Electronics- Single Board Computersdenethor.wlu.ca/pc320/lectures/sbcbeam.pdfSingle Board Computers...

Single Board Computers

ElectronicsSingle Board Computers

Terry Sturtevant

Wilfrid Laurier University

November 23, 2016

Terry Sturtevant Electronics Single Board Computers



As electronic devices get smaller and more sophisticated, theyoften contain microprocessorsSingle board computers are small systems for this purpose




As electronic devices get smaller and more sophisticated, theyoften contain microprocessors

Single board computers are small systems for this purpose




As electronic devices get smaller and more sophisticated, theyoften contain microprocessorsSingle board computers are small systems for this purpose



System components

A microprocessor or microcontroller and associatedcomponents (clock, etc.)Non-volatile (typically flash) program memorySome amount of RAMI/O pins (and typically interfaces) to communicate withexternal devicesSome mode of communication for downloading software andtesting



System components

A microprocessor or microcontroller and associatedcomponents (clock, etc.)

Non-volatile (typically flash) program memorySome amount of RAMI/O pins (and typically interfaces) to communicate withexternal devicesSome mode of communication for downloading software andtesting



System components

A microprocessor or microcontroller and associatedcomponents (clock, etc.)Non-volatile (typically flash) program memory

Some amount of RAMI/O pins (and typically interfaces) to communicate withexternal devicesSome mode of communication for downloading software andtesting



System components

A microprocessor or microcontroller and associatedcomponents (clock, etc.)Non-volatile (typically flash) program memorySome amount of RAM

I/O pins (and typically interfaces) to communicate withexternal devicesSome mode of communication for downloading software andtesting



System components

A microprocessor or microcontroller and associatedcomponents (clock, etc.)Non-volatile (typically flash) program memorySome amount of RAMI/O pins (and typically interfaces) to communicate withexternal devices

Some mode of communication for downloading software andtesting



System components

A microprocessor or microcontroller and associatedcomponents (clock, etc.)Non-volatile (typically flash) program memorySome amount of RAMI/O pins (and typically interfaces) to communicate withexternal devicesSome mode of communication for downloading software andtesting



Arduino Uno vs. Raspberry Pi 2




Arduino16MHz2kB32 kB flash

Raspberry Pi900MHz1GbSD card




Arduino16MHz2kB RAM 32 kB flash

Raspberry Pi900MHz1Gb RAMSD card




Arduino16MHz2kB RAM 32 kB flash

Raspberry Pi900MHz1Gb RAM SD card




Arduino16MHz2kB RAM32 kB flash







Why such a big difference?






Why such a big difference?The Raspberry Pi has a Linux operating system running. The Ar-duino only runs the user program.



Arduino advantages

Better I/O, including built-in analog inputsMore reliable operation, especially timingVarious versions for speed, voltage, and size



Arduino advantages

Better I/O, including built-in analog inputs

More reliable operation, especially timingVarious versions for speed, voltage, and size



Arduino advantages

Better I/O, including built-in analog inputsMore reliable operation, especially timing

Various versions for speed, voltage, and size



Arduino advantages

Better I/O, including built-in analog inputsMore reliable operation, especially timingVarious versions for speed, voltage, and size



Raspberry Pi advantages

Various common programming languages; Python, Java, etc.Access to operating services such as networkingUser interaction possibilities including GUI




Various common programming languages; Python, Java, etc.

Access to operating services such as networkingUser interaction possibilities including GUI




Various common programming languages; Python, Java, etc.Access to operating services such as networking

User interaction possibilities including GUI




Various common programming languages; Python, Java, etc.Access to operating services such as networkingUser interaction possibilities including GUI


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