WinCE-ready ARM9 Embedded Computer

• Windows CE 6.0 compatible computing platform
• ATMEL AT91SAM9G20 400MHz CPU
• 64MB SDRAM and 128MB NAND Flash
• Failover mechanism against system crash
• One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
• Four 921.6Kbps high speed RS-232/422/485 ports
• Two USB 2.0 host ports, 12Mbps
• C/C++ Libraries and Run-times included
• Supports Microsoft .NET Compact Frameworks 2.0
• Extremely compact design, 78 x 108 x 24mm
• Ultra-low power consumption, less than 3 Watts

Matrix-604-64 Introduction

Artila's Matrix-604 is an ARM9-based WinCE 6.0 computing platform designed for unmanned 24/7/365 continously running industrial applications. It comes equipped with a 400MHz ARM9 CPU, 128MB NAND Flash, 64MB SDRAM, 1x 10/100M Ethernet port, 4x serial ports, 2x USB 2.0 host ports and 1x real-time clock.

The Matrix-604 uses NAND Flash for its file system. NAND Flash provides reliable bad sector management over NOR Flash. A brand new Matrix-604 provides more than 90MB storage space for user files.

If the NAND Flash file system does crash for certain reason, the Matrix-604 will automatically boot up from its on-board 2MB Data Flash (read only). This failover mechanism provides a convenient way for system recovery.

The Matrix-604 provides ready-to-use Web server, Telnet server and FTP server. Its comprehensive network capabilies make the Matrix-604 an ideal platform for developing remote device monitoring/control applications.

Also, the Matrix-604 supports the Microsoft's Remote Display Control for WinCE utility, which allow users to operate/config the Matrix-604 in a UI-based environment.

You can develop the Matrix-604's application using VB.Net, C# or C/C++. It is recommended to use Microsoft's Visual Studio 2005 IDE for application development. The Matrix-604 provides its own SDK for C/C++ programming language.

Hardware Specifications

• CPU: ATMEL 400MHz AT91SAM9G20 (ARM9, w/MMU)
• Memory: 64MB SDRAM, 128MB Flash (NAND)
• DataFlash®: 2MB, for system recovery

• Type: 10/100BaseT, RJ-45 connector
• Protection: 1.5KV magnetic isolation

• COM1: can be set as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
• COM2,3,4: can be set RS-232 or RS-485

• Baud Rate: up to 921.6 Kbps
• Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
• Data Bits: 5,6,7,8
• Stop Bit: 1, 1.5, 2 bits
• Flow Control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, None
• RS-485 direction control: auto, by hardware

• Console: Tx/Rx/GND,115,200,N81
• GPIO: 5x, CMOS level

• Host ports: two
• Client port: one, for ActiveSync
• Speed: USB 2.0 compliant, supports low-speed (1.5Mbps) and full- speed (12Mbps) data rate

• WatchDog Timer: yes, for kernel use
• Real Time Clock: yes
• Buzzer: yes
• Power input: 9~48V DC
• Power consumption: 300mA @ 12V DC
• Dimension: 78 x 108 x 24mm
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70C (32 to 158F)
• Regulation: CE Class A, FCC Class A

Software Specifications

• OS: WinCE 6.0 core version
• RAM-based File System: >30MB free space available
• NAND-based File System: >90MB free space available

• Web Server, including ASP support
(you can specify the default directory of web pages)
• Telnet Server
• FTP Server
• Remote Display Control (Artila-built Windows client utility is included)

• ifconfig: to modify the network interface settings
• usrmgr: to create and manage user accounts
• update: to update the kernel image and file system
• init: to organize the application programs which runs automatically after system boot-up.
• gpioctrl: to control the Matrix-604's GPIOs

• Normally, the Matrix-604 boots up from its NAND Flash.
• If the NAND Flash were crashed, the Matrix-604 can still boot up from its Data Flash. A menu-driven utility will be activated to help you to recover its NAND Flash.

• It is recommended to use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 for application development. The Matrix-604 comes with its own SDK for C/C++ programming language.
• The application program can be transferred to the Matrix-604 either by ActiveSync or USB pen drive locally or by FTP remotely.

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