Complete embedded board suitable for development or production
The LBOX is a great platform for getting started with uClinux software development and for building into an end product. This production ready board features a Motorola Coldfire MCF5272 processor, Flash, SDRAM, Serial port, Reset generator, 4 port network switch, up to 3x-10/100Ethernet ports and one 100baseFX Fiber port all on a single small 4"x5" board.
On board is a high efficiency switching regulator on board accepts any input voltage from 5~12VDC (4 ~14V limits) and has a shutdown input which allows the Linux board to be controlled from another system (such as a ultra low power microcontroller)
uClinux comes pre-installed, along with a CD with the source code, build tree and development environment. We've already configured the MTD(Memory Technology Device) driver for the on-board flash, and mount a partiton as a read/write JFFS2(Journalling Flash File System) file system for easily accessible non-volatile storage ready to go. This is a great place to store web pages and other customizable files. In addition, the combination of the MTD driver and netflash allows you to flash the board, loading a new kernel image using Linux itself.
Two expansion headers are also included which give access to all the additional Coldfire signals. This allows for extra serial ports, SPI, and USB connections to name a few.
We're happy to customize or build add on boards for you. For example, we've used the expansion ports to build a Tiny text/graphics LCD terminal with 16 key pad keyboard, GPS module, A/D converters, and relay drivers.
Please contact us for available configuration and pricing, as well as any customization requests.
Please note: Our primary business in consulting and product design. - We sell LBOX to developers and individuals with sufficient expertise. Support contracts are available for those who require greater levels of technical support.
For additional information on developing with LBOX see:
An Introduction to Embedded Linux Development, Richard Sevenich - Eastern Washington University.
We also keep updating information in our resources section:
Engtech Resources - LBOX