In today's field of embedded systems, ARM architecture has become a leader in the industry due to its excellent energy efficiency, flexibility, and widespread adoption in various embedded applications. ARM processors, with their outstanding low power consumption and high-performance characteristics, are particularly suitable for portable devices and real-time application scenarios with strict energy efficiency requirements. However, designing and implementing a high-performance embedded ARM hardware platform requires careful selection and detailed consideration of hardware components, especially in the key aspect of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design. The layout and design of the PCB are critical factors in ensuring signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management, which directly relate to the performance, energy efficiency, and reliability of the entire hardware platform. In this process, we need to precisely layout the ARM processor, memory, and peripheral interfaces, and properly manage complex factors such as wiring, grounding, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). A well-designed PCB is the foundation for achieving the platform's expected performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. In addition, the integration of software tools, including compilers, debuggers, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), is an indispensable supplement to hardware design. The synergy between powerful PCB design and software tools ensures that ARM-based hardware platforms can meet the specific needs of embedded applications, providing scalable and cost-effective solutions.
Our project is dedicated to designing and implementing a high-performance, low-power embedded ARM hardware platform, with a special focus on optimizing the ratio of high throughput (TOPS) to power consumption (W), as well as solving the challenges of PCB design for high-speed processors and the installation and booting of the Linux kernel. Our goal is to deliver a complete embedded ARM hardware platform, including detailed schematics, precise PCB layouts, the physical hardware platform itself, and an ARM hardware platform successfully loaded with the Linux system.
