The OSK Module is designed on a multi-layer printed circuit board using surface mount technology. The printed circuit board measures 5.55 x 3.54 inches (141 x 90 mm.). The OSK Module operates at +5 volts at less than 250 milliamps. Its operating temperature range is 0-70 degrees centigrade.

Hardware and Software Compatibility

The OSK Module has a TI and ARM Multi-ICE JTAG interface which allows communications to a host computer via a JTAG emulator or Multi-ICE. The TI JTAG interface is compatible with the XDS560 emulator from Texas Instruments and the complete line of JTAG emulators from Spectrum Digital. Software drivers for Spectrum Digital emulators to operate with TI's Code Composer Studio are provided with their emulators. In addition updated drivers are available from the Spectrum Digital website.

Software Features

MontaVista LinuxTM operating system and Linux Preview Kit for the Texas Instruments OMAP5912 processor - The Preview Kit reduces the amount of time you might otherwise spend "test-driving" the operating system / hardware solution by providing simple yet powerful demonstrations. With the MontaVista Linux Preview Kit, developers are provided the opportunity to explore the building and debugging process and evaluate real-world hardware performance. In providing you this opportunity to validate the performance and functionality of MontaVista Linux Professional Edition on your target hardware, we will show you how MontaVista can empower and quicken your development experience.

Reference Framework 6 - Reference Frameworks for eXpressDSP Software are provided as starterware for developing applications that use DSP/BIOS and the TMS320 DSP Algorithm Standard (also known as XDAIS). Developers first select the Reference Framework Level that best approximates their system and its future needs. Developers then adapt the framework and populate it with eXpressDSP-compliant algorithms. Since common elements such as memory management, device drivers, and channel encapsulation are pre-configured in the frameworks, developers can focus on their systems unique needs and achieve better overall productivity.

DSP BIOS Link for on-chip inter-processor communication between ARM and DSP - To develop applications that reside on dual cores, developers must implement communications software that enables data and control information to be exchanged between the ARM and the DSP.
The ARM must boot the DSP and control which algorithms the DSP executes for a specific task. In the past, developers have had to create these functions from scratch. DSP/BIOS Link eliminates this task by providing a robust set of ARM-DSP communications services for TI's OMAP platform.
The reference frameworks contain design-ready, reusable, C language source code for the DSP. Developers can build on top of the framework, confident that the underlying pieces are robust and appropriate for the characteristics of the target application. DSP/BIOS Link offers the following features:

• Point-to-point, asynchronous data streaming between the ARM and DSP
• Messaging between the ARM and DSP
• Bootload the DSP from ARM
• Pre-tested ARM-DSP communications driver support for OMAP
• Scalable footprint on both microprocessor and DSP

Board Support Library - The Board Support Library (BSL) provides a C-language interface for configuring and controlling all on-board devices. The library consists of discrete modules that are built and archived into a library file. Each module represents an individual application program interface (API) and is referred to simply as an API module. The module granularity is structured so each device is implemented in an individual API module. The goal of the BSL is to provide a level of hardware abstraction and software standardization that improves development time and portability.

Example code with full source for:

• Sample application - low level code for peripheral testing
• Sample application - Hello world application
• Sample application for RF6
• Sample application for BIOS/Link

Compatible with Code Composer Studio for OMAP

Code Composer StudioTM (CCStudio) Development Tools are a key element of the eXpressDSP Software and Development Tools strategy from Texas Instruments. CCStudio delivers all of the host tools and runtime software support for your TMS320 DSP based real-time embedded application to market faster.

Familiar tools and interfaces allow users to get started faster than ever before and add functionality to their application thanks to sophisticated productivity tools.

Hardware Features

• ARM9 core operating at 192 Mhz.
• DSP core operating at 192 Mhz.
• TLV320AIC23 Stereo Codec
• 32 Mbyte DDR SDRAM
• 32 Mbyte Flash ROM
• 4 Expansion connectors (bottom side)
• RS-232 Serial Port
• 10 MBPS Ethernet port
• USB Host Port
• Compact flash connector
• On board IEEE 1149.1 JTAG connector for optional emulation
• +5 Volt operation