.NET Micro Framework
Overview
The original .NET for embedded systems, running on the GHI Electronics hardware you know and love.
NETMF History
.NET Micro Framework (NETMF) is a subset of the full .NET Framework. This framework is no longer active — it’s been replaced by the modern and secure SITCore product family, running TinyCLR OS.
Upgrade Path
While the NETMF operating system is no longer active, the GHI Electronics NETMF SoMs and SoCs are still in production in accordance with our longevity promise. Customers should consider upgrading to the SITCore (Secure IoT Core) product family.
Many of the SITCore modules are very close to the older NETMF modules, making for an easier upgrade path.
G30
84MHz chipset with 128KB RAM and 68KB RAM.
G80
180MHz chipset with 256KB RAM and 156KB RAM.
G120/G120E
120MHz ARM Cortex-M3 SoM with 16MB SDRAM and 4MB FLASH.
G400D/G400S
400Mhz AT91 ARM9 SoM with 128MB SDRAM and 4MB FLASH plus Ethernet PHY.
Comparison
Product | G30 | G80 | G120 | G400 |
Processor | STM32F401RE | STM32F427VG | LPC1788 | SAM9X35 |
Speed | 84 MHz | 180 MHz | 120 MHz | 400 MHz |
Type | SoC | SoC | SoM | SoM |
Flash | 128 KB | 256 KB | 2.8 MB | 1.4 MB |
RAM | 68 KB | 156 KB | 13.6 MB | 92 MB |
GPIO | 49 | 80 | 72 | 102 |
Analog In | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
Analog Out | ❌ | 2 | 1 | ❌ |
PWM | 15 | 26 | 12 | 4 |
UART | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
SPI | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
CAN | ❌ | 2 | 2 | 2 |
I2C | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
1-Wire | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
USB Host Ports | ❌ | 1 | 1 | 2 |
USB Debugging | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Serial Debugging | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Extended USB Client | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet PHY | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
SPI Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
SPI Ethernet | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
PPP | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
SSL | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
Fat File System | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Real-Time Clock | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Native LCDs | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
SPI Displays | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ |
Startup Logo | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
SQLite | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
In-Field Update | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
Runtime Loadable Procedures | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
Address Space | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Register | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Helper Utilities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Pulse Feedback | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Signal Generator | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Signal Capture | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Ordering Info
Description | Part Number | Status |
G30 .NET SoC | 30SOC-SC-539 | Mature |
G80 .NET SoC | G80SC-SM-501 | Mature |
G120 .NET SoM | G120B-SM-373 | Mature |
G120E .NET SoM | G120E-SM-532 | Mature |
G400-S .NET SoM | G400S-SM-480 | Mature |
G400-D .NET SoM | G400D-SM-400 | Mature |
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