Compact Network Appliance with Embedded Featureset
Powered by the Marvell Armada 385 Dual Core 800MHz ARM CPU, and up to 2GB DDR3 memory with ECC, the TS-7840 industrial Single Board Computer (SBC) pulls double duty as both an embedded computer with industry-standard interfaces and a network appliance supporting copper links or fiber SFP links to upstream networks. A PoE PSE provides the ability to power other devices over PoE. An integrated Layer 2+ 5 port switch can directly handle all local network traffic and offload basic routing functions from the CPU. Additionally, the TS-7840 has optional hardware support for Precision Time Protocol (PTP)/IEEE 1588 timing, and a GPS interface for location and precision timing information.
To facilitate communicating from the local networking complex to the outside world a wide variety of other network protocols are supported, including an xDSL Telecom Interface. For wireless networks, NimbeLink/Digi sockets are provided to support Cellular, Iridium, and WiFi Radios).
In addition to the networking features, the TS-7840 includes a host of other interfaces allowing the device to feel at home in a wide variety of environments. These interfaces include other network protocols such as CAN & RS-232/RS-485, and wireless protocols such as WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, satellite, or a variety of mesh networks. High-speed peripherals are supported by USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. An optional OLED monochrome display (128x64px) allows for quick reading of system status or diagnostics. Additionally, the TS-7840 can be powered by a wide range of power supplies, including 10 - 48 VDC or optionally 48 VAC.
Reliable Data Storage with TS-SILO and FRAM
The TS-SILO power reserve ensures that there will never be data loss or corruption when there is unexpected interruptions in power. TS-SILO provides up to 30 seconds of operation to allow graceful system shutdown, protecting data stored on the on board eMMC. Additionally the TS-7840 integrates Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM or FeRAM ) which combines non-volatile data storage with incredibly high read/write endurance for the ultimate in reliability for heavy data logging applications.
Detailed Specs
- 800 MHz Arm® Cortex®-A9 core based Marvell Armada 385 w/ FPU
- 10 - 48 VDC Supply Power
- Optional 48 VAC Regulator
- 1x USB Device (Console)
- Standard TS-SILO
- 1x BBRTC
- 1x I2C
- 2GB ECC RAM (4 GB Optional)
- 16GB eMMC (32 - 64 GB Optional)
- 2KB FRAM
- 20K LUT FPGA
- Optional GPS Radio/Timing
- Optional ADSL Modem Socket
- 1x RS-485
- 1x CAN
- 2x RS-232
- 9x GPIO (3x 0-30V)
- 1x mikroBUS
- 7x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1x mPCIe
- 1x SATA
- M.2 E Key (For WiFi w/ PCIe/USB/UART)
- 4x USB Host (1x internal, 2x USB 3.0)
- 1x NimbeLink / Digi Cell Modem
- 1x XBee Socket
- Optional OLED Monochrome 128x64px
CPU |
Architecture |
Arm |
Part Number |
Armada 385 |
Vendor |
Marvell |
CPU Speed |
800 MHz |
Floating Point Unit |
Yes |
Core Specs |
Base Memory Capacity |
2 GB |
Maximum Memory Capacity |
4 GB |
Memory Type |
DDR3 (ECC) |
FPGA |
20 k LUT |
Storage |
Base Flash Capacity |
16 GB |
Maximum Flash Capacity |
32 GB |
Flash Type |
eMMC |
SATA Ports |
1x |
FRAM |
2 KB |
Other |
Battery-Backed Real Time Clock |
1x |
General I/O |
General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Pins |
9x (3x 0 - 30 VDC) |
Serial Interfaces |
RS-232 Ports |
2x |
RS-485 Ports |
1x |
I2C Ports |
1x |
Peripheral Interfaces |
USB Host Ports |
4x (1x internal, 2x USB 3.0) |
USB Device Ports |
1x (Console) |
mini PCI Express Bus |
1x |
M.2 E-Key Port |
1x (For WiFi w/ PCIe/USB/UART) |
Industrial Protocols |
CAN Ports |
1x |
Networking |
Gigabit Ethernet Ports |
7x |
Physical |
Operating Supply Voltage |
10 VDC to 48 VDC (Optional 48 VAC Regulator) |
Radio Comms |
GPS Radio |
Yes |
XBee |
1x |
mikroBUS Socket |
1x |
NimbeLink / Digi Cell Modem |
1x |
ADSL Modem Socket |
1x |
Solutions |
TS-SILO Power Reserve (Super Capacitors) |
Yes |
Software |
Linux Kernel Version |
5.10 |
Graphics / HMI |
OLED Display |
Monochrome 128 x 64 px |
TS-7840 Block Diagram
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