TRITON-LP

Intel XScale PXA255 CPU module

  • 300 MHz PXA255 CPU
  • 16 MB mobile SDRAM
  • Intel StrataFlash (NOR) 16 MB
  • 10 Mbps Ethernet
  • LCD interface
  • Touch-screen controller (option)
  • PCMCIA / CF interface
  • Unique silicon serial number
  • I²C RTC onboard
  • Single 3,3V power supply
  • Unique programmable core logic - saves power
  • Extended temperature operation: -40 to +85 degC
  • Connectors: 144 DIMM and 2 x 100 pin low profile
  • 67.6 x 36.6 x 7.3 mm

Overview

The TRITON LP module is an Intel XScale PXA255 CPU SBC module in a DIMM format that has been optimized for mobile battery based applications.

TRITON-LP is a complete computer, ingeniously implemented on a board smaller than a credit card, and ready to be designed into your embedded system. The LP model includes a 300MHz Intel®XScale processor, SDRAM, Flash memory, RTC, optional Touchcreen controller, Silicon ID and 10 Mbps Ethernet. It is possible to directly connect an LCD and PCMCIA / CF drive.

Despite these powerful features, the module occupies an area of just 67.6 x 36.6 mm and a maximum installed height of only 7.3 mm.

Extended temperature

All components used are for extended temperature operation from -45 degC to +85 degC.

Expansion

The TRITON-LP is supplied with a DIMM144 connector and two low-profile 100-pin SAMTEC connectors to provide the designer with access to most of the PXA255's signals for nearly unlimited expansion. See the Specifications below or download the datasheet for full connector pin-outs.

Extreme Low Power Consumption

Perfect for battery-powered applications, the TRITON-LP is equipped with ultra-low-power components including mobile SDRAMs and a low-power 10 Mbps Ethernet controller.

The TRITON-LP also contains the unique programmable core power generator which allows you to vary the CPU voltage from 0.9V to 1.5V to further reduce consumption. This can be further reduced by using a combination of sleep-mode and clock-rate selection. With these features it is possible to flexibly control the total power-consumption for any application.

- Sleep Mode : only 0.6mA @ 3.3V
- Maximum : 100mA to 220 mA @ 3.3V, depending on running processes

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Specifications:

Processor XScale PXA255 300 MHz
Firmware RedBoot
Supported OS Linux 2.8.10
Windows CE 5.0 in development
Other OS may be offered, depending on demand
Memory 16/32 MByte Low Power SDRAM (8Mx16, 16Mx16)
8/16 MByte Flash memory (8Mx16)
Interfaces
10 Mbps Ethernet
LCD controller
I²C Touchscreen controller (option)
PCMCIA / CF drive
3 asynchronous, 1 synchronous serial interfaces
I²S, AC97
I²C
JTAG
USB end point interface
Bluetooth
IrDA
GPIO
Buses
D0 to D15 memory data bus
MD0 to MD31 memory data bus
A0 to A25 memory address bus
RTC I²C RTC onboard, separate power supply pin
Module ID Unique silicon serial number DS2401
Power Single 3,3V power supply
Programmable core voltage generation
RESET-Generator onboard
Min. power consumption 2mW (standby, 16 MB SDRAM)
Connectors 2 x Ultra-Low-Profile 100 pin connectors
DIMM144 connector
Size 67.6 x 36.6 x 7.3 mm (mounted)
Operating Temp. -40 to +85 degC

Prices and Configuration

Please contact us for latest prices. Different configurations are possible for volume orders - see datasheet.

TRITON Development Kits

The TRITON-LP is compatible with the TRITON Development Kit-2





 

 


Resources
Data sheet, pdf
TRITON FAQ