CM-T54 – TI OMAP5 System-on-Module (SoM) | Computer-on-Module (CoM)

  • High-performance ARM Cortex-A15 in a miniature form factor
  • Cutting-edge video and graphics enable high-end multimedia applications
  • Wide range of high-speed interfaces delivers extensive connectivity

Product Highlights

  • Fully featured Cortex-A15 System-On-Module (SoM) starting from $99
  • Texas Instruments OMAP5432 dual-core Cortex-A15 CPU, up to 1.5GHz
  • Up to 4GB DDR3 and up to 32GB on-board eMMC
  • Video Processing Unit, 1080p decoding and encoding
  • Integrated PowerVR SGX544 GPU with OpenGL-ES and OpenCL EP support
  • Graphics controller with up to 3 display interfaces. Up to 1920 x 1200 resolution
  • Ethernet, SATA, USB3.0, USB2.0 x3, UART x5, SDIO x3, GPIO x106
  • WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0
  • Linux OS
  • Miniature size: 73 x 68 x 5 mm
  • SB-T54 carrier board turns the CM-T54 module into SBC-T54 - a single board computer

Description

CM-T54 is a miniature computer-on-module (CoM) / system-on-module (SoM) board designed to serve as a building block in embedded applications. CM-T54 is based on the Texas Instruments OMAP5432 application processor featuring a high performance dual-core Cortex-A15 CPU at up to 1.5GHz coupled with powerful PowerVR SGX544 graphics and video processing units. The processor is supplemented with up-to 4GB DDR3 and 32GB of on-board eMMC. In addition, CM-T54 features extensive connectivity offering a wide range of industry standard interfaces – Ethernet, SATA, USB3, RS232 and WiFi 802.11. CM-T54 is provided with full ready-to-run Linux software packages and comprehensive documentation.

CM-T54 block diagram
  • "Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
  • "+" means that the feature is always available

System and Graphics

FeatureSpecificationsOption
CPUTexas Instruments OMAP5432 dual-core Cortex-A15, 1.5GHz
NEON SIMD and VFPv4 per core
C1500
Video
Processing
Unit
IVA-HD video sub-system supports HD decoding / encoding
Up-to 1080i/p @ 60FPS, H.264, MPEG1/2/4, DivX 5.02, RealVideo 8/9/10 and VC-1/WMV9
+
Graphics
Acceleration
Unit
PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU compliant with OpenGL ES 1.1 / 2.0, OpenVG 1.1, OpenCL EP
Vivante GC320 2D GPU compliant with OpenWF, DirectFB, GDI/DirectDraw, Adobe Flash
+
Digital
Signal
Processor
TMS320DM64 32-bit DSP core for audio processing and general purpose video processing
Compatible with existing C64x video codecs
+
RAM512MB – 4GB, DDR3-1066, single / dual channel 32-bit data bus
D
StorageOn-board eMMC flash disk, up-to 64GB
N

I/O

Feature SpecificationsOption
DisplayUp-to three simultaneously operating display interfaces:
• Parallel 24-bit display interface - up-to 1920x1080@60Hz
• HDMI 1.4 interface - up-to 1920x1080@60Hz
• MIPI/DSI, 4 lanes @ 1 Gbps
+
• LVDS interfaces - up-to 1920x1080@60Hz
L
USB1 USB3.0 OTG port
U1
1 USB3.0 OTG + 3 host USB2.0 ports
U4
SATASATA II interface, 3.0 Gbps, integrated controller and PHY
+
Serial Ports
(UARTs)
1 RS-232 port, rx/tx only, RS-232 levels (precludes 1 UART port)
+
Up to 5 UART ports, 16C750 compatible, 1.8V interface, up to 3.7 Mbps
+
AudioOn-board audio codec with analog stereo output, stereo input and electret microphone support
A
Up to 2 I2S compliant digital audio interfaces (McBSP)
+
HDMI audio output
+
Digital microphone interface with support for up-to 3 digital stereo microphones
+
Ethernet100Base-T Ethernet interface implemented with the Microchip LAN9730 controller
E
CameraParallel camera interface, up-to 16-bit wide (precludes serial camera interfaces)
• Up to 148.5MPix/s
• BT656 and SYNC mode (HS, VS, FIELD, WEN).
Up to 3 simultaneously operating serial camera ports (preclude parallel camera interface) with MIPI D-PHY v1.0 / SMIA CCP2 compliant PHY receivers up to 1.5 Gbps (750 MHz) per lane.
• MIPI-CSI-A interface with up-to 4 data lanes.
• MIPI-CSI-B interface with up-to 2 data lanes.
• MIPI-CSI-C interface with a single data lane.
+
RTCReal time clock, powered by external lithium battery
+
Touchscreen
Controller
TSC2046 touchscreen controller. Supports 4-wire resistive panels
I
MMC/SD/SDIO Up to 3 MMC/SD/SDIO interfaces (3V levels), support HC MMC and SDHC up to 32GB:
SDCARD – 4-bit wide, bootable interface (3V levels)
+
WLSDIO (1.8V levels) (precludes WiFi & Bluetooth)
WB
SDIO4 – 1/4/8bit transfer modes (1.8V levels)
+
WiFi and
Bluetooth
Implements 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity standard
Based on Marvell 88W8787. On-board connector for external antenna
Bluetooth 3.0 + High Speed (HS) (also compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR)
WB
General
Purpose I/O
Up to 106 multifunction signals. Can be used as GPIO (shared with other functions)
+
I2CUp to 4 I2C interfaces (up to 3.4Mbps)
+
SPIUp to 3 SPI (eCSPI) bus interfaces
+
HDQ /1-WireHDQ/1-Wire compliant interface supporting data rates of up to 5Kbps
+
JTAGOMAP5432 SoC JTAG interface
+

Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Supply VoltageSingle 5VDC / Li-Ion battery
Active power consumption3.5 – 6.5 W, depending of board configuration, CPU frequency and system load
Dimensions73 x 68 x 5 mm
Weight45 gram
MTTF> 100,000 hours
Operation temperature (case)Commercial: 0° to 70° C
Extended: -20° to 70° C
Industrial: -40° to 85° C. Click for availability note
Storage temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
Shock50G / 20 ms
Vibration20G / 0 - 600 Hz
Connectors204-pin SO-DIMM edge connector

Hardware Documentation

Hardware Design Resources

Software Resources

Linux

U-Boot

Archive

For previous versions of the CM-T54 software packages, please refer to the CM-T54 software archive.

CM-T54 & SB-T54 evaluation kit

Package contents

Technical Support

  • Technical support for 12 months.
  • LCD panel compatibility verification and driver adaptation service.
  • 45-day trial period. Eval Kit will be accepted for refund if the user finds the product not suitable for his needs.

Hardware

  • CM-T54-C1500-D2-N8-E-A-I-L-U4-WB-H
  • SB-T54
  • LCD panel
  • HDMI to DVI adapter
  • Serial port cable
  • WiFi antenna and cable
  • 12V power supply

Product status: Discontinued

CompuLab part number specifies all options available for a particular product.
P/N template: CM-T54-C1500-Dx-[Nx]-[E]-[A]-[I]-[L]-Ux-[WB]-[H]-[TE/TI]

Minimal Configuration

Minimal configuration P/N: CM-T54-C1500-D05-U1
1K-unit price:
$ 99

Optional Features

FeatureOptionsP/N codeAdd ($)
CPU type1.5GHz, dual core, with GPUC1500-
DRAM size512MB
1GB
2GB
4GB
D05
D1
D2
D4
-
6
17
43
eMMC flash (MLC)(none)
4GB
8GB
32GB
-
N4
N8
N32
-
5
9
26
Ethernet portNo
Yes
-
E
-
5
Analog audioNo
Yes
-
A
-
3
TouchscreenNo
Yes
-
I
-
1
LVDS outputNo
Yes
-
L
-
3
USB ports1
4
U1
U4
-
2
WiFi & BluetoothNo
Yes
-
WB
-
13
Heat dissipation plateNo
Yes
-
H
-
3
Temperature rangeCommercial
Extended
Industrial
-
TE
TI
-
20
100
  • Prices are specified in U.S. Dollars. Prices are periodically updated according to variations in component costs. Prices are subject to change without advance notice.

Small Quantity Orders

Pricing is specified for 1000-unit orders. In order to calculate the price for another quantity, multiply the unit price (with selected options) by the factor listed in the table below:

QTY Factor
1K 1.0
5001.2
1001.5
102.0
12.5