SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR

Embedded - Microcontroller, Microprocessor, FPGA Modules

The SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR is a hybrid device with ARM Cortex-A8 system 600MHz, 2D GPU Imagination PowerVR SGX530, NAND Flash/DDR2 System Memory, and optional power supply module. It provides initial support for Android, WindowsCE U-Boot, Linux, etc. Its applications are mainly in embedded industries such as medical, industrial control, military, communications, transportation and consumer electronics.

The SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR consists of four main components. The ARM Cortex-A8 600MHz System on Module (SOM) is responsible for performing general and computing intensive tasks. For graphics intensive tasks, Imagination PowerVR SGX530 enables triple video decode performance, as well OMAP-L138 also supports multi-video streams. The DDR2 system memory provides the necessary storage for computing tasks. The optional power supply module provides the necessary power for the whole system.

The SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR can be used with several operating systems such as Android, WindowsCE U-Boot, Linux, etc. It supports multiple storage technologies such as NAND, SD/MMC, eMMC and SDIO. Multiple programming languages such as C/C++ and Java are also supported. In addition, there are many useful interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, HDMI and CAN.

The working principle of SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR is based on the ARM Cortex-A8 system architecture and the supporting power management architecture. The ARM Cortex-A8 is a multi-core 32-bit microprocessor that is optimized for low power consumption. The system core and the ARM Cortex-A8 are connected via an on-chip interconnect, called the Unified Clocking, Power and I/O Management Unit (UCPIO). This unit provides various power management features, such as clock gating, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, low-power sleep states, and power gating.

The core, memory, and peripherals are connected by a central arbiter. This arbiter is responsible for arbitrating between the cores and peripherals in terms of access to the system resources. This arbiter also enables the cores and peripherals to share power and clock gating information. The power management unit also provides an additional interface for controlling the power saving states.

The external memory interface is also connected to the core, allowing for the external memory to be accessed. The external memory can be used to store the application code, data, and system configuration. The external memory can also be used for non volatile storage, such as storing user preferences and settings. The external memory can be configured to be a single bank, or multiple banks.

To support the various tasks, the SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR includes a number of on-chip peripherals. These include UARTs, SPI, I2C, Enet, USB OTG, GPIOs, LCD, audio, and camera. These peripherals are connected through the system bus and provide additional functionality to the device.

The SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR offers a wide range of performance and features for embedded systems. Thanks to its powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor and Imagination PowerVR SGX530 graphics processor, the SOMXOMAPL138-10-1602AHCR can provide a high-performance solution for embedded applications. Its wide range of supported operating systems and programming languages makes it a great choice for those who need to create an embedded system.