PlatEM Advanced – Embedded & Iot Platform
Description
PlatEM Advanced Platform is a multipurpose utility development platform that allows quick prototyping of a variety applications, starting from getting started with the Kit to Internet of Things applications. PlatEM Advanced Platform lets Software Developers and System Integrators Innovate, Test, Deploy and to execute Quick POCs for numerous applications.
- Development board comes with open source microcontroller and microprocessor boards with variety of advanced hardware interfaces (GPIO,OCR,USB,CC3200) , sensors and actuators in order to make possible the creation of the next level of worldwide interactivity projects inside the new “Internet of Things” era.”
- PlatEM Advanced Platform is the module that provides hands on expertise to the people who would like to get their embedded skills upgraded to next level.
- This module is a multipurpose utility board which can assist the students as well as start-ups who want to execute quick POCs like Home automation, smart cities, tracking and agriculture/environment for various projects involving embedded systems.
Specifications
| Processor | AM335x 1GHz ARMR Cortex-A8 |
| RAM | 512MB DDR3 |
| on-board Flash Storage | 4GB eMMC |
| CPU Supports | 3D graphics accelerator |
| Micro USB Supports | powering & communications |
| USB | USB2.0 Host *4 |
| Grove Connectors | 2 (One I2C and One UART) |
| GPIO | 2 x 46 pin headers |
| Ethernet | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 4.1 LE |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ~ 75 |
| SD Card | MicroSD |
| Interfaces |
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| USB | USB 2.0
Ethernet over USB OTG Support |
| Power supply | USB Powered, +5V adapter |
| Modules and Sensors |
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| Wi-Fi/BT module | Built-in |
| GPIO |
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Features:
The PlatEM Advanced Platform provides a stable and affordable platform to quickly start using the Sitara™ Processor (AM335x) and accelerate development for smart appliance, industrial and networking applications. It is based on the ARM Cortex-A8 processor that is integrated with options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DDR3 and TFT display with captivative touch screen. Further, this board also has all the necessary hardware interfaces and pre-loaded Real Time Linux Operating System that allows you to design, develop, integrate and test your applications
User LEDs
The Four User LEDs implemented are D1-D4 in the user panel area. These are driven by the GPIOs from the AM335x. All of the user LEDs are green in color.
User Keys
This design has four user keys (SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4): three of them connect directly to the GPIO bank2 of the processor (Keys 2,3 and 4) and one of them (Key 1) connects to the GPIO bank0 of the processor.
Accelerometer
The accelerometer is mounted closer to the center of the board as to allow the mostuseful/dynamic data. The accelerometer is connected via I2C0 of the processor.
Board Expansion Connectors
The SPI0 and the I2C0 ports are extended through the connectors J11 and J8, respectively.
LCD
The 4DCAPE-70T utilises the drivers developed for the CircuitCo LCD7 A3, however it provides a different form factor and pricing point to the LCD7.
Applications:
- Internet of Things
- Smart House
- Industrial
- Automation & Process Control
- Human Machine Interface
- Sensor Hub
- Robot
