Highly integrated EXM32 Module with Video Decoder and CAN

17th June 2009

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The MSC EXM-IMX35 CPU module of MSC Vertriebs GmbH is more highly integrated and more cost-efficient than the MSC EXM-IMX31 predecessor version. The compact board in the form factor of 65 x 90 mm offers a high computing performance and extreme low power consumption. The module complies with the open EXM32 system-on-module specification defined by MSC.

The powerful MSC EXM-IMX35 CPU module integrates a Freescale i.MX35 processor based on an ARM11™ Core with a clock frequency of 533 MHz. On-board standard DDR2 memory with a maximum capacity of 256 MB as well as up to 64 MB NOR and up to 4 GB NAND Flash memory are available.

The integrated graphics LCD controller supports 24-bit colour depth and offers hardware drawing acceleration according to OpenVG 1.0 standard. The MPEG4 decoding hardware allows the replay of videos, e.g. for video presentations in POI applications.

The MSC EXM-IMX35 CPU module offers an improved interface variety compared to previous models. In addition to two USB 2.0 and two UART ports, two FlexCAN 2.0B interfaces are available. Via the LAN interface a fast 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection can be established. Optional, real-time Ethernet with IEEE1588 PHY will be supported. Two I²C interfaces, an AC97 audio interface and an 8-bit camera port complete the offering. The system can be extended via 16 GPIO signals, an SPI interface and the processor bus accessible by the baseboard connectors. For data storage two Compact Flash and a SD/MMC interfaces are provided.

Processor modules according to the EXM32 specification are especially designed for harsh environmental conditions and operate in the temperature range from -40°C to +85°C without any active cooling. In order to satisfy most of the requirements in industrial applications, the MSC EXM-IMX35 CPU module features a high resistance to shock and vibration and meets the automotive specification DIN EN 60068 (Environmental Conditions for Electrical and Electronic Equipment for Road Vehicles). Thanks to a particularly robust and shock resistant elastomeric connector technology, the module can easily be mounted on the baseboard. If required, additional EXM32 modules - for example interface boards - can be stacked on top of each other.

For evaluation and design-in of the powerful MSC EXM-IMX35 module, MSC offers special development platforms and starter kits. Board Support Packages (BSPs) are available for the operating systems Windows® CE™ and Linux, and upon request also for QNX.