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Picotux - Smallest Linux Computer in The World |
Say hello to the smallest Linux computer in the world. It's called the "Picotux 100", and it's only slightly larger (35mm×19mm×19mm) than an RJ45 connector.
Inside, there is an ARM7 CPU at 55 MHz running uClinux kernel 2.4.27 and Busybox 1.0. Two communication interfaces are provided, 10/100 Mbit half/full duplex Ethernet and a serial port with up to 230.400 baud. Five additional lines can be used for either general input/output or serial handshaking..
Picotux - The Smallest Linux Computer in The World
Well if I had one, I don't know what I would do with it. But I really NEED
one. You see there is something about miniaturized Anything that has a strange
appeal to us Geeks.
Is it because its concealable? Maybe it's because you can pack more
gadgets into the minimal space we have in our dark caves? Who knows? I don't
know. So don't ask me. Just buy me what I want alright? Good.
Anyway, here is some specs on the picotux 100.
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Processor: |
32-bit ARM 7 Netsilicon NS7520 |
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Processor Clock: |
55 MHz |
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Flash Memory: |
2 MB |
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RAM: |
8 MB SDRAM |
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Ethernet: |
10/100 Mbit, HD and FD, auto sensing |
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Serial (TTL): |
Up to 230.400 bps |
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General Input/Output Pins(TTL): |
5, can be used as Handshake |
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LED for Ethernet: |
2; green (programmable) and yellow (Carrier) |
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Supply Voltage: |
3,3 Volt +- 5% |
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Supply Current: |
250 mA |
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Operating System: |
uClinux 2.4.27 Big Endian (native) |
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Shell: |
Busybox 1.0 and others |
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File Systems: |
CRAMFS, JFFS2, NFS |
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Applications: |
Webserver, Telnet |
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Size of the Linux Systems in Flash: |
720 KB and more |
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Protected Bootloader for Update over Network: |
64 KB Code |
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Development System: |
GNU Tool chain |
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Compiler |
GCC 3.4.4 for C/C++ and Fortran |
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Binutils |
2.15 |
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Library: |
uClibc 0.9.26 |
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Dimensions: |
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Height: |
19 mm |
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Width: |
19 mm |
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Deep: |
36 mm |
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Package: |
Shielded by metal |
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Weight: |
ca.18 g |
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Ambient Temperature: |
-40°C to 85°C |
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Preliminary Technical Data. |
May be changed without notice. |
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18.05.2005 |
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You can take a look at their
site for more info.
If any of you geeks can get ahold of one and do something cool with it.
E-mail us with pictures and details! |
