Introduction; Handling Your Board Safely - Eurotech VIPER Quick Start Manual

VIPER / VIPER-Lite AEL Embedded Linux Dev. Kit Quickstart

Introduction

The VIPER / VIPER-Lite is an ultra low power PC/104 form-factor single board
computer based on the Intel 400MHz PXA255 (VIPER) or 200MHz PXA255
(VIPER-Lite) XScale processor. The PXA255 is an implementation of the Intel XScale
micro-architecture combined with a comprehensive set of integrated peripherals
including:
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Flat panel graphics controller.
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Interrupt controller.
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Real time clock (RTC).
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Multiple serial ports.
The VIPER / VIPER-Lite board offers many features that make it ideal for power-
sensitive embedded communications and multimedia applications.
The AEL Embedded Linux Development Kit provides a ready-to-run platform for Linux
application development and deployment. AEL Embedded Linux is based on the
standard v2.6 kernel and has been configured to load and run from embedded Flash
memory.

Handling your board safely

Anti-static handling
The SBC and other circuit boards contain CMOS devices. These could be damaged in
the event of static electricity being discharged through them. Please observe anti-static
precautions at all times when handling circuit boards. This includes storing boards in
appropriate anti-static packaging and wearing a wrist strap when handling them.
Packaging
Should a board need to be returned to Eurotech Ltd, please ensure that it is
adequately packed, preferably in the original packing material.
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