From b2e52932fd34cd29648755bcef49cf8dc76fe73c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bnewbold Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:27:14 -0500 Subject: edits --- hardware/devices.page | 138 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- hardware/soc.page | 30 ++++++++--- refs.page | 28 ---------- 3 files changed, 144 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/hardware/devices.page b/hardware/devices.page index 85ecb6d..0b564d2 100644 --- a/hardware/devices.page +++ b/hardware/devices.page @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ +############################################################################# # Wireless Routers ### Netgear N600 @@ -20,6 +21,13 @@ AKA, WNDR3700v2. - 64MB RAM - 8MB Flash +### Freedom AP/CEP + +Simple generic devices designed by [Abicom] in the UK; intended to be used as +reference designs? + +abicom: http://www.abicom.co.uk + ### Apple Airport Extreme $189 802.11n router with 4 ethernet ports (incl WAN) @@ -31,6 +39,31 @@ $189 802.11n router with 4 ethernet ports (incl WAN) - 2x Samsung K4H651638H-3UCB DDR RAM chips, 256Mbit/each = 64mb - Broadcom BCM5325E1QMG ethernet switch +### Zyxel + +[NBG5715](http://www.zyxel.com/products_services/nbg5715.shtml?t=p) is a +generic "media router" with lots of RAM? +[OpenWRT support](http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/zyxel/nbg5715). + +### Redware + +"Wireless Host Board" +: + + - Atheros MIPS 24K 400MHz Network Processor + - 1 Mini PCIe slot (9.2mm) + - 2 Ethenet ports (10/100) + - 32MB RAM + - 8MB Flash + +### Asus + +A line of generic routers advertised as OpenWRT/dd-wrt compatible, some with +relatively large amounts of RAM. +Eg, [on amazon](http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328077297&sr=8-1) + + +############################################################################# # Dev Systems, Single-board-computers [Netgate comparison chart](http://store.netgate.com/Single-Board-Computer-Comparison-Chart-W28C85.aspx) @@ -100,6 +133,11 @@ FWA7404 "security appliance": Same company also sells much larger switches. +### Soekris + +eg, [NET6501](http://soekris.com/products/net6501.html) + +############################################################################# # Dev Kits, Modules Qseven is an organization with a spec for SODIMM-like module connectors: @@ -141,15 +179,6 @@ $90 (no subsidies) - microSD - 10/100 ethernet -### Embest DevKits - -$150 -[DevKit8500D](http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Embest-DevKit8500D/): - - - TI DaVinci DM3730 or TI Sitara AM3715 1GHz - - 512MB DDR SDRAM - - 512MB NAND flash - ### PandaBoard ES Uses TI OMAP4460 SoC (1.2ghz dual-core, with GPU) and 1gb DDR2 RAM, comes with @@ -188,6 +217,8 @@ COM](https://www.gumstix.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=228) at $170: TI OMAP3530 (720mhz) and 515mb RAM, 512mb FLASH, integrated 802.11bg, bluetooth, 100mb ethernet, audio, microSD, ethernet. +Open Hardware? + ### Direct Insight Modules @@ -212,19 +243,24 @@ $50 (10k qnty) TX-28S: [Mini8510 Processor Card](http://www.armkits.com/Product/mini8510.asp): 1ghz TI DM3730 w/ 256mb RAM + 256mb FLASH, $100 +$150 +[DevKit8500D](http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Embest-DevKit8500D/): + + - TI DaVinci DM3730 or TI Sitara AM3715 1GHz + - 512MB DDR SDRAM + - 512MB NAND flash +############################################################################# # Mobile Devices ### Chromebook - ### OpenSourceMID Non-phone mini-tablet like device, available for $300. Has a TI ARM A8 OMAP3530 processor. 3G, WiFi, bluetooth, - ### OpenMoko @@ -273,6 +309,7 @@ processor. 3G, WiFi, bluetooth, - 1GB FLASH - 802.11bg: Marvell Libertal 88W8388 controller and 88W8015 radio +############################################################################# # Plug Computers ### GlobalScale Devices @@ -293,9 +330,14 @@ Server Plus (aka SheevaPlug2?) DreamPlug ($160) - Marvell Kirkwood 88F6281, 1.2ghz - - 512mb DDR2 (800mhz) RAM - - 2x GigE + - 512mb DDR2 (800mhz) RAM (32bit?) + - 4GB micro-SD, plus extra SD slot + - 2x GigE Ethernet - 802.11bgn + - eSATA + - 802.11 b/g/n + - Bluetooth 2.1 + - Audio in/out via USB (incl. S/PDIF) D2Plug ($250) @@ -315,20 +357,33 @@ With Armada 300 2ghz SoC (88F6282), Marvell Avastar 88W8764 wifi, 512mb DDR3 RAM and 512mb FLASH. Dual GigE ports, SD card slot. +############################################################################# # Other ### CuBox -$135. 1-3 watts. +Small linux dev computer. *$135*, 1-3 watts. Marvell Armada 510 ARMv7 SoC with 1gb DDR3 (800mhz), microSD storage, eSATA, GigE ethernet, no wifi. -### Fit-PC2i +### Fit-PC + +Home media center oriented devices, with industrial variants. - +[fit-PC2i](http://www.fit-pc.com/web/fit-pc/fit-pc2i-specifications/): -Intel Atom 1.1/1.6/2ghz (Z510/Z530/Z550), 1/2gb DDR2 RAM, 2x GigE (Realtek RTL8111), 802.11n (with RaLink RT3070) + - Intel Atom 1.1/1.6/2ghz (Z510/Z530/Z550) + - 1/2gb DDR2 RAM + - 2x GigE (Realtek RTL8111) + - 802.11n (with RaLink RT3070) + - DVI video out + - 802.11 + - 6-8w loaded, 1w standby + - *$280 to 480* + +See also [Fit-3](http://www.fit-pc.com/web/purchase/order-direct-fit-pc3/) +(TODO) ### Google TV (future) @@ -337,10 +392,13 @@ Marvell 1500 (88DE3100): dual core Cortex-A9-ish, PJ4b-SMP CPU. ~5.3watts, ### Freescale "Gateway" Device -$500 "Home Health Hub" with bluetooth, zigbee, other radios. +*$500* "Home Health Hub" with bluetooth, zigbee, other radios. [linuxfordevices article](http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Freescale-HHH/) +*$350* [Networked Gateway Reference Design](http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=RDMPC8308NSG&tid=AIsplsh); zigbee, 802.11, GigE + + ### Digi International ZigBee-based "ConnectPort X2e for Smart Energy" @@ -350,3 +408,47 @@ ZigBee-based "ConnectPort X2e for Smart Energy" A large/expensive "network appliance" with an Intel Atom chip, 10x GigE ports, etc. + +### OpenRB Automation Devices + +[Logic Machine 2](http://openrb.com/features/): +A home automation (and SCADA?) device running linux. Elaborate visualization +and controls via smartphones. + +### Dragino MS12U + +Open Hardware [Dragino](http://www.dragino.com/) device: basic cheap atheros +open-mesh-style device with an 802.15.4 transceiver. +[openwrt link](http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/dragino/ms12) + +Used in the [Flukso Fluksometer](http://www.flukso.net/) and other wireless +devices? + +### VillageTelco + +The [Mesh Potato](http://store.villagetelco.com/mesh-potato.html) is a *$120* +open hardware 802.11 mesh router with a telephone jack, intended to be used to +build rural phone systems. + + - Atheros AR2317 system on a Chip (SoC) + - Silicon labs FXS port chipset + - MIPS 4k processor 180 MHz + - One 10/100Mbit LAN port + - 8 MByte Serial Flash EEPROM + - 16 MByte RAM + - 802.11b/g + +### RouterBoard + +Modular wireless router hardware produced by mikrotik (sp?). Mostly having many +Mini-PCI (only a few with PCIe) slots, some with lots of GigE ports. Runs their +proprietary RouterOS, or OpenWRT. + +RB751G-2HnD: + + - Atheros 400mhz AR7241 SoC + - 64MB RAM + +### Excito + +Home media/fileserver device: diff --git a/hardware/soc.page b/hardware/soc.page index ec3f7ca..9266091 100644 --- a/hardware/soc.page +++ b/hardware/soc.page @@ -29,13 +29,18 @@ The establishment players for MIPS SoCs are Broadcom and Marvell (Kirkwood). ### Marvell Armada XP -eg, MV78260 +[Marvell MV78200](http://www.marvell.com/embedded-processors/discovery-innovation/applications.jsp) -samples available from nu horizons: - + - 4 GigE ports + - 2x 1GHz armv5 chips + - 2x SATA + - 2x PCIe x4 + - $60 or less? -apple experimenting with these chip? - +Samples available from +[nu horizons](http://www.nuhorizons.com/featuredproducts/portal/samples/January_2012.asp) + +Apple experimenting with these chip? [arstechnica article](http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2011/09/support-for-quad-core-arm-cpu-shows-up-in-apples-xcode-but-why.ars) ### Calxeda "EnergyCore" @@ -51,7 +56,18 @@ ECX-1000 is 4 Cortex-A9 at 1.1-1.4ghz, 5watts with 4gb DDR3 RAM. SATA and PCIe, 40nm process. 1.2GHz Cortex A9, up to 4 cores, includes vidoe processing -"stuff". +"stuff". Single PCIe, GigE, SATA, 64bit RAM bus, $10-20 price range, available +summer 2012? Sabre Lite DevKits available to some? +[linaro link with specs](https://wiki.linaro.org/Boards/MX6QSabreLite) + +### Allwinner A10 + +A Chinese-made fast cheap ($5 in volume) tablet + + - + - + - + - SDK and tools docs # MIPS @@ -70,3 +86,5 @@ Marvell Avanta ethernet switch SoCs: http://www.marvell.com/broadband/ Marvell Prestera EX/MX enterprise packet processors Freescale QorIQ DPAA + + diff --git a/refs.page b/refs.page index a2d0cfa..bc3a268 100644 --- a/refs.page +++ b/refs.page @@ -4,21 +4,6 @@ see for a list and analysis beaglebone uses the cortex A8 AM3358. design files are open hardware. -allwinner A10 ARM chip - - - - - - - - - SDK and tools docs - -[Marvell MV78200](http://www.marvell.com/embedded-processors/discovery-innovation/applications.jsp) ("sheeva") - - 4 gige ports - 2x 1ghz armv5 chips - 2x SATA - 2x PCI-express x4 - $60 or less? - ### existing organizations/projects FreedomBox @@ -37,19 +22,6 @@ systems, etc. maybe have an ultra-libre variant? bufferbloat evaluations: -: modular router equipment (!), potential dev kit? -RB751G-2HnD has atheros 400mhz AR7241 SoC, 64mb RAM - -[powerful asus device] -(http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328077297&sr=8-1), openwrt compatible - -comodity routers - -[soekris](http://soekris.com/products/net6501.html): good hardware development -platform? these devices seem a bit out of date and have super complex layout - - - ### existing businesses (hybrid wifi/cellular android phone service, -- cgit v1.2.3