Intel® IQ31244 Customer Reference Board

1.1Features

The features of the IQ31244 are described in Table 1.

Table 1.

Features and Descriptions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

Processor

Intel® 80321 I/O Processor

 

 

Options for the clock on 64-bit bus:

 

Primary PCI

100 MHz PCI-X

 

66 MHz PCI-X

 

 

 

 

66 MHz conventional PCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two RJ45 shielded magnetic LED gigabit connectors

 

Ethernet Ports

Gigabit Ethernet debugging/download ports (using Intel® 82546EB

 

 

 

Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller)

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Slot

64-bit PCI-X expansion connector

 

 

 

 

 

PCI-X Bridge

Intel® 31154 133 MHz PCI Bridge

 

Secondary PCI

64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X bus

 

Four Intel® 31244 PCI-X to Serial ATA Controllers

 

 

 

Serial ATA

Sixteen SATA connectors

 

Four Intel® 31244 PCI-X to Serial ATA Controllers

 

 

 

Flash ROM

8 MB Flash ROM 3.3 V—16-bit Flash

 

 

 

 

 

CompactFlash*

16-bit CompactFlash* PC Card Memory Mode

 

 

 

 

 

Form Factor

FlexATX form factor in ATX chassis with 300 W power supply

 

 

 

 

 

General-Purpose I/O

Eight GPIO pins

 

 

 

 

 

Hex Display

Two 7-segment Hex LED displays

 

 

 

 

 

Rotary Switch

Rotary/hex switch

 

 

 

 

 

RTC and NVRAM Supervisor

Microprocessor power-on reset with watchdog timer and real-time clock

 

 

 

 

 

Buzzer

85 dB

 

Frequency 2300 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JTAG Port

ARM*-compliant JTAG 20-pin header

 

 

 

 

 

Memory

PC 1600 Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM (100 MHz clock rate)

 

256 MB 64-bit (expandable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Power

Board sources +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, and -12 V from ATX power supply.

 

Cores require +1.3 V, +1.5 V, and +2.5 V.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power LED

“Power On” (green) LED indicator

 

 

 

 

 

SATA LEDs

2-pin header for each SATA channel

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature Sensor

2-wire serial temperature sensor

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Port

One serial console port (16C550-compatible)

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis

ATX desktop enclosure with 300 W power supply

 

 

 

 

User’s Manual

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Intel IQ31244 user manual Features and Descriptions, Feature Description

IQ31244 specifications

The Intel IQ31244 represents a notable innovation in the realm of embedded processing solutions, tailored to meet the demands of contemporary applications in various industries. This processor, part of Intel's robust lineup, is engineered with a focus on delivering performance, efficiency, and reliability.

At the core of the IQ31244 lies a powerful multi-core architecture, which enables simultaneous processing tasks. This architecture is designed to optimize workload distribution, thereby enhancing overall system performance. With multiple execution cores, the IQ31244 is capable of handling demanding applications such as industrial automation, communications, and advanced embedded systems.

One of the standout features of the Intel IQ31244 is its support for Intel’s advanced security technologies. Hardware-based security measures are integrated into the processor, providing robust protection against potential vulnerabilities. This is particularly crucial in environments where data integrity and system security are paramount.

The IQ31244 also boasts a high level of energy efficiency, making it suitable for applications where power consumption is a critical concern. Intel has implemented various power management techniques in this processor, allowing it to dynamically adjust performance states based on workload demands. This adaptive capability ensures that performance is maximized while minimizing energy consumption, which is ideal for battery-operated or energy-sensitive devices.

Additionally, the Intel IQ31244 is equipped with advanced connectivity options, facilitating seamless integration into modern IoT ecosystems. With support for multiple communication protocols, including Ethernet, USB, and serial interfaces, this processor can connect to a diverse range of peripherals and network systems, enhancing its versatility for various applications.

The processor also incorporates Intel's latest advancements in graphic processing capabilities. With an integrated graphics engine, it offers improved visual performance for applications that require rich graphical interfaces, making it a suitable choice for embedded systems displaying complex data visualizations.

In summary, the Intel IQ31244 stands out as a high-performance, energy-efficient solution designed for a wide array of embedded applications. Its multi-core architecture, robust security features, advanced connectivity options, and integrated graphics capabilities make it a formidable choice for industries such as automation, telecommunications, and IoT, meeting the evolving needs of modern technology.