Toradex just released the V1.0 Beta 1 Linux kernel 2.6.36.2 sources for the new Colibri T20 module featuring the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. For more information please have a look at the following wiki page:

http://wiki.toradex.com/index.php/Linux_(Colibri_T20)_-_Source_Code

You can find the source code of our Colibri T20 Linux kernel here:

Toradex just released the Linux preview image for the new Colibri T20 module featuring the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. For more information please read the release notes:

http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/Linux/Images/Colibri_T20_LinuxInitalReleaseNotes.txt

You can download the preview image from our server:

http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/Linux/Images/T20_LinuxPreviewImage.tar.bz2

Toradex just released the version 3.9 of the Colibri PXA Windows CE 5 and CE 6 image and BSP. This version contains some bug-fixes for serial driver, Ethernet and USB Host port as well as some new features.

Windows CE change log:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/PXA_Image_ChangeLog.txt
Bootloader change log:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/PXA_Bootloader_ChangeLog.txt

Bootloader and Windows CE binaries:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/PXA_Bootloader&Image_3.9.zip

BSP Windows CE 5:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/BSP/CE5/
BSP Windows CE 6:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/BSP/CE6/

Workspace files and Bootloader Kit are available on request.

The brand new Toradex Iris board is a small form factor Pico ITX board measuring only 100×72mm (3.94 x 2.84 inch).

Together with Colibri T20, which comes with a NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 1Ghz Dual Core CPU, it forms a very compact embedded ARM system, providing 1080p video with simultaneous dual screen capability.

Furthermore, the system offers a wide range of interfaces including USB 2.0 High Speed, 3x RS232, micro SD, Ethernet, LVDS, Resistive Touch, I2C, SPI, GPIOs, PWM, Audio, Analog In and may more.

All schematics and design data is available for free on our website, including the complete Altium Project! This makes it the ideal starting point for your own customized board.

You find all the required files here: http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/Iris_CarrierBoard/

They tiny board targets application like Digital Signage, Human Machine Interfaces, Control Applications, Thin Clients and others where a lot of CPU and graphic performance, a small form factor and extreme low power consumption is a requirement. Because all the design data is free available, it is also an optimal board for development and rapid prototyping.

It is now available in our Webshop for purchase:

http://www.toradex.com/En/Products/Colibri_Boards/Iris

See the Iris and the Colibri family live at the ESC in San Jose from May 3rd to May 5th.

Several Toradex Engineers will be happy to answer all your questions.

Following her announcement in January, Bryony has completed the 42 kilometers London Marathon on Sunday, April 17th, in a superb show of endurance and determination. She has raised over £2700 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, smashing her £2000 target!

Congratulations on your amazing achievement, Bryony!

Visit Bryony’s fundraising page to read the comments of her numerous supporters.

Toradex released the latest version of the GPIOConfig Tool, new including support for our latest Colibri module with the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2.

The GPIOConfg Tool gives you full control over all GPIOs. It is easy to toggle the level, change functions, set pullups, set directions,.. for any GPIOs.

The tool is avilible for free in our download section:

http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Colibri_Software/GPIOConfig/

Meet Toradex:

- ESC Silicon Valley 2011, May 2-5, San Jose, CA, USA

Toradex has launched a new Oak USB sensor that combines a 3-Axes Accelerometer & 3-Axes Magnetometer into a single package. The Oak Orientation features the LSM303DLH from STMicroelectronics. It has a linear acceleration full-scale of ±2g / ±4g / ±8g and a magnetic field full-scale of ±1.3 / ±1.9 / ±2.5 / ±4.0 / ±4.7 / ±5.6 / ±8.1 gauss, both fully selectable by the user.

Applications range from tilt compensated compassing, display orientation and motion-activated functions, through to gaming and virtual reality input devices, impact recognition and logging, as well as vibration monitoring.

For further technical and ordering information, please visit:
http://www.toradex.com/En/Products/USB_Sensors_and_Peripherals/Oak_USB_Sensors/Orientation

Toradex just released the newest beta version of the Colibri PXA Windows CE 5 and CE 6 image and BSP. This version contains some bug-fixes for serial driver, Ethernet and USB Host port as well as some new features.

Windows CE change log:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Image_ChangeLog_3.9beta.txt
Bootloader change log:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Bootloader_ChangeLog_3.9beta.txt

Bootloader and Windows CE binaries:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Bootloader&Image_3.9beta2.zip

BSP Windows CE 5:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/BSP/CE5/Betas/
BSP Windows CE 6:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/BSP/CE6/Betas/

Toradex will be showcasing its latest generation products at Embedded World 2011 Nuremberg, Germany, from March 1-3 . Our stands are located in Hall 9-130, Hall 10-452 and Hall 12-203.

Additionally, Toradex products will be presented by NVIDIA (Hall 9-578), ARM (Hall 10-343), Eltan (Hall 9-255), Christ-Elektronik (Hall 9-236).

Unprecedented graphics performance: Colibri Tegra 2 Computer Module

Toradex‘ latest generation Colibri SODIMM computer module features the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 Dual Core. The highly miniaturized low power module boasts unprecedented high end graphics functionality. It is pin compatible with the widespread Colibri ARM® product family, which is currently in use by more than 3000 companies worldwide. All of the Colibri modules encapsulate the complexity of a complete ARM-SoC-design, including mass storage (Flash, RAM), network connectivity, audio, touch, as well as various highly optimized boot loaders and operating systems.

Perfect fit and functionality: Iris Carrier Board for Colibri Modules

Iris is a full featured, miniaturized carrier board targeted for all Toradex Colibri modules. With its Pico ITX form factor (100 x 72 mm) the bundle of Iris and any of the Colibri modules is ideally suited for very compact and low power applications.

The speciality of Iris is to support the additional/enhanced functionality provided by the new Colibri Tegra 2 product, whilst being backward compatible with all the other pin-compatible Colibri modules.

Iris implements the major part of the interfaces available on the Colibri SODIMM connector:

* Video port on a DVI-I connector
* LVDS connector
* Digital RGB connector
* Touch connector
* Micro SD
* USB (host and client)
* LAN
* Serial interfaces: STD, BT, FF UART
* Audio interface (output jack and header)
* SPI, I2C interfaces, 4 ADCs 8 DIOs (header)
* 4 PWMs (header)
* Battery Holder (RTC)

Reduced to the max: xiilun™ PC

xiilun™ PC is an extremely compact (60 x 89 x 16mm), fan-less single board computer in a robust aluminum die-cast housing. It features the latest Intel® Atom™ CPU with the Intel EG20T chipset. Despite being the world’s smallest PC, xiilun provides the functions of a standard x86 computer and features an ultra low power consumption.
The product is manufactured using embedded components, thus ensuring a long term product availability. Click here to view the xiilun product flyer.

The smallest of its kind: Topaz Single Board Computer based on Intel®Atom™E6xx

Topaz is one of the world’s smallest x86 Single Board Computers (SBC). It features the latest Intel® Atom™ E6xx CPU with the Intel® EG20T chipset. Despite its credit card size, it provides the functions of a standard x86 computer with extremly low power consumption. Topaz is very thin – just 12mm! Long time availability is guaranteed due to the selection of embedded product line components. Click here to view the Topaz product flyer.

New addition: Oak USB Sensor

The Oak Orientation sensor combines a digital 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer into a single package. The sensor has a linear acceleration full-scale of ±2g / ±4g / ±8g and a magnetic field full-scale of ±1.3 / ±1.9 / ±2.5 / ±4.0 / ±4.7 / ±5.6 / ±8.1 gauss, both fully selectable by the user.

Applications range from compensated compassing, display orientation and motion-activated functions, through to gaming and virtual reality input devices, impact recognition and logging, as well as vibration monitoring.

Process the Oak USB Sensor data in the recently launched Oak Studio acquisition tool from Toradex. With this freely available tool, real-time data can be viewed either in graphical or tabular form, can be paused for intermediate review or be exported in CSV format for further analysis and storage.

Completely wireless: Elm ZigBee Sensors

The Elm ZigBee Sensor product family combines the cost and performance advantage of highly integrated precision sensors with the ZigBee PRO Feature Set; the only standards-based wireless technology designed to address the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless sensor and control networks in just about any market.

Elm ZigBee Sensors consist of a compact main board with ZigBee Pro interface that is combined with a variety of different add-on boards each with a specific sensor type. First add-on boards feature atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, temperature and distance sensors as well as a UART interface. The Elm ZigBee Sensors can communicate with, for example, the Telegesis ETRX2USB stick or even with the UART interface add-on board when used as coordinator. Power is supplied by a button type battery or optionally through an external power supply.

Monitoring and processing the Elm ZigBee Sensor data can be easily done with the dedicated Elm Studio acquisition tool from Toradex. With this freely available tool, sensor data can be viewed either in graphical or tabular form, can be paused for intermediate review or be exported in CSV format for further analysis and storage. In addition, sensor settings like MAC address, ZigBee channel, sensor name and sample rate can be changed remotely.

Near field coming closer: NFC Demonstration Kit

Toradex has developed an NFC Demonstration Kit featuring NXP Semiconductors’ controller IC PN532. The PN532 offers proximity connectivity targeting 13.56MHz reader/writer applications for POS terminals and handheld devices.

Key features:

• Reader/writer functionality compatible to ISO/IEC 14443 A&B, MIFARE, FeliCa and NFC Forum tag types
• Full peer-to-peer functionality
• Up to 10cm operating distance
• UART interface to host system

Flexible autonomy: Novel Concept for Intelligent Transport System

Toradex Mechatronics has developed a novel concept for an Intelligent Transport System that features:

• Autonomous navigation with battery powered mobile robots
• Wireless communication with host computer
• Simple, compact and flexible system layout with no moving parts nor any cables

The transport system is ideally suited for applications requiring full traceability, high modularity and low maintenance.

Always close to you: Independent Toradex® Companies Worldwide

Toradex AG, Altsagenstrasse 5, 6048 Horw, Switzerland, T: +41 41 500 4800

Toradex Services GmbH, Altsagenstrasse 5, 6048 Horw, Switzerland, T: +41 41 500 4815

Toradex Mechatronics Sàrl, Avenue des Baumettes 3, 1020 Renens, Switzerland, T: +41 41 500 4894

Toradex, Inc., 219 1st Ave South #401, Seattle WA 98104, United States, T: +1 (206) 452-2031

Toradex (China) Ltd., Room 215, Affiliated Building, No. 3688 Jin Du Road, Min Hang District, Shanghai, .R. China 201108, T: +86-21-54380582

Toradex Vina Co.,Ltd., 26 Nguyen Dinh Khoi, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, HCMC, Vietnam, T: +84-90-8172887

Toradex Solutions Pvt. Ltd., 104/A, 4th Cross, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore 561-229, India, T: +91-80-4110 3132

The Toradex Windows CE5, CE6 and Bootloader Version 3.9beta1 is available for download: http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/

The main changes are improvements in the suspend mode of the Colibri PXA 320 V2.0

See the changelog file for more details: http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Image_ChangeLog.txt