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<h2 id="first-version">First version</h2> <p>Its launch was announced at <a href="/facts/Consumer_Electronics_Show/JUmN49Fl">CES</a> in January 2014.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> Intel <a href="/facts/Chief_executive_officer/mg4A8y5M">CEO</a> <a href="/facts/Brian_Krzanich/u7jSJwec">Brian Krzanich</a> showed a demo of a baby monitoring system (Nursery2.0) which was created using Intel Edison.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a> He also announced that the <a href="/facts/Wolfram_Language/MDxl50Yq">Wolfram Language</a> and <a href="/facts/Mathematica/dRwoGFG2">Mathematica</a> will be available on the Intel Edison<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a> and that the device will be able to run Linux.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="second-version">Second version</h2> <p>In March 2014, Intel announced changes in the Intel Edison project and the second version of the board was presented in September 2014. Its dimensions are 35.5 x 25 x 3.9 mm, with components on both sides. The board's main <a href="/facts/System_on_a_chip/1RVvVe6N">SoC</a> is a <a href="/facts/22_nanometer/zr0VI9w6">22 nm</a> Intel <a href="/facts/Atom_(system_on_chip)/CJDxJ6Ve">Atom</a> "Tangier" (Z34XX) that includes two Atom <a href="/facts/Silvermont/Ffu5eJuS">Silvermont</a> cores running at 500 MHz and one <a href="/facts/Intel_Quark/rbSHugev">Intel Quark</a> core at 100 MHz (for executing <a href="/facts/Real-time_operating_system/IvUCFwCL">RTOS</a> ViperOS). The SoC has 1 GB RAM integrated on package. There is also 4 GB <a href="/facts/EMMC/KGkRkvIY">eMMC</a> flash on board, <a href="/facts/Wi-Fi/u94quCsx">Wi-Fi</a>, <a href="/facts/Bluetooth_4/sWAjpMrj">Bluetooth 4</a> and <a href="/facts/USB/XcIKWLyg">USB</a> controllers. The board has 70-pin dense connector (<a href="/facts/Hirose_Electric_Group/hg18tSuJ">Hirose</a> DF40) with USB, <a href="/facts/Secure_Digital/RLL9UTly">SD</a>, <a href="/facts/Universal_asynchronous_receiver/transmitter/xMntJcsI">UARTs</a>, <a href="/facts/General-purpose_input/output/rIGeu7TW">GPIOs</a>. The price of the device is around 50 USD.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a> It runs <a href="/facts/Yocto_Project/zN51GXAd">Yocto Linux</a> with development support for <a href="/facts/Arduino/Ah1eKzyS">Arduino IDE</a>, <a href="/facts/Eclipse_(software)/YoqHVjas">Eclipse</a> (<a href="/facts/C_(programming_language)/Ky2No763">C</a>, <a href="/facts/C%2B%2B/Et0F2qn9">C++</a>, <a href="/facts/Python_(programming_language)/YbuGqofa">Python</a>), and Intel XDK (<a href="/facts/NodeJS/FKzhV4Qa">NodeJS</a>, <a href="/facts/HTML5/HBAxEAr6">HTML5</a>). </p> <h2 id="interface-connector">Interface connector</h2> <p>The connector on Intel Edison is a Hirose 70-pin DF40 Series “header” connector. (Hirose part number: DF40C-70DP-0.4V(51)). It exports many signals (USB, GPIOs, SPI, I²C, PWM, etc.). </p><p>The mating Hirose connector on an expansion board is the “receptacle” connector and is available in three different heights (1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm). </p> <h2 id="development-boards">Development boards</h2> <h3>Arduino board</h3> <p>Intel Released an Arduino Uno compatible board (with only 4 PWM pins instead of 6) that accepts the Intel Edison module. Newer revisions have 6 PWM pins. </p><p>Board I/O Features: </p> <ul><li>20 digital input/output pins, including 6 pins as PWM outputs</li> <li>6 analog inputs</li> <li>1 UART (Rx/Tx)</li> <li>1 I²C</li> <li>1 ICSP (In-system programming) 6-pin header (SPI)</li> <li>Micro USB device connector OR (via mechanical switch) dedicated standard size USB host Type-A connector</li> <li>Micro USB device (connected to UART)</li> <li>SD card connector</li> <li>DC power jack (7 to 15VDC input)</li></ul> <h3>Intel breakout board</h3> <p>Intel released a breakout board that is twice the area of the Intel Edison module and is designed for prototyping with <a href="/facts/Open-source_hardware/UgCHeVsm">open-source hardware</a> and software. </p> <ul><li>Exposes native 1.8 V I/O of the Edison module</li> <li>0.1” grid I/O array of through-hole solder points</li> <li>USB OTG with USB Micro Type-AB connector</li> <li>USB OTG power switch</li> <li>Battery Charger</li> <li>USB to device UART bridge with USB Micro</li> <li>Type-B connector</li> <li>DC power supply jack (7 V – 15 V) DC input</li></ul> <p>The table below lists the signals from the Edison Module that are routed to the four breakout connector (J17-J20). The figure below shows the location of each connector. </p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Pin</th><th>Function</th><th>Alternate Function</th><th>Description</th><th></th><th>Pin</th><th>Function</th><th>Alternate Function</th><th>Description</th></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 1</td><td>GP182_PWM2</td><td></td><td>GPIO capable of PWM output.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 1</td><td>GP13_PWM1</td><td></td><td>GPIO capable of PWM output.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 2</td><td>NC</td><td></td><td>No Connect</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 2</td><td>GP165</td><td></td><td>GPIO</td></tr><tr><td>J17 -pin 3</td><td>NC</td><td></td><td>No Connect</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 3</td><td>GPI_PWRBTN_N</td><td></td><td>Power button input.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 4</td><td>VIN</td><td></td><td>7 to 15 V.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 4</td><td>MSIC_SLP_CLK2</td><td></td><td>32 kHz sleep clock.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 5</td><td>GP135</td><td>UART2_TX</td><td>GPIO, UART2 transmit output.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 5</td><td>V_VBAT_BKUP</td><td></td><td>RTC backup battery input.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 6</td><td>RCVR_MODE</td><td></td><td>Firmware recovery mode.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 6</td><td>GP19</td><td>I2C1_SCL</td><td>GPIO,IC21 SCL output open collector.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 7</td><td>GP27</td><td>I2C6_SCL</td><td>GPIO,IC26 SCL output open collector.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 7</td><td>GP12_PWM0</td><td></td><td>GPIO capable of PWM output.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 8</td><td>GP20</td><td>I2C1_SDA</td><td>GPIO, I2C1 data open collector.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 8</td><td>GP183_PWM3</td><td></td><td>GPIO capable of PWM output.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 9</td><td>GP28</td><td>I2C6_SDA</td><td>GPIO, I2C6 data open collector.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 9</td><td>NC</td><td></td><td>No Connect</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 10</td><td>GP111</td><td>SSP5_FS1</td><td>GPIO, SSP2 chip select 2 output.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 10</td><td>GP110</td><td>SSP5_FS0</td><td>GPIO, SSP1 chip select 2 output.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 11</td><td>GP109</td><td>SSP5_CLK</td><td>GPIO, SSP5 clock output.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 11</td><td>GP114</td><td>SSP5_RX</td><td>GPIO, SSP5 receive data input.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 12</td><td>GP115</td><td>SSP5_TXD</td><td>GPIO, SSP5 transmit data output.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 12</td><td>GP129</td><td>UART1_RTS</td><td>GPIO, UART1 ready to send output.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 13</td><td>OSC_CLK_OUT_0</td><td></td><td>High speed clock output.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 13</td><td>GP130</td><td>UART1_RX</td><td>GPIO, UART1 receive data input.</td></tr><tr><td>J17 - pin 14</td><td>GP128</td><td>UART1_CTS</td><td>GPIO, UART1 clear to send input.</td><td></td><td>J18 - pin 14</td><td>4 FW_RCVR</td><td></td><td>Firmware recovery, active high on boot.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 1</td><td>NC</td><td></td><td>No connect.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 1</td><td>V_VSYS</td><td></td><td>System input power.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 2</td><td>V_V1P80</td><td></td><td>System 1.8 V I/O output power.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 2</td><td>V_V3P30</td><td></td><td>System 3.3 V output.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 3</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td>Ground.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 3</td><td>GP134</td><td>UART2_RX</td><td>UART2 Rx (input).</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 4</td><td>GP44</td><td>ALS_INT_N</td><td>GPIO, Ambient light Sensor interrupt input.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 4</td><td>GP45</td><td>COMPASS_DRDY</td><td>GPIO, compass data ready input.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 5</td><td>GP46</td><td>ACCELEROMETER_INT_1</td><td>GPIO, accelerometer interrupt input.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 5</td><td>GP47</td><td>ACCELEROMETER_INT_2</td><td>GPIO, accelerometer interrupt input 2.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 6</td><td>GP48</td><td>GYRO_DRDY</td><td>GPIO, gyro data ready input.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 6</td><td>GP49</td><td>GYRO_INT</td><td>GPIO, gyro interrupt input.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 7</td><td>RESET_OUT#</td><td></td><td>System reset out low.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 7</td><td>GP15</td><td></td><td>GPIO.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 8</td><td>GP131</td><td>UART1_TX</td><td>GPIO, UART 1 Tx output.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 8</td><td>GP84</td><td>SD_CLK_FB</td><td>GPIO, SD clock feedback input.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 9</td><td>GP14</td><td>AUDIO_CODEC_INT</td><td>GPIO, audio codec interrupt input.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 9</td><td>GP42</td><td>SSP2_RXD</td><td>GPIO, SSP2 Rx data input.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 10</td><td>GP40</td><td>SSP2_CLK</td><td>GPIO, SSP2 clock output.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 10</td><td>GP41</td><td>SSP2_FS</td><td>GPIO, SSP2 frame sync output.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 11</td><td>GP43</td><td>SSP2_TXD</td><td>GPIO, SSP2 transmit data output.</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 11</td><td>GP78</td><td>SD_CLK</td><td>GPIO, SD clock output.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 12</td><td>GP77</td><td>SD_CDN</td><td>GPIO, SD card detect low input</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 12</td><td>GP79</td><td>SD_CMD</td><td>GPIO, SD command.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 13</td><td>GP82</td><td>SD_DAT2</td><td>GPIO, SD data 2</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 13</td><td>GP80</td><td>SD_DAT0</td><td>GPIO, SD data 0.</td></tr><tr><td>J19 - pin 14</td><td>GP83</td><td>SD_DAT3</td><td>GPIO, SD data 3</td><td></td><td>J20 - pin 14</td><td>GP81</td><td>SD_DAT1</td><td>GP81 SD data 1.</td></tr></tbody></table> <h3>Modulowo board</h3> <p>In October 2015, Modulowo<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a> published information about the development kit Modulowo Explore E for Intel Edison.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:17" href="#fn:17"><sup>17</sup></a> Development Board allows for quick prototyping and design new solutions and adding sensors, controllers lights, motor drivers, GPS modules, communication modules and more. </p> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Intel_Galileo/YX5QJsl6">Intel Galileo</a></li></ul> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://blogs.intel.com/technology/2014/03/wearables-tailoring-intel-edison-technology-provide-expanded-benefits/">Wearables: Tailoring Intel Edison Technology to Provide Expanded Benefits</a>, Intel.</li> <li><a href="http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/do-it-yourself/edison.html">Edison module</a> // Intel</li> <li><a href="http://download.intel.com/support/edison/sb/edisonarduino_hg_331191007.pdf">Intel Edison Kit for Arduino (Hardware Guide)</a>, <a href="/facts/Intel/SMF0gJJX">Intel</a>, February 2015</li> <li><a href="https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/edison/sb/edisonbreakout_hg_331190006.pdf">Intel Edison Breakout Board (Hardware Guide)</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170510102000/https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/edison/sb/edisonbreakout_hg_331190006.pdf">Archived</a> 2017-05-10 at the <a href="/facts/Wayback_Machine/nmQ3a6JC">Wayback Machine</a>, <a href="/facts/Intel/SMF0gJJX">Intel</a>, February 2015</li> <li><a href="https://edison-fw.github.io/meta-intel-edison/">Unofficial support for Intel Edison by community (for users)</a></li> <li><a href="https://edison-fw.github.io/edison-wiki/">Unofficial support for Intel Edison by community (for developers)</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>"Intel's smallest computer to power wearable devices". PC World. 2014-01-06. Archived from the original on 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2014-01-07. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140107125648/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2085120/intels-smallest-computer-to-power-wearable-devices.html" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20140107125648/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2085120/intels-smallest-computer-to-power-wearable-devices.html</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>"Intel Edison". Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140329040746/http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/do-it-yourself/edison.html" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20140329040746/http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/do-it-yourself/edison.html</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>"Intel announces Edison: a 22 nm dual-core PC the size of an SD card". 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