Wireless computer-on-module from Anders enables antenna-less operation

The CM-X270L is built around the Intel XScale PXA270 CPU, and features on-board SDRAM, Flash disk, 32-bit PCI bus, 100 Mbps Ethernet, sound codec with speaker and microphone support, and a touchscreen controller. Further popular peripheral interfaces include slave and host USB ports enabling keyboard and mouse support, PCMCIA controller, hard disk interface, and optional PCI, LPC and AC97 buses. A built-in LCD adaptor is provided, optimised for VGA (640x480/480x640 pixel) resolution allowing direct connection of VGA LCD panels such as the Anders Electronics TD035STEE1 3.5-inch VGA LTPS TFT-LCD. Extended graphics options include a graphics controller supporting STN and TFT panels with 800 x 600 maximum resolution.

The module’s architecture enables very low stand-by power - as low as 20mW - and active power consumption less than 2W, depending on configuration and CPU speed. It is available in a choice of compact 66mm x 44mm or 68mm x 58mm size options, allowing use in a wide range of embedded industrial and professional equipment including portable and battery powered instruments. The availability of the CM-X270L also now adds wireless connectivity to the SBC-X270, which is a PC/104+ computer based on the CM-X270L module.

Ready-to-run packages and support for Linux and Windows CE 5.0 operating systems are readily available, designed to run from the CM-X270 Flash disk.