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Falcon
Embedded Processing Unit
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Extremely small and rugged embedded computer. |
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The Falcon 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
- Embedded Processing Unit
A complete embedded computer in an extremely small/rugged format.
- Intel Atom E6x0T Processor
1.6 GHz performance. Low power consumption.
- Industrial Temperature Operation
-40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments.
- MIL-STD-202G
Qualified for high shock/vibration environments.
- Fanless Operation
No moving parts required for CPU cooling.
- Wide Input Voltage Range
Accepts 8 to 17 volts (12V typ.).
- High-performance Video
Graphics core supports MPEG-4/H.264 and MPEG-2 encoding and decoding.
- Network
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) with remote boot support.
- RAM
Up to 2 GB soldered-on DDR2 RAM.
- SATA
Supports SATA hard drives and mSATA flash storage options.
- Mini PCIe Card Socket
Supports Wi-Fi modems, GPS, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, solid-state storage, and other plug-in devices.
- Device I/O
Four serial ports, four USB ports, Intel High-Definition Audio.
- Trusted Platform Module (optional)
On-board security option defends against attacks from unauthorized hardware and software.
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OS Compatibility:
Windows 7/XP, Windows Embedded Standard 7/XPe/CE, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, DOS
 View detailed compatibility information
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Description
Overview
The Falcon is an extremely small and rugged embedded computer. It has been engineered and tested to meet the Military and Medical industries’ evolving requirements to develop smaller, lighter, and lower power embedded systems while adhering to stringent regulatory standards. Roughly the size of a credit card and less than one inch thick, the Falcon is the embedded industry’s smallest, lightest, ultra-rugged embedded x86 computer. This embedded computer, equipped with an Intel Atom E6x0T processor, is designed to withstand extreme temperature, impact, and vibration.
Details
Driven by an Intel Atom E6x0T processor, the Falcon provides a lot of performance, lower power consumption (9–11W typical), and a very compact package. The Falcon provides compatibility with a broad range of standard x86 application development tools for reduced development time.
The integrated Intel GMA600 graphics core provides hardware-accelerated MPEG-4/H.264 and MPEG-2 video encoding and decoding. A standard LVDS output supports flat panel displays. An optional adapter converts the LVDS output to VGA.
Industry-standard system interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet with network boot capability, four USB 2.0 ports, four serial ports, and Intel High-Definition Audio (HDA). A SATA 3 Gb/s interface supports high-capacity storage. Dual microSD sockets and a Mini PCIe socket with mSATA support provide flexible solid-state drive (SSD) options. The Mini PCIe socket also accommodates plug-in Wi-Fi modems, GPS receivers, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, Firewire, and other mini cards. The Falcon supports an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for applications that require enhanced hardware-level security functions.
Designed and tested for industrial temperature (-40º to +85ºC) operation, the rugged Falcon also meets MIL-STD-202G specifications for shock and vibration. Soldered-on RAM and latching SATA, Ethernet, power, and main I/O connectors provide additional ruggedization for use in extremely harsh environments. Heatsink or heat plate versions provide fanless heat dissipation. Falcon is manufactured to IPC-A-610 Class 2 (modified) standards. For extremely-high-reliability applications, IPC-A-610 Class 3 versions are available.
A wide input voltage range of 8 to 17 volts (12V typ.) simplifies system power supply requirements. It is fully compatible with 12V automotive applications.
Falcon is compatible with a variety of popular x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, and VxWorks.
Product customization is available, even in low quantities. Options include a Trusted Platform Module, conformal coating, BGA underfill, IPC Class 3 assembly, BIOS/splash screen configuration, application specific testing, BOM revision locks, labeling, etc.
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Ordering Information
| Model |
Processor |
Speed |
RAM |
Main I/O Connector |
Cooling |
| VL-EPU-2610-EBPN |
Atom E640T |
1.0 GHz |
1 GB |
Non-latching |
Heat plate |
| VL-EPU-2610-ECPN |
Atom E680T |
1.6 GHz |
1 GB |
Non-latching |
Heat plate |
| VL-EPU-2610-EDPN |
Atom E680T |
1.6 GHz |
2 GB |
Non-latching |
Heat plate |
| VL-EPU-2610-EBKN |
Atom E640T |
1.0 GHz |
1 GB |
Non-latching |
Heatsink |
| VL-EPU-2610-ECKN |
Atom E680T |
1.6 GHz |
1 GB |
Non-latching |
Heatsink |
| VL-EPU-2610-EDKN |
Atom E680T |
1.6 GHz |
2 GB |
Non-latching |
Heatsink |
| VL-EPU-2610-EBPL¤ |
Atom E640T |
1.0 GHz |
1 GB |
Rugged latching |
Heat plate |
| VL-EPU-2610-ECPL¤ |
Atom E680T |
1.6 GHz |
1 GB |
Rugged latching |
Heat plate |
| VL-EPU-2610-EBKL¤ |
Atom E640T |
1.0 GHz |
1 GB |
Rugged latching |
Heatsink |
| VL-EPU-2610-ECKL¤ |
Atom E680T |
1.6 GHz |
1 GB |
Rugged latching |
Heatsink |
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Accessories
| Part Number |
Description |
| VL-CKR-FALC-N |
Falcon cable kit. Includes VL-CBR-0701, 0804, 0807, 2014, 2015, and 5013. |
| VL-CKR-FALC-L |
Falcon cable kit – rugged latching. Includes VL-CBR-0702, 0804, 0807, 2014, 2015, and 5014. |
| VL-CBR-5013 |
System I/O paddleboard |
| VL-CBR-5014 |
System I/O paddleboard - rugged latching |
| VL-CBR-0804 |
12" Ethernet cable – rugged latching |
| VL-CBR-0807 |
12" power adapter cable. ATX12 to Falcon. |
| VL-CBR-2014 |
LVDS to VGA adapter board |
| VL-CBR-2015 |
20" 24-bit LVDS cable (Hirose) |
| VL-CBR-0701 |
20” SATA cable |
| VL-CBR-0702 |
20” SATA cable - rugged latching |
| VL-CBR-2016 |
20" 24-bit LVDS cable (JAE) |
| VL-CBR-0201 |
12" Wi-Fi antenna interface cable |
| VL-F29-xxxx |
mSATA module (SATA), industrial temp. |
| VL-F41-xxxx |
microSD card (SDIO), SLC, industrial temp. |
| VL-HDS35-xxx |
3.5" hard drive (SATA) |
| VL-WD10-CBN |
802.11g/n Wi-Fi transceiver module |
| VL-PS-ATX12-300A |
ATX development power supply |
| VL-HDW-107 |
Mini PCIe/mSATA hardware kit (metric thread) |
| VL-HDW-405 |
Secondary mounting plate. Simplifies installation in many situations. Attaches to heatsink or heat plate models. |
| VL-CBR-ANT01 |
802.11n Wi-Fi antenna |
| VL-HDW-401 |
Thermal compound paste (1.75g) |
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Specifications
| General |
Heat plate models: 55 x 84 x 22 mm (2.17 x 3.31 x 0.87”)
Heatsink models: 55 x 84 x 38.5 mm (2.17 x 3.31 x 1.51”)
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| Intel Atom E6x0T platform. 512K 8-way L2 cache. Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (HT), Virtualization Technology (VT). |
| Intel EG20T Platform Controller Hub (PCH) |
| Connection for 3.0V RTC backup battery |
| Model |
Idle |
Typical |
Max. |
S3 |
| VL-EPU-2610-EBxx |
8.2W |
9.0W |
9.8W |
3.4W |
| VL-EPU-2610-ECxx |
9.7W |
10.6W |
11.6W |
3.4W |
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| 8V–17V (nominal 12V operation) |
| All voltage rails monitored. Watchdog timer with programmable timeout (1 µS to 10 min.). Push-button sleep, reset, and power. |
| Standard |
IPC-A-610 Class 2 modified |
| Custom |
IPC-A-610 Class 3 modified |
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| RoHS compliant |
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| Environmental |
-40° to +85°C. Derate -1.1°C per 305m (1,000 ft.) above 2,300m (7,500 ft.).* |
| -40° to +85°C |
| Fanless. Heatsink or bolt-down heat plate. |
| Model |
Temp. Range |
Airflow |
| Heat plate models |
-40° to +85°C
Heat plate must be kept below 90°C |
Zero airflow |
| Heatsink models |
-40° to +60°C |
Zero airflow |
| +60° to +85°C |
300 LFM |
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| Operating |
To 15,000 ft. (4,570m) |
| Storage |
To 40,000 ft. (12,000m) |
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| 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 min. per axis |
| MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A, Condition A: 5.35g rms, 5 min. per axis |
| MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition G: 20g half-sine, 11 ms duration per axis |
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| Security |
Optional support for Intel Trusted Platform Module 1.2 devices. Temperature limitation to 70°C max. |
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| Memory |
| Standard |
1 GB or 2 GB |
| Special Order |
512 MB |
Soldered-on DDR2 SDRAM. 800 MT/s.
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| Video |
Intel GMA600 high-performance graphics core. Advanced 2D/3D graphics. Hardware-accelerated video encode and decode. |
| Up to 256 MB + 384 MB shared DRAM |
| Single-channel LVDS interface. 18/24-bit. Up to 1280 x 768 (60 Hz). |
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| Mass Storage |
One SATA 3 Gb/s port. Latching SATA connector. |
| Two microSD sockets. Support up to 32 GB each. |
| Mini PCIe socket with mSATA support |
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| Network Interface |
One autodetect 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT port. Latching connector. Network boot option. |
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| Device I/O |
Four USB 2.0 host ports |
| RS-232/422/485 selectable. 16C550 compatible. 1 Mbps max. Handshake lines. |
| RS-232/422/485 selectable. 16C550 compatible. 1 Mbps max. |
| Four user I/O lines. Independently configurable. |
| Intel High-Definition Audio (HDA) CODEC |
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| Other I/O |
Supports Wi-Fi modems, GPS receivers, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet channels, non-volatile flash data storage, and other plug-in modules (full or half size). USB, SATA, and PCIe signaling. |
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| Software |
AMI Aptio UEFI BIOS with OEM enhancements. Field reprogrammable. |
| ACPI 3.0. Support for S3 suspend state. |
| Compatible with most x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, and VxWorks |
§ Represents operation at +25°C and +12V supply running Windows 7 with LVDS display, SATA, GbE, COM, and USB keyboard/mouse. Typical power computed as the mean value of Idle and Maximum power specifications. Maximum power measured with 95% CPU utilization.
† IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) compatible
‡ Bootable storage device capability
* Extended altitude specifications available upon request
¥ MIL-STD-202G shock and vibe levels are used to illustrate the extreme ruggedness of this product in general. Testing at higher levels and/or different types of shock or vibration methods can be accommodated per the specific requirements of the application. Contact a VersaLogic Sales Engineer for further information.
Specifications are subject to change without notification. Intel and Atom are trademarks of Intel Corp. PCI Express is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG. microSD is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. EPU and Embedded Processing Unit are trademarks of VersaLogic Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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