QBlissA8 bootloader and kernel releases

  • With QBlissA8 we now present the first embedded module in QBliss product family. QBliss family based on Qseven standard form factor and implements Rev 1.20 of Qseven specification. QBlissA8 uses a ARM CortexA8 CPU as main processor and a lot of additional harwadare to improve performance at low power consumption. Further product information about QBlissA8 can be found on our Website.


    This thread is used to inform you about the latest bootloader and kernel updates. To get an notication automatically when a new announcment has been added to this thread you may click on the "Subscribe topic" label at the left upper corner of this thread.


    First mass production samples of QBlissA8 have been shipped April 2011. Therefore the first bootloader and kernel releases as well as the software development kit (SDK) are available in the appropriate download area (password protected). You will find the required credentials in your starterkit package.


    Firwmare of QBlissA8 is still in development. Thus not all drivers are in included in the current Windows CE kernel release. Missing driver are listed below, but will be available soon:


    • Power button driver
    • Touch screen driver
    • Camera interface driver
    • DigitalIO driver
    • There are still missing some enhancements to display driver (e.g. 3D support)


    If you want to have information about roadmap of software development please take also a look in the passowrd protected download area.


    Your F&S support team

    F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH
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  • A new kernel image has been released today. We have added some small bugfixes.


    Additionally this kernel image we now supports capacitive touch technology. There is available a touch driver for an external I2C touch module. We will reveal information about this subject separately in this forum and on our website.


    Please refer to the history file for a complete change list.

    Software developer, F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH
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