MokoForesight

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Purpose

MokoForesight was an independent hardware lab inside Openmoko to scout, analyze, and write proof-of-concept drivers for new open source chips/modules. The lab has since been shut down, this page documents research done by the lab.

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Chip Scouting

Wireless Peripheral

Chip/Module Freedom Requirements Business Requirements Technical Requirements Specs
SIMCOM5210 All docs can be opened under the letter of authorization 2008-08-13 (The letter is delivered on 2008-08-21) Teenie says it's OK. Good (Shawn 2008-08-07) [1]
WiFi and BT Combo Module (AR6002+BC6) Not Checked Not Checked Good (Shawn 2008-08-07) [2]WIFI[3]Bluetooth
Wavecom WMP100 AT docs open, ability to program new AT commands for everyone with a "free"(ly available) SDK. Order quantity? Component is fine, but only supports Class10 GPRS unfortunately (Shawn 2008-08-11) No idea, see wavecom.com (sort of)
Wavecom Q26 Ultra same as wmp100 Order quantity? GPRS cl10, EDGE cl10, WCDMA, but thick (40x32x6.55mm) No idea, see wavecom's website
UC864 (3.5G modem) Detailed documentation on Web. Can get even for more documentation from reseller. Any Qty is good. Price depends strongly on the qty. First impression is good. UC864G includes all known bands and GPS receiver (saves more space & complications) UMTS/HSDPA
TI Wilink series (WLAN & BT coexistence) NA NA NA NA
TI BluLink series (BT) NA NA NA NA
Broadcom BCM4325 (WLAN+BT+FM) NA NA Good (Shawn 2008-08-13) [4]
Telit UC86 (Global-version) AT docs open, ability to program new AT commands, provide python interpreter engine NA Waiting for evualation board circuit design NA
NXP PN532 (NFC Solution) No, Waiting for answer NA NA NA
NXP BGT215 and BGT216 (DVB-H) NA NA NA [5]
Broadcom BCM2940 (DVB-H&T) NA NA Small chip dimension and highly integration [6]
CSR Unifi UF1052 (WIFI) NA NA NA [7]
Ralink RT2800 series (WIFI) NA NA NA Only have PCIe & USB interface. See Ralink's website
Airoha AL223X + MTK Baseband (WIFI) Need to contact MTK NA NA See Airoha's website
Airoha AL223X + KeyStream Baseband series (WIFI) Need to contact KeyStream NA NA See Airoha's website
ST STLC4560 (WIFI) NA NA NA see ST's website
ST STLC4550 (WIFI & BT coexistence) NA NA NA see ST's website
AzureWave AW-GH381 (Marvell 8688) No, waiting for answer NA NA NA

Application Processor&MCU

Chip/Module Freedom Requirements Bussiness Requirements Technical Requirements Specs
STM32F103 (MPU) Full documentation appears to be on Web  ? Looks promising, see here for feature wish list. STM32 (CORTEX M3)
NXP Nexperia system solution 9100 The introduction indicates it runs open OS NA Highly integration solution [8]
Freescale i.MX Products Full documentation appears to be on Web  ? Looks good i.MX
ATMEL AT91RM9200 Full documentation appears to be on Web  ? Provide Free BSP for Linux development AT91RM9200
Via mobile ITX Official presentation of platform expected on Wednesday.  ?  ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0e0CiHKDvg&feature=related

Audio

Chip/Module Freedom Requirements Bussiness Requirements Technical Requirements Specs
Audience A1010 No, waiting for answer(Aug.12.2008) NA NA [9]

Gyro

Chip/Module Freedom Requirements Bussiness Requirements Technical Requirements Specs
EPSON XV-3500CB NA NA NA [10]

Publications

Foresight Mission

Disassembly Report

Test Report

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