The RE2 board from Blue Chip Technology features an open multimedia application platform 3 processing core that also integrates a C64x up to 520MHz DSP. The board is suitable for applications such as high-definition multimedia, image and voice processing, and data compression and decompression. The board's small size and low power demand also equip it for handheld and mobile applications.
The board's power dissipation is typically around 2W at 720MHz and it has graphics capability to deliver 720p resolution video content. It also has a REsolution display kit that provides all the display-specific cables and interface electronics to handle the signal, backlight and touch screen requirements for an off-the-shelf range of TFT panels ranging from 3.5 to 7inches. The display kit also includes a PC utility that allows fine-tuning of display resolution to accommodate the available TFTs. The board accepts a wide input voltage range of 7 to 36V DC, making it suitable for applications such as vehicle installations.
The board features a 256Mbyte low power double data rate SDRAM and 512Mbyte NAND Flash, which are both soldered on board. Video output is available through a 24bit RGB transistor-transistor logic connector or a DVI port, a four-wire touch screen controller and an audio codec interface. Communications capability comprises a 10 and 100 Ethernet port, quad USB 2.0 host ports, one USB 2.0 device port, dual RS-232 and a single RS-485 port. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a camera interface are also provided. The board supports Windows CE 6.0, in addition to Linux, QNX and VxWorks. The expansion port can accept an optional CM1 module to add GPRS and GPS functionality for telematics and in-vehicle applications. The board's temperature range of -40 to +85˚C at 600 MHz, and soldered memory, make it suitable for harsh environments.
