The CraneBoard is a low-cost, open-source hardware development platform based on the AM3517 Sitara™ ARM® Cortex™-A8 microprocessor. The CraneBoard provides robust processor performance while delivering integrated peripherals not found on existing low-cost development boards.

Capabilities

• AM3517 Sitara ARM Cortex-A8 – 600MHz
• Integrated 3D Graphics Accelerator
• Support for on-chip peripherals:
  • 10/100 EMAC
  • USB OTG utilizing on-processor PHY
  • 3.3V I/O
  • CAN
  • DDR2
• Power over Ethernet and other power options including USB and DC
• Fully open-source four-layer PCB
• Fully Open Source Linux Board Support package (2.6.32)
• Based on existing AM3517 Sitara ARM evaluation module (EVM) software
• All software available via GIT
• Arago File System
• Flashing tool and board diagnostics
• Ethernet / Power Over Ethernet (POE) utilizing on-processor 10/100 EMAC
• DVI-D (HDMI Connector)
• RS-232
• JTAG
• TV Out (CVBS)
• Expansion