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Artila launches Linux computer

An Artila Electronics product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Sep 3, 2008

Artila Electronics has announced the release of its M-508 application-ready Linux computer.

Artila's M-508 comes with Atmel ARM9 180MHz SoC, 64MB SDRAM, 32MB Flash memory, and I/O peripherals which include Ethernet, RS-232/422/485, programmable digital I/O, SD socket and USB ports.

Linux 2.6 and busybox utility are preinstalled in the Flash memory while the Gnu C/C++ cross compiler is ready for users to develop their own application software.

Several ready-to-run software packages are included in the Artila CD, such as openVPN, mysql, php and Python.

In addition, many application-oriented building blocks such as Wireless LAN, Wireless GRPS/GSM, Bluetooth, GPS and Graphic mode LCM display, USB camera and keypad are also available.

A wide temperature range version, the M-508T, has also been designed to withstand environmental extremes.

All components housed in the M-508T are industrial grade and ensure continuous operation in -20 to 80C.

For critical applications that require safekeeping of data during power outages, the M-508T utilises a 512KB non-volatile Ramtron FRAM.

Unlike the conventional backup SRAM, which needs a battery to retain data, the FRAM operates without a charge pump, needing no external battery.

FRAM's high performance data read/write and unlimited write endurance characteristics enable users to store important data with confidence.

Other key features of the M-508 and M-508T include: one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port; four 921.6Kbps RS-232/485 ports; two USB 2.0 hosts; one SD memory-card slot; 32 CMOS level digital I/O; single 5V power input.

The M-508 and M-508T will be available by the middle of September.

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