Hardware developer Blue Chip Technology has introduced a small-footprint plug-in module for its RE2 single board computer to provide communications and tracking services.

The Blue Chip CM1 module can provide an embedded system with GSM/GPRS, Ethernet, GPS and a 3-axis accelerometer.

The CM1 module is a plug-in board that further enhances the RE2’s onboard ARM A8 Cortex Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth and 10/100Mbit Ethernet capabilities.

The RE2 and CM1 connect via a 20 pin header connector and three mounting holes, providing a robust, low-profile assembly.

The CM1 supports 20 channel of GPS satellite positioning and is capable of position resolution accuracy to 2.5m.

The onboard 3-axis accelerometer enables the logging of vehicle behaviour such as acceleration, deceleration and changes of direction.

Additional features include jamming detection, integrated TCP/IP protocol stack and Easy Scan.

Software support for the RE2/CM1 includes Embedded Windows and Linux at this time. Alternative operating system support can be provided on request.

www.bluechiptechnology.co.uk