The idea for the ChameleonARM platform was created when NXP introduced the new 32-bit ARM7 single-chip LPC23xx family with its rich set of on-chip interfaces for applications requiring various types of serial communications.
The ChameleonARM board is also a tool for system developers who want to familiarise themselves with the LPC23xx family as a complete reference platform – with installed demo software showing both the processor power within the ARM7 environment as well as the communication interfaces such as Ethernet (10/100 Mbits/s), USB and CAN. Featured with power-over-Ethernet, the board is independent from an external power supply and could be used in applications where cables cause complications. Since April 2008, two versions are available, the ChameleonARM mounted with LPC2378 and the ChameleonARM mounted with LPC2388. The difference is, that the LPC2388 has host and OTG function, while the LPC2378 has USB device function.
ChameleonARM NXP ARM7 Reference Design