Crusoe Processor Development Kit

Zardon · Aug 19, 2002, 10:18 PM

The System Development Kit contains a functioning computer motherboard based on an 800MHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 microprocessor along with schematics, design guides, processor specifications, and other items needed to jump-start new product designs

Transmeta Corporation (Nasdaq:TMTA) today announced the availability of the Crusoe TM5800 System Development Kit, which will enable design engineers to quickly develop new mobile and embedded computing platforms using the Crusoe processor.

The System Development Kit contains a functioning computer motherboard based on an 800MHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 microprocessor along with schematics, design guides, processor specifications, and other items needed to jump-start new product designs. The computer motherboard included in the kit uses an industry standard MicroATX form factor, and has all of the functions of a versatile PC system, including a 3D video graphics accelerator, audio, Ethernet, disk interfaces, three PCI slots, USB, and an infra-red IrDA interface. System memory is provided with standard slots for DDR SODIMM and SDRAM DIMM memory modules. The system is compatible with x86 computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows(R) XP, Microsoft Windows CE.net, Microsoft embedded Windows XP and versions of the Linux operating system.

"Transmeta's Crusoe TM5800 System Development Kit will make it easy for engineers to quickly design energy-efficient computers capable of running x86-compatible operating systems and applications," said Dr. Matthew R. Perry, president and chief executive officer, Transmeta Corporation. "These convenient kits provide the key components and all the documentation needed to rapidly bring up operational Crusoe-based computer designs, and we believe will allow Transmeta to attract a much wider user base."

Kits may be purchased for $995 at

http://www.transmeta.com/developers/devkit.html or from an authorized distributor.

CONTACT: Transmeta Corporation

Phillip Bergman, 408/919-6818
bergman@transmeta.com
or
Stapleton Communications
Deborah A. Stapleton, 650/470-0200
Investor Relations
deb@stapleton.com

For More Information: http://www.transmeta.com/developers/devkit.html

more details in the forum

Zardon · Aug 19, 2002, 10:20 PM

Processors Supported Transmeta Crusoe processor models TM5500 and TM5800 (supplied with 800MHz TM5800)

Chipset Northbridge: Integrated into TM5800 cpu. Southbridge: ALI 1535+

BIOS Phoenix BIOS, supports ACPI, DMI, PnP

System Memory 1 x DDR socket for DDR SODIMM modules (supplied with 128MB DDR-266) 1 x DIMM socket for SDR SDRAM modules

I/O Features 1 x Floppy Disk (up to 2.88MB, 3 Mode) 1 x Parallel port (EPP, ECP Port) 2 x Serial ports (2 x RS232)

Bus Master IDE ALI 1535+ built-in two IDE interfaces for up to 4 devices: Supports PIO mode 3/4 or Ultra DMA/33/66 IDE HDD, and ATAPI CD-ROM

On-board VGA ATI M6 VGA controller with 8MB VGA memory Supports CRT, Svideo, TV-out, DVI, LVDS

On-board Audio ALI 1535+ built in audio controller AC97 Codec STAC9721T Connectors on board for Line-In, Line-Out, Mic, CD-In, Aux-In

On-board Ethernet NS DP83815 single chip Ethernet controller 10/100 BaseT support, full duplex, Wake-On-LAN RJ-45 connector (rear side)

Expansion Slots Three PCI slots, MiniPCI slot, CNR slot

Thermal Sensor Maxim 1617

USB Two USB port connectors plus pin header for two additional USB ports

IrDA Pin header

Mouse PS/2 mouse connector

Keyboard PS/2 keyboard connector

Form Factor Standard MicroATX motherboard, 9.6" x 9.6" (243.8 mm x 243.8 mm)

Transmeta develops and sells software-based microprocessors and develops additional hardware and software technologies that enable computer manufacturers to build computers that offer long battery life, high performance and x86 compatibility. Transmeta's family of Crusoe microprocessors is targeted at the notebook, Tablet PC and Internet appliance segments of the mobile Internet computer market, as well as a range of embedded applications. For more information visit http://www.transmeta.com.

Aug 19, 2002, 10:18 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Crusoe Processor Development Kit The System Development Kit contains a functioning computer motherboard based on an 800MHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 microprocessor along with schematics, design guides, processor specifications, and other items needed to jump-start new product designs Transmeta Corporation (Nasdaq:TMTA) today announced the availability of the Crusoe TM5800 System Development Kit, which will enable design engineers to quickly develop new mobile and embedded computing platforms using the Crusoe processor. The System Development Kit contains a functioning computer motherboard based on an 800MHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 microprocessor along with schematics, design guides, processor specifications, and other items needed to jump-start new product designs. The computer motherboard included in the kit uses an industry standard MicroATX form factor, and has all of the functions of a versatile PC system, including a 3D video graphics accelerator, audio, Ethernet, disk interfaces, three PCI slots, USB, and an infra-red IrDA interface. System memory is provided with standard slots for DDR SODIMM and SDRAM DIMM memory modules. The system is compatible with x86 computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows(R) XP, Microsoft Windows CE.net, Microsoft embedded Windows XP and versions of the Linux operating system. "Transmeta's Crusoe TM5800 System Development Kit will make it easy for engineers to quickly design energy-efficient computers capable of running x86-compatible operating systems and applications," said Dr. Matthew R. Perry, president and chief executive officer, Transmeta Corporation. "These convenient kits provide the key components and all the documentation needed to rapidly bring up operational Crusoe-based computer designs, and we believe will allow Transmeta to attract a much wider user base." Kits may be purchased for $995 at http://www.transmeta.com/developers/devkit.html or from an authorized distributor. CONTACT: Transmeta Corporation Phillip Bergman, 408/919-6818 bergman@transmeta.com or Stapleton Communications Deborah A. Stapleton, 650/470-0200 Investor Relations deb@stapleton.com For More Information: http://www.transmeta.com/developers/devkit.html more details in the forum

Aug 19, 2002, 10:20 PM	Thread Starter #2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Transmeta's Crusoe TM5800 System Development Kit Specifications Processors Supported Transmeta Crusoe processor models TM5500 and TM5800 (supplied with 800MHz TM5800) Chipset Northbridge: Integrated into TM5800 cpu. Southbridge: ALI 1535+ BIOS Phoenix BIOS, supports ACPI, DMI, PnP System Memory 1 x DDR socket for DDR SODIMM modules (supplied with 128MB DDR-266) 1 x DIMM socket for SDR SDRAM modules I/O Features 1 x Floppy Disk (up to 2.88MB, 3 Mode) 1 x Parallel port (EPP, ECP Port) 2 x Serial ports (2 x RS232) Bus Master IDE ALI 1535+ built-in two IDE interfaces for up to 4 devices: Supports PIO mode 3/4 or Ultra DMA/33/66 IDE HDD, and ATAPI CD-ROM On-board VGA ATI M6 VGA controller with 8MB VGA memory Supports CRT, Svideo, TV-out, DVI, LVDS On-board Audio ALI 1535+ built in audio controller AC97 Codec STAC9721T Connectors on board for Line-In, Line-Out, Mic, CD-In, Aux-In On-board Ethernet NS DP83815 single chip Ethernet controller 10/100 BaseT support, full duplex, Wake-On-LAN RJ-45 connector (rear side) Expansion Slots Three PCI slots, MiniPCI slot, CNR slot Thermal Sensor Maxim 1617 USB Two USB port connectors plus pin header for two additional USB ports IrDA Pin header Mouse PS/2 mouse connector Keyboard PS/2 keyboard connector Form Factor Standard MicroATX motherboard, 9.6" x 9.6" (243.8 mm x 243.8 mm) Transmeta develops and sells software-based microprocessors and develops additional hardware and software technologies that enable computer manufacturers to build computers that offer long battery life, high performance and x86 compatibility. Transmeta's family of Crusoe microprocessors is targeted at the notebook, Tablet PC and Internet appliance segments of the mobile Internet computer market, as well as a range of embedded applications. For more information visit http://www.transmeta.com.