CM-X270 Computer-On-Module

  • Entry-level ARM platform for embedded applications.
  • Low cost and flexible system provide an ideal solution for cost-sensitive designs.
  • Low power consumption enables battery powered applications.

Product Highlights

  • Full-featured Computer-On-Module starting from $62
  • Intel's XScale PXA270 CPU, up to 520 MHz, 32+32 KB cache, WMMX
  • 16 - 128 Mbyte SDRAM
  • 128 - 512 Mbyte Flash Disk
  • WLAN / WiFi 802.11b/g Interface
  • Bluetooth interface
  • PXA270 graphics controller supporting STN and TFT panels with 800 x 600 max resolution see LCD panel support
  • General purpose bus and optional PCI, LPC, AC97 busses
  • Video Input Port
  • PCMCIA controller
  • Sound codec with speaker and microphone support
  • Touchscreen Controller
  • Slave and host USB ports, including keyboard and mouse support
  • Serial ports, GPIO, hard-disk interface
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet port
  • Very low standby and active power consumption
  • Two size options: 66 x 44 mm (X270L) or 68 x 58 mm (X270W)
  • Interchangeable with other modules via CAMI connectors

Description

The CM-X270 is a small Computer-on-Module board designed to serve as a building block in embedded applications. The CM-X270 has all the components required to run operating systems such as Linux and Windows CE. Ready packages for these operating systems are available from CompuLab.

The small size and low power consumption of the CM-X270 allows its integration into hand-held and mobile applications, while its low price makes it an ideal selection for cost-sensitive applications. Based on Intel's XScale architecture, the CM-X270 delivers a price/performance ratio significantly better than that of any other platform.

The feature set of the CM-X270 module combines a 32-bit CPU, SDRAM, Flash Disk and vital computing peripherals. For embedded applications, the CM-X270 provides 100Mbit Ethernet, serial ports, general purpose I/O lines and many other essential functions.

An integrated WLAN (WiFi) interface implements 802.11b/g industry standard wireless connectivity.

The standardized CAMI ("CompuLab's Aggregated Module Interface") connectors of the CM-X270 module allow interchangeability with other Computer-On-Module's available from CompuLab, enabling the flexibility required in a dynamic market where application requirements can change rapidly.

For feature support status, please refer to O/S Support Coverage Map.
  • "Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
  • "+" means that the feature is always available

CPU, Memory and Busses

FeatureSpecificationsOption
CPUIntel XScale PXA270, 312 / 520 MHz, WMMX
32 KB I-cache and 32 KB D-cache, WB, 128 MB address space
DMA and Interrupt controllers, Timers
+
RAM16 - 128 MB, SDRAM, 100 MHz, 32-bit+
NOR Flash1 - 4 Mbytes+
NAND Flash Disk128 - 512 MbytesN
I/O ToleranceLocal Bus - 3.3V,PCI - 5V+
External local bus16-bit, variable rate up to 100 MHz+
AC97 busAC97 / AMC97 Rev 2.1 compliant+
PCI bus32-bit, 2.1-compliant, 132 MB/s, arbiter for 4 mastersB
LPC busHost, 33 MHz, Intel LPC v1.0 compatibleB
JTAG InterfaceAvailable+

Peripherals

FeatureSpecificationsOption
Graphics Controller4/8/16 bit color, TFT / STN, resolution up to 800 x 600 x 16, frame buffer in system SDRAM+
Video Input PortDirect camera sensor support, max resolution 2048 x 2048.
30 fps @ 320x240, 15 fps @640x480
+
USBOne Host and one Host/Slave port, 12 Mbps, 24-endpoints (in slave mode), OHCI v1.1
Additional two Host ports, 12 Mbps, OHCI v1.0 compliant
+
B
Serial Ports
(UARTs)
Up to 4 UART ports, 16550 compatible, max 921 kbps
COM-A - RS232, full modem
COM-B - TTL, Rx/Tx
COM-C - TTL, partial modem
COM-D - TTL, Rx/Tx

+
B
+
+
General Purpose I/O5 dedicated lines plus about 40 lines shared with other functions. Can also be used as interrupt inputs.+
Hard Disk InterfaceIDE, PIO mode+
Keyboard & mouseUSB or redirection from COM port+
EthernetDavicom DM9000 MAC & PHY, 10/100BaseT, Activity LED'sE
Audio codecCrystal CS4299 or Phillips UCB1400, AC97 interface, mono microphone input, stereo line input and 25 mW output for active speakersA
Touchscreen ctrl.A part of the UCB1400 codec chip. Supports resistive touch panels.AT
PCMCIA controllerDirect support for 1st slot, hooks for 2nd slot, 8/16 bit interface+
RTCReal Time Clock, powered by external lithium batteryR
WLAN / WiFi
Interface
802.11 b/g capabilities, Wi2Wi W2SW0001 controller module based on the Marvell’s 88W8686 chipset. Up to 54 Mbps, 2.45 GHz band, single antenna suppW
BluetoothBluetooth V2.0+EDR system. CSR BlueCore4-ROM chipset, 2.4GHz band, up to 3Mbps. On-board ceramic chip antenna and connector for external antenna. Available only in CM-X270W.J

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply VoltageSingle 3.3V or dual 3.3V / 5.0V (for "A" option)
Active power consumption0.2 - 2 W, depending on configuration and CPU speed
Standby/Sleep consumption20 - 100 mW, depending on configuration and mode
DimensionsX270L - 66 x 44 x 7 mm, X270W - 68 x 58 x 7 mm
WeightX270L - 25 gram, X270W - 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 humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
Shock50G / 20 ms
Vibration20G / 0 - 600 Hz
Connectors3 x 140 pin, 0.6 mm
Connector insertion / removal50 cycles
CM-X270 is a mature product and is not recommended for new designs.

Product status: Discontinued

CompuLab part number specifies all options available for a particular product.
P/N template: CM-X270L-Dx-Fx-Cx-[Nx]-[E]-[A]-[R]-[W]-[J]

Minimal configuration P/N:

Minimal configuration P/N: CM-X270L-D16-F1-C312
Minimal configuration P/N: CM-X270W-D16-F1-C312

Optional Features

FeatureOptionsP/N code
DRAM size16 MB
64 MB
128 MB
D16
D64
D128
NOR Flash size1 MB
2 MB
4 MB
F1
F2
F4
CPU speed312 MHz
520 MHz
C312
C520
MPEG & Extended Graphics
(discontinued)
No
Yes
-
MG
NAND Flash size(none)
128 MB (discontinued)
512 MB
-
N128
N512
Interface Bridge
(discontinued)
No
Yes
-
B
EthernetNo
Yes
-
E
Audio & Touchscreen(none)
Audio (discontinued)
Audio & TS (discontinued)
-
A (discontinued)
AT (discontinued)
RTCNo
Yes
-
R
WLAN / WiFi Interface
(discontinued)
No
Yes
-
W
Bluetooth InterfaceNo
Yes
-
J
GSM / GPRS modem
(discontinued)
No
Yes
-
K
Temperature rangeCommercial
Extended
Industrial
-
TE
TI
Software PreloadingNo
Yes
-
X
  • 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
100K0.8
10K0.9
1K1.0
5001.2
1001.5
102.0
12.5