Linux is a free operating system, similar to UNIX.
The system core offers all characteristics you expect from a modern operating system:
- Real (preemptive) Multitasking
- Multi-using
- Virtual Memory Administration
- Hierarchic Data Administration
In control and communication systems and in automation there is usually a hardware and function optimized Embedded Linux active. Its modularity and configuration ability eases the customization of self-designed hardware and different tasks.
Linux supports all common interfaces as well as network protocols by default and is therefore perfect for networked systems. It unites a free operating system standard with open communication protocols in a technology. Drivers for several field busses are available as well.
Dynamically reloading drivers, real time add-ons and extensive independence from hardware and other features of modern operating systems, effect Linux to be a safe investment for many applications in automation. In addition Linux cannot be retired.
A5 -HF00 | A9- HF02 | A9- HF05 | |
State | production | Production | Pilot |
CPU | NXP Vybrid | NXP i.MX 6 | NXP i.MX 6 |
Core | ARM Cortex-A5 + Cortex-M4 | ARM Cortex-A9 | ARM Cortex-A9 |
No of Cores | Single-/Dual-Core | Solo/Dual/Quad | Solo/DualLite/QuadPlus |
Frequency | max. 500MHz & 167MHz | max. 1.2GHz | max. 1GHz |
L2-Cache | 512KB | max. 1MB | max. 1MB |
GPU | NEON | 2D 600Mpix/s OpenVG 300Mpix/s OpenGL 176Mtri/s, 1Gpix/s | 3D, 2D 600Mpix/s OpenVG 300Mpix/s OpenGL 176Mtri/s, 1Gpix/s |
Video Decode | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | |
Linux | Buildroot | Buildroot Yocto | Buildroot Yocto |
Windows | WCE 6.0 WEC 7 WEC 2013 | WEC 7 WEC 2013 | WEC 2013 |
Real Time | MQX | ||
Flash | max. 1GB | max. 1GB | max. 1GB SLC 32GB eMMC |
RAM | max. 512MB | max. 4GB | max. 4GB DDR3L |
SD-Card | 1x microSD on-board | 1x on-board | 1x on-board |
Ethernet | 2x 10/100Mb IEEE 1588 | 1x 10/100/1000Mb IEEE1588 | 1x 10/100/1000Mb IEEE1588 |
WiFi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n dual band | ||
USB Host | 1-2x | 4x | 4x |
USB Device | 1x | 1x | 1x |
CAN | 1-2x | 1x | 2x |
UART | 3x | 3x | 5x |
I2C | 1-2x | 1x | 1x |
SPI | 1x | 1x | 2x |
Audio | Line In/Out/Mic | Line In/Out/Mic | Line In/Out/Mic |
Digital I/O | max. 66 | max. 66 | max. 66 |
Touch Panel | 4-wire, analog resistive; PCAP-Touch via I2C | 4/5-wire, analog resistive and PCAP Touch via I2C | 4/5-wire, analog resistive and PCAP Touch via I2C |
Camera analog/digital | 0/MIPI-CSI | ||
PCIe | 1x | 1x | |
SATA | 1x | 1x | |
additional Interfaces | Bluetooth BT3.0 | ||
RGB | 18Bit | 18bit | |
LVDS | 18Bit | 2x 18bit/24bit | 2x 18/24bit |
CRT/DVI | 0/DVI | 0/DVI | |
Supply Voltage | 5V/8-14V DC / ±5% | 5V/8-14V DC/±5% | 5V DC/±5% |
Power Consumption | 3W typ. | 4W typ. | 4W typ. |
Operating Temperature | 0°C – +70°C opt. -25°C – +85°C | 0°C – +70°C opt. -20°C – +85°C | 0°C – +70°C opt. -20°C – +85°C |
Size | 100x72x15mm (lxbxd) | 100x72x15mm (lxbxd) | 100x72x15mm (LxBxH) |
Weight | ~55g | ~60g | ~60g |
Long Term Availability | 2023 | 2029 | 2029 |