Picotux Explained

Picotux
Os:µClinux
Cpu:55MHz 32-bit ARM7 NS7520
Price:99 Euros
Memory:8MB SDRAM
Weight:18 grams
Power:3.3V, 250 mA
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

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Herrman . John . 10 of the World's Smallest Gadgets . Gizmodo . 31 March 2009 . 18 May 2020.
  2. Web site: picotux is the smallest Linux computer in the world . Sudo Null IT News . 18 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Garett . Jay . Smallest Desktop Computer – Picotux . gadgetynews.com . 13 August 2008 . 18 May 2020.
  4. Web site: Peter . David . World's Smallest Linux Computer – PICOTUX . 21 January 2009 . Tech Glimpse . 18 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Picotux Linux-Based RJ45-Sized Computer . 29 March 2005 . Gizmodo . 18 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Gibbs . Mark . Small may be beautiful but minute is hot . 23 June 2005 . Network World . 18 May 2020.