CM-iAM computer-on-module (CoM) | system-on-module (SoM)

Low cost, x86-compatible platform in a miniature form factor.
Powerful platform enables high-end multimedia and video applications.
Wide range of high-speed interfaces provides extensive connectivity.

Overview

Product Highlights

Full Featured PC-Compatible Computer-On-Module (CoM)
Intel Atom Z530 CPU @1.6GHz, US15W chipset
2 GB DDR2
4 GB Flash Disk and on-board microSD socket
LVDS, parallel RGB and SDVO display interfaces for LCD panels
SATA hard disk interface
2 x 1000 BaseT Ethernet ports
6 x USB ports
2 x SDIO ports
Sound codec with support for speaker, microphone and SPDIF. HD audio bus
PCIexpress and LPC extension busses
Serial port, I2C, GPIO interface
Programmable watchdog timer
Five watt power consumption
Small size - 75 x 65 mm

Description

The CM-iAM computer-on-module (CoM) / system-on-module (SoM) packs Intel Atom processor technologies into the most compact, lightweight PC-on-module available in the market. Its on-board resources suffice to smoothly run operating systems such as Linux, Windows XP and Windows 7, on credit-card sized board capable running on small battery. Board's specifications, in addition to its low cost, make it an ideal building block for any embedded application.

The feature set of the CM-iAM comprises a 32-bit X86-compatible CPU, DDR2, Flash Disk and vital computing peripherals. For embedded applications, the CM-iAM provides a variety of display interfaces, PCIexpress bus, two 1000Mbit Ethernet ports, serial port, general purpose I/O lines and many other essential functions. The user interface is supported by an enhanced graphics controller, USB interface for keyboard / mouse and Audio system..

For feature support status, please refer to O/S Support Coverage Map.

Block Diagram

Specifications

"Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
"+" means that the feature is always available

CPU, Memory and Busses

Feature	Specifications	Option
CPU	Intel Atom Processor: Z530 - 1.6GHz / 533MHz FSB or Z510 - 1.1GHz / 400MHz FSB. L2-512KB (dynamic sizing), L1- 32KB IC, 24KB DC. Intel Deep Power Down (C6) technology support.	C
DRAM	512 / 1024 / 2048 MB DDR2, 400 / 533 MHz, 64-bit	D
BIOS Flash	1 MB, on-board reprogrammable	+
Flash Disk	1 - 4 GB, more in future. Up to 10 MB/s transfer rate.	N
PCI Express	PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a. One or two lanes. Note: second lane is shared with optional second ethernet controller	+
LPC bus	Host, 33 MHz, Intel LPC v1.0 compatible	+

Peripherals

Feature	Specifications	Option
Graphics Controller	Resolution up to 1920 x 1080 x 32 bpp frame buffer in system memory, 2D, 3D graphics accelerator and multimedia accelerator optimized for HD video.	+
Display Interface	LCD – 18 bpp parallel RGB for TFT panels LVDS – 24 bpp, 4 data and 1 clk pairs for TFT panels SDVO – can be directly connected to DVI / HDMI / VGA transmitters	L++
USB	6 Host USB 2.0 ports, 480 Mbps, EHCI / UHCI compliant	+
Serial Port	UART's, full serial port with modem controls, RS232 levels	S
GPIO	6 lines dedicated + 2 lines shared Additional 7 dedicated GPIO lines	+S
Hard Disk Interf.	SATA-II, using Marvell 88SA8052	Y
Ethernet	Two 1000 Mb/s ports, Activity LED's. Using Realtek RTL8111 controllers.	E
Audio	IDT 92HD83 codec, HD audio interface, stereo microphone and line inputs, 60 mW output for 32 Ohm headphones / active speakers, 5.1 channel SPDIF output	A
RTC	Real Time Clock, powered by external lithium battery	+
SDIO	One 4-bit and one 8-bit SDIO ports	+
Watchdog	Wide range programmable watchdog timer	+

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply Voltage	5 volt
Active power consumption	4 - 6 W, depending on configuration and CPU speed
Dimensions	65 x 75 x 8 mm
Weight	35 gram
MTTF	> 200,000 hours
Operation temperature (case)	Commercial: 0° to 70° C Extended: -20° to 70° C Industrial: -40° to 85° C. Click for availability note
Storage temperature	-40° to 85° C
Relative humidity	10% to 90% (operation) 05% to 95% (storage)
Shock	50G / 20 ms
Vibration	20G / 0 - 600 Hz
Connectors	2 x 140 pin, 0.6 mm. Insertion / removal up to 50 cycles

Resources

Hardware Documentation

CM-iAM Reference GuideAugust 22, 2011
SB-iAM Reference GuideAugust 22, 2011
CM-iAM dimensions and connectors locationAugust 22, 2011

CM-iAM hardware revision notes

Hardware Design Resources

SB-iAM design - schematics, dimensions, layoutOctober 23, 2011

Software Resources

CM-iAM and SBC-iAM Evaluation Kit

Package contents:

COMMERCIAL PACKAGE	COMMUNITY PACKAGE
Technical Support
Technical support for 12 months.	Support through users Forum
LCD panel compatibility verification and driver adaptation service.	-
45-day trial period. Eval Kit will be accepted for refund if the user finds the product not suitable for his needs.	-
Hardware
CM-iAM-D1G-C1600-N4G-L-E2-S-A-Y-H
SB-iAM-M-P-A
SDVO to HDMI interface module (EB-DVI)
HDMI to DVI video cable
FPC cable and connector for LCD
12V power supply
SATA-15 power cable (5V,16cm)

Pricing and Ordering

Product status: Discontinued

CompuLab part number specifies all options available for a particular product.

P/N template: CM-iAM-Dx-Cx-[Nx]-[L]-[Ex]-[S]-[A]-[Y]-[H]

For CM-iAM pricing please contact sales@compulab.co.il.

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