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Embedded Linux/Java Development Kit

SBC-GX1 Development Kit for Embedded Linux
with Java™ Technology

Embedded Linux and Java Technology is already installed,
you just have to download your application!

The SBC-GX1 Development Kit for Embedded Linux with Java Technology features a compact implementation of the GNU/Linux operating system based on the proven 2.4 kernel. This has been optimized for use on Arcom hardware platforms and is pre-loaded and configured into the embedded Flash. This offers an embedded version of Linux with a proven background, combined with a high reliability journalling Flash File system.

Development Kit for Embedded Linux with Java Technology

The Development Kit also includes Java technology implemented with the IBM J9 VM and includes the WebSphere Studio Device Developer (WSDD) IDE, a member of IBM's award-winning embedded development tools family. For secure connections to a host system, the Development Kit is installed by default with secure Shell (OpenSSH).

The Development Kit includes the SBC-GX1 embedded PC single board computer fitted with 64Mbytes of DRAM and 16Mbytes of Flash along with cables, connectors, power supply, software and an information CD.

Technical Documentation: Arcom provides on-line access to detailed technical documentation to help you select the best product for your application. You can download the manual for the SBC-GX1 board Development Kit for Linux/Java and related products by clicking here.

Design Services
If you need to optimize the operating system image, Arcom offers the technical expertise of a dedicated embedded Linux development team to work with you, either to enhance the features of the operating system or reduce the footprint to save storage space. Arcom has been offering OEM embedded Linux solutions since 1999 and has worked with many customers to develop and integrate new drivers and achieve the very best from embedded Linux and embedded Java technology.

Features

Patched kernel 2.4.18, GNU C library 2.2.4 and Xfree86 4.1.0 (TinyX)

Compressed Journalling Flash File System (JFFS2) offering high reliability and recovery from power interruptions

High performance IBM J9 VM (optimized to approx. 2Mbytes)
WebSphere Studio Device Developer 4.0

SmartLinker to create modular JRE for systems with limited memory resources

Rapid application development offered by the IBM tool chain
Secure Shell (OpenSSH - version 3.4) providing 128, 192 or 256-bit encryption between the SBC-GX1 and a host server
Embedded Web server supporting both static and, via CGI, dynamic HTML pages
Embedded Linux drivers for onboard I/O, network and audio
System installation, recovery and update facility
Pentium performance 300MHz Geode™ GX1 processor 64MB DRAM
5V power supply, PS/2 mouse and all cables for immediate operation and application download
Optional 6.5" NEC TFT flat panel display, 4 wire analog touchscreen plus TSC1 controller
Supplied Hardware
Arcom's SBC-GX1 with 64MB DRAM and 16MB Flash EPROM
Pre-configured build of Arcom’s Embedded Linux (2.04), tailored specifically for the SBC-GX1, pre-loaded into the 16Mbytes Flash
5V Power supply module connected to SBC with adapters for US, UK and European power sockets
PS/2 mouse
PS/2 to AT-style keyboard adapter
RJ45 Ethernet cross-over cable
Floppy disk interface cable, to allow system to be booted from floppy drive (not supplied)
VGA interface cable, to allow SBC to be connected to standard CRT
Optional 6.5" TFT Color Flat Panel and interfacing cables
WebSphere Studio Device Developer

IBM WebSphere

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Supplied Software on CD-ROM
Simple full installation utility which runs from CD-ROM boot
"Quickstart" tutorial guide
Board H/W Technical Manual
Complete product information for all major devices on-board
Source code to AEL 2.04
IBM J9 VM
WebSphere Studio Device Developer (4.0) IDE CD

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What is Arcom Embedded Linux?
Arcom Embedded Linux offers a compact, high reliability implementation of Linux for use in embedded control and communication products. The implementation is based on a proven well supported distribution offering standard file hierarchy, shell and text utilities, but is then combined with a rugged Journalling Flash Filing System to achieve maximum system integrity for truly embedded applications. It has been optimized for Arcom hardware and is supported directly by Arcom Control Systems.
Key Features: Key Benefits:
Proven 2.4.18 kernel Zero licence cost
Compressed Journalling Flash Filing System (JFFS2) giving 20-30MB onboard Flash disk space approx. High integrity Linux solutions
Telnet server and client services Rapid application development
FTP server and client Fixed configuration for OEM machine control/communications
HTTP server Comprehensive communications support
PPP support Scalable build
Framebuffer support
TinyX - Minimal X Window System for running and displaying X applications on the local or remote display
Supports HDD/IDE Flash modules for scalability
AEL 2.04 source code supplied
Device Drivers
Arcom's Embedded Linux Development Kits contain drivers for the following peripherals:
SBC-GX1:
Flat Panel and CRT output
Native mode Geode GX1 framebuffer
Soundblaster16 compatible audio drivers
IDE disk / CD-ROM drives
Onboard 10/100baseTx Ethernet controller
3 x RS232 serial ports
Parallel port
PS/2 keyboard adapter
PS/2 mouse
Watchdog Timer
TSC1 touchscreen controller
License Issues

In compliance with the GNU Public License (GPL), Arcom fully documents the source of all the files, modules and utilities used in the Arcom Embedded Linux implementation. This draws upon standard sources from Red Hat as well as a range of other GPL’d projects. Arcom has incorporated all modifications to GPL’d sources to the relevant on-line CVS software repository.

The Compressed Journalling Flash Filing System (JFFS2) is a product of the development carried out by Red Hat. This JFFS2 build has been specifically configured to operate on Arcom embedded hardware platforms.

The Development Kit is supplied with an license copy of the IBM J9 VM and the IBM WebSphere Studio Device Developer (4.0) IDE development tools. Contact Arcom to find out more about the IBM WebSphere Studio Device Developer tools, runtime license fees and J9 VM End User License Agreement.
Support Issues
All support issues should directed to Arcom Technical Support.
Ordering Information
SBC-GX1 Embedded Linux/Java Development Kit
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