Matrix-500 Data Sheet

Introduction

The Matrix-500 is the world's smallest Linux-ready ARM9-based computing platform for embedded headless run-only application. It comes equipped with one Ethernet, four TTY (serial) ports, two USB host ports, plus one internal SD memory card slot in an incredible small package measuring only 78x108x25 mm.

100% Linux Compatible , Hassle Free

The Matrix-500 is a true Linux computing platform and it supports versatile file systems. Users can operate the Matrix-500 the same way as they do on a normal Linux desktop.

Support Wire and Wireless Networking

The Matrix-500 comes one standard 10/100Mbps Ethernet port for wired networking. Besides, it is easy to add IEEE-802.11b/g WiFi support by simply plugging an USB WiFi dongle into the Matrix-500.

Four High Speed TTYs (Serial Interface)

Also, the Matrix-500 provides four 921.6Kbps high-speed TTY ports for communication with RS-232/422/485 devices. Port 1 can be configured as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. Port 2 features full RS-232 supporting for modem connection. Port 3 and Port 4 support standard RS-232s.

Optional 2GB SD Card for Data Storage

Users can install one standard SD Flash memory card, up to 2GB now, into the Matrix-500 as an additional hard drive. This means the Matrix-500 can hold huge amount of data or web pages, which is a must-have feature needed for Web-base remote monitoring and control.

GNU Tool Chain for Application Development

Open-source GNU Tool Chain, including C/C++ cross-compiler and POSIX standard C/C++ library, is bundled with the Matrix-500 for free.

H/W Specifications

CPU/Memory

CPU: ATMEL 180MHz AT91RM9200 (ARM9, w/MMU)
Memory: 64MB SDRAM, 16MB Flash

Network Interface

Type: 10/100BaseT, RJ-45 connector
Protection: 1.5KV magnetic isolation

TTY (Serial) Ports

Port 1: can be set as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
Port 2,3,4: RS-232
Connector: RJ45 connector

TTY (Serial) Port Parameters

Baud Rate: up to 921.6 Kbps
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
Data Bits: 5,6,7,8
Stop Bit: 1, 1.5, 2 bits
Flow Control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, None

USB Host Ports

No. of ports: two
Speed: USB 2.0 compliant, supports low-speed (1.5Mbps) and full- speed (12Mbps) data rate

Mass Storage

One SD 1.0 compliant socket inside

General

WatchDog Timer: yes, for kernel use
Real Time Clock: yes
Buzzer: yes
Power input: 9~48VDC
Power consumption: 300mA@12VDC
Dimension: 78 x 108 x 24mm
Operation Temperature: 0 to 70C(32 to 158F)
Regulation: CE Class A, FCC Class A

S/W Specifications

General

OS: Linux, kernel 2.6.x
Boot Loader: U-Boot 1.1.2
File Systems: JFFS2, ETX2/ETX3, VFAT/FAT, NFS

Protocol stacks

IPv4, ICMP, ARP, DHCP, NTP, TCP, UDP, FTP, Telnet, HTTP, PPP, PPPoE, CHAP, PAP, SMTP, SNMP V1/V2, SSL, SSH 1.0/2.0

Utilities

bash: shell command
tinylogin: login and user manager utility
telnet: Telnet client program
busybox: Linux utility collection
ftp: FTP client program

Daemon

pppd: Dial In/out over serial port and PPPoE
snmpd: SNMP agent program
telnetd: Telnet server program
inetd: TCP server program
ftpd: FTP server program
boa: Web server program
sshd: secured shell server
iptables: Firewall service manager
armd: Artila manager daemon

Tool Chain for Linux

GCC: C/C++ PC cross compiler
GLIBC: POSIX Library

Device Drivers

SD/MMC, UART, Real Time Clock, Buzzer, Digital I/O, Ethernet, Watchdog Timer

USB Host Drivers (could be customized)

Flash disk, WiFi (IEEE-802.11b/g), and RS-232 adaptors

PIN	RS-232	RS-422	RS-485
1	DSR *	---	---
2	RTS	Tx+	Data+
3	GND	GND	GND
4	Tx	Tx-	Data-
5	Rx	Rx+	---
6	DCD *	Rx-	---
7	CTS	---	---
8	DTR *	---	---

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485

DSR *

---

RTS

Tx+

Data+

GND

Tx-

Data-

Rx+

---

DCD *

Rx-

---

CTS

---

DTR *

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