Marvell Release New PXA 168 Aspen ARM MCU with Aspenite Development Board
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Through Avnet Memec EMEA, Marvell are please to announce the release of their New PXA ARM MCU, the PXA 168, fully supported by the equally new Aspenite Development Board.
The Marvell PXA168 is the first in a family of applications processors targeted at mass market opportunities in computing and digital consumer devices with the potential to reach up to a billion units. The Marvell PXA168 is based on a new innovative architecture that delivers the processing capabilities of an entry-level laptop to instant-on, digital consumer devices by enabling full-featured web surfing, Internet widgets, multi-format video, Adobe Flash Lite-based content playback, image processing, video conferencing and advanced graphical user interfaces (GUIs) – at consumer price points with ultra-low power for longer battery life.
Incorporating Marvell Sheeva™ technology, this new class of applications processor is scalable up to 1.2GHz to enable converged consumer devices. Devices powered by the Marvell PXA168 can include connected digital photo frames, portable navigation devices, portable media players, automotive dashboard displays and infotainment systems, home automation, portable TVs, digital signage and other devices that utilize Internet connectivity, media processing and touch screen interfaces.
The data-brief for the PXA 168 can be read via the web-link. The spec for the Aspenite is below.
Overview of Aspenite
- Development board with PXA168 Aspen processor up to 1.2 GHz
- latest Rev 2 board supports additional features in A0 stepping – DB-88AP168A0
Contents:
a) Board, power supply, USB2.0 micro-USB type AB cable, Quick Start Guide
b) Board Bring-Up (BBU) utility pre-installed
c) Processor/board features set via switches on board e.g. Wi-Fi, CIR, etc.
d) JTAG cable and XDB debugger are NOT included – must be ordered separately
PXA168 Aspen P processor PMIC, battery charger, gas gauge monitor, WLED driver, power measurement capability
Memory:
- Parallel 1Gb x8 DDR2-1066 MHz
- 16 Mb x16 NOR, 4Gb x8 SLC NAND, footprint for SPI NOR
- Footprints for eMMC/eSD NAND & MMC x8 card
- 4-in-1 card reader (xD, MMC/SD/MS Pro), CF True IDE socket
- SEAF memory board, subset of PISMO2
Peripherals:
- 4.3” WVGA 24-bit LCD
- Audio codecs (AC97 & I2S), TSI
- VGA camera
- Video in via 3 RCA jacks, and HDMI type C out
- Marvell 88W8688 802.11bg/BT module
- GPS RF IC
- Dual analog mics & speakers, headset jack, LED, ambient light sensor
- USB2.0 HS host (A), OTG (micro AB)
- FE PHY, PCIE Mini Card slot
- GPIO, GPIO expander with DIP switches for easier selection UART serial over USB, CIR
- JTAG, logic analyzer, and expansion headers