Electrum-100 Manual/Introduction
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Electrum Family of Controllers
The Electrum series of single board computers are based on an ARM9 microcontroller with a vast array of peripherals including 10/100 Ethernet, analog and digital I/O’s. Through example programs and project files this family of single board computers can be developed from concept to production quickly. The Electrum family is available in standard configurations that include the more popular options used in embedded applications. Custom configurations and design services are also available for applications with special requirements.
Electrum 100 Overview
The Electrum 100 is a single board computer designed for cost-sensitive control applications that require high performance, networking and reliable multitasking capabilities. Powered by an Atmel ARM926EJ-S core capable of running at 400MHz, it can fulfill the most demanding requirements in monitoring, instrumentation, data acquisition, process control, factory automation and many other applications. An extensive array of peripherals is built-into a small Pico-ITX form factor.
Electrum 100 Features
- 400 MHz 32-bit ARM926EJ-S core
- 512 MB NAND Flash
- Micro SD Socket
- 64 MB SDRAM
- 10/100 Ethernet
- Two RS232 Serial Ports
- I2S, I2C, SSI (SPI) Ports
- Dual USB Host ports (12 Mbits per second)
- One USB Device port (12 Mbits per second)
- 6 timers, 1 watchdog timer, 1 Real-time timer, 1 Periodic interval timer
- 47 GPIO
- Debian Linux (armel)
- +5V power supply required
- Dimensions: 3.93 inches x 2.83 inches (100mm x 72mm)
Electrum 100 Options
- I/O Plus Option
- 8-Channel 12-bit ADC
- 4-Channel 12-bit DAC
- 1 – RS485 port
- LCD Port
- Keypad Port
- Battery circuit
- Real time clock
- Shutdown
- Requires SR 44 battery
Software and Support
Debian Linux (armel) on the Electrum 100 provides a stable and reliable operating system base that can be easily extended using readily available libraries and applications. Linux can be loaded from NAND Flash or microSD card or an USB device, simplifying software development and distribution. Secure remote access can be implemented via web or command line interfaces, providing off-site monitoring and maintenance capabilities. Many popular Linux applications are available or can be easily ported using the GNU compiler collection as well as popular IDEs including Eclipse and Code::Blocks. x86 Linux is the recommended development environment with ARM cross compilers and other development tools readily available. If you are restricted to using a Windows PC for development, you may consider VMWare or other virtualization software that allows you to run Linux from Windows.
Thousands of popular Linux applications are available for Debian Linux to reduce application development time and simplify integration with code libraries developed for industrial and scientific environments. Using these tools, you can achieve significant functionality in a very short time. These open source tools can be easily extended, allowing a virtually unlimited number of possibilities.
Micromint USA provides free technical support by phone, email, or fax. Technical support emails are usually answered within one business day. Software and documentation updates are available on our website at www.micromint.com. Each product comes with a one year warranty.