The Minotaur BF537 is a sub miniature Computer On Module integrating a high performance digital signal processor, memory subsystem, IO and support components. The Minotaur connection concept provides a rugged compression connection to a carrier board that does not require soldering or connectors.

Standard Module Specifications Minotaur solderless/connectorless baseboard mating 26.5mm x 26.5mm x 4.2mm (Mounted) 600 MHZ BF537 (Other options available 32MByte PC133 SDRAM 4MByte SPI Flash 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY onboard 480Mbits/s Hi-Speed USB2.0 peripheral (NET2272) Buffered address & 16bit data bus for easy signal integrity. Advanced low EMI, controlled impedance design uClinux support   The Minotaur BF537 allows you to quickly implement a prototype system and proceed with a highly cost efficient manufacturing run. Minotaur`s mount directly onto a user designed motherboard and can interface with standard components or commercial off the shelf technology. The module is supported by a comprehensive range of development tools and example software. Applications can be created in industry standard C, C++ or higher level languages such as Java and Python running on a uClinux kernel. Downloads Flyer - Brief overview of the Minotaur BF537. Hardware Reference - Full details on the Minotaur BF537.

The Minotaur BF537 1+ £99 10+ £69 100+ £59 500+ £50 1000+ £44 5000+ Ask for details

The Minotaur BF537 Breakout board is a simple two layer PCB which demonstrates many aspects of the mounted Minotaur BF537 computer on module. Essentially it comprises of a power supply some logic level conversion and connectors for the various peripheral present on the Minotaur computer module. The Breakout board can be used as a starting point for a full custom design.

Breakout Board Specifications Minotaur solderless and connector free baseboard mating to Minotaur BF537 82.5mm x 51.0mm RJ45 Ethernet USB type B peripheral connector. All applicable connections bought out to 120 standard 1.27mm pitch pins. Which can be directly solderd or attatched via through hole or surface mount connectors. CAN physical interface and dual RJ11 connectors PPI Header for prototyping RS232 level shifter and 9 way female DSUB Blackfin standard 14 pin JTAG header 3.3V switch mode power supply

The Minotaur BF537 Breakout board complete with mounted Minotaur BF537 computer module. 1+ £199 5+ £179

The Minotaur BF537 Breakout board makes an ideal starting point for a range of applications, including; Network cameras, Network Audio Players, DVR's, PDA's, Industrial automation and robotics.

Downloads

Manual - Hardware and software manual.

Schematic - PDF schematic

Design Files - Gerber PCB data, Orcad format schematic, PADS format PCB layout and bill of materials.

The DSP Stamp integrates a high performance Blackfin digital signal processor, memory subsystem and support components onto one tiny module. All applicable connections are bought out onto 1.27mm pitch connectors allowing easy use in your own projects, simply attatch any required I/O and apply power!

Standard Module Specifications 31mm x 31mm, just over 1 inch sq 600Mhz 1.2GMAC/s Blackfin BF533 processor 32Mbyte/s SDRAM 1Mbyte/s SPI FLASH All applicable connections bought out to 120 standard 1.27mm pitch pins. Which can be directly solderd or attatched via through hole or surface mount connectors. 25Mhz oscillator (Ask about other frequencies) 32.768Khz crystal for Blackfin RTC Adjustable DSP core voltage circuitry Advanced low EMI, controlled impedance design uClinux support

The DSP Stamp front and back 1+ £149 5+ £119 10+ £109 100+ £76 1000+ £59 3000+ Ask for details

The module is also available in various configurations with upto 64MByte/s SDRAM, 4MByte/s FLASH and various oscillator settings. Please ask for details.

The DSP Stamp is ideal for a range of applications including; Video Capture, Image Analysis/Computer vision, Robotics, Software Defined Radio, Audio Processing, Video Compression/Decompression (MPEG2,MPEG4,WMV etc), PDA's, Digital Cameras, Network Cameras, Webcams, Industrial control and many more.

The module is shipped pre-installed with a serial bootloader and uClinux. Software development is possible with free open source tools or a variety of commercial offerings. Take a look at the Analog Devices website for details

A full range of hardware development tools are available including; fully featured development boards, JTAG development tools and application specific modules.

Downloads

Datasheet - Full details on the DSP Stamp.

Hardware Design Guide - Learn how easy it is to get started with the DSP Stamp.

The DSP Stamp development kit includes all the hardware and software required to start developing with the DSP Stamp. It houses the DSP Stamp module, provides power and a range of expansion options. These include a DSP Stamp expansion connector, a standard type 2 EZ-KIT connector, RS232, 100Mbit Ethernet, SPORT and JTAG. You can begin your software development with the GNU tools and uClinux package provided. Alternativly you can use VisualDSP from Analog Devices or the Green Hills development enviroment.

Development Kit Specifications 100mm x 80mm EZ-KIT U Connector DSP Stamp connector 10/100 Ethernet (LAN91C111) EZ-KIT standard SPORT connector 1Mbit capable RS232 SPI Port expander with switches and LED's Standard 14pin JTAG connector All required cables and software 1 x DSP Stamp module Orcad format schematics and PADS PowerPCB format layout, complete with full gerber information for building you own boards.

The DSP Stamp motherboard with DSP Stamp 1+ Only £399 5+ Only £349

The DSP Stamp Development Board makes an ideal starting point for a range of applications, including; Network cameras, Network Audio Players, DVR's, PDA's, Industrial automation and robotics.

Downloads

Hardware Manual - Development board specifications.

Quick Start - Get going with your development kit.

PDF Schematic - Full PDF schematic

Layout Files - Development board gerber package, in GC-Prevue format. Visit www.graphicode.com to download a viewer for these files.