Picotux
| Released | May 18, 2005 |
|---|---|
Introductory price | 99 Euros |
| µClinux | |
| CPU | 55MHz 32-bit ARM7 NS7520 |
| Memory | 8MB SDRAM |
| Power | 3.3V, 250 mA |
| Weight | 18 grams |
| Website | http://www.picotux.com |
The Picotux is a single-board computer launched in 2005, running Linux.[1] There are several different kinds of picotux available, but the main one is the picotux 100. The Picotux was released for availability on 18 May 2005.[2] It is 35 mm × 19 mm × 19 mm and just barely larger than an 8P8C modular connector.[3]
Technology
[edit]The picotux 100 operates a 55 MHz 32-bit ARM7 Netsilicon NS7520 processor, with 2 MB of flash memory (750 KB of which contains the OS) and 8 MB SDRAM Memory.[4] The operating system is μClinux 2.4.27 Big Endian. BusyBox 1.0 is used as main shell. The picotux system runs at 250 mA only and 3.3 V +/- 5%.[5]
Two communication interfaces are provided, 10/100 Mbit/s half/full duplex Ethernet and a serial port with up to 230,400 bit/s.[6] Five additional lines can be used for either general input/output or serial handshaking.
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[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Herrman, John (31 March 2009). "10 of the World's Smallest Gadgets". Gizmodo. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ↑ "picotux is the smallest Linux computer in the world". Sudo Null IT News. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ↑ Garett, Jay (13 August 2008). "Smallest Desktop Computer – Picotux". gadgetynews.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ↑ Peter, David (21 January 2009). "World's Smallest Linux Computer – PICOTUX". Tech Glimpse. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ↑ "Picotux Linux-Based RJ45-Sized Computer". Gizmodo. 29 March 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ↑ Gibbs, Mark (23 June 2005). "Small may be beautiful but minute is hot". Network World. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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