VCMA9

ARM9 based Single Board Computer! 200MHz with less than 2W power consumption MPL introduces another low cost, low power, highly integrated and robust Versatile Computer Module in a small form factor (90 x 100mm). The new product is called VCMA9. The VCMA9 has as core component a 32-bit ARM920T RISC processor with integrated separate 16KB instruction and 16KB data cache, Memory Management Unit (to handle virtual memory management), LCD Controller (STN & TFT support), SDRAM Controller and a complete set of common system peripherals is used. Besides the features of the microprocessor the VCMA9 offers additionally Ethernet, CAN and DAC. Up to 128MB SDRAM and up to 128MB NAND-Flash can be soldered onboard. All above mentioned onboard peripheral interfaces as well as the signals of a 32-bit expansion bus, are available on headers and sockets. The VCMA9 is, as all other MPL products, available as option in extended temperature (-40° up to +85°C). The VCMA9 is being delivered with a Bootloader. Further, a LINUX Kernel, developed by MPL, is available. Certainly can other OS like WinCE, EPOC 32 or a RTOS be used with the VCMA9 as well. The advantage to use Linux is next to the stability the fact of the cost and the in depth support MPL can offer.

Unique features are

• Low power, high performance and small size
• Up to 128MB SDRAM and up to 128 MB mass storage device onboard
• Complete set of system peripherals (UARTs, USB, LAN, CAN, ADC, DAC, DIO, I2C, SPI, I2S, SD, LCD)
• Various boot sources (UART, USB, LAN, Flash)

Datasheet

Manual

VCMA9-BB2

The VCMA9-BB2 is a small baseboard that fits directly on the highly integrated VCMA9 industrial single board computer. It is built to give easy connection possibility to all the different interfaces available on the VCMA9. Furthermore it offers a reset button, battery-backed SRAM, a combo socket for I-Stick or SD-Card, transistor logic for touch screen, a battery cell holder with logic to generate RTC power, and a '1.8V Alive power' supply to reach the lowest power down mode of the VCMA9.

The VCMA9-BB2 needs only one supply voltage: +5VDC for VCMA9 and board logic. The +12VDC for CAN power, LCD backlight inverter and '1.8V Alive power' is generated on board from the +5VDC.

Features

• Ethernet port on RJ45
• CAN on DSUB-9 connector
• Serial RS232 on three DSUB-9 connectors
• USB ports on Type A and Type B connectors
• Input power on 3-pin connector
• LCD interface on 2.54mm header (possibility to connect TFT or STN-LCD)
• Touch on Flex connector or 2.54mm header
• Expansion bus data, address and control signals on 2.54mm header
• DIO, AIO, I2C, SPI, I2S, SD and timer interfaces on 2.54mm header
• Debug interface on 2.54mm header
• CAN termination and power source selectable
• Transistor logic for touch screen interface
• Battery-backed SRAM
• Battery holder for RTC power
• Socket for IStick & SD-Card

Manual of Base Board 

VCMA9-ABC11

Development-kit without display

Complete developer kit consisting of VCMA9-55, VCMA9-BB2, power supply & power cord, serial and Ethernet cable and SW-BSP (either Linux or Windows CE.NET). Including HW and SW support.

VCMA9-ABC12

Development-kit with display & case

Complete developer kit consisting of VCMA9-55, VCMA9-BB2, TFT-display (VGA) with touchscreen, power supply & power cord, serial and Ethernet cable and SW-BSP (either Linux or Windows CE.NET). Including HW and SW support

Manual of ABC12