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Advanced Computing Cores
Embedded Real Time Control
Communication Engines
Sophisticated Networking and Security
The Perfect Approach To RISC Based
Embedded Computers
| 75 x 115 mm |
| Built around sophisticated RISC CPUs |
| New application oriented module architecture |
The E²Brain Solution
E²Brain (Embedded Electronic Brain) Computer- On- Modules are a perfect fit for embedded applications requiring RISC performance and low power consumption. They support PowerPC, XScale and other processors in a wide performance range.
All modules feature a common basic system and commu- nications interface with PCI, LPC, I²C, Ethernet and seri- al ports. A number of optional interfaces, including CAN, UTOPIA and more, tailor the modules for specific appli- cation areas. All modules are characterized by an excel- lent performance/power consumption ratio qualifying them for use in the extended temperature range
(-40° to 85°C).
E²Brain modules, like ETX, are installed on application specific carrier boards providing the physical interfaces for all used ports. Additional I/O and peripheral devices, if necessary, are interfaced as PCI or LPC bus peripherals.
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E²Brain
Features | EB860/855 | EB405 | EB420 | EB8245 | EB425 | EB8540/8541 |
CPU | Freescale MPC855/860 | AMCC 405EP | Intel® XScale IXP420 | Freescale MPC8245 | Intel® XScale IXP425 | Freescale MPC8540/8541 |
CPU Clock | 80 MHz | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 330 MHz | 533 MHz | 660/800 MHz |
Cache | 4 kByte instructional, | 16 kByte | 32 kByte instructional, | 16 kByte instructional, | 32 kByte instructional, | Layer1: 32 kByte, |
| 4 kByte data | 8 kByte | 32 kByte data, | 16 kByte data | 32 kByte data, | Layer2: 256 kByte |
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BIOS |
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| Bootloader with Ethernet support |
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DRAM | Up to 128 MByte/SDRAM | 16/64 MByte SDRAM | 64/128/256 MByte | Up to 512 MByte/ | 64/128/256 MByte/ | 128/256 MByte |
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DRAM socket |
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Flash |
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| Up to 32 MByte |
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Ethernet | 100 | 2x 100 | 2x 100 | 100 | 2x 100 | 2x Gigabit, |
| Ethernet interface | Ethernet interfaces | Ethernet interface | Ethernet interface | Ethernet interface | 1(2:EB8541 )x Fast |
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Ethernet Controller |
| Integrated |
| Intel® 82551 | Integrated | Integrated |
Serial | EB860: 6x and UTOPIA | 2/4 ports | 2/4 high speed ports | Up to six high speed | Up to six high speed | Up to 6 high speed |
| (8 Bit), EB855: 3x |
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I/O Features | PCI 32 Bit/33 MHz | PCI 32 Bit/33/66 MHz, | PCI 32 Bit/33/66 MHz, | PCI 32 Bit/33 MHz, | PCI 32 Bit/33/66 MHz, | PCI 32 Bit/33 MHz, |
| UTOPIA (EB860 only) | LPC, I²C, 15 GPIO | LPC, I²C | LPC, I²C, CAN | LPC, I²C, CAN, UTOPIA 2 | LPC, I²C, CAN |
| LPC, I²C |
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Expansion | PCI, LPC, I²C | PCI, LPC, I²C | PCI, LPC, I²C | PCI, LPC, I²C | PCI, LPC, I²C | PCI, LPC, I²C |
Power Consumption (typ.) | 3 W | 3 W | 2 W | 5 W | 3 W | 12 W |
Additional |
| Passive cooling, RTC, Watchdog, extended temperature range |
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| CompactFlash interface |
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| - | CAN | CAN | CAN |
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| - | - | Security engine | Security engine (EB8541) |
RoHS compliant | | |
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Starter Kit
With E²Brain starter kits readily available from Kontron, development time is significantly reduced and
BrainCAP heatspreader
BrainCAP heatspreader for
convection and conduction cooling solutions
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