Once you have decided to develop or experiment with uClinux on the Blackfin, you will need to purchase some hardware. Since we regularly test and develop on this hardware, we know for sure it works, and our developers have these specific platforms, so we can fix issues quite quickly which can be replicated on these.
Here are the things you may find interesting from Analog Devices:
| Item | Part Number | Description | How to Obtain it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF518F-EZBRD | ADZS-BF518F-EZBRD | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $325.00 |
| BF526-EZBRD | ADZS-BF526-EZBRD | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $325.00 |
| BF527-EZKit | ADZS-BF527-EZLITE | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $895.00 |
| BF533-EZKit1) | ADZS-BF533-EZLITE | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $400.00 |
| BF533-STAMP | ADDS-BF533-STAMP | Schematics | no longer available use BF537-STAMP | $169.95 |
| BF537-STAMP | ADZS-BF537-STAMP | Linux Docs Schematics | www.analog.com | $225.00 |
| BF537-EZKit | ADZS-BF537-EZLITE | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $350.00 |
| BF538F-EZKit2) | ADZS-BF538F-EZLITE | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $450.00 |
| BF548-EZKit | ADZS-BF548-EZLITE | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $995.00 |
| BF561-EZKit3) | ADZS-BF561-EZLITE | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $495.00 |
| BF609-EZKit | ADZS-BF609-EZBRD | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $285.00 |
| ICE100B | ADZS-ICE-100B | Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $150.00 |
| USB-LAN EZ-Extender | ADZS-USBLAN-EZEXT | 533 Linux Docs 538 Linux Docs 561 Linux Docs Manual | www.analog.com | $225.00 |
| AD5443 DAC Daughter Card | EVAL-AD5443-DBRDZ | Schematics | www.analog.com | $30.00 |
| AD7476 ADC Daughter Board | AD7476-DBRD | Schematics | www.analog.com | $30.00 |
| AD7476A ADC Daughter Board | AD7476A-DBRD | Schematics | www.analog.com | $30.00 |
| AD7940 ADC Daughter Board | AD7940-DBRD | Schematics | www.analog.com | $30.00 |
| AD1836A Audio Daughter Board | EVAL-AD1836AZ | Schematics | www.analog.com | $250.00 |
| ADV7171 Video Daughter Board | ADV7171A-DBRD | Schematics | www.analog.com | $40.00 |
| Video Out | ADV7393-DBRDZ | Stamp ADV7393 Video Encoder Card | www.analog.com | $50.00 |
| Landscape LCD EZ-Extender | ADZS-BFLLCD-EZEXT | Landscape LCD EZ-Extender Manual | www.analog.com | $135.00 |
| Audio EI3 Extender Board | ADZS-AUDIO-EX3 | Audio EI3 Extender Board Manual | www.analog.com | $65.00 |
| Camera EI3 Extender Board 4) | ADZS-CAM-EX3 | Camera EI3 Extender Board Manual | www.analog.com | $57.00 |
| WVGA/LCD EI3 Extender Board | ADZS-WVGALCD-EX3 | WVGA/LCD EI3 Extender Board Manual | www.analog.com | $249.00 |
| Video Encoder EI3 Extender Board | ADZS-ENCODE-EX3 | Video Encoder EI3 Extender Board Manual | www.analog.com | $149.00 |
| Video Decoder EI3 Extender Board | ADZS-DECODE-EX3 | Video Decoder EI3 Extender Board Manual | www.analog.com | $149.00 |
Here are the things you may find interesting from other people we use regularly:
| Item | Part Number | Description | How to Obtain it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Flash / NAND / IDE EZ-Extender | ADDS-BF537CF-STEXT | Highlight Schematics | SchmartBoard | $150.00 |
| USB SL811HS & ISP1362 Card | ADDS-USB-EZEXT1 | usb_ez-extender | SchmartBoard | $150.00 |
| MMC / SD Card holder | Driver Schematics | Rubico AB | $45 | |
| In Circuit Emulator | JTAGBLUE | Based on Schematics | Rena Electronics Inc. | $27.25 |
| In Circuit Emulator | ICEbear light | USB JTAG flash programmer, compatible to ICEbear classic ) | Section5 Bluetechnix | ~$100 |
| In Circuit Emulator | ICEbearPlus | USB Highspeed ICE (Support: debugging, factory tests and programming) | Section5 | ~$190 |
| In Circuit Emulator | PEEDI | Ethernet In Circuit Emulator | Ronetix Bluetechnix | ~$2000.00 |
| In Circuit Emulator | gnICE | USB In Circuit Emulator | Bluetechnix | €60 |
| In Circuit Emulator | gnICE+ | USB In Circuit Emulator | Bluetechnix Arcturus Networks |
In China:
| Item | Part Number | Description | How to Obtain it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Circuit Emulator | IGLOO | Based on Schematics | Excelpoint | $50.00 |
For non-Analog devices products listed above, please either ask for help in the forums, or contact the manufacture.
Boards which are currently being released to production, and are not yet avalible:
The software can be found at:
| Item | Description | How to Obtain it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toolchain | GNU Compiler/assembler/linker/debugger | Download | Free |
| uClinux + kernel | uClinux kernel | Download | Free |
| Das U-Boot | Universal BootLoader | Download | Free |
| Jtag Tools | Write initial image into Flash via JTAG | Download | Free |
| Jtag Proxy | Use gdb over JTAG with IGLOO or ICEBear | Download | Free |
We keep a list of other hardware, which we have not validated or verified or reviewed. These boards/platforms may be suitable for end product intregration or development for either Linux or other software. However you will need to go to the manufacture for help or assistance. If you want to use Green Hills, VDK, uClinux, U-Boot, National Instruments Software, be sure that the software you are interested in is known to run on the platform before you purchase it, or be willing to do the port yourself.
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-- Parts and Availability --
| Processor | Part Number | DigiKey Buy Online | Details | Pricing and Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF548 | uCBF548 Development Kit | ADSP-3PARCBF548E02 | Complete Development kit Including uCBF54x Module, Host board with GPI/O and Connectors, Headset, Cables, Power Supply, Installations Support, uClinux distribution, Media and Management Middleware | IN STOCK - $615US QTY 1 |
| BF548 | uCBF548 Module | ADSP-3PARCBF548M01 | 533MHz Blackfin, 32 MByte Flash, 64MByte DDR-SDRAM, up to 6 audio channels, 10/100 Ethernet, SPORTs, EPPI, LCD, ATAPI, SPI, TWI, CAN, USB, SDIO, UART, RS232/485, RTC, I/O, -40 to +85C, Complete Voice and Management Middleware, uClinux BSP, 200 pin soDIMM form factor | IN STOCK - $130US QTY 1K |
| gnICE+ | gnICE+ USB High- Speed JTAG In-Circuit-Emulator for Blackfin processors | Only Available from Arcturus Direct | gnICE+ is a more than 10x faster compared to the gnICE but still low cost. It's designed to provide both mechanically and electrically reliable JTAG debugging and CFI NOR Flash programming via USB High-Speed The gnICE+ JTAG Adapter Cable is an Open Source Hardware, based on the FT2232H chip from Future Technology Devices International Ltd. More Info | IN STOCK - $120US QTY 1pcs |
Blackfin Core Modules:
| Processor | Part Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| BF527 | CM-BF527 | 600 MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, 8MB Flash, dimensions: 36x31mm, 120 pin expansion connector, BGA option. With 10/100 MBit phy. Ethernet + USB 2.0 OTG + NAND Flash Interface |
| BF533 | CM-BF533 | 600MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, 2MB Flash, dimensions: 36x31mm, 120 pin expansion connector. |
| BF537 | CM-BF537E | 600 MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, 4MB Flash, dimensions: 36x31mm, 120 pin expansion connector. With 10/100 MBit phy. Ethernet + CAN |
| BF537 | TCM-BF537C | 500 MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, 8MB Flash, dimensions: 28x28mm, 120 pin expansion connector. 10/100 MBit Ethernet, external PHY required + CAN. -40 to +85°C Temperature Range, small size!! |
| BF537 | TCM-BF537BP | 500 MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, 8MB Flash, dimensions: 28x28mm, Boarder pad version 76 pin (no address/data bus available). 10/100 MBit Ethernet (external PHY required) + CAN. -40 to +85°C Temperature Range, small size!! |
| BF537 | TCM-BF53BGA | 500 MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, 8MB Flash, dimensions: 28x28mm, Ball Grid array version (148 pin). 10/100 MBit Ethernet, external PHY required + CAN. -40 to +85°C Temperature Range , small size!! |
| BF548 | CM-BF548 | 600 MHz, 64MB DDR RAM up to 266Mhz, 8MB Flash, 31x340mm, 2×100 pin expansion connector, USB 2.0 OTG + NAND Flash Interface + SD(IO) Card Interface + etc. |
| BF561 | CM-BF561 | 2x 600 MHz, 64MB SD-RAM, 8MB Flash, 31x36mm, 120 pin expansion connector |
| BF518 | TCM-BF518 | 400 MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, up to 8MB Flash, 28x28mm, 10/100 MBit Ethernet (external PHY required), 120 pin expansion connector, small size!! |
Evaluation/Base Boards:
| EVAL-BF5xx | EVAL-BF5xx | Designed for evaluating CM-BF527, CM-BF533, CM-BF537E, TCM-BF537 and CM-BF561 Core Modules. SD-card Socket, USB-UART Interface, Expansion Connector for Extender Boards and Connectors for CAN, USB and Ethernet |
| DEV-BF548-Lite | DEV-BF548-Lite | Designed for evaluating CM-BF48. Includes Ethernet controller. SD-card Socket, USB-UART Interface, Expansion Connector for Extender Boards and Connectors for CAN, USB and Ethernet |
| Firecracker board | Firecracker board | Designed as Development and Reference Design Platform for Audio/Video and Communications Applications. Designed for the CM-BF537E and the CM-BF527. Contains Xilinx XC3S1000 FPGA, 3.5” TFT display (320x240px), 2Mpixel CMOS camera, Audio In/Out, Video In/Out, ZigBee, connector for WLAN, CAN or USB OTH, Ethernet, SD card socket. Obtain at silica http://www.silica.com/firecracker |
JTAG In Circuit Emulators
| gnICE | The gnICE is a fast and low cost USB JTAG In-Circuit-Emulator for Blackfin processors. It’s designed to provide reliable JTAG debugging and CFI NOR Flash programming via USB.The gnICE JTAG Adapter Cable is an Open Source Hardware, and works on Linux (any distribution), Mac OS X, and Windows (XP or Vista) hosts |
| gnICE+ | The gnICE+ is a high speed and low cost USB JTAG In-Circuit-Emulator for Blackfin processors. It’s designed to provide reliable JTAG debugging and CFI NOR Flash programming via USB.The gnICE+ JTAG Adapter Cable is an Open Source Hardware, and works on Linux (any distribution), Mac OS X, and Windows (XP or Vista) hosts |
| Processor | Part Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| BF533 | http://www.eflagtech.com/product/EBF-533.html | NOR, NAND, LCD, Touch screen, video codec, CMOS Sensor, Audio codec, USB Host & Client, Ethernet, RS232, CAN, MMC/SD, IDE HDD |
| BF561 | http://www.eflagtech.com/product/EBF-561.html | NOR, NAND, LCD, Touch screen, video codec, CMOS Sensor, Audio codec, USB Host & Client, Ethernet, RS232, CAN, MMC/SD, IDE HDD, CF card |
| BF54x | http://www.eflagtech.com/product/EBF-54x.html | NOR, NAND, SPI Flash, LCD, Touch screen, Video codec, CMOS Sensor, Audio codec, USB Host & Client, Ethernet, RS232, RS485 CAN, MMC/SD, IDE HDD, CF card, IrDA, Rotary Encoder, ADC, DAC |
| Processor | Part Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| BF531 | HHBF531-StartKIT-R1 | 1 RS232 ,1 10/100M Ethernet |
| BF561 | HHBF561-Integration-R1 | 3 RS232, 1 CVBS video out, 1 YUV video out, 1 S port, 3 video In,1 USB host, 1 USB device, 1 JTAG port, 1 power supply, 6 Audio In/Out, 1 10/100M Ethernet, 1 IDE, 1 LCD, 1 RTC |
| BF533 | HHBF533-Integration-R1 | RS232, 1 CVBS video out, 1 YUV video out, 1 S port, 3 video In,1 USB host, 1 USB device, 1 JTAG port, 1 power supply, 6 Audio In/Out, 1 10/100M Ethernet |
MOMENTUM Data System offers design services, as it no longer has any Blackfin based boards for sale.
| Processor | Part Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| BF537 | SRV-1 Blackfin Camera Board | 500MHz, 32MB SD-RAM, 4MB Flash, Omnivision OV9655 1.3 Megapixel Camera, 50x60mm, 145mA @ 3.3VDC (including camera), JTAG, 32 pin expansion connector, 802.11b/g (WiFi) and 802.15.4 (Zigbee) expansion option; optimized for robotics, UAV and image processing applications; u-boot, uClinux and bfin-elf-gcc programming, support in Microsoft Robotics Studio, Myro, Roborealm, Player, Webots, URBI |
| Processor | Part Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| BF533/2/1 | vicCORE53xOEM | Speech Processing in 30 x0 20 x0 10 mm, 60g, includes codec |
| Processor | Part Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| BF533 | Zbrain-BF533 | On 33x35x6mm Zbrain provides a 500MHz ADSP-BF533 Blackfin ® Processor , additional 10 user-programmable IO-Signals, 5 memory devices and 5 serial communication channels |
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