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Altera_Forum
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20 years agouClinux without Ethernet
I'm just curious to know how many users (if any) have applications for uClinux that don't involve Ethernet? This involves making a decision of whether to include Ethernet capability in a new ...
Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
20 years agoThanks for your feedback, always appreciated:
- While I'm targetting the small factor, I do also have to consider what the majority of users will require in order for me to make back what it will cost me. For that reason, I think more people would be interested in buying if it had integrated Ethernet. Now, regarding some more details, first.. if anyone has suggestions as to what they like/don't like, please post or message me - it will only help development of this project. And as usual, my hardware is all open-source, so it can benefit the community too. - I am targeting a 3x1" form factor right now, and it will include everything on board to boot a fully functional uClinux system from powerup. This will likely include Ethernet and an MMC slot. - Power efficient, so use with batteries is now possible. - Cyclone II FPGA - One .1" prototyping header for easy access to signals, and then two high-speed connectors for docking. The docking is the expandable part of the project - I have many ideas for docking addons... such as creating a carrier board for multiple modules on a shared bus, enabling multiprocessor communication. Or an addon board that will turn the base module into a router... and as you just mentioned, VGA is another possibility. The addons are where the flexibility comes in, so if anyone has any suggestions, throw them out there!