EMBUX is glad to introduce the yocto 1.6.2 test build running on the ICM-2011.

ICM-2011 is a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, powered by Freescale i.MX6, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

• uboot: 2014.04
• kernel: 3.10.53
• rootfs: Yocto 1.6.2 (Daisy)

Below is the introduction for Yocto 1.6.2 (Daisy) from NXP (Freescale) document:

• What is the Yocto Project?

  “A Linux Foundation workgroup whose goal is to produce tools and processes that enable the creation of Linux distributions for embedded software independent of architecture”

• NXP (Freescale) Yocto Project

  • Linux distributed build system
  • Replacement for LTIB
  • Higher integration with community
  • Flexible release targets

ICM-2011 Features

• NXP （Freescale） i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24-bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x external + 1 x internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 2 x RS-232 (4-wire)
• 1 x RS-485 (3.5mm terminal block)
• 2 x CAN
• 1 x standard SD slot, 1 x SDIO
• Diversified OS support in Ubuntu/Yocto/Android/WEC7
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products
• NXP(Freescale) Public Git
• Yocto websit

We just wanted to let you know that EMBUX ICM-2011, 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, combine with Android 5.0.2 is ready for evaluation.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

• uboot: 2014.04
• kernel: 3.10.53
• rootfs: Android 5.0.2 AOSP

• platform: ICM-2011

  In Android 5.0, Google has resolved long standing issues in WiFi AP access and proxy server connections; the error of devices being unable to start after opening ADB has also been fixed. New improvements and advantages of Android 5.0 include:

All New Material Design Interface

With new design guidelines, borderless visual elements, and a true to life aesthetic, Android app developers can design experiences that are more intuitive and integrated across all devices.

Improved Notifications Drawer and Priority Mode

You can set which notifications will be visible on a locked screen, or what information is hidden in notifications. The priority of app notifications can also be set, so that fewer interruptions occur when using other apps.

Compiling with ART Instead of Dalvik

To improve performance and support a variety of resolutions including 2K and 4K, compiling with ART can improve efficiency by up to 400%. Apps running in the background can also be compressed for more effective multi-tasking.

ICM-2011 Features

• NXP （Freescale） i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24-bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x external + 1 x internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 2 x RS-232 (4-wire)
• 1 x RS-485 (3.5mm terminal block)
• 2 x CAN
• 1 x standard SD slot, 1 x SDIO
• Diversified OS support in Ubuntu/Yocto/Android/WEC7
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products
• NXP(Freescale) Public Git
• Android website
• Android Developer

EMBUX is pleased to announce to the customers the evaluation build of Ubuntu 12.04 for ICM-2011.

ICM-2011 is a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, powered by Freescale i.MX6, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

• uboot: 2009.08
• kernel: 3.0.35
• rootfs: linaro ubuntu 12.04

Below is the list of new features for Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) from release notes in ubuntu website :

• Ubuntu Software Center: The Ubuntu Software Center now offers personalized software recommendations. To use it, just turn on the Recommendations button at the bottom of the Ubuntu Software Center.

• The HUD: The Heads-Up Display (HUD) is a easy way for user to find appropriately application by typing few letters. It provides a text-based interface comparing to the graphical menus. The applications that supports Ubuntu’s global menu bar will support the HUD.

• Unity Settings: Ubuntu now provide the configurtion options for Unity. It is in the ystem Settings window’s Appearance panel.

• Quicklists: Ubuntu put the frequently used options in to the pop-up menu while user right-click an application icon on the Unity. (ex: The Nautilus file manager might displays the bookmarked locations)

• Video Lens: From Unity’s dash, the Precise Pangolin provide a quick way to search the local or online location videos. And the filter option is provide to search from a specific location.

ICM-2011 Features

• NXP （Freescale） i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24-bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x external + 1 x internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 2 x RS-232 (4-wire)
• 1 x RS-485 (3.5mm terminal block)
• 2 x CAN
• 1 x standard SD slot, 1 x SDIO
• Diversified OS support in Ubuntu/Yocto/Android/WEC7
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products
• NXP(Freescale) Public Git
• Linaro Ubuntu
• LinaroToolchain

We just wanted to let you know that EMBUX ICM-2010, 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, combine with Android 5.0.2 is ready for shipment.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

• uboot: 2014.04
• kernel: 3.10.53
• rootfs: Android 5.0.2 AOSP
• platform: ICM-2010

Function Test

ICM-2010 Features

• Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24 bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethelrnet
• 3 x USB 2.0 (2 external + 1 internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 1 x RS-485, 1 x CAN
• 1 x mini-PCIe for WLAN/WWAN support
• 1 x standard SD slot
• 1 x EMBUX X-Port for EiS (EMBUX intelligent system)
• Multiple OS support in Linux/Android
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products
• NXP(Freescale) Public Git
• Android website
• Android Developer

EMBUX is pleased to introduce the release build of yocto 1.6.2 running on the ICM-2010.

ICM-2010 is a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, powered by Freescale i.MX6, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

• uboot: 2014.04
• kernel: 3.10.53
• rootfs: Yocto 1.6.2 (Daisy)

Function Test

ICM-2010 Features

• Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24 bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethelrnet
• 3 x USB 2.0 (2 external + 1 internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 1 x RS-485, 1 x CAN
• 1 x mini-PCIe for WLAN/WWAN support
• 1 x standard SD slot
• 1 x EMBUX X-Port for EiS (EMBUX intelligent system)
• Multiple OS support in Linux/Android
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products
• NXP(Freescale) Public Git
• Yocto websit
• FSL-community-bsp project

EMBUX is pleased to announce to the customers the release of Ubuntu 12.04 for ICM-2010 with h/w codec.

ICM-2010 is a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, powered by Freescale i.MX6, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

• uboot: 2014.08
• kernel: 3.10.53
• rootfs: linaro ubuntu 12.04

Below is the list of VPU features from NXP (Freescale) document:

Encoding

• H.264
• 1/4-pel accuracy motion estimation with programmable search range up to [+/-128, +/-64]
• Search range is reconfigurable by SW
• 16x16, 16x8, 8x16 and 8x8 block sizes
• Configurable block sizes
• Only one reference frame for motion estimation
• Intra-prediction
• Luma I4x4 Mode : 9 modes
• Luma I16x16 Mode : 3 modes (Vertical, Horizon, DC)
• Chroma Mode : 3 modes (Vertical, Horizon, DC)
• Minimum encoding image size is 96 pixels in horizontal and 16 pixels in vertical
• The encoder supports the following error resilience tools: video packet (fixed number of bits, and fixed number of macroblocks), CIR (Cyclic Intra Refresh), and multi-slice structure.
• The encoder rate control is configurable for low-delay and long-delay, and it is configurable from macroblock-level rate control to frame-level rate control.
• MPEG-4
• AC/DC prediction
• 1/2-pel accuracy motion estimation with search range up to [+/-128, +/-64]
• Search range is reconfigurable by SW
• H.263
• H.263 Baseline profile + Annex J, K (RS=0 and ASO=0), and T
• 48x32 pixel minimum encoding image size (48 pixels horizontal and 32 pixels vertical)

Decoding

• H.264
• Fully compatible with the ITU-T Recommendation H.264 specification in BP/MP and HP
• CABAC/CAVLC
• Supports MVC Stereo High profile
• Variable block size-16x16, 16x8, 8x16, 8x8, 8x4, 4x8 and 4x4
• Error detection, concealment and error resilience tools
• VC1
• All VC-1 profile features-SMPTE Proposed SMPTE Standard for Television: VC-1 Compressed Video Bitstream format and Decoding Process
• Simple/Main/Advanced Profile
• MPEG-4
• Simple/Advanced Simple profile except GMC
• H.263 Baseline profile + Annex I, J, K (except RS/ASO), and T
• DivX version 3.x to 6.x
• Xvid
• MPEG-2
• Fully compatible with ISO/IEC 13182-2 MPEG2 specification in main profile
• I,P and B frame
• Field coded picture (interlaced) and fame coded picture
• AVS
• Supports Jizhun profile level 6.2 (exclude 422 case)
• VP8
• Fully compatible with VP8 decoder specification
• Supporting both simple and normal in-loop deblocking
• 64x64 pixel minimum decoding size
• JPEG tools
• MJPEG Baseline Process Encoder and Decoder
• Baseline ISO/IEC 10918-1 JPEG compliance
• Support 1 or 3 color components
• 3 component in a scan (interleaved only)
• 8 bit samples for each component
• Support 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 2:2:4, 4:4:4 and 4:0:0 color format (max. six 8x8 blocks in one MCU)
• Minimum encoding size is 16x16 pixels.

ICM-2010 Features

• Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24 bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethelrnet
• 3 x USB 2.0 (2 external + 1 internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 1 x RS-485, 1 x CAN
• 1 x mini-PCIe for WLAN/WWAN support
• 1 x standard SD slot
• 1 x EMBUX X-Port for EiS (EMBUX intelligent system)
• Multiple OS support in Linux/Android
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products
• NXP(Freescale) Public Git
• Linaro Ubuntu
• Linaro Toolchain

EMBUX is pleased to announce to the customers the evaluation build of Windows Embedded Compact 7 for ICM-2010.

ICM-2010 is a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, powered by Freescale i.MX6, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

Windows Embedded Compact 7 is a componentized, real-time operating system designed for small-footprint devices at the edge of enterprise networks. With support for x86 and ARM architectures, Windows Embedded Compact 7 allows devices to leverage the latest innovations in hardware, and equips developers and device manufacturers with the tools they need to create nimble, enterprise-class intelligent system solutions, while reducing time to market.

Windows Embedded Compact 7 contains these features:

• Silverlight for Windows Embedded: Allows developers to develop application and user interfaces in Silverlight using Microsoft Expression Blend
• Internet Explorer for Windows Embedded: A web browser similar to that of Windows Phone 7 with integrated Adobe Flash v10.1 support
• Touch support: Windows Embedded Compact 7 recognizes touch and gesture input types
• CPU support: Works on dual core CPUs in symmetric multiprocessing mode
• Platform support: Runs on x86, SH4 (automotive only) MIPS and ARMv7 platforms
• Media playback: Supports Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
• Networking: Now includes NDIS 6.1 and supports Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

ICM-2010 Features

• Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24 bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethelrnet
• 3 x USB 2.0 (2 external + 1 internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 1 x RS-485, 1 x CAN
• 1 x mini-PCIe for WLAN/WWAN support
• 1 x standard SD slot
• 1 x EMBUX X-Port for EiS (EMBUX intelligent system)
• Multiple OS support in Linux/Android
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products

Embux Corporation launches its latest ICM-2010D series, a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board with robust and rich I/O design. Embux RISC-based Single Board Computers (SBC) powered by Freescale ARM, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation. ICM-2010 series meet the requirements for power and performance optimization, and help customers rapidly develop their own innovations in industrial control, home automation, medical device, HMI/KIOSK, digital signage, robotics and transportation segments.

Innovative Reliability Design

Embux ICM-2010D series are designed with all solid capacitors and 1% precision resistor, and all boards are also guaranteed with optional 100 times powered on/off testing before factory output. All these considerate steps are meant to make sure the best quality we may offer to our customers and provide the most trustable platform for customer diversified filed site application integration. In addition, industry and jump-less design could be quite suitable for numbers of rugged demand application as well.

Rich I/O Fulfill Diverse Integration & Application

With a wide variety of I/O interfaces including LVDS, HDMI, Gigabit LAN, USB, RS-232 (8-wire), RS-485, COM, and CAN-bus interface, ICM-2010D series could be implemented into diverse integration and application.

Multiple OS Support and Embedded Intelligent System (EiS)

Multiple operation system such as Linux and Android are supported on ICM-2010D. Moreover, in addition to OS services, an outstanding Embedded Intelligent System (EiS) is also provided by Embux. In real operation environments, engineers and operators may easily get ICM-2010D status information and do proper actions immediately. Remote monitoring becomes easy and convenient.

Main Features

• Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24 bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• 3 x USB 2.0 (2 external + 1 internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 1 x RS-485, 1 x CAN
• 1 x mini-PCIe for WLAN/WWAN support
• 1 x standard SD slot
• 1 x EMBUX X-Port for EiS (EMBUX intelligent system)
• Multiple OS support in Linux/Android
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

We just wanted to let you know that EMBUX ICM-2010, 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, combine with Android 5.0.2 is ready for evaluation.

Please refer EMBUX website for latest update.

Information

• uboot: 2014.04
• kernel: 3.10.53
• rootfs: Android 5.0.2 AOSP

• platform: ICM-2010

  In Android 5.0, Google has resolved long standing issues in WiFi AP access and proxy server connections; the error of devices being unable to start after opening ADB has also been fixed. New improvements and advantages of Android 5.0 include:

All New Material Design Interface

With new design guidelines, borderless visual elements, and a true to life aesthetic, Android app developers can design experiences that are more intuitive and integrated across all devices.

Improved Notifications Drawer and Priority Mode

You can set which notifications will be visible on a locked screen, or what information is hidden in notifications. The priority of app notifications can also be set, so that fewer interruptions occur when using other apps.

Compiling with ART Instead of Dalvik

To improve performance and support a variety of resolutions including 2K and 4K, compiling with ART can improve efficiency by up to 400%. Apps running in the background can also be compressed for more effective multi-tasking.

ICM-2010 Features

• Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24 bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethelrnet
• 3 x USB 2.0 (2 external + 1 internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 1 x RS-485, 1 x CAN
• 1 x mini-PCIe for WLAN/WWAN support
• 1 x standard SD slot
• 1 x EMBUX X-Port for EiS (EMBUX intelligent system)
• Multiple OS support in Linux/Android
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input

Reference

• EMBUX Products
• NXP(Freescale) Public Git
• Android website
• Android Developer

Embux Corporation launches its latest ICS-2010D series, a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board with robust and rich I/O design. Embux RISC-based Single Board Computers (SBC) powered by Freescale ARM, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation. EA21-MX6 series meet the requirements for power and performance optimization, and help customers rapidly develop their own innovations in industrial control, home automation, medical device, HMI/KIOSK, digital signage, robotics and transportation segments.

Innovative Reliability Design

Embux ICS-2010D series are designed with all solid capacitors and 1% precision resistor, and all boards are also guaranteed with optional 100 times powered on/off testing before factory output. All these considerate steps are meant to make sure the best quality we may offer to our customers and provide the most trustable platform for customer diversified filed site application integration. In addition, industry and jump-less design could be quite suitable for numbers of rugged demand application as well.

Rich I/O Fulfill Diverse Integration & Application

With a wide variety of I/O interfaces including LVDS, HDMI, Gigabit LAN, USB, RS-232 (8-wire), RS-485, COM, and CAN-bus interface, ICS-2010D series could be implemented into diverse integration and application.

Multiple OS Support and Embedded Intelligent System (EiS)

Multiple operation system such as Linux and Android are supported on ICS-2010D. Moreover, in addition to OS services, an outstanding Embedded Intelligent System (EiS) is also provided by Embux. In real operation environments, engineers and operators may easily get ICS-2010D status information and do proper actions immediately. Remote monitoring becomes easy and convenient.

Main Features

• Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz
• On-board DDR3 1GB
• 1 x 18/24 bit LVDS output
• 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• 3 x USB 2.0 (2 external + 1 internal)
• 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 1 x RS-485, 1 x CAN
• 1 x mini-PCIe for WLAN/WWAN support
• 1 x standard SD slot
• 1 x EMBUX X-Port for EiS (EMBUX intelligent system)
• Multiple OS support in Linux/Android
• Low power consumption, 5V DC input