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Tomcat
PC/104-Plus SBC with Vortex86DX processor
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Low power Vortex86DX processor with up to 512 MB soldered-on RAM, Fast Ethernet, CompactFlash socket, and fanless operation. |
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The Tomcat is a newly released product. It may be available in limited quantities. Please contact VersaLogic's Application Support department for details on this product and availability of sample units. |
Highlights
- PC/104-Plus Form Factor
Supports PCI and ISA expansion on a highly rugged format.
- Vortex86DX Processor
800 MHz performance with ultra-low power consumption.
- Network Support
Fast Ethernet with remote boot support.
- System RAM
Up to 512 MB soldered-on RAM for harsh environments.
- USB I/O
Two USB 2.0 ports support keyboard, mouse, and other devices.
- Device I/O
Four serial ports, IDE, and LPT.
- Flash Memory
CompactFlash® socket for solid-state storage.
- Fanless Operation
No moving parts required for CPU cooling.
- Extended Temperature Version
-40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments.
- MIL-STD-202G
Qualified for high shock/vibration environments.
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OS Compatibility:
Windows XP, Windows Embedded XPe/CE, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, DOS
 View detailed compatibility information
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Description
Overview
The Tomcat single board computer features the ultra-low power DMP Vortex86DX processor. Based on the PC/104-Plus industry standard form factor, the Tomcat supports PCI and ISA stackable expansion boards. With mid-range performance (800 MHz) and ultra-low power consumption (3.1W typ.), the Tomcat is well suited to size, weight, and power constrained applications. With no moving parts (fanless operation), full industrial temperature rating, soldered-on RAM, and a compact rugged form factor, it is ideal for operation in harsh, mobile, and/or remote environments.
The Tomcat is “headless”. It is designed for applications that do not require any type of video output.
Like all VersaLogic products, the Tomcat 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 Tomcat provides a durable embedded computer solution with an excellent cost of ownership. The Tomcat is manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards and is fully RoHS compliant. Customization is available, even in low OEM quantities.
Details
Driven by a DMP Vortex86DX processor, the Tomcat runs at 800 MHz. The 32-bit CPU integrates memory and I/O controller hub functions to provide an x86-compatible single-chip solution with ultra-low power consumption.
Tomcat’s standard on-board features include Fast Ethernet, up to 512 MB soldered-on DDR2 RAM, two USB 2.0 ports, four serial ports, IDE and LPT interfaces, a CompactFlash socket for removable flash storage, and two general purpose timers. The PC/104-Plus platform provides plug-in access to industry standard expansion modules. Support for keyboard and mouse is provided via USB or PS/2.
Available in both commercial (0° to +70°C) and industrial (-40° to +85°C) temperature versions; the Tomcat provides fanless operation and meets MIL-STD-202G specifications for shock and vibration. Transient voltage suppression (TVS) devices on critical I/O ports provide enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for the system.
The Tomcat is compatible with a variety of x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.
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Ordering Information
| Model |
Processor |
Speed |
RAM |
Power[a/b] |
Operating Temp. |
Cooling |
| VL-EPM-16V |
Vortex86DX |
800 MHz |
256 MB |
3.0W |
0° to +70°C |
None |
| VL-EPM-16F |
Vortex86DX |
800 MHz |
256 MB |
3.0W |
-40° to +85°C |
Heatsink |
| VL-EPM-16S |
Vortex86DX |
800 MHz |
128 MB |
3.1W |
0° to +70°C |
None |
| VL-EPM-16E |
Vortex86DX |
800 MHz |
128 MB |
3.1W |
-40° to +85°C |
Heatsink |
| Tomcat Cable Kit (VL-CKR-TOMC) |
| VL-CBR-1008 |
ATX to 10-pin power connector cable |
| VL-CBR-1013 |
Dual USB transition cable |
| VL-CBR-2003 |
12" 20-pin 2 mm / DB-25F LPT cable |
| VL-CBR-4405 |
2 mm to 0.1” IDE adapter board |
| VL-CBR-4406 |
18” 44-pin latching IDE cable |
| VL-CBR-5009 |
Front panel I/O cable assembly |
| VL-HDW-105 |
0.6" standoff package (metric thread) |
| Accessories |
| EPM-VID-3 |
PC/104-Plus video display module |
| VL-CF-CLIP1 |
Retention clip for CompactFlash |
| VL-CFM-xxx |
CompactFlash module |
| VL-ENCL-5C |
Development enclosure |
| VL-HDD35-xx |
3.5” IDE hard disk drive |
| VL-HDW-106 |
0.6" standoff package (English thread) |
| VL-HDW-201 |
Extractor tool |
| VL-PS200-ATX |
Development power supply |
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Specifications
| General |
PC/104-Plus compliant: 95 mm x 96 mm (3.76" x 3.78") |
| DMP Vortex86DX. 256 KB L2 cache. |
| Model |
Idle |
Typical[b] |
Max[c] |
| VL-EPM-16V/F |
0.54A (2.7W) |
0.60A (3.0W) |
0.65A (3.3W) |
| VL-EPM-16S/E |
0.56A (2.8W) |
0.61A (3.1W) |
0.66A (3.3W) |
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| Watchdog with programmable timeout. VCC sensing (resets below 4.63V typ.). |
| PC/104-Plus: PCI, ISA |
| RoHS (2002/95/CE) compliant |
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| Environmental |
| Model |
Operating Temperature |
| VL-EPM-16V/S |
0° to +70°C |
| VL-EPM-16F/E |
-40° to +85°C |
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| -40° to +85°C |
| Free air from -40° to +85°C |
| 5°C/min. over operating temperature |
| Less than 95%, noncondensing |
| MIL-STD-202G, Method 204, Modified Condition A: 2g constant acceleration from 5 to 500 Hz, 20 minutes per axis |
| MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A, Condition A: 5.35g rms, 5 minutes per axis |
| MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition G: 20g half-sine, 11 ms duration per axis |
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| Memory |
Up to 512 MB soldered-on DDR2 SDRAM |
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| Video |
None. Use EPM-VID-3 module or similar during development. |
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| Mass Storage |
ATA/66 IDE interface. 44-pin 2 mm connector. |
| One CompactFlash socket (Type II) with DMA. Optional latching retention clip available. |
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| Network Interface |
One autodetect 10BaseT/100BaseTX port |
| Intel boot agent (included) supports PXE protocol. Argon Managed Boot Agent (optional with royalty fee) supports PXE, RPL, NetWare, TCP/IP (DHCP, BOOTP) remote boot protocols. |
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| Device I/O |
Two USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
| RS-232. 16C550 compatible. 115 Kbps. |
| RS-232/422/485 selectable. 16C550 compatible. 115 Kbps. |
| SPP/EPP/ECP compatible |
| Two general-purpose timer inputs |
| PS/2 keyboard and mouse |
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| Software |
AMI BIOS. Field reprogrammable. Support for USB keyboard/mouse and USB boot. |
| Compatible with most x86 operating systems, including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX |
[a] All power specifications represent operation at +25°C with +5V supply running Windows XP with Ethernet, keyboard, and mouse
[b] Typical power computed as the mean value of Idle and Maximum power specifications
[c] Maximum power as measured with 95% CPU utilization
[d] TVS protected port (enhanced ESD protection)
[e] Power pins on this port are overload protected
Specifications are subject to change without notification. Vortex is a registered trademark of DMP Electronics, Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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