Board Support Package (BSP) for Windows Embedded CE 6 targeted for phyCORE-PXA270

PHYTEC and Adeneo released the Board Support Package (BSP) for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 for the phyCORE-PXA270. The BSP offers integrated drivers for all standard interfaces available on the module, enabling developers to port their Windows CE based software onto the phyCORE module faster and easier.

phyCORE-PXA270 Module

• The phyCORE-PXA270 is a small, feature rich, insert-ready module based on the XScale PXA270 applications processor from Marvell. The phyCORE module integrates features like Ethernet, CAN, and Audio/Touchscreen codec, offering all the features required for strong multimedia and high bandwidth communication applications.
• PHYTEC and Adeneo are Gold level members of the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partners Program

PHYTEC's phyCORE-PXA270 Rapid Development Kit along with Adeneo's BSP is the key starting point for OEMs developing smart Windows Embedded CE based devices and offers a robust solution for OEM's needing to have a complete Windows Embedded CE solution up and running under very short development time.

 Thomas L. Walker, PHYTEC America, said:

PHYTEC is recognized for the quality of its products and its services. We have partnered with Adeneo to offer our customers a wider variety of Windows CE solutions and by adding the Windows Embedded 6.0 BSP to our product offerings we further increase the value of PHYTEC's off-shelf solution to OEM users…

Yannick CHAMMING'S, Adeneo, commented:

This new release of our BSP for phyCORE module is one step further in our collaboration with PHYTEC. The combination of PHYTEC's strong skills in providing reliable off the shelf embedded modules with Adeneo's expertise on integration of Windows Embedded CE into customer designs brings a unique complete answer to OEM willing to secure the availability of their design with the best time to market…

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 boasts a re-engineered kernel with capabilities such as a capacity for 32,000 simultaneous processes and 2 GB of virtual memory address space per process while maintaining the software's real-time capabilities. This enables developers to incorporate larger numbers of robust applications into more intelligent, complex devices.

phyCORE-PXA270 module

The phyCORE-PXA270 module is based on XScale technology, which delivers advanced peripheral integration, high-performance multimedia acceleration and superior power savings. The on-chip MMU supports major operating systems, including Linux and Windows Embedded CE. The phyCORE-PXA270 is an ideal solution for space-sensitive, low-power applications.

phyCORE-PXA270 Block Diagram

Key features of phyCORE-PXA270 module:

• Marvell XScale® PXA270 (ARM V5TE compliant)
• 520 MHz core frequency
• Quick capture camera interface
• Wireless MMXTM
• Memory Management Unit (MMU)
• Memory and DMA controllers
• Matrix Keyboard controller
• Integrated LCD controller
• USB 1.1 Host / USB 1.1 Client / OTG
• 2 x MMC / SD / SDIO (1 x card slot)
• USIM card interface
• 2 x PCMCIA
• I²C/ I²S / AC97 / 3 x SSP serial ports
• 4 x PWM
• RTC with external battery backup
• SJA1000 2.0B CAN controller
• 3 x UARTS (1 at RS-232) / IrDA
• 10/100 Mbps LAN91C111 Ethernet controller
• Configuration storage EEPROM for Ethernet
• SPI GPIO expander offering additional 28 GPIO ports
• Memory configuration:    
• 256 KB internal SRAM
• SDRAM: 64 to 128 MB
• NOR Flash:32 to 64 MB
• I²C EEPROM: 4 KB
• JTAG interface
• Single supply 3.3V with on-board power management
• Power consumption: 100 mW  (deep sleep)
• Connector: 0.635 mm pitch, 2 x 200-pin Molex
• Industrial temperature range (-20°…+85°C)
• Dimensions: 57 mm x 71.5 mm

The standard phyCORE-PXA270 ships with a pre-programmed Linux or Windows Embedded CE 6.0 image. Source and Binary Board Support Packages (BSPs) are also available.

More info: PHYTEC phyCORE-PXA270