Picotux – The Smallest Linux Computer in The World

Say hello to the smallest Linux computer in
the world. It’s called the "Picotux 100", and it’s 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..
 

Picotux – The Smallest Linux Computer in The World

 

Well if I had one, I don’t know what I would do with it. But I really NEED
one. You see there is something about miniaturized Anything that has a strange
appeal to us Geeks.

 Is it because its concealable? Maybe it’s because you can pack more gadgets
into the minimal space we have in our dark caves? Who knows? I don’t know. So
don’t ask me. Just buy me what I want alright? Good.

Anyway, here is some specs on the picotux 100.

 

Technical Specs
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

17. October 2005 by Me My Self
Categories: Around The World | 3 comments