User manual

Introduction

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Introduction

The ZEUS is an ultra-low power, high performance, single board computer based on the

PXA270 processor. The PXA270 is an implementation of the Intel XScale micro

architecture, combined with a comprehensive set of integrated peripherals including:

• Flat panel graphics controller.

• Interrupt controller.

• Real time clock.

• Various serial interfaces.

The ZEUS board is based on the EPIC form factor. Included as standard are:

• Two Ethernet ports.

• Two USB host ports.

• Seven serial ports.

The ZEUS includes a site for a variety of wireless modems and a GPS receiver, and is

designed to create cost effective solutions in asset monitoring, asset tracking, mobile

terminals and network communication controllers. The ZEUS also includes an onboard

vehicle compatible DC/DC power supply to simplify system integration.

The board is available in the standard variants specified in the following table:

Variant Details

ZEUS-M128-F32-001-R6

Main features (all other features are included unless

otherwise stated):

• Onboard DC/DC PSU.

• Dual Ethernet ports.

• LVDS transmitter.

• CAN bus controller.

• 520MHz processor.

This variant is included in the Development Kits.

ZEUS-M128-F32-002-R6