SBC-T3517 Single Board Computer

ARM single board computer featuring high performance in a low-power envelope.
Highly customizable feature-set enables
price / performance optimization.
Ready-to-run platform with a broad range of standard interfaces.

Overview

Product Highlights

Single Board Computer implemented by the combination of a CM-T3517 module and a SB-T35 baseboard.
TI Sitara AM3517 CPU @600 MHz
256MB DDR2
Up to 8GB flash disk
PowerVR SGX GPU
WiFi 802.11b/g/n interface
Bluetooth 4.0 compliant interface
1400 x 1050 graphics controller with interfaces for LVDS, RGB and DVI
TV-out with S-Video interface
Host and slave USB2 ports
MMC / SD / SDIO socket
Two 100 Mbps Ethernet ports
Sound codec with stereo output and line input
Touchscreen interface
Serial ports and GPIOs
RTC with lithium back-up battery
CANbus interface
Power supply from lithium battery or 5VDC

Note: some of above specified features are optional.

Description

The SBC-T3517 is a small single board computer based on the Texas Instruments AM3517 processor. It is implemented by a CM-T3517 module providing most of the functions, in combination with SB-T35 carrier board providing connectors and several additional features. The rich feature set of the SBC-T3517 is customizable according to the price / performance targets of the user's application.

The CM-T3517 features Texas Instruments’ Sitara AM3517/05 system-on-chip based on the advanced Cortex-A8 ARM CPU with a PowerVR SGX GPU providing 2D / 3D graphics acceleration. For embedded applications, the SB-T3517 provides a 100Mbit Ethernet ports, CAN bus, serial ports, I/O lines and other essential functions, while the integrated WLAN implement industry standard wireless connectivity.

Block Diagram

Specifications

The "SB Option" column specifies the P/N code of SB-T35 carrier board required to have the particular feature. The "CM Option" column specifies the P/N code of CM-T3517 required to have the particular feature. SBC-T3517 content is the combination of features provided by the attached CM-T3517 and the features implemented on the SB-T35. To have the particular feature, both the CM and SB options of that feature must be implemented.
"+" means that the feature is always available, regardless of P/N code.

CPU, Memory and Busses

Feature	Specification	SB Option	CM Option
CPU SDRAM Flash Disk	See Feature List of CM-T3517 module	+
COM-A	RTS/CTS controls, 3.3V levels, 100-mil header	+	+
COM-B	RTS/CTS controls, 3.3V levels, 100-mil header	+	+
COM-C	Rx/TX only, RS-232, ultra mini serial conn.	+	+
Ethernet	CM-T3517 100 Mbps Ethernet port based on AM35x integrated MAC. RJ-45 connector and activity LED's	+	E
Ethernet	SB-T35 100 Mbps Ethernet port. LAN9220 controller. RJ-45 connector and activity LED's	E	+
LCD Panel	TD035STEE1 (3.5”, 480x640, TFT) panel support. 60-pos FPC connector for direct interface to TD035STEE1	+	+
LCD Panel	STN and TFT panel support. 40-pos FPC connector for direct interface to certain TFT panels	+	+
DVI	DVI monitor support, HDMI connector	LD	+
LVDS	4 pair LVDS panel interface, 100-mil header	LL	+
TV-out	Composite video, S-Video connector	+	+
USB 2.0 OTG	USB 2.0 OTG port, USB mini-AB connector	+	+
USB 2.0 host	Two USB 2.0 host ports, 480 Mbps. Implemented by USB 2.0 high-speed hub. Type-A connector	+	U
USB 2.0 host	One USB 2.0 high speed port, 480 Mbps. Implemented by dedicated USB 2.0 high-speed controller), 100-mil header	+	U
GPIO	12 lines on 100-mil header.	+	+
Touch Panel	TSC2046 touchscreen controller for resistive panels. Interface to LCD panel	+	I
Sound I/O	I2S compliant audio codec, Line input and Speakers (stereo) jacks	+	+
RTC Battery	Real time clock component on CM-T3517, supplied by lithium battery on SB-T35	+	+
WiFi & Bluetooth	WiFi 802.11b/g/n. Bluetooth V4.0 sub-system. Based on TI WL1271L chipset. On-board connector for external antenna. Implemented on CM-T3517.	+	W
CAN bus interface	CAN Bus controller and driver with galvanic isolation and DC separation	+	+
SDIO / MMC	MMC / SD / SDIO support including SDHC up to 32GB. Standard full-size SD socket.	+	+
Video input interface	40-pos FPC connector for direct interface with CompuLab video input module	+	+
Battery management	Charging and supervision support for Lithium-ion polymer batteries	S	+

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply Voltage	High efficiency switched power supply. Unregulated 3.3 to 4.2 volt input from battery or regulated 5V from wall adapter
Power Consumption	1W to 3W in full activity, depending on CPU speed and selected features
Dimensions	166 mm (L) x 82 mm (W) x 23 mm (H)
Weight	107 gram
Operation temp (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
MTBF	> 100,000 hours

Resources

CM-T3517 and SBC-T3517 Evaluation Kit

Package contents

Technical Support

Technical support for 12 months.
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-T3517-D256-C600G-N512-E-A-I-U5-W
SB-T35-E-LL-LD-S
WiFi antenna and cable
Serial port cable
HDMI to DVI cable
USB cable and adapter
3.5" 640 x 480 LCD panel with touchscreen and stylus pen
2MP USB camera module
Adapters & cables for generic LCD panel interface
Keypad and cable
Lithium-ion battery, 2.85 A/h
5V power supply

Pricing and Ordering

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

Note: The SB-T35 base-board must contain a CM-T3517 module for the implementation of a self-contained SBC. Options specified on this page refer to the SB-T35 only.

P/N template: SB-T35-[E]-[LL]-[LD]-[S]

Minimal Configuration

Minimal configuration P/N: SB-T35
1K-units price	$57
10K-units price	$51

Optional Features

Feature	Options	P/N code	Add ($)
Second Ethernet port	No Yes	- E	6
LVDS interface	No Yes	- LL	5
DVI interface	No Yes	- LD	5
Battery charger and supervisor	No Yes	- S	4
Temperature range	Commercial Extended Industrial	- TE TI	- 10 40
Cables, connectors and accessories	click here

Prices are specified in U.S. Dollars. Prices are periodically updated according to variations in component costs. Prices are subject to change without advance notice.

Small Quantity Orders

Pricing is specified for 1000-unit orders. In order to calculate the price for another quantity, multiply the unit price (with selected options) by the factor listed in the table below:

QTY	Factor
10K	0.9
1K	1.0
500	1.2
100	1.5
10	2.0
1	2.5

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