EMBEDDED SYSTEMS: EDM format modules and carrier boards

A complete open hardware and software standard for x86 and ARM computers on modules is released by Review Display Systems.

Review Display Systems Ltd (RDS), specialist provider of Industrial display solutions and embedded computing solutions, has introduced TechNexion's cutting-edge EDM format "system on modules" and carrier boards.. The EDM Standard is the first complete open hardware and software standard for x86 and ARM computer on modules created under the creative commons share alike licence. This first true pin-to-pin Computer on Module standard merges ARM® and x86 into a true swap drop-in replacement where not only hardware but also software are tailored to give design engineers the freedom to choose the performance and underlying hardware specifically for their project, based on the application and end equipment. EDM1-CF-iMX6 is an EDM Type 1 Compact Module with Freescale i.MX6 Cortex™-A9. This scalable single/dual/quad core EDM Type 1 compact System-on-Module provides gigabit LAN, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0 communications, and targets multimedia applications with LVDS, TTL, HDMI, S/PDIF, I2S, MIPI camera and display. The EDM2-CF-iMX6 is an EDM Type 2 Compact Module is the same as the Type 1 except it features dual channel LVDS, HDMI, S/PDIF, I2S, MIPI camera and display. 'Fairy' is a carrier board for EDM type 1 Compact modules. It enables the fast development of mobile embedded devices, and features a variety of sensors and interconnects. Display interfaces include HDMI, TTL and LVDS while communications by dual PCI Express (with SIM Cardslots) are dual CAN Bus, dual UART, USB and 8 GPIOs for Industrial control. 'Wizard' is an official EVM carrier board for EDM Type 2 modules, which delivers a rich variety of interfaces and options. There's a wide range of jumper-selectable audio, video and touch interfaces with optional smart battery-pack implementation. RDS has iMX6 start kits available now for demonstration. Company and product info Review Display Systems has over 25 years experience in dealing with the specialist needs of engineers requiring a display solution. Representing the leading manufacturers of LCD,TFT-LCD, EL, OLED and Plasma display technologies, together with the leading manufacturer of touch screen solutions and one of the largest embedded industrial single board computer providers, ensures that we can offer the best possible technical and commercial solution to any display system requirement. We constantly monitor display related product developments around the world to ensure we can help our customers design in the latest technology, helping to make market leading products. Product ranges Displays Touchscreens Display Systems Digital Signage Embedded Computing Industrial Computing Certifications ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Industries served Industrial Consumer Contact information Review Display Systems Limited Horton Place, Horton's Way Westerham, Kent TN16 1BT T: +44 (0)1959 563345 F: +44 (0)1959 564452 E: info@review-displays.co.uk