Kit enables fast and easy Linux software and hardware development

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The OMAP-L138 DSP+ARM9 development kit, from Texas Instruments (TI) is designed to enable fast and easy Linux software and hardware development. The scalable platform can ease and accelerate software and hardware development of everyday applications that require real-time signal processing and control functional, including industrial control, medical diagnostics and communications. The low-cost kit, complete with freely downloadable and duplicable board schematics and design files, greatly reduces design work. A wide variety of standard interfaces for connectivity and storage allow developers to easily bring audio, video and other signals onto the board. Expansion headers such as LCD screen expansion headers and Leopard Imaging's camera sensor allow users to extend the board's functionality. The TMDSLCDK138 replaces the TMDXLCDK138 with the same performance, price and features. It available on a limited quantity basis as inventory ramps, says the company. The LCDK does not have an onboard emulator. An external emulator from TI (such as the XDS100, XDS200, XDS510, XDS560) or a third-party will be required to start development.