ZEUS Technical Manual Introduction
© 2007 Eurotech Ltd Issue D 6
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:
• 2 Ethernet ports.
• 2 USB host ports.
• 7 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
Main features (all other features are included unless
otherwise stated):
• Dual Ethernet ports.
•
LVDS transmitter.
•
CAN bus controller.
• 5V only (No DC/DC PSU).
• 520MHz processor.
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