NESO core
Single-Board-Computer with 400 MHz CPU and RS-232 / RS-485
NESO core is an ARM9 based single-board-computer, where all components are placed on one PCB. Our core versions are designed for headless applications, where no display is needed.
The fanless SBC is also available with display as NESO open frame or in a complete housing as NESO boxed. If you are going to use a specific display, we are pleased to support you in selecting and/or connecting it to NESO core.
The 400 MHz Freescale i.MX27 ARM926 CPU offers enough power for sophisticated applications. NESO will be shipped either with Windows Embedded CE or Linux.
Starter Kits with preinstalled ROM images for Windows CE or Linux as well as optimized
driver and support packages simplify the project entry.
Applications:
- Industrial Control
- Human-Machine-Interface
- Multimedia
- Point of Sales
- Medical Technology
Key Features:
- 400 MHz ARM9 CPU (i.MX27)
- 128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM
- 2x RS-232, RS-485, USB, SPI
- Ethernet, SD, Audio
- MPEG/H.264 hardware decoder
- MDB
The specifications below are just partially. Further information is available in theDownloads section.
Please pay attention to the latest release notes of the preferred operating system, which contain important
information about the availability of the interfaces.
NESO core
Please pay attention to the latest release notes of the preferred operating system, which contain important
information about the availability of the interfaces.
| Product Name | |
| Series | NESO |
| Modell | NESO core |
| Type | Single-Board-Computer |
| Processor | |
| CPU | Freescale i.MX27 |
| Core | ARM926EJ-S |
| Clock Rate | 400 MHz |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 128 MB DDR-SDRAM |
| ROM | 256 MB NAND Flash |
| Removable Memory | SD/SDHC up to 4 GB |
| Graphics | |
| Controller | Programmable LCD controller |
| Supported Resolution | 800 x 600 pixel |
| Colour Depth | 16-bit (65,536 colours) |
| Orientation | Horizontal/vertical |
| Interfaces | |
| Ethernet | 1 x 10/100 Mbit/s |
| USB 2.0 Host | 1 x 480 Mbit/s |
| USB 2.0 OTG | 1 x 480 Mbit/s |
| RS-232 | 2 (multiplexed) |
| RS-485 | 1 |
| SPI Bus | 1 x (multiplexed) |
| Keypad | 1 x (multiplexed) |
| Audio I/O | 1/1 |
| Electrical Specifications | |
| Power Supply | 9 ~ 42 V DC |
| Power Consumption | 330 mA @ 12 W |
| Power Source | external adaptor |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 60° C |
| Storage Temperature | -20° to 70° C |
| Relative Humidity | 95% (non-condensating) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 127.5 mm |
| Width | 87.0 mm |
| Height | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 220 g |
| Available Software | |
| BIOS | RedBoot boot loader |
| Operating System | Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 |
| Linux | |
| Options | |
| Options | MDB instead of RS-485 |
| Order Codes | |
| Standard Device | 10114 |
| Starter Kit | 10109 |
NESO core
On NESO systems, there is installed a BIOS with RedBoot boot loader. The configuration can be simply modified via RS232 or Telnet. The devices will be shipped with a standardized operating system (ROM-Image) and related drivers and libraries. You might choose between Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 and Linux.For the current status and scope of drivers and features, please check the related release notes:
RedBoot BIOS Release Notes and
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 OS Release Notes resp.
Linux OS Release Notes.
 | We permanently work on developments and improvements. The latest releases will be published on our web site respectively in the FTP Area of the related product. |
To customize the operating system to the individual requirements of your application, the Windows CE board support package (BSP) is required, which is available as binary for download on our FTP Server.
To use the BSP, the Microsoft Platform Builder is essential. You may need to purchase this additonal software from one of the Microsoft Windows Embedded distributors.
Hardware & Specifications
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(253 KB) (3.810 KB) (500 KB)Operation Systems & BIOS
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Filetype
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(7 KB) (1426 KB) (10 KB)Windows Embedded CE 6.0 OS Manual (06.07.2010, 1.3.1)
Introduction into the development on Windows CE
Introduction into the development on Windows CE
(3.674 KB)Windows Embedded CE 6.0 OS Release Notes (11.05.2010, 1.9.0)
Information about issues, bugs and fixes.
Information about issues, bugs and fixes.
(35 KB)Drawings & CAD/3D Files
Name/Description
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(299 KB) (351 KB)eDrawings 3D model of NESO 5.7 open frame (23.09.2009, Rev. C)
View CAD model in a browser window (IE)
View CAD model in a browser window (IE)
(852 KB)eDrawings 3D model of NESO 7.0 open frame (23.09.2009, Rev. C)
View CAD model in a browser window (IE)
View CAD model in a browser window (IE)
(894 KB)Online Resources
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(Fileserver)To open filetypes marked with this symbol, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required (free download). 
If not part of your operating system, you may need an unzip-program, i.e. the free 7-Zip.To view our CAD files, you need to install the free eDrawings Viewer.
Our Starter Kits are allround no-worry packages and will enable you to start your project development immediately. This means, not only all the cables are included, but also BSPs, SDKs, sample code and documentation stored onto a USB stick.Available NESO Starter Kits:
- Starter Kit NESO 5.7 open frame, with 145 mm VGA display Order Code 10109
- Starter Kit NESO 7.0 open frame, with 178 mm WVGA display Order Code 10110
Both Starter Kits come with a safe case and all neccessary cables.
- NESO device, version as per order
- Pre-installed Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Pro
- Linux Image
- Acryl glass stand for presentation and proper working place
- AC adaptor
- Null-modem cable
- Cross-over network cable
- USB connection cable
- USB memory stick with BSP, SDK, sample code etc.
- Quick guide
