KBK9G20

This ARM926-based stand-alone computer is an excellent choice for general purpose computing, test stands, access control systems, and inventory management applications.

The small footprint and low power requirements (supports Power-over-Ethernet, PoE) make the KBK9G20 ideally suited for facility applications and remote computing.

The test system is shown running various environments including GNOME-based using IceWM window manager and BusyBox/uClibc for even faster performance.

Applications can be developed natively on the system: completely removing the need for a cross-compiler host environment. There is no need to purchase additional tools for applications software development.

The system supports graphic display in one of three options: remote display over Ethernet, local display on 7" LCD, or local display via VGA port. The USB host ports provide connectivity for keyboard, mouse, barcode scanner, WiFi adapter, and other USB devices.

The LCD includes touch-screen support and the RFID option enables the system to function as an access control point - scanning user RFID badges and further authenticating with touch-screen input. The on-board speaker provides audio response.

Expansion:
SPI header (internal) - not available when using RFID
Power header for use with battery configuration (internal)

Current state: Fully-functional reference design.

Technical Specs

• RoHS Compliant
• AT91SAM9G20, ARM926EJ-S 400MHz with Java acceleration and DSP instruction extensions
• Independent 32KB instruction and 32KB data caches
• 64/128 MB SDRAM
• 8 MB boot/kernel Flash
• 1 GB+ NAND Flash
• Touch-screen, 7” LCD at 800x480 (optional)
• VGA port tested to 800x600 (optional)
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 3 x USB 2.0 full speed host ports (1 internal)
• 2 x RS-232 serial channels
• RFID reader board (optional)
• Battery-backed Real-time clock (RTC)
• On-board speaker
• On-board microphone
• Power options: Power over Ethernet, battery, or 5VDC wall adapter
• Size: 5.9" x 4.3" (board), 7” x 4.7” x 1.35” (plastic LCD enclosure),
  6.1” x 4.7” x 1.1” (metal VGA enclosure)

Development kits

The board is offered in two package options:

Basic Option
This option includes a KBK9G20 board with boot loader, recent Linux kernel (currently 2.6.28), and Buildroot/uClibc installed. This option is intended for use by developers familiar with building packages manually in a BusyBox/uClibc environment: e.g., X display server, required libraries, etc.

Debian Development Kit Option
This option includes a KBK9G20 board with boot loader, recent Linux kernel (currently 2.6.28), and Debian base system installed. Power supply and schematics are included.

Open source packages are used in both options and these sources are available for download from the corresponding external sites as well as KwikByte FTP servers.

Pricing Information

* basic VGA configuration without case

Contact our sales department for discount on larger volume.

Want to make changes to the KBK9G20? We design and manufacture boards modified to your specs. Please contact us for more information.