IWave Systems Unveils IW-RainboW-G16D Vybrid VF6xx VF5xx UMXM Development Board

Online, February 12, 2014 (Newswire.com) - iWave Systems expands its product range with the launch of Vybrid VF6xx/VF5xx uMXM Development Board. This iW-RainboW-G16D development board comprises of Vybrid VF6xx/VF5xx SOM 'iW-RainboW-G16M' of size 85mmx40mm and the Carrier Card of pico-ITX (100mmx72mm) size.

The key features of Vybrid VF6xx include ARM Cortex A5 Core @ 500MHz and ARM Cortex M4 Core @ 167MHz, which often eliminates the need for an external MCU for real time control applications. Vybrid devices also provide a powerful combination of system debug, protection, and power management, On-chip encryption, secure boot, anti-tamper and anti-clone capabilities to secure sensitive or critical infrastructure applications such as smart grid or industrial control.

Major features of the development kit are as follows:

Vybrid uMXM SOM:

• Vybrid VF6xx CPU
• 256MB DDR3 RAM
• 256MB NAND Flash (default boot device)
• OS: Linux 3.0.15

uMXM Carrier Board:

• RS232 Debug Console - 1 Port
• Standard SD - 1 Port
• USB 2.0 Host x 1 port
• USB 2.0 OTG as a device - 1 Port
• 10/100 Ethernet - 1 Port
• I2S Audio Codec
• I2C Resistive touch controller
• 4.3" (480x272) RGB TFT Display

iWave offers quick customization services for this board and provides technical support for 5+ years product longevity. It is ideal for quick Proof of Concept (POC) development and in turn helps in achieving quick time to market. iWave's modules enable the customers to achieve better levels of efficiency by allowing flexibility of design and also provide low cost and ultra-low power consumption advantage.

Target Applications of Vybrid VF6xx/VF5xx uMXM Development Platform:

• Industrial Process Control & Kiosks
• Smart Grid
• Medical/Healthcare Devices
• Smart Connected Devices
• Battery operated handheld devices

This development board can be bought with or without the LCD. The company also provides generic BSP support based on customer requirement.