CompactPCI CPU board BL STM32MP157

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Product information
Kontron Electronics' BL STM32 MP157 CPU board is an embedded platform for professional industrial applications. It combines the STM32MP157A processor, scalable memory options and a wide set of interfaces with a pre-installed Embedded Linux distribution for fast integration into control, visualization and communication systems in Industry 4.0 and IoT projects.

Performance & Architecture
The board is based on the STM32MP157A: 2x Arm® Cortex®-A7 up to 650 MHz for application tasks and 1x Arm® Cortex®-M4 @200 MHz for real-time processing. Standard memory: 512 MB DDR3 RAM and 512 MB NAND Flash; on-board eMMC (4 GB standard, options up to 64 GB) and a microSD slot enable scalable storage. The compact form factor supports integration into diverse systems.

Communication Interfaces
Display outputs include HDMI, LVDS and RGB. Touchscreens are supported via I²C and USB. The board also offers common industrial interfaces to connect peripheral modules and field devices.

Application areas & Advantages
Typical applications: industrial control, HMI/MMI, communication devices, visualization, and IoT / Industry 4.0 solutions. The combination of multiple interfaces, compact size and pre-installed Embedded Linux reduces integration time and development effort.

Product highlights

• STM32MP157A, 2x Arm® Cortex®-A7 @650 MHz
• 512 MB RAM, 512 MB NAND, up to 64 GB eMMC, microSD card slot
• HDMI, LVDS, RGB; I²C and USB touch support

Technical data

• CPU: STM32MP157A (2x Cortex-A7 @650 MHz; 1x Cortex-M4 @200 MHz)
• RAM: 512 MB DDR3 (option: 256 MB)
• NAND-Flash: 512 MB (option: 256 MB); NOR-Flash: 2 MB
• eMMC: 4 GB (options: 8 GB / 64 GB); microSD slot
• Display: HDMI, LVDS, RGB; Touch: I²C, USB
• Ethernet: 2x 10/100 Mbit/s; USB: 2x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 OTG
• Serial: 1x RS232, 1x RS485; CAN: 1x CAN FD
• DIO/AIO: 2x DIO (24 V / up to 800 mA); 2x analog inputs (0...24 V)
• Power: 24 V DC ±20 %; Power consumption: Linux running < 2.5 W
• Operating temp.: 0 °C…+55 °C; Form factor: 105.5 x 67 mm
• OS: Embedded Linux (Yocto); Security: TrustZone, SHA-256, HMAC, RNG, secure boot support