SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - April 15, 2008) - Embedded designers creating new
Internet-connected, media rich systems now have access to a development
platform based on leading-edge components from Marvell®, including
Marvell's PXA application processor, 1080p HD video processor and
single-chip WiFi/Bluetooth processor, with an available software package
providing core functionality for browsing, messaging, and Flash Player
based on Linux and the Qtopia application framework.
The Calliope Platform from LocoLabs, introduced this week at the Embedded
Systems Conference held in San Jose, Calif. (Booth #2301), includes three
modules that provide core hardware for fast functionality and co-design of
applications by developer teams. Its available software and compact,
elegant design make it immediately usable as a demonstrator and rapid
prototyping platform incorporating applications and custom features
integrated by developers.
Marvell Ecosystem Platform
The core modules of the Calliope Platform were created as a part of the
Marvell ecosystem program. LocoLabs now offers the complete platform to
developers and, as-needed, access to comprehensive engineering, product
design and manufacturing services to speed product time-to-market.
"Locolabs' engineering expertise in delivering Calliope provides an
innovative enabling building-block for a wide array of embedded internet
devices. The combination of Marvell's application processor, broadband
wireless, and video scaling technologies now makes a low-cost internet
onramp available to a new generation of ubiquitous consumer electronics,"
said Jeffrey Krisa, Associate Vice President in the Mobile Cellular
Business Group at Marvell.
The current release of the Calliope Platform includes two credit-card sized
modules -- the CPU Scaler (CSM) and I/O (IOM) -- that can be packaged in a
single rugged OEM enclosure that fits in the palm of your hand. The third,
Expansion Module (EXM), is a developer board for prototyping new features.
It accommodates both modules and is designed to provide full test and debug
support, along with real estate for additional custom logic.
"In more than a decade of custom design work, we've seen how development
teams can miss product windows as they invest in re-invention of core
functionality at the expense of innovation," said Brad Hoffert, president
of LocoLabs. "With the Calliope Platform, embedded designers can focus
creative energy and resources on building unique features and applications
on a proven OEM platform. The key to program success here is that we
provide very flexible, energy-efficient compute and I/O engines with the
tools needed to get a finished product from concept, through the
fundraising or business commitment demonstrator, and ready-for-production
in the shortest possible time. The platform enables offshore production
efficiencies with Silicon Valley support and developer IP vaulting -- a key
for today's IP sensitive products."
Feature Summary, Platform Pricing
Key features of the Calliope Platform modules include:
-- CPU Scaler Module (CSM): Marvell PXA-310 (624MHz) CPU, Marvell Qdeo
88DE2710 1080p HD Video Processor, 128MB DDR-DRAM and 256MB NAND FLASH,
Power Management and pin-outs to IOM and EXM
-- I/O Module (IOM): Marvell 88W8688 Bluetooth/WiFi (802.11 b/g), 1080p
HDMI/DVI Output, 2 Megapixel Camera, SD/MMC Memory Card Slot (16GB), Three-
port USB Hub, Consumer IR Receiver, Mic In/Stereo Headphone Out, input for
5V power supply and optional Lithium Ion battery pack support
-- Expansion Module (EXM): Ethernet, JTAG, Serial, Xilinx CPLD, Status
LEDs, programmable Pushbuttons, Breakout headers for I2C, SPI, DFI, GPIO,
and video. Mounting Bay for CSM/IOM board set with or without enclosure.
Onboard Prototype Area with connectors organized for optional Expansion
Daughter Cards for small-volume customization and proof-of-concept.
Optional enclosure for clean demonstration or small-volume delivery
-- Available Linux BSP, sample drivers, sample applications, support for
JTAG Debugger, gdb source debugger
The Calliope Platform modules are available in several configurations of
hardware only, or packaged with a Linux build and optional basic
applications (web browsing, Flash Player, Qtopia, etc.). A complete CDK-1
development kit, including all three modules, adapters/cables, and JTAG
debugger license and access to Linux Source Binary distribution repository,
is $2,495. OEM quantities and pricing for individual or bundled modules
is available on request.
About LocoLabs
Founded in 1996, LocoLabs LLC provides turnkey development platforms and
modules for embedded designers creating consumer electronics and
commercial/industrial systems. The Sunnyvale, Calif. company draws on more
than a decade of expertise in custom platform and solutions engineering to
accelerate product development for OEM and embedded design customers. For
more information visit
http://www.locolabs.com.
About Marvell
Marvell (
NASDAQ:
MRVL) is a leader in the development of storage,
communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse
product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications
controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire
communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and
storage networking. For more information, visit
http://www.marvell.com.
NOTE: LocoLabs is a trademark of LocoLabs LLC and Marvell is a registered
trademark of Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Other trademarks used herein
are the property of their respective owners.
Contact Information: Media Contacts:
Matt Schmidt
Remee Vargas
FS Communications
650-691-1488
Brad Hoffert
LocoLabs
Sunnyvale, CA
408-733-5626 x310