March 04, 2014 - Embedian introduced SMARC-T335X ARM-based Smart Mobility Architecture (SMARC) form factor computer-on-module (COM). SMARC-T335X is built on a TI AM3517 System on Chip (SoC), using an ARM Cortex-A8 processor at 600 MHz, 800Mhz or 1GHz and with a power envelope of less than 2 Watts. SMARC-T335X enables system architects to operate without any cooled system design, ideal for portable and stationary embedded devices, such as industrial handhelds, control terminals, building automation, smart grid, Human Machine Interfaces, medical devices, and industrial tablets. SMARC-T335X utilizes the short version of the SMARC module definition (82 mm x 50 mm) and offers 512 MB DDR3, 512 MB eMMC flash on-board.
The module supports 18/24-bit Parallel LCD displays and backlight PWM interfaces. The SMARC-T335X also features a USB 2.0 host port and a USB client port, three Serial ports, a CAN bus port, and two fast Ethernet ports, as well as 12 GPIO signals. Off-module storage can be implemented through SDIO on the carrier. Standard operating systems include Linux, and Android with corresponding board support package (BSP) certified by Yocto project.
Along with the release of the SMARC module, Embedian also introduces SMARC carrier board, SMART-BEE. The SMART-BEE functions as a reference design for the SMARC product line, and also as a setup for software development and hardware testing. The SMART-BEE offers myriad I/O in addition to the basic I/O function of the CPU modules. It provides combined RGB 18 bit, LVDS 24 bit, 3.3V/5V LED backlight driver, a touchscreen controller, 2x GbE, HD Audio, SPDIF, SD/SDIO, GPIO, 3x UART, 1x USB, 1x USB OTG, 1x CAN, and two I2C interfaces.
The BSP for each CPU module is configured to support the entire on-board functionality to minimize delays in testing and maximize time for application development. The SMARC-T335X, as intended with the SMARC standard, can be seen as a building block to allow for effective development and a future upgrade path with coming generations of SMARC COMs. To meet the demands of industrial-grade applications, the SMARC-T335X uses the robust and vibration-resistant 314 pin MXM connector, and is available with extended operating temperatures from -40 C to +85 C.
