Wildcat
PCI-104 SBC with Intel Core 2 Duo processor

Highlights

Overview

The Wildcat is an embedded single board computer (SBC) featuring an Intel 2nd generation Core 2 Duo processor. Based on the PCI-104 industry standard form factor, the Wildcat supports the PCI stackable expansion bus on a 4.21” by 3.78” footprint. With its combination of ultra-high performance (up to 2.26 GHz), mid-range power consumption (19.5W typ.), ruggedness, and compact size, the Wildcat is an ideal embedded computer solution for medical, security, defense, transportation, and industrial markets. Potential applications include flight navigation, guidance systems, and evolving applications that rely on fast on-board processing of large amounts of data.

Like all VersaLogic products, the Wildcat is designed to support OEM applications where high reliability and long-term availability are required. From application design-in support, to its 5+ year production life guarantee, the Wildcat supports serious embedded applications. The Wildcat is fully RoHS compliant. Customization is available, even in low OEM quantities.

Details

Driven by a 2nd generation Intel Core 2 Duo processor designed specifically for embedded applications, the Wildcat runs up to 2.26 GHz. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology provides dynamic processor frequency scaling to meet instantaneous performance needs while minimizing power draw and heat dissipation. This allows users to fine-tune the balance of power conservation and performance to suit their application needs.

Intel’s GS45 + ICH9M chipset offers graphics core speeds up to 533 MHz for high-end graphics, advanced 3D rendering, high-definition video playback, and media acceleration for video CODECs. Analog VGA and LVDS flat panel video interfaces support flexible display configurations including Extended Desktop, Clone, and Twin display modes.

Wildcat’s standard on-board features include gigabit Ethernet, an SO-DIMM socket for up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM, four USB 2.0 ports, one serial port, dual SATA interface, support for HD audio, and a MiniBlade socket for removable flash storage. Support for keyboard, mouse, and other devices is provided via USB. VersaLogic’s SPX expansion interface creates additional access to cost-effective plug-in I/O solutions.

Available in both standard (0° to +60°C) and extended (-40° to +85°C) temperature versions; the Wildcat meets MIL-STD-202G specifications for shock and vibration. The Wildcat features transient voltage suppression (TVS) devices on many external connections for enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection in the field.

The Wildcat includes an embedded BIOS with OEM enhancements from Phoenix Technologies. The field-reprogrammable BIOS supports custom defaults and the addition of firmbase applications for security processes, remote booting, and other pre-OS software functions. The Wildcat is compatible with a variety of popular operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.