High performance in a compact 95 x 95 x 37 mm size. Featuring the Intel® “Skylake” CPU, the EPU-4460 series provides high performance video processing on-board and a TPM 2.0 security chip that can lock out unauthorized hardware and software access and provide a secure “Root of Trust.” Additional security is provided through built-in AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instructions.
Intel Core "Skylake" Processor
Dual-core, up to 2.6 GHz clock rate.
Wide input voltage range of 8 to 30 volts
Compatible with 12 or 24V vehicle applications
Extensive On-board Expansion and I/O features
Two mini PCIe sockets, USB 3.0 and 2.0, digital I/O, I2C, RS232/422/485
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
| Mechanical | Size: 95 x 95 x 37 mm (3.74 x 3.74 x 1.45") |
| Mechanical | Weight: 312g (11.0 oz.) |
| Processor | Intel 6th Generation Core i7-6600, i5-6300, or i3-6100 |
| Input Voltage | 8V–30VDC |
| Power (typical) | 10.9 - 15.9W depending on model |
| Bus Expansion | Two Full-length Mini PCIe sockets |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to +60°C or -40° to +85°C depending on model |
| Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202G |
| Memory (RAM) | Up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM |
| Display | Intel HD 520 Gen-9 compute architecture |
| Display | Two Mini DisplayPort++ output |
| Display | Dual-channel LVDS interface |
| Storage | SATA 6 Gb/s port |
| Storage | Mini PCIe socket with mSATA support |
| Ethernet | Two 1GbE ports (10/100/1000 autodetect) |
| USB | Two USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports |
| USB | Four USB 2.0 host ports |
| Serial I/O | Two COM ports |
| Digital I/O | Eight TTL I/O lines (3.3V), independently configurable |
| Audio | No on-board audio. Use optional VL-ADR-01 audio interface |
| Other I/O | Single I2C |
| Other I/O | SPI / SPX. Supports up to two SPX modules |
| Operating System Compatibility | Most x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux and VxWorks |
| Export Info | ECCN: 5A992.c |
| Export Info | Schedule B: 8471.60.7000 |
See datasheet for full specifications
Description
The Condor is a compact, high-performance, embedded computer. It has been engineered and tested to meet evolving requirements for smaller, lighter, and lower power embedded systems while adhering to stringent regulatory standards. Designed around the COM "compact" form factor, the Condor is a member of the VersaLogic "EPU" family of ultra-rugged embedded computers, designed to withstand extreme temperature, impact, and vibration.
The Condor's on-board TPM security chip can lock out unauthorized hardware and software access. It provides a secure "Root of Trust." Additional security is provided through built-in AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instructions.
The Condor features high-performance Skylake processors with dual-core CPUs and Hyper-Threading logic, allowing up to 4 simultaneous threads to be executed. Even with its outstanding performance and I/O features, the Condor's typical power consumption is 11 to 16 watts, depending on the model. The Condor provides compatibility with a broad range of standard x86 application development tools for reduced development time.
Condor's on-board Power Management Unit greatly simplifies system power supply requirements. It features a wide input voltage range of 8 to 30 volts so it is fully compatible with 12 or 24V vehicle applications. It also includes reverse voltage protection, over voltage protection, RF noise filtering, and transient voltage protection, to provide enhanced durability and reliability in the field.
Designed and tested for industrial temperature (-40° to +85°C) operation, the rugged Condor also meets MIL-STD-202G specifications for shock and vibration. Latching SATA, Ethernet, power, and main I/O connectors provide additional ruggedization for use in harsh environments.
Condor is compatible with a variety of popular x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, and VxWorks
Modified COTS versions of this product are available, even in low OEM quantities. Modifications include conformal coating, BIOS / splash screen configuration, application specific testing, BOM revision locks, custom labeling, etc.
Resources
Product Reference
- Condor VL-EPU-4460 Datasheet 11/2/2020 PDF 1 MB DOWNLOAD
- Condor VL-EPU-4460 Hardware Reference Manual 8/2/2023 PDF 2.9 MB DOWNLOAD
- Condor VL-EPU-4460 Programmers Reference Manual 8/2/2023 PDF 1.1 MB DOWNLOAD
- Condor VL-EPU-4460 BIOS Reference Manual 11/7/2018 PDF 351 KB DOWNLOAD
- Product Family: Embedded Processing Units (EPUs) EPU INFO
- Product Lifecycle Chart 2/13/2024 PDF 330 KB DOWNLOAD
- OS Compatibility 4/5/2023 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD
Condor VL-EPU-4460 Datasheet 11/2/2020 PDF 1 MB DOWNLOAD
Condor VL-EPU-4460 Hardware Reference Manual 8/2/2023 PDF 2.9 MB DOWNLOAD
Condor VL-EPU-4460 Programmers Reference Manual 8/2/2023 PDF 1.1 MB DOWNLOAD
Condor VL-EPU-4460 BIOS Reference Manual 11/7/2018 PDF 351 KB DOWNLOAD
Product Lifecycle Chart 2/13/2024 PDF 330 KB DOWNLOAD
OS Compatibility 4/5/2023 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD
Software Support Packages
- Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.6.1 32-bit/64-bit 8/31/2020 ZIP 6.26 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.4.7 64-bit (EPUs) 5/16/2019 ZIP 2.44 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 10 DRV-WIN10-SKYLAKE-KABYLAKE 2.00 1/26/2024 ZIP 280 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 7 DRV-WIN7-SKYLAKE-KABYLAKE 1.0.0 2/8/2017 ZIP 280 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.8.2 64-bit 1/11/2023 TGZ 1.5 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.2 64-bit 8/13/2021 TGZ 1.61 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.0 64-bit 5/27/2021 TGZ 1.47 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.1 64-bit 7/28/2020 TGZ 1.34 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.0 64-bit 3/25/2020 TGZ 1.32 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu 16.04 VersaAPI 1.5.0 64-bit 6/25/2019 ZIP 159 KB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu VersaAPI 1.4.6 64-bit 11/9/2018 ZIP 120 KB DOWNLOAD
- BIOS Release 1.03 5/13/2019 ZIP 12.4 MB DOWNLOAD
- BIOS Release 1.02 8/14/2017 ZIP 12.3 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.6.1 32-bit/64-bit 8/31/2020 ZIP 6.26 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.4.7 64-bit (EPUs) 5/16/2019 ZIP 2.44 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows 10 DRV-WIN10-SKYLAKE-KABYLAKE 2.00 1/26/2024 ZIP 280 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows 7 DRV-WIN7-SKYLAKE-KABYLAKE 1.0.0 2/8/2017 ZIP 280 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.8.2 64-bit 1/11/2023 TGZ 1.5 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.2 64-bit 8/13/2021 TGZ 1.61 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.0 64-bit 5/27/2021 TGZ 1.47 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.1 64-bit 7/28/2020 TGZ 1.34 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.0 64-bit 3/25/2020 TGZ 1.32 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu 16.04 VersaAPI 1.5.0 64-bit 6/25/2019 ZIP 159 KB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu VersaAPI 1.4.6 64-bit 11/9/2018 ZIP 120 KB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 1.03 5/13/2019 ZIP 12.4 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 1.02 8/14/2017 ZIP 12.3 MB DOWNLOAD
Additional Reference Materials
- Component Info: 6th Generation Intel Process Datasheet VISIT SITE
- Component Info: Intel I210-IT Gigabit Ethernet Controller Datasheet 2/10/2019 PDF 9.82 MB DOWNLOAD
- Component Info: Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet Phy Datasheet VISIT SITE
- White Paper: "Securing Embedded Systems - Trusted Platform Module" 9/11/2017 PDF 818 KB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products" 9/24/2008 PDF 749 KB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Myth: Extended Temperature Embedded Computers" 8/18/2014 PDF 1.84 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "Ultra Reliable Embedded Computing" 2/20/2014 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Invisible Foe - Understanding and Controlling ESD Damage" 7/9/2013 PDF 453 KB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: Intel I210-IT Gigabit Ethernet Controller Datasheet 2/10/2019 PDF 9.82 MB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "Securing Embedded Systems - Trusted Platform Module" 9/11/2017 PDF 818 KB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products" 9/24/2008 PDF 749 KB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "The Myth: Extended Temperature Embedded Computers" 8/18/2014 PDF 1.84 MB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "Ultra Reliable Embedded Computing" 2/20/2014 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "The Invisible Foe - Understanding and Controlling ESD Damage" 7/9/2013 PDF 453 KB DOWNLOAD
Accessories
Accessories VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter 
Audio VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C Cable Kit VL-CKR-CONDOR EPU-4460 Condor Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0702, 1014, 1604, 2032, 0809, HDW-401, and 108. VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" VL-CBR-0809 Power adapter cable, 12V medium-power. ATX12 to Osprey/Raven. 12" VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. Cables VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6" VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" VL-CBR-0404 LED back light, 3-pin Pico-Clasp / 4-pin IDE power to 6-pin 12V, 0.5 m VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9" VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" VL-CBR-3001 2-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 30-pin JAE, 20" VL-CBR-3002 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin Hirose, 20" VL-CBR-3003 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin JAE, 20" Development VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) VL-DEV-USB-VV1 VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers. Hardware VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. Thermal Options VL-HDW-415 Cooling fan for HDW-416/ 417 passive heatsinks, 12V VL-HDW-416 Passive Heat Sink. Mounts to heat plate on standard product 95 x 95 x 10.5 mm
Audio VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C 
Cable Kit VL-CKR-CONDOR EPU-4460 Condor Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0702, 1014, 1604, 2032, 0809, HDW-401, and 108. 
VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard 
VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" 
VL-CBR-0809 Power adapter cable, 12V medium-power. ATX12 to Osprey/Raven. 12" 
VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" 
VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" 
VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" 
VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon 
VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. 
Cables VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6" 
VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" 
VL-CBR-0404 LED back light, 3-pin Pico-Clasp / 4-pin IDE power to 6-pin 12V, 0.5 m 
VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m 
VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9" 
VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" 
VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" 
VL-CBR-3001 2-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 30-pin JAE, 20" 
VL-CBR-3002 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin Hirose, 20" 
VL-CBR-3003 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin JAE, 20" 
Development VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) 
VL-DEV-USB-VV1 VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers. 
Hardware VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread 
VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. 
Thermal Options VL-HDW-415 Cooling fan for HDW-416/ 417 passive heatsinks, 12V 
VL-HDW-416 Passive Heat Sink. Mounts to heat plate on standard product 95 x 95 x 10.5 mm 
- Part Number Description
- Accessories
- VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter
- Audio
- VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C
- Cable Kit
- VL-CKR-CONDOR EPU-4460 Condor Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0702, 1014, 1604, 2032, 0809, HDW-401, and 108.
- VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard
- VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20"
- VL-CBR-0809 Power adapter cable, 12V medium-power. ATX12 to Osprey/Raven. 12"
- VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"
- VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"
- VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"
- VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon
- VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.
- Cables
- VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6"
- VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25"
- VL-CBR-0404 LED back light, 3-pin Pico-Clasp / 4-pin IDE power to 6-pin 12V, 0.5 m
- VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m
- VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9"
- VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36"
- VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6"
- VL-CBR-3001 2-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 30-pin JAE, 20"
- VL-CBR-3002 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin Hirose, 20"
- VL-CBR-3003 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin JAE, 20"
- Development
- VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)
- VL-DEV-USB-VV1 VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers.
- Hardware
- VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread
- VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.
- Thermal Options
- VL-HDW-415 Cooling fan for HDW-416/ 417 passive heatsinks, 12V
- VL-HDW-416 Passive Heat Sink. Mounts to heat plate on standard product 95 x 95 x 10.5 mm
Expansion Modules
Adapters VL-MPEs-S3E SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Analog & Digital I/O VL-MPEe-A1E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (12-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-A2E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (16-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-SPX-1 Analog Input Module, x8 Channels, industrial temperature VL-SPX-2 Digital I/O Module, x16 lines, industrial temperature VL-SPX-4 Analog Output Module, x4 single channels 12-bit, industrial temperature VL-SPX-5 Solid State Switch Module, x8 channels, industrial temperature GPS VL-MPEu-G2E GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) VL-MPEu-G3E Precision GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Network VL-MPEe-E4E Gigabit Ethernet Over Fiber Optic media (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-E5E Two Channel Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-E6E Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-E6E-P Gigabit Ethernet with POE+ (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEu-C1E Dual Channel CAN Bus Module (USB signaling) VL-MPEe-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Serial I/O VL-MPEe-U2E RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Solid-State Storage (Flash memory) VL-MPEs-F1E32 32 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) VL-MPEs-F1E16 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) VL-MPEs-F1E4 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Video VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling)
- Part Number Description Form Factor
- Adapters
- VL-MPEs-S3E SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- Analog & Digital I/O
- VL-MPEe-A1E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (12-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-A2E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (16-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-SPX-1 Analog Input Module, x8 Channels, industrial temperature SPX
- VL-SPX-2 Digital I/O Module, x16 lines, industrial temperature SPX
- VL-SPX-4 Analog Output Module, x4 single channels 12-bit, industrial temperature SPX
- VL-SPX-5 Solid State Switch Module, x8 channels, industrial temperature SPX
- GPS
- VL-MPEu-G2E GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEu-G3E Precision GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Mini PCIe
- Network
- VL-MPEe-E4E Gigabit Ethernet Over Fiber Optic media (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E5E Two Channel Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E6E Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E6E-P Gigabit Ethernet with POE+ (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEu-C1E Dual Channel CAN Bus Module (USB signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- Serial I/O
- VL-MPEe-U2E RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- Solid-State Storage (Flash memory)
- VL-MPEs-F1E32 32 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- VL-MPEs-F1E16 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- VL-MPEs-F1E4 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- Video
- VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
Models
Model: VL-EPU-4460-EAP-08 Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Processor: i3-6100U Cores: 2 CPU Clock /Turbo Speed: 2.3 GHz / NA Graphics Core: HD 520 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed: 300 MHz / 1.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
Model: VL-EPU-4460-EBP-16 Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Processor: i5-6300U Cores: 2 CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed: 2.4 / 3.0 GHz Graphics Core: HD 520 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed: 300 MHz / 1.0 GHz Memory: 16 GB Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
Model: VL-EPU-4460-ECP-16 Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Processor: i7-6600U Cores: 2 CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed: 2.6 / 3.4 GHz Graphics Core: HD 520 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed: 300 MHz / 1.05 GHz Memory: 16 GB Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
† Heat plate must be kept below 90°C
Models
- Model Operating Temp.† Processor Cores CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed Graphics Core Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed Memory Cooling Pricing/Sample - VL-EPU-4460-EAP-08 -40° to +85°C i3-6100U 2 2.3 GHz / NA HD 520 300 MHz / 1.0 GHz 8 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
- VL-EPU-4460-EBP-16 -40° to +85°C i5-6300U 2 2.4 / 3.0 GHz HD 520 300 MHz / 1.0 GHz 16 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
- VL-EPU-4460-ECP-16 -40° to +85°C i7-6600U 2 2.6 / 3.4 GHz HD 520 300 MHz / 1.05 GHz 16 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample † Heat plate must be kept below 90°C