Matrix-520 Data Sheet

Introduction

The Matrix-520 is a mini-mighty Linux-ready ARM9-based computing platform for embedded headless run-only application. It comes equipped with two Ethernet, eight TTY (serial) ports, two USB host ports, plus one internal SD memory card slot and twenty-one CMOS/TTL-level GPIOs in an incredible small package measuring only 160x104x38.5 mm.

100% Linux Compatible , Hassle Free

The Matrix-520 is a true Linux computing platform and it supports versatile file systems. Users can operate the Matrix-520 the same way as they do on a normal Linux desktop.

Support Wire and Wireless Networking

The Matrix-520 comes with two standard 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports for wired networking. In addition, it is easy to add IEEE-802.11b/g WiFi support by simply plugging an USB WiFi dongle into the Matrix-520.

Eight High Speed TTYs (Serial Interface)

Also, the Matrix-520 provides eight 921.6Kbps high-speed TTY ports. Port 1,5,6,7 and 8 can be configured as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. Port 2,5,6,7,8 features full RS-232 supporting for modem connection. Port 3 and Port 4 support standard RS-232s.

18x2 High-brightness LCM Display

The Matrix-520 features a high-brightness 18x2 LCM display. User application can easily display run-time messages through Artila's utility, which is pre-installed in the Matrix-520.

Twenty-one CMOS/TTL-level GPIOs

The Matrix-520 comes with twenty-one CMOS/TTL-level digital I/Os. Each pin can be individually programmed as input or output.

Optional 2GB SD Card for Data Storage

Users can install one standard SD Flash memory card, up to 2GB now, into the Matrix-520 as an additional hard drive.

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-520 for free.

H/W Specifications

CPU/Memory

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

LCM Display

Type: 144x32 dot-matrix, w/ built-in English font
Text mode: can display 18x2 characters

Network Interface

No. of ports: two
Type: 10/100BaseT, RJ-45 connector
Protection: 1.5KV magnetic isolation

TTY (Serial) Ports

Port 1,5,6,7,8: can be set as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
Port 2,3,4: RS-232
Port 2,5,6,7,8: supports full modem signals
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

Digital I/Os (GPIO)

No. of pins: twenty one pins
Signal level: CMOS/TTL compatible
Each pin can be programmed as input or output

Mass Storage

One SD 1.0 compliant socket inside

Audio output

support mp3 and wav format

General

WatchDog Timer: yes, for kernel use
Real Time Clock: yes
Buzzer: yes
Power input: 9~40VDC
Power consumption: 300mA@12VDC
Dimension: 160 x 104 x 38.5mm
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
lcdctl: Matrix LCM control utility, can turn On/Off LCM and display user messages

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 for Linux, CygWin
GLIBC: POSIX Library

Device Drivers

LCM, 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)
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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