Summary of The Creator C120 dev Board
The Creator C120, announced in August and available for pre-order in January 2015, is a development board by Imagination Technologies capable of running Linux and Android. It features a dual-core 1.2GHz MIPS32 processor, PowerVR SGX540 graphics, 1GB DDR3 memory, and 4GB flash storage. Pre-installed with Debian 7, it supports other distributions like Gentoo and Yocto, alongside Android v4.4. The board includes FlowCloud support for IoT applications such as security and health monitoring, along with dedicated hardware for 1080p video decoding.
Parts used in the Creator C120:
- Dual core 1.2GHz MIPS32 based processor
- PowerVR SGX540 graphics
- 1GB DDR3 memory
- 4GB flash memory
- Debian 7 operating system
- Gentoo distribution option
- Yocto distribution option
- Android v4.4 version
- FlowCloud platform support
- Dedicated video hardware for 1080p decoding
Although originally announced back in August, the Creator C120 development board from Imagination Technologies can now be pre-ordered for delivery in January 2015. This capable little board can run Linux and Android. The board’s hardware includes a dual core, 1.2GHz MIPS32 based processor, PowerVR SGX540 graphics, 1GB DDR3 memory and a 4GB flash memory. It comes pre-installed with Debian 7 and other Linux distributions will be available in the future, including Gentoo and Yocto, as well as a version of Debian 7 that complies with the principles of the Free Software Foundation. Users can also install the latest version of Android v4.4.
Creator CI20 also includes FlowCloud support for application development focused on the Internet of Things (IoT). FlowCloud is an IoT platform from Imagination Technologies enabling users to build solutions for a wide range of applications, including security, personal and professional health monitoring, energy management, cloud-based systems for content delivery and much more.
Key features of the MIPS Creator CI20:
– A 1.2 GHz MIPS32-based dual-core processor.
– PowerVR SGX540 graphics supporting OpenGL 2.1 and OpenGL ES 2.0
– Dedicated video hardware for low power 1080p decoding at 30 fps
For more detail: The Creator C120 dev Board
- When can the Creator C120 be ordered?
The board can now be pre-ordered for delivery in January 2015. - What operating systems does the Creator C120 support?
It runs Linux including Debian 7, Gentoo, and Yocto, as well as Android v4.4. - What processor is included in the Creator C120?
The board features a dual core, 1.2GHz MIPS32 based processor. - Does the Creator C120 support Internet of Things applications?
Yes, it includes FlowCloud support for application development focused on the Internet of Things. - What graphics capabilities does the Creator C120 have?
It uses PowerVR SGX540 graphics supporting OpenGL 2.1 and OpenGL ES 2.0. - How much memory does the Creator C120 contain?
The board comes with 1GB DDR3 memory and 4GB flash memory. - Can the Creator C120 decode 1080p video?
Yes, it has dedicated video hardware for low power 1080p decoding at 30 fps. - Is there a free software compliant version of the OS available?
A version of Debian 7 complying with the principles of the Free Software Foundation will be available.
