The Colibri PXA270 is a widely used SODIMM sized computer module based on the Intel/Marvell XScale® ARM® PXA270M processor. Colibri PXA270 modules run at 312MHz or 520MHz, and consume less than 800mW. The processor's power consumption is optimized using Intel Wireless Speedstep® Technology. Colibri modules feature state of the art technology, aiming at low power systems that require high CPU performance. They also provide all the interfaces needed in a modern embedded device.
Besides the internal Flash memory, there are plenty of interfaces available for data storage: USB-MemoryStick, CompactFlash/PCMCIA and SDCard.
Colibri modules provide glueless connectivity to passive and active LCDs with resolutions of up to 1024x768, as well as 4-wire resistive touch screens. An integrated 16 bit stereo codec allows playing and recording of audio. Colibris can directly connect to a CMOS camera sensor.
In addition Colibris offer 100 MBit Ethernet as well as USB host and USB device connectivity.
Colibris can be scaled to meet specific cost requirements. The entire CPU bus is available for custom extensions, such as special interfaces for high bandwidth applications.
Colibri modules can be used as a replacement for Keith & Koep's Trizeps III / IV family of modules.
Colibris come with a pre-installed Windows CE operating system and state of the art development tools that allow an easy customization of the system to make it fit specific needs (e.g. LCD settings & timings, integration of customer software and the auto-start option at startup).
Users can therefore concentrate on their actual application without going through the hassle of setting up an operating system. Special drivers are delivered by Toradex on request.
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Compact, formerly known as Windows CE, is an open, scalable, 32-bit operating system (OS) that integrates reliable, real time capabilities with advanced Windows technologies.
Windows Embedded Compact allows you to build a wide range of innovative, small footprint devices. A typical Windows Embedded Compact–based device is designed for a specific use, often runs disconnected from other computers, and requires a small OS that has a deterministic response to interrupts.
Examples include enterprise tools, such as industrial controllers, communications hubs, and point-of-sale terminals, and consumer products, such as cameras, Internet appliances, and interactive televisions.
| Windows CE 5.0 / 6.0 |
Windows Embedded Compact 7 | Windows Embedded Compact 2013 (coming soon) |
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| Overview | |||
| Toradex Products with included Run Time License | Colibri, Apalis T30 | Colibri T20/T30, Apalis T30 | t.b.a. |
| Toradex Products with Optimised BSP | Colibri PXA, Colibri T20/T30 (WinCE 6.0) | Colibri T20/T30, Apalis T30 | Colibri T20/T30, Apalis T30 |
| Memory Footprint (Flash/RAM) | 7MB / 15MB | 15MB / 32MB | 12MB / 25 MB |
| Additional images from Toradex | |||
| Application Development Environment | Visual Studio 2008 | Visual Studio 2008 | Visual Studio 2012 |
| Minimum Availability of OS Support | 2022 | 2026 | 2028 |
| OS Feature Set | |||
| Preemptive Multitasking | |||
| Support for Multi-Core | - | ||
| Protected Application Memory Space | |||
| Snapshot Boot | - | - | |
| Real Time Capabilities | |||
| Interrupt Latency <7 uS | |||
| .NET Compact Framework | Version 2.0 and 3.5 | Version 2.0 and 3.5 | Version 2.0, 3.5 and 3.9 |
| Component Services: COM, DCOM | |||
| XML | |||
| Servers (DHCP, File, Telnet, FTP, HTTP, Time) | (1) | (1) | |
| RAM Based Registry (alternative: hive based) | |||
| FAT / TFAT (Transaction Safe FAT) | |||
| exFAT | (2) | ||
| Power Management | |||
| Dynamic Voltage / Frequency Switching | - | ||
| DirectDraw Graphics Including Alpha Blending | |||
| Touch | |||
| Touch Gestures | - | ||
| Audio with Codecs | |||
| DirectShow and Video Codecs | |||
| 3D Acceleration | |||
| OpenGL ES V2.0 | - | ||
| USB: Storage Device, HID, RNDIS, ActiveSync | |||
| UART, LAN, TCP/IP | |||
| IrDA | - | - | |
| WLAN, Bluetooth | (3) | (3) | (3) |
| SDIO | |||
| Authentication Services: NTLM, SSL/TLS, Kerberos | |||
| Support for International Fonts and Languages | |||
| Toradex Software | |||
| Colibri Tweak | |||
| GPIO Configurator | |||
| Bootloader and OS Update Tool | |||
| Fail Safe Bootloader | |||
| Application launcher | |||
| Easy Production Programming | |||
| Toradex Libraries (Cloud, GPIO, Interrupt, DMA, PWM, AC97, I2C, SPI, One-Wire, CAN, RTC, Camera and more) | |||
| Example Third Party Software | |||
| CODESYS (3S) | Software PLC | ||
| Creme (NSIcom) | Java VM | ||
| EB GUIDE (Elekrobit) | Infotainment Framework | ||
| Eve (Ewesoft.com) | Java Programming System | ||
| QT (Digia) | Application Framework | ||
| LabVIEW (National Instruments) | Lab Automation Framework | ||
| UI Composer (NVIDIA) | HMI Framework | ||
| Webkit Browser (Zetakey) | HTML5 Web Browser (coming soon) | ||
| XAML In The Hand (In The Hand) | Silverlight for Windows Embedded | ||
Notes:
(1) - Does not include Telnet & FTP
(2) - Not WinCE 5.0
(3) - Seperate Run Time License Required
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312MHz - V2.4A
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520MHz - V2.4A
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| CPU | ||
| CPU Name | Marvell® PXA270 | Marvell® PXA270 |
| CPU Type | Intel XScale® ARM | Intel XScale® ARM |
| CPU Cores | 1x | 1x |
| CPU Clock | 312 MHz | 520 MHz |
| Instruction Cache | 32KByte | 32KByte |
| L1 Cache | 32KByte | 32KByte |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 64MB SDRAM (32Bit) | 64MB SDRAM (32Bit) |
| Flash | 32MB NOR (32Bit) | 32MB NOR (32Bit) |
| Connectivity | ||
| External Bus | 32 Bit | 32 Bit |
| USB Host & Device | Port1: Host: 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s), Port 2: Shared Host/Device: 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) | Port1: Host: 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s), Port 2: Shared Host/Device: 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) |
| I2C | 1x | 1x |
| SPI | 3x | 3x |
| Compact Flash | ||
| UART | 3x | 3x |
| IrDA | ||
| PWM | 4x | 4x |
| GPIOs | up to 85 | up to 85 |
| Analog Input | 4x | 4x |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbit | 10/100 Mbit |
| SDIO/SD/MMC | 1x | 1x |
| Multimedia | ||
| Display Controller | Single | Single |
| Graphics Controller | Integrated | Integrated |
| RGB | 1024 x 768 18bpp | 1024 x 768 18bpp |
| Resistive Touch | 4/5-wire | 4/5-wire |
| Audio In/Out | ||
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| Operating Systems | WinCE 5.0 & 6.0 | WinCE 5.0 & 6.0 |
| Preinstalled OS | Windows CE 5.0 Core | Windows CE 5.0 Core |
| Physical | ||
| Size | 67.6 x 36.7 x 6.2 mm | 67.6 x 36.7 x 6.2 mm |
| Temperature | -10° to 70° C | -10° to 70° C |
| Power Dissipation | 0.45 - 1.4W | 0.45 - 1.4W |
| Minimum Availability | 2017 (based on Marvell PXA270 roadmap) | 2017 (based on Marvell PXA270 roadmap) |
Colibri Evaluation Board - V3.1A | Iris Carrier Board - V1.1A | Orchid Carrier Board - V1.0C | Orchid Carrier Board - V1.0B | |
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| Datasheet | Datasheet | Datasheet | Datasheet | |
| Technical Details | ||||
| Connectivity | ||||
| Supported Modules | Entire Colibri Family | Entire Colibri Family | Entire Colibri Family | Entire Colibri Family |
| Compact Flash Card Interface | — | — | ||
| USB Host & Device | High Speed USB Host/Device | High Speed USB Host/Device | Full Speed USB Host / Device | Full Speed USB Host / Device |
| SD/MMC Card Interface | ||||
| IrDA | — | — | — | |
| GPIOs | Accessible GPIOs via Jumpers (4 PWMs / 4 Analog-In / Camera Interface / I2C / SPI, etc) Processor Bus Switches and LEDs | SPI, I2C, UART, 4 ADCs, 4 PWMs and 8 GPIOs on header | I2C, SPI & 8 GPIOs on header | I2C, SPI & 8 GPIOs on header |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbit | 10/100 Mbit | 10/100 Mbit | 10/100 Mbit |
| Parallel Camera Interface | — | — | — | |
| Serial Interface | 2 x RS232, 1 x RS422/485 | 3 x RS232 | 1 x RS232 | 2 x RS232 |
| CAN | CAN (Microchips MCP2515) | — | — | — |
| Input / Output | ||||
| Switches & LEDs | — | — | — | |
| Multimedia | ||||
| Resistive Touch | 4/5 wire | 4/5 wire | 4 wire | 4 wire |
| Audio | Line-In / Line-Out, Mic-In | Line-In / Line-Out, Mic-In | Line-In / Line-Out, Mic-In | Line-In / Line-Out, Mic-In |
| Video Out | VGA / DVI-I | DVI-I | VGA | VGA |
| LCD Interface | RGB, LVDS | RGB, LVDS | RGB | RGB |
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| RTC on Board | ||||
| Physical | ||||
| Supply Voltage | 7-27V DC | 6-27V DC | 7-24V DC | 7-24V DC |
| On-Board Power Supplies | 5V / 3.3V 5A | 5V / 3.3V 5A | 5V / 3.3V 5A | 5V / 3.3V 5A |
| Size | 200 x 200 mm | 100 x 72 mm | 160 x 100 mm | 160 x 100 mm |
| 21022000 | Ambicom WL250N USB | V2.0A | Volume Production |
Ambicom Wl250n USB WIFI Datasheet Technical Details
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The EDT 5.7” TFT VGA with Touch is a TFT LCD display which features an 18 bit digital RGB interface. It supports a native VGA (640x480) resolution and features a built-in resistive touch screen. This display can be directly connected to any Toradex carrier board which supports the Unified TFT Interface from EDT. A 25mm FFC cable to connect it with a carrier board is included.
EDT 5.7" TFT WVGA Touch Datasheet Technical Details
| 12041000 | Display EDT 7.0" | V1.0 | Volume Production |
The EDT 7” TFT WVGA with Touch is a TFT LCD display which features an 18 bit digital RGB interface. It supports a native WVGA (800x480) resolution and features a built-in resistive touch screen. This display can be directly connected to any Toradex carrier board which supports the Unified TFT Interface from EDT. A 25mm FFC cable to connect it with a carrier board is included.
EDT 7.0 TFT WVGA Touch Datasheet Technical Details
| 01071001 | LVDS Converter - 1mm pitch | V1.0B | Volume Production |
LVDS Converter Datasheet Technical Details
| 01081000 | LVDS Converter - 1.25mm pitch | V1.0A | Volume Production |
LVDS Converter Datasheet Technical Details
| 00082400 | Colibri PXA270 - 312MHz | V2.4A | Volume Production |
The Colibri PXA270 is a widely used SODIMM sized computer module based on the Intel/Marvell XScale® ARM® PXA270M processor. Colibri PXA270 modules run at 312MHz or 520MHz, and consume less than 800mW. The processor's power consumption is optimized using Intel Wireless Speedstep® Technology. The module comes with a pre-installed and fully licensed WinCE 5/6 core OS. Linux is also available. |
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| $135.00 | $119.00 | $97.00 | $83.00 | 544 pcs |
| 00092400 | Colibri PXA270 - 520MHz | V2.4A | Volume Production |
The Colibri PXA270 is a widely used SODIMM sized computer module based on the Intel/Marvell XScale® ARM® PXA270M processor. Colibri PXA270 modules run at 312MHz or 520MHz, and consume less than 800mW. The processor's power consumption is optimized using Intel Wireless Speedstep® Technology. The module comes with a pre-installed and fully licensed WinCE 5/6 core OS. Linux is also available. |
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| 1-499 | 500-999 | 1000-9999 | 10000-... | Stock | |
| $155.00 | $139.00 | $111.00 | $97.00 | 109 pcs |
| 01013100 | Colibri Evaluation Board | V3.1A | Volume Production |
The Colibri Evaluation Board is designed to be a flexible development environment to explore and evaluate the functionality and performance of the entire Colibri product family and includes support for the additional/enhanced functionality on the Colibri T20 and Colibri T30, the Toradex modules which feature the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 and Tegra 3 processors. |
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| $279.00 | 11 pcs |
| 01351100 | Iris Carrier Board | V1.1A | Volume Production |
Iris is a compact carrier board for the Colibri family of computer-on-modules. Iris supports all modules in the Colibri product family, and includes support for the additional/enhanced functionality on the Colibri T20 and T30 products. |
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| 1-5 | 6-99 | 100-499 | 500-... | Stock | |
| $99.00 | $85.00 | $69.00 | $62.00 | 85 pcs |
| 01021002 | Orchid Carrier Board | V1.0C | Volume Production |
The Standard Carrier Board for Colibri Modules Orchid is a computer carrier board that turns Toradex® Colibri modules into ready-to-use computer boards. Orchid provides almost any functionality of a regular industrial PC, but at a much lower power consumption. In addition,the Windows CE operating system has the advantage of high stability and very short startup time. Linux and QNX are also available from third parties. All features are integrated on a small 100x160 mm sized |
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| 1-5 | 6-99 | 100-499 | 500-... | Stock | |
| $209.00 | $179.00 | $139.00 | $125.00 | 6 pcs |
| 01031001 | Orchid Carrier Board | V1.0B | Volume Production |
The Standard Carrier Board for Colibri Modules Orchid is a computer carrier board that turns Toradex® Colibri modules into ready-to-use computer boards. Orchid provides almost any functionality of a regular industrial PC, but at a much lower power consumption. In addition,the Windows CE operating system has the advantage of high stability and very short startup time. Linux and QNX are also available from third parties. All features are integrated on a small 100x160 mm sized |
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| 1-5 | 6-99 | 100-499 | 500-... | Stock | |
| $209.00 | $179.00 | $139.00 | $125.00 | 11 pcs |
| 21022000 | Ambicom WL250N USB | V2.0A | Volume Production |
USB WiFi Dongle from Ambicom, 300Mbps, Drivers for Windows, WinCE and Linux. Supports 2.4GHz 802.11g/b/n standards Up to 150Mbps high-speed data rate Supports 64/128-bit WEP Encryption, WPA, WPA2 and CISCO CCX security Supports WMM (QoS) function to better manage higher priority audio / video data streaming bandwidth requirement. Example: VOIP, WebTV, Internet radio Software based Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Supports USB 2.0/1.1 interface Portable and mini-size design Supports |
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| 1-5 | 6-99 | 100-499 | 500-... | Stock | |
| $29.00 | $28.00 | $26.00 | $23.00 | 13 pcs |
| 12031000 | Display EDT 5.7" | V1.0A | Volume Production |
The EDT 5.7” TFT VGA with Touch is a TFT LCD display which features an 18 bit digital RGB interface. It supports a native VGA (640x480) resolution and features a built-in resistive touch screen. This display can be directly connected to any Toradex carrier board which supports the Unified TFT Interface from EDT. A 25mm FFC cable to connect it with a carrier board is included. |
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| 1-... | Stock | |
| $125.00 | 5 pcs |
| 12041000 | Display EDT 7.0" | V1.0 | Volume Production |
The EDT 7” TFT WVGA with Touch is a TFT LCD display which features an 18 bit digital RGB interface. It supports a native WVGA (800x480) resolution and features a built-in resistive touch screen. This display can be directly connected to any Toradex carrier board which supports the Unified TFT Interface from EDT. A 25mm FFC cable to connect it with a carrier board is included. |
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| 1-... | Stock | |
| $139.00 | 13 pcs |
| 01071001 | LVDS Converter - 1mm pitch | V1.0B | Volume Production |
Introduction Attached to the Generic Display Connector found on various Toradex products (such as the Colibri Evaluation Board and the Orchid) the Toradex LCD-Converters family of products enables the attachment of Industry Standard Panels with a LVDS Interface. Currently there are two members of this product line available: LVDS_A1715_V01_00a: LVDS Converter 1.25mm pitch LVDS_A1715_V01_00b: LVDS Converter 1.0mm pitch Each of these Converters |
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| 1-5 | 6-99 | 100-499 | 500-... | Stock | |
| $55.00 | $47.00 | $40.00 | $33.00 | 3 pcs |
| 01081000 | LVDS Converter - 1.25mm pitch | V1.0A | Volume Production |
Introduction Attached to the Generic Display Connector found on various Toradex products (such as the Colibri Evaluation Board and the Orchid) the Toradex LCD-Converters family of products enables the attachment of Industry Standard Panels with a LVDS Interface. Currently there are two members of this product line available: LVDS_A1715_V01_00a: LVDS Converter 1.25mm pitch LVDS_A1715_V01_00b: LVDS Converter 1.0mm pitch Each of these Converters |
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| 1-5 | 6-99 | 100-499 | 500-... | Stock | |
| $55.00 | $47.00 | $40.00 | $33.00 | 3 pcs |


