On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 10:36 PM, Weedy <[email protected]> wrote:
> Linkodas wrote:
>> Weedy wrote:
>>> Linkodas wrote:
>>>> Hi list/community,
>>>>
>>>> we would like to introduce new router supporting OpenWRT.
>>> Sweet
>>>
>>>> This board is referenced to low-cost and low-power solutions.
>>> Sweet^2
>>>
>>>> Below are preliminary specifications:
>>>>
>>>> PCB form factor: Pico-ITX (10cm x 7.2cm, fanless)
>>>>
>>>> Onboard CPU: Cortina Systems CS3516 (300Mhz ARM9 Core)
>>> 300 feels slow, but arm9 is supposed to be quite efficient right?
>>
>> 400 MIPS according to specs. There is also dual core version of this chip.
> Dual core sounds VERY cool.
>
>>>> Onboard DDR SDRAM: 128Mb 333Mhz 32bit
>>> I would make this a SODIMM, 128 is low if I'm going to buy a board
>>
>> Since our memory bus is 32-bit it is a little bit problematic with
>> SODIMM. There is 32-bit SODIMMs, but they are rare and expensive...
> Dual channel? If you can't make it user upgradeable try and make it
> 256MB please. With 400mhz and possibly dual core 128 is kinda crappy. It
> means we need to swap on the rom if we try and do anything interesting.
>
>>>> Onboard NAND FLASH: 128Mb (or more)
>>> Related to above: Too much, go for 32Mb and solder on more ram if you
>>> can't make it a SODIMM
>>>
>>>> Onboard LAN: 2x 10/100Mbps Ethernet
>>> Last year I would have said "WHY NOT GIGABIT" but since I've switched to
>>> a high quality gigabit switch plugged into my WRT I don't need more then
>>> 2 ports on the router device. (Not like we have gigabit internet yet :/)
>>
>> It can be Gigabit! We considered 10/100, because of hardware price and
>> it is unlikely that CPU will generate such traffic... Although it is
>> capable
>> of doing hardware NAT at Gigabit between Ethernet ports.
> As I said Gigabit on a 2 port router (one WAN one LAN) is useless, keep
> it cheap.
>
>>>> Onboard SATA: 2x SATA
>>> This is why you don't need more then 32mb on-board. There are plenty of
>>> CF <-> SATA adaptors you can buy for $10 off DX. (Also raid0 SDcard <->
>>> SATA)
>>>
>>>> Onboard connectors: 2x SATA, 2x mini-PCI slots, 1x mini-PCI Express
>>>> (with USB 2.0 interface), 1x UART, 1x Pico-ITX power, 1x JTAG, GPIO
>>>> ports
>>> So the miniPCIE runs in usb mode? Or both USB and native?
>>
>> Only USB. There is no PCIe controller on this CPU.
> :( thems the breaks. I will agree with the other emails. CF slot built
> in would be awesome.
>
>>
>>>> Back panel connectors: 2x RJ-45 LAN, 2x USB 2.0, 3x antenna (GSM, 3G,
>>>> Wifi, Wimax, other), 1x RS232
>>> :O GSM
>>>
>>>> Management: Watch Dog Timer, Brown-out Reset, RTC with battery
>>> Battery backed RTC \o/
>>>
>>> What is the target price? depending how close to $100 this stays this
>>> could kick some serious ass. (if it comes with a case and power supply
>>> then I guess it can cost more, but a naked board should be close to $100
>>> or be insanely over-powered and like $300)
>>
>> We think 100$ is realistic for naked board.
> Nice.
>
>> Thank you very much for all comments.
> No problem.



Soooooo, did this die when the routerstation pro came out?
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