with the system IO and peripherals. The carrier board is capable of accepting any COM in that specific Computer On Module family of boards. Together, the COM and carrier board deliver the functionality of a single-board computer.
The RM2 supports 256Mbytes or 512Mbytes mobile LPDDR memory, 400 MT/s and has on-board 256Mbytes to 1Gbytes NAND Flash memory for code storage. Storage such as SD is located on the carrier board. RM2 peripheral support includes Ethernet, Audio, USB, Graphics, GP Expansion Bus, IO, and camera. The RM COM specification allows for two separate video displays, twin cameras and SATA. Furthermore, the carrier board can include whatever peripherals are required.
The board also comes in an extended temperature range for demanding industrial and automotive applications. Software support is also available on request with options for Embedded Windows, Linux or RTOS support as required.
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