Tiger PC/104-Plus

Overview

The VersaLogic Tiger is an embedded single board computer (SBC) featuring a high-performance Intel Atom Z5xx processor. Based on the PC/104-Plus industry standard form factor, the Tiger supports both PC/104 and PC/104-Plus stackable expansion boards. With its combination of high performance (up to 1.6 GHz), low power consumption (6W typ. while executing code), and fanless operation, the Tiger is an ideal embedded computer solution for space, weight, and power (SWaP) constrained embedded applications in industrial, energy, defense/aerospace, medical, and robotics markets.

Features

• PC/104-Plus Form Factor: Supports PC/104™ and PC/104-Plus expansion modules on a highly rugged format
• Intel Atom Z5xx Processor: Up to 1.6 GHz performance with very low power draw
• High-performance Video: Advanced 3D graphics and high-definition video decode
• Network Support: Gigabit Ethernet with remote boot support
• System RAM: Up to 2 GB DDR2 RAM
• USB I/O: Seven USB 2.0 ports support keyboard, mouse, and other devices
• Device I/O: Four serial ports, IDE interface, and HD audio
• Flash Memory: Disk on Module socket for plug-in flash storage
• Fanless Operation: No moving parts required for CPU cooling
• Industrial Temperature Version: -40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments
• MIL-STD-202G: Qualified for high shock/vibration environments
• SPX Expansion: Add additional analog, digital, or CANbus modules
• OS Compatibility: Windows 7/XP, Windows Embedded Standard 7/XPe/CE, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, DOS

Specifications

Driven by an Intel Atom Z5xx processor designed specifically for embedded applications, the VersaLogic Tiger runs completely fanless at up to 1.6 (commercial temperature) or 1.33 GHz (industrial temperature). 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 between power conservation and performance to suit their application needs. Enhanced low-power states, including the new C6 state (Deep Power Down Technolog), allow designers to further minimize overall power consumption.

The integrated graphics core of the Intel Atom Z5xx processor supports advanced 3D graphics and high-definition video decode. Video output is provided through an integrated LVDS flat panel video interface and optional analog VGA support. Tiger’s standard on-board features include gigabit Ethernet with network boot capability, SO-DIMM socket for up to 2 GB DDR2 RAM, seven USB 2.0 ports, four serial ports, IDE controller with support for two devices, HD audio, and a Disk on Module (DOM) socket for removable flash storage. PC/104-Plus expansion provides plug-in access to a wide variety of industry standard expansion modules. VersaLogic’s SPX expansion interface provides access to cost-effective plug-in analog, digital, CANbus, and custom I/O solutions.

Available in both industrial (-40° to +85°C) and commercial (0° to +60°C) temperature versions; the Tiger 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 which is critical in many OEM applications. The Tiger features 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 Tiger is compatible with a variety of popular operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.

Ordering Information

VL-EPM-24SU:

Intel Atom Z530P 1.6GHz 0° to +60°C Fanless

VL-EPM-24EU:

Intel Atom Z520PT 1.33GHz -40° to +85°C Fanless