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Leopardboard 355 vs Leopardboard 365

Leaopardboard 355	Leopardboard 365
DM355 Processor	DM365/DM368 Processor
No Component Video output	HD Component Video Output
MJPEG, MPEG4	MJPEG, MPEG4 and H.264
DVI output	720p DVI output

Leopardboard 355

Pre-compiled free linux toolchain for ARM
GCC for ARM
Montavista toolchain coming with DM355 EVM

Linux kernel patch:

Note: The demo requires 5M imager board LI-LBCM5M1 or LI-5M03, it can capture images and display on the composite video output.

VGA Video Capture Driver for GIT Linux:

Note: The demo requires VGA imager board LI-LBCMVGA, it can capture images and save to file.

Demo Programs:

IP NetCam Demo:

IP Net Cam Demo which shown in video is running on Linux Kernel 2.6.10 (Monta Vista Linux 4.0) now. It requires 5M imager board LI-LBCM5M1 or LI-5M03 to run 720p at 30fps HD DEMO.

Followings are precompiled executables to run this demo and please refer to Readme.txt file to get more detail information. We are trying to open the source code of this demo as much as possible but there is some IP issue. Before having clear conclusion of the IP, please, understand that only executable files are shared.

Linux Kernel & IPNC demo program
U-boot for Leopard board (source)
RAMDISK
U-boot for Leopard board (binary)
uImage (this is binary file, please, save it without any extension)
Flash and Boot Utilities
ReadMe.txt

Leopardboard vs DM355 EVM: Following is a brief summary of differences between Leopardboard and DM355 EVM

Features	Leopardboard	DM355 EVM
Processor	TMS320 DM355	TMS320 DM355
NAND Flash	256M bytes	2G bytes
DDR	128M bytes	128M bytes
Camera Interface	VGA CMOS Image Sensor by Default, Optional: 1.3M, 2M, 3M and 5 Mega pixel CMOS Sensors supported	Sensor daug8hter board is available by Leopard Imaging. 3M, 5M available
Audio In/Out	AIC3104I Audio chip, Stereo Audio In/Out, 2.5mm Stereo Plug connector	AIC33 Audio chip, Stereo Audio In/Out, 2.5mm Stereo Plug connector
JTAG	JTAG Debugging port 14 PINs	1. JTAG Debugging port 14 PINs 2. ARM JTAG : 20 PINs 3. MSP430 JTAG
Serial Port RS232	UART Debugging Port, 2.5mm Stereo Plug connector	UARTDebugging Port, Standard RS232 connector
USB 2.0 port	USB 2.0 HS (Device can be powered by USB port)	USB 2.0(Device NOT Powered by USB port
SD Card Slot	SD/MMC Slot : 1	SD/MMC Slot : 2
Power Management	TPS65053 Power management chip	TPS61092
Power Input	+5V Power Input, 2.1mm I.D. x 5.5mm O.D. x 12mm Female	5V external power
Video In	Through Video in adaptor board (plugged in image board interface)	SVIDEO, COMPOSITE TVP5146 Video encoder
Video Out>	PAL/NTSC Output	PAL/NTSC Output
Network	10/100 Ethernet	10/100 Ethernet
IR	N/A	Yes
Battery	N/A	Yes
Size	3” x 2.5” (76.2mm x 63.5mm)	5.0” x 6.5”(127 x 165 mm.)

Warranty and return policy:

The Leopardboard is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days from purchase. This warranty does not cover any problems occurring as a result of improper use, modifications, exposure to water, excessive voltages, abuse, or accidents. All boards will be returned via standard mail if an issue is found. If no issue is found or express return is needed, the customer will pay all shipping costs. No refund but exchange within 30 days.