Logic launches SoM and eXperimenter development kit for TI AM3517 MPU

MINNEAPOLIS, USA: Logic, an innovative product solutions company, announced the availability of the AM3517 System on Module (SoM) and the Zoom AM3517 eXperimenter development kit based on the Texas Instruments (TI) Sitara ARM Cortex-A8 AM3517 microprocessor (MPU).

Logic and TI collaborated on the design, development, and manufacturing of the AM3517 SOM-M2, eXperimenter Development Kit, and TI's recently announced AM3517 evaluation module (EVM).

The AM3517 SOM-M2 offers the right combination of application-specific peripherals for medical, commercial, and industrial applications. The AM3517 SOM-M2 is a highly integrated, low-power solution featuring an ARM Cortex-A8 processor and POWERVR SGX graphics engine that provides developers with a solution that not only drives down system cost, but offers a scalable platform of differentiated features and room for future growth.

Highlights of AM3517 SOM-M2 include:
* ARM Cortex-A8 performance at sub-one-watt power consumption eliminates the need for heat sinks and fans allowing industrial developers to design silent, air-tight enclosed solutions.

* The built-in Imagination Technologies POWERVR SGX graphics engine on the AM3517 MPU produces rich graphical user interface (GUI) experiences, supports all major APIs, including OpenGL ES 2.0, and is capable of processing up to 10M polygons/sec.

* Multiple connectivity options exist on the AM3517 SOM-M2: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet, an integrated 10/100 wired Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and PHY, and a built-in high-end CAN controller.

"Logic consistently delivers high-quality development tools that enable customers to easily take advantage of the flexibility and performance of TI's ARM solutions," said Russell Crane, AM35x marketing manager, TI. "Logic empowers our commercial and industrial customers to design advanced products with a reduced development time and cost since they are leveraging the same SOM in these comprehensive and easy to use development tools."

Two Zoom Development Kit options allow developers to choose the platform best suited to their application needs. Logic's new Zoom AM3517 eXperimenter Development Kit is a community supported board that features the AM3517 SOM-M2 and Linux board support package (BSP) as well as key peripherals to begin development, such as USB Host, USB OTG, SD/MMC, Ethernet, RS232, and video output options.

The AM3517 EVM builds on the eXperimenter board with an additional application board that includes CAN, UART, USB Host, two additional Ethernet connectors, an additional SD/MMC, audio and video input as well as output options and a 4.3" touch screen LCD for local display.

By starting with any of the tools, engineers can write application software on the same hardware that will be used in their final product. Logic provides full design engineering and manufacturing services around the SOM-M2 to help customers quickly develop innovative solutions.