CM-A510 computer-on-module (CoM) | system-on-module (SoM)

High-performance ARM solution in a miniature form factor.
Advanced video and graphics enable high-end multimedia applications.
Wide range of high-speed interfaces delivers extensive connectivity.

Overview

Product Highlights

Marvell Armada 510 CPU, dual issue ARMv7, up to 1000 MHz
Up to 1024 Mbyte DDR3
Up to 512 Mbyte Flash Disk, including filesystem protection
WLAN / WiFi 802.11b/g/n Interface
Graphics controller with parallel RGB and analog RGB interfaces, 1920x1080 resolution
H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, VC-1 and additional video codecs implemented by the VMeta subsystem
Integrated GPU providing 2D / 3D graphics acceleration with OpenGL-ES support
Two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
Four high-speed USB ports
PCI Express interface
SDIO / MMC interface
Camera Interface port
Touchscreen controller
Audio sub-system with speaker, microphone and S/PDIF support
Serial ports, I2C, GPIO
Low standby and active power consumption
Small size: 75 x 65 x 8 mm
SB-A510 carrier board turns the CM-A510 module into SBC-A510 - a single board computer

Description

The CM-A510 is a small computer-on-module (CoM) / system-on-module (SoM) board designed to serve as a building block in embedded applications. The CM-A510 has all the components required to run most up to date Linux operating system or its derivatives. Ready-to-run software packages are available from CompuLab.

The small size and low power consumption of the CM-A510 allows its integration into portable and space-constrained designs, while its low price makes it an ideal selection for cost-sensitive applications. The CM-A510 delivers fast processing and a rich multimedia user experience, in a low-power design that offers fast Internet browsing, HD video playback, 3D graphics and high-speed connectivity.

CM-A510 is based on a high-performance, low-power Marvell Armada 510 system-on-chip with an ARM v6/v7-compliant super-scalar processor core, hardware graphics processing unit, video decoding acceleration hardware and a broad range of peripherals.

For embedded applications, the CM-A510 provides a variety of display interfaces, PCI Express bus, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, high-speed USB ports, SATA interface, serial ports, 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 an audio sub-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	Marvell Armada 510 CPU, 800 / 1000 MHz. ARMv7 architecture, integrated FPU, WMMX2, L1 cache: 32 KB (I-Cache), 32 KB (D-Cache), L2 cache: 512 KB, DMA, Interrupt controller, Timers	C
RAM	512 - 1024 MB, DDR3, 400 MHz, 32-bit	D
NAND Flash Disk	128 - 512 Mbytes	N
Boot flash	1MB, SPI interface, reprogrammable	+
PCI Express bus	PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1. One or two lanes. Note: second lane is shared with optional second Ethernet controller	+

Peripherals

Feature	Specifications	Option
Graphics Controller	16/18/24 bit color, resolution up to 1920 x 1080, frame buffer in system memory. Display types support: TFT (parallel RGB), analog VGA. Single and dual head support.	+
Video acceleration	VMeta video decode subsystem running at rate up to 500 MHz. Supporting H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 and VC-1.	+
2D / 3D graphics	Integrated GPU providing 2D / 3D graphics acceleration with OpenGL-ES support.	+
USB	Two Host / Slave USB2 high-speed ports, 480 Mbps	U2
USB	Additional two USB2 host ports, 480 Mbps	U4
Ethernet	1000 Mb/s Ethernet port implemented with Armada 510 MAC + RTL8211D PHY	E1
Ethernet	Additional 1000 Mb/s Ethernet port implemented with the Realtek RTL8111 controller	E2
SATA interface	Armada 510 integrated SATA-II controller + PHY, 3Gb/s speed	+
Serial Ports (UARTs)	3 UART ports, 16550 compatible: COM-A – RS232 interface, partial modem controls, 250 Kbps COM-B – 3.3V interface, Rx / Tx only, 900 Kbps COM-C – 3.3V interface, partial modem controls, 900 Kbps	+
Camera Interface	Direct camera sensor support, max resolution 1920 x 1080, pixel clock up to 50MHz. ITU BT.656, digital RGB/YCbCr interface.	+
General Purpose I/O	Up to 38 lines shared with other functions. Can also be used as interrupt inputs	+
Keyboard & mouse	USB, keypad or redirection from COM port	+
MMC / SD	MMC / SD / SDIO support including SDHC up to 32GB	+
Audio	S/PDIF output, consumer mode IEC60958-3	+
Audio	Optional I2S compliant audio codec, stereo output, differential mic input	A
Touchscreen ctrl.	TSC2046 touchscreen controller. Support 4-wire resistive panels	I
RTC	Real Time Clock, powered by external lithium battery	+
WiFi Interface	Implements 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity standard. Broadcom 4319 802.11b/g/n chipset. On-board connector for external antenna.	W

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply Voltage	Single 5.0V DC
Active power consumption	2 - 5 W, depending on configuration and CPU speed
Standby/Sleep consumption	50 - 200 mW, depending on configuration and mode
Dimensions	75 x 65 x 8 mm
Weight	31 gram
MTTF	> 100,000 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
Connector insertion / removal	50 cycles

Resources

CM-A510 and SBC-A510 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-A510-D1024-C800-N512-E2-A-I-U4-W
SB-A510 carrier board
2GB SD card (for o/s installation)
WiFi antenna and cable
Serial port cable
HDMI to DVI cable
USB cable and adapter
Adapters and cables for generic LCD panel interface
Power supply
Heat dissipation plate

Pricing and Ordering

Product status: Discontinued

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

P/N template: CM-A510-[Dx]-C800-[N512]-[Ex]-[A]-[I]-[Ux]-[W]-[H]

Minimal Configuration

Minimal configuration P/N: CM-A510-D512-C800-U2
1K-unit price	$ 75

Optional Features

Feature	Options	P/N code	Add ($)
DRAM size	512 MB 1024 MB	D512 D1024	- 14
CPU speed	800 MHz	C800	-
NAND flash size	(none) 512 MB	- N512	- 15
Ethernet ports	(none) 1 2	- E1 E2	- 4 8
Audio	No Yes	- A	- 3
Touchscreen	No Yes	- I	- 1.5
USB ports	2 4	U2 U4	- 4
WiFi (discontinued)	No Yes	- W	- 18
Heat dissipation plate	No Yes	- H	- 3
Temperature range	Commercial Extended Industrial	- TE TI	- 20 100
Software Preloading	No Yes	- X	- $1/100MB

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
1K	1.0
500	1.2
100	1.5
10	2.0
1	2.5

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