ConnectCore 9C Family Interchangeable Wired/Wireless Core Modules

 

Highly integrated, compact ARM core module family based on the powerful Digi NS9360 processor. Combines main processing functionality and integrated peripherals with on-board secure wireless/wired network connectivity.

Built on leading Digi 32-bit NET+ARM technology, the ConnectCore 9C family of modules provides a powerful network-enabled core processor solution. Its unique design combines main processor performance, secure wired/wireless LAN connectivity, embedded software and hardware design flexibility, and a seamless migration path to a fully integrated system-on-chip solution.

Utilising Digi's own ARM processor and WLAN technology, the ConnectCore 9C family offers the industry's first network-enabled core modules with the long-term product availability matching the extended life cycle of embedded product designs.

The ConnectCore 9C and ConnectCore Wi-9C deliver a pre-certified, flexible and secure network-enabled system on a module for a wide variety of sophisticated applications. These include medical devices, retail systems, transportation, security/access control, building and industrial automation, warehousing, networked displays, and more.

The easy-to-use, cost-effective and complete Digi JumpStart Kit development solutions enable you to begin your embedded product development right out of the box. They minimize product design risks and dramatically shorten traditional time-to-market aspects, whether you want to leverage the small footprint and efficiency of the royalty-free and complete ThreadX-based NET+OS platform, the feature-complete selection of high-level software components and applications of Windows Embedded CE, or take advantage of the open Linux environment with its community support and readily available library of software.

For your project-specific development needs we also offer professional technical support as well as a wide range of hardware and software design services.

Features/Benefits

  • Pin-compatible wired and wireless modules
  • True long-term availability through Digi's own ARM processor and WLAN technology
  • Compact ARM core module design in SO-DIMM form factor
  • 32-bit Digi NS9360 processor with powerful ARM926EJ-S core
  • Up to 128 MB SDRAM and 256 MB Flash
  • 10/100 Mbit Ethernet interface
  • 802.11b/g w/strong WPA2/802.11i security
  • On-chip LCD controller for TFT/STN (SVGA/18bpp)
  • Wide range of connectivity options
  • Extended operating temperature range
  • Population options for design flexibility
  • Fully pre-certified radio
  • FCC Class B low-emission
  • Complete embedded software platform offering - ThreadX-based NET+OS, Microsoft Windows CE, Linux

Hardware

  • 32-bit Digi NS9360 processor @ 155 MHz (ARM926EJ-S)
  • Up to 256 MB Flash/Max 128 MB SDRAM
    • Flash: 4 MB / 8MB NOR or 32-256 MB NAND
    • RAM: 16-256 MB SDRAM
  • Up to 4 high-speed UARTs
    • Maximum data rate 921 kbps
  • Up to 4 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) ports
    • Master data rate 11.25 Mbps
    • Slave data rate 5.5 Mbps
  • I2C v1.0 bus interface
    • 7-bit and 10-bit address modes
  • 8-bit address and data bus with external chip select
  • USB 2.0 Host/Device low/full speed interface
    • Through on-board connector (optional) or edge connector
  • On-chip LCD controller for TFT / STN LCD panels (SVGA/18bpp)
  • Up to 8 16-/32-bit timers/counters
  • Up to 4 PWM functions
  • Four external interrupts
  • Up to 55 shared GPIOs
    • Up to 7 high-current (8 mA) pins
  • Real-time clock

Network Interface (wired)

  • Standard: IEEE 802.3
  • Physical layer: 10/100Base-T
  • Data rate: 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing)
  • Mode: Full or half duplex (auto-sensing)
  • Connector: On-board RJ-45 with magnetics (optional)
  • 802.3af compliant power pass-through

Network Interface (Wireless LAN)

  • Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g
  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Data rate: Up to 54 Mbps w/fallback
  • Modulation: DBPSK (1 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), CCK (11,5.5 Mbps), BPSK (6,9 Mbps), QPSK (12,18 Mbps), 16-QAM (24,36 Mbps), 64-QAM (48, 54 Mbps)
  • Transmit power: 16 dBm typical
  • Receive sensitivity: -73 dBm at 54Mbps
  • Connector: 1/2 x RP-SMA or 2 x U.FL

WLAN Security

  • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
    • 64/128-bit encryption (RC4)
  • WPA/WPA2/802.11i
    • 128-bit TKIP/CCMP (AES) encryption
    • Enterprise mode (802.1X)
      • LEAP (WEP only), PEAP, TTLS, TLS
      • GTC, MD5, OTP, PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2, TTLS-MSCHAPv2
    • Pre-shared key mode (PSK)

Environmental ConnectCore 9C

  • Operating temperature: -40º C to 85º C (-40º F to 185º F)
  • Storage temperature: -50º C to 125º C (-58º F to 257º F)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Altitude: 12,000 feet (3,658 meters)

Environmental ConnectCore Wi-9C

  • Operating temperature: -30º C to 75º C (-22º F to 167º F)
  • Storage temperature: -50º C to 125º C (-58º F to 257º F)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
  • Altitude: 12,000 feet (3,658 meters)

Regulatory Approvals

  • FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55022 Class B
  • EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3
  • ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class II, AS 3548
  • FCC Part 15 Sub C Section 15.247
  • IC RSS-210 Issue 5 Section 6.2.2(o)
  • EN 300 328, EN 301 489-17
  • UL 60950-1, EN 60950 (EU)
  • CSA C22.2, No. 60950
  • EN 55024

Power

  • ConnectCore 9C: 3.3VDC @ 750 mA max.
  • ConnectCore Wi-9C: 3.3VDC @ 900 mA max.
  • USB Host: 5VDC ± 10% @ 1A max. (optional)

Dimensions ConnectCore 9C

  • Length: 3.59 in (91.19 mm)
  • Width: 2.055 in (52.2 mm)
  • Height: 0.712 in (18.08 mm)

Dimensions ConnectCore Wi-9C

  • Length: 3.59 in (91.19 mm)
  • Width: 3.055 in (77.60 mm)
  • Height: 0.712 in (18.08 mm)

Height and width (overhang) varies depending on connector population.

Programming