Picotux
Release dateMay 18, 2005 (2005-05-18)
Introductory price99 Euros
Operating systemµClinux
CPU55MHz 32-bit ARM7 NS7520
Memory8MB SDRAM
Power3.3V, 250 mA
Mass18 grams
Websitehttp://www.picotux.com

The Picotux is a single-board computer launched in 2005, running Linux.[1] There are several different kinds of picotux available, but the main one is the picotux 100. The Picotux was released for availability on 18 May 2005.[2] It is 35 mm × 19 mm × 19 mm and just barely larger than an 8P8C modular connector.[3]

Technology

The picotux 100 operates a 55 MHz 32-bit ARM7 Netsilicon NS7520 processor, with 2 MB of Flash Memory (750 KB of which contains the OS) and 8 MB SDRAM Memory.[4] The operating system is μClinux 2.4.27 Big Endian. BusyBox 1.0 is used as main shell. The picotux system runs at 250 mA only and 3.3 V +/- 5%.[5]

Two communication interfaces are provided, 10/100 Mbit/s half/full duplex Ethernet and a serial port with up to 230,400 bit/s.[6] Five additional lines can be used for either general input/output or serial handshaking.

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References

  1. ^ Herrman, John (31 March 2009). "10 of the World's Smallest Gadgets". Gizmodo. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ "picotux is the smallest Linux computer in the world". Sudo Null IT News. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ Garett, Jay (13 August 2008). "Smallest Desktop Computer – Picotux". gadgetynews.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  4. ^ Peter, David (21 January 2009). "World's Smallest Linux Computer – PICOTUX". Tech Glimpse. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Picotux Linux-Based RJ45-Sized Computer". Gizmodo. 29 March 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  6. ^ Gibbs, Mark (23 June 2005). "Small may be beautiful but minute is hot". Network World. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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