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picotux – The smallest Linux Computer in the World

By on March 4th, 2008

Technical Data for picotux

The picotux 100 is the world’s smallest Linux computer, only slightly larger (35mm×19mm×19mm) than an RJ45 connector. Inside, there is an ARM7 CPU at 55 MHz running uClinux kernel 2.4.27 and Busybox 1.0. Two communication interfaces are provided, 10/100 Mbit half/full duplex Ethernet and a serial port with up to 230.400 baud. Five additional lines can be used for either general input/output or serial handshaking.

Technical Data	picotux 100 module

Processor:	32-bit ARM 7 Netsilicon NS7520
Processor Clock:	55 MHz
Flash Memory:	2 MB
RAM:	8 MB SDRAM
Ethernet:	10/100 Mbit, HD and FD, auto sensing
Serial (TTL):	Up to 230.400 bps
General Input/Output Pins(TTL)	5, can be used as Handshake
LED for Ethernet	2; green (programmable) and yellow (Carrier)

Supply Voltage:	3,3 Volt +- 5%
Supply Current:	250 mA

Operating System:	uClinux 2.4.27 Big Endian (native)
Shell:	Busybox 1.0 and others
File Systems:	CRAMFS, JFFS2, NFS
Applications:	Webserver, Telnet
Size of the Linux Systems in Flash:	720 KB and more
Protected Bootloader for Update over Network:	64 KB Code

Development System:	GNU Tool chain
Compiler	GCC 3.4.4 for C/C++ and Fortran
Binutils	2.15
Library:	uClibc 0.9.26

Dimensions:
Height:	19 mm
Width:	19 mm
Deep:	36 mm
Package:	Shielded by metal
Weight:	ca.18 g
Ambient Temperature:	-40°C to 85°C


Preliminary Technical Data.	May be changed without notice.