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About the Module
CHAPTER 1
The network-enabled ConnectCore for i.MX51 is a highly integrated and future-proof
System-on-Module (SOM) solution based on the new Freescale
®
i.MX51X application
processor with a high-performance ARM
®
Cortex-A8
®
core, powerful multimedia options,
and a complete set of peripherals.
The module combines the fast integration, reliability and design flexibility of an off-the-
shelf SOM with complete out-of-the-box software development support for platforms such
as Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Embedded CE 6.0, Digi
®
Embedded Linux
®
and Timesys
®
LinuxLink
®
.
With industry-leading performance and key features like a dual-display interface and a
hardware encryption engine, the module is the ideal choice for a broad range of target
markets including medical, digital signage, security/access control, retail, industrial/
building automation, transportation and more.
Complete and cost-efficient Digi JumpStart Kits
TM
for Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0
and Linux allow immediate and professional embedded product development with
dramatically reduced design risk and time-to-market.