Snapper 270 Single Board Computer Modulesnapper270

Snapper 270 provides engineers with a compact, ready to use, ARM-based microprocessor module that delivers high-performance and helps reduce development time and cost. Designed to be the system core for a wide range of ARM-based products and embedded solutions, Snapper 270 provides 128MB SDRAM, 1GB NAND flash storage and a broad range of on-board peripherals.

Snapper 270 is almost unique in the module space in that it uses 1.8V SDRAM rather than 3.3V. This cuts memory power consumption by half versus other modules. In addition, all high-speed memory signals are buffered on the module, freeing the application board designer from worrying about high-speed signal integrity. With its CPU sleep mode, on-board peripherals such as Ethernet, audio codec and NOR flash can be powered off completely when not needed. With a power consumption of 900mW (sleep mode), Snapper 270 can operate for a year with a small 1A hour Li-Ion cell. Snapper System Modules dramatically cut product development costs by 50% - 80%. When added to the savings achieved from using a single system core across multiple products and seamlessly transitioning from prototype to product, using Snapper as part of Bluewater Systems Modular Design process enables companies to slash up front product development costs and accelerate time to market.

Snapper 270 is supplied in either the standard Snapper footprint (6 x Hirose connectors) or in a SODIMM form factor. It ships with a Marvell XScale PXA270 microprocessor at 520MHz, 128MB SDRAM, 1GB storage flash, USB device and host, 10/100 Ethernet, multiple Serial UARTs, an AC97 20-bit stereo audio codec and touchscreen controller, a poweful LCD controller, and SD/MMC support. A boot loader allows an operating system to be stored in flash for easy in-field upgradability. This solution reduces cost verses a traditional NOR flash boot approach. Snapper 270 runs a choice of either a fully-featured Linux or WinCE kernel, making this module extremely versatile for an array of applications.

Typical Applications
The Snapper 270 is ideally suited for electronic products such as:

  • Hand-held computers/PDAs
  • Mobile media solutions
  • Industrial automation and control devices
  • Snapper 270 Feature & Specifications
  • Marvell XScale PXA270 Microcontroller at 520MHz
  • 128MB SDRAM
  • 1GB NAND flash storage
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • 1 USB 1.1 device port
  • 1 USB 1.1 host port
  • UARTs: 1 x full function
  • 1 x 5 wire (Bluetooth)
  • 1 x 3 wire (Infrared)
  • CMOS sensor interface
  • LCD: supports up to a resolution of 800x600, 16-bit
  • Phillips touchscreen controller
  • ADC 4-channel input
  • PCMCIA support for up to 2 slots
  • SD Card SPI - SSP
  • Power: 3.6V - 5V input
  • Embedded Linux or WinCE kernel
  • Power Consumption: 1.9W peak, 900mW in sleep
  • Operating Temperature: commercial
  • Board Size: 70mm x 40mm x 9mm (SODIMM version is slightly smaller)
  • Weight: 9g

For more information about Snapper 270, please contact us with information about your application. We can then provide details of the suitability of Snapper 270 for your design, and how it might accelerate development and reduce cost.

 

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