PicoCOM4
Note: This Product Is No Longer Available For New Developments!
Computer On Module with Samsung ARM9 CPU
PicoCOM4 | ||
State | no new developments | |
CPU | ||
CPU | Samsung ARM 926, 400 MHz | |
Core | ARM 9 | |
Frequency | 400 MHz | |
Video | CPU, 2D | |
Operating System | ||
Linux | 2.6.37 (uboot installed) |
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Windows | WCE 6.0 R3 (Bootloader installed) |
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Memory | ||
Flash | 64MB+ | |
RAM | 64MB+ | |
Interfaces | ||
SD-Card | extern | |
Ethernet | 10/ 100MB | |
USB Host | 1-2 (1.1 FS) | |
USB Device | 0-1 OTG (2.0 HS) listed within starter kit as RS232/ RS485 | |
CAN | 1 | |
UART | 1x with RTC/ CTS, max. baudrate 115200 1x with RTS/ CTS, max. baudrate 115200 1x with max. baudrate 115200 |
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I2C | 1 | |
SPI | opt. | |
Audio | 1x Audio Codec Line Out (L/ R) 1x Audio Codec Line In (L/ R) |
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Touch Panel | 4-wire, analogue resistive | |
Display | ||
LVDS | extern | |
Common | ||
Supply Voltage | +3,3V | |
Operating Temperature | 0°C - +70°C (-20°C - +85°C (optional)) | |
Size | 40mm x 50mm (l x b) |
PCOM4-WCE60 | PCOM4-LIN | |
State | no new developments | no new developments |
CPU | - | - |
CPU | Samsung ARM 926, 400 MHz | Samsung ARM 926, 400 MHz |
Core | ARM 9 | ARM 9 |
Frequency | 400 MHz | 400 MHz |
Video | CPU, 2D | CPU, 2D |
Operating System | - | - |
Linux | - | 2.6.37 (uboot installed) |
Windows | WCE 6.0 R3 (Bootloader installed) |
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Memory | - | - |
Flash | 64MB | 64MB |
RAM | 64MB | 64MB |
Interfaces | - | - |
SD-Card | extern | extern |
Ethernet | 10/ 100MB | 10/ 100MB |
USB Host | 1-2 (1.1 FS) | 1-2 (1.1 FS) |
USB Device | 0-1 OTG (2.0 HS) listed within starter kit as RS232/ RS485 | 0-1 OTG (2.0 HS) listed within starter kit as RS232/ RS485 |
CAN | CAN2.0 | CAN2.0 |
UART | 1x with RTC/ CTS, max. baudrate 115200 1x with RTS/ CTS, max. baudrate 115200 1x with max. baudrate 115200 |
1x with RTC/ CTS, max. baudrate 115200 1x with RTS/ CTS, max. baudrate 115200 1x with max. baudrate 115200 |
I2C | 1 | 1 |
SPI | opt. | opt. |
Audio | 1x Audio Codec Line Out (L/ R) 1x Audio Codec Line In (L/ R) |
1x Audio Codec Line Out (L/ R) 1x Audio Codec Line In (L/ R) |
Touch Panel | 4-wire, analogue resistive | 4-wire, analogue resistive |
Display | - | - |
LVDS | extern | extern |
Common | - | - |
Supply Voltage | +3,3V | +3,3V |
Operating Temperature | 0°C - +70°C (-20°C - +85°C (optional)) | 0°C - +70°C (-20°C - +85°C (optional)) |
Size | 40mm x 50mm (l x b) | 40mm x 50mm (l x b) |
PCOM4-WCE60 | PCOM4-LIN |
The Linux BSP (v1.3) contains the Linux Kernel Source Code (v2.6.38) customized by F&S and our Cross-Toolchain. Our standard Binaries of the Linux Kernel Image, U-Boot and a JFFS2 Root Filesystem are available in the download area. The multiplatform-linux-f+s-V2.0 Release contains a Buildroot (2012.08) customized by F&S, which is integrated in PicoCOM4. So you can create your own customized Root Filesystem. The standard configuration (picocom4_std_defconfig) installs the following features:
Busybox 1.20.x, gdb 6.8, alsa-utils, gstreamer, madplay, directFB, fbv, X.Org rel-7.5, Matchbox, feh, X11vnc, openssl, openssh, freetype, glib2, tslib, libv4l, ncurses, can-utils, iproute2, ftpd, httpd, telnet, tftp
A First-Steps Documentation and example applications can be found in the documents area.
Windows Embedded Lifetime
Feature | Available until | End of Mainstream Support | End of Extended Support |
Windows Embedded Compact 2013 | 31.05.2028 | 10.09.2018 | 10.10.2023 |
Windows Embedded Compact 7 | 28.02.2026 | 12.04.2016 | 13.04.2021 |
Windows CE 6.0 | 28.02.2022 | 09.04.2013 | 10.04.2018 |
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3
Like on every F&S Board, Windows Embedded CE has already been ported on PicoCOM4. The starterkit includes bootloaders, different kernels as well as the interface drivers for almost every offered interface.
Create your software with Visual Studio .NET (not included in the starterkit by using C, C++, C# or VB.NET. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 in connection with Compact Framework 3.5 is the perfect foundation for your software design on PicoCOM4. Use interfaces like I²C in the same way like a RS232 interface without having to handle the underlying hardware. Configure the display and other settings with the F&S configuration tool.
Our FailSafe Flash File System F3S is also available for WCE 6.0.
Drivers:
- UART (COM1, COM2)
- I²C
- Digital I/ O (DIO)
- USB Host
- USB Device (Mass Storage, RNDIS, Serial)
- SD/ SD-HC/ MMC
- Display (2D, DirectDRAW)
- Ethernet
- CAN 2.0
- Audio incl. Mixer
- ...
PicoCOM4 - Hardware
- Hardware - PicoCOM4 (391 KB, pdf) - 14/06/2012
- Hardware - PicoCOM4.2 (634 KB, pdf) - 20/04/2021
- Hardware- Starterkit (422 KB, pdf) - 23/01/2015
- Hardware- Starterkit Circuit (74 KB, pdf) - 18/01/2012
- Hardware- Starterkit mounting (80 KB, pdf) - 01/12/2008
- Hardware- Starterkit bill of material (7.8 KB, pdf) - 08/06/2009
Usage
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Usage
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Usage
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Usage
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Usage
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Usage
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PicoCOM4 - Linux
- PicoCOM4 GPIO Reference Card (59 KB, pdf) - 25/06/2013
- Advices for Linux on PC (2 MB, pdf) - 10/01/2018
- Linux First Steps Documentation (392 KB, pdf) - 21/08/2013
Usage
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Usage
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Usage
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PicoCOM4 - Windows Embedded CE/Compact
- First Steps (1 MB, pdf) - 26/04/2012
- Device Driver documentation (1.6 MB, pdf) - 28/03/2013
- I2C Device Driver documentation (I2C+NI2C) (393 KB, pdf) - 13/01/2017
- CAN Software-Interface
- Native SPI Driver documentation
- Software documentation Native SPI Device Driver (2.2 MB, pdf) - 13/03/2013
Usage
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Usage
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Usage
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Usage
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PicoCOM4 - Miscellaneous
- Ethernet routing guidelines
- Display Settings from Datasheet (11 KB, pdf) - 19/11/2009
Usage
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Variants
PCOM4-WCE60 64MB DDR, 64MB Flash, Ethernet, CAN2.0, Audio, Touch, Windows CE 6.0 SKU: PCOM4-WCE60 |
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PCOM4-LIN 64MB DDR, 64MB Flash, Ethernet, CAN2.0, Audio, Touch, Embedded Linux SKU: PCOM4-LIN |
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Link to the Forum
You will always find support in our Forum.
Recent Contributions
20 Nov, 15:29 |
Repartitioning NAND Flash (via Yocto/ Patch) |
20 Nov, 08:33 |
U-boot Display |
19 Nov, 12:27 |
Ethernet issue |
19 Nov, 08:55 |
External ethernet PHY or switch connected to RMII/RGMII signals |
14 Nov, 12:20 |
Change to winter time |
13 Nov, 08:06 |
UARTC Voltage level problem on the RX side |
11 Nov, 15:27 |
No serial communication when booting |
11 Nov, 11:06 |
Unclear behaviour of ON_OFF pin on PicoCore |
08 Nov, 09:19 |
[Solved] Shutdown on MX8MP |
07 Nov, 17:21 |
Shared memory does not work anymore after update to release Y2024.07 |
Description | Description | |
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PicoCOM4 is the entry level module of our successful PicoCOM family. Low Price, High PerformanceAs all other PicoCOMs, PicoCOM4 is only 40 x 50mm. This makes it a perfect solution for hand-held products with TFT display in industrial (-20°C up to +85°C) and medical devices. PicoCOM4 is using a powerful ARM9 CPU-400 MHz with 2D and 3 window layers. |
Numerous Application FieldsThis compact module is suitable for applications in medical or industrial areas. Controlling TFTsPicoCOM4 can be used in all applications, where controlling a TFT is requested (QVGA - WVGA), it is also possible to connect a touch panel, keys or optical encoders, as well as Ethernet, USB, CAN, serial, I²C and SPI. PicoCOM4 runs on 3.3V single power supply (less than 2W), it gets plugged on the customer's carrier board with a robust 80 pin connector. The usage of the module is very easy. All PicoCOM boards are largely compatible, using the same robust 80 pin connector, making an upgrade to a newer board easy. |