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Cougar

VL-EPM-14

Notice: The Cougar has reached the end of its off-the-shelf availability. Contact VersaLogic Sales for availability and extended lifecycle options.

Feature-rich, mid-performance single board computer that offers very low power consumption without sacrificing performance. The highly efficient AMD Geode LX 800 processor provides fanless extended temperature operation, while soldered-on memory ensures high reliability. Ideal for defense, aerospace, homeland security, medical, and other embedded computing applications.

  • PC/104-Plus Form Factor

    Small footprint. Multi-vendor support.

  • AMD Geode LX 800 Processor

    500 MHz performance with low power draw.

  • Network Support

    Dual 10/100 Ethernet provides fast network access and boot ROM support.

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Specifications

See datasheet for more details

Mechanical Size: 108 x 96 mm (4.25 x 3.78”)
Mechanical Weight: 102g (3.6 oz)
Processor AMD Geode LX 800
Input Voltage +5VDC
Power (typical) 4.5W
Bus Expansion PC/104-Plus
Operating Temperature -40° to +85°C
Shock and Vibration MIL-STD-202G
Memory (RAM) 256 MB DDR
Display Integrated high-performance video
Display 18/24-bit LVDS interface
Storage CompactFlash Socket
Ethernet Two 10/100 autodetect ports
USB Four USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Serial I/O Three COM ports
Digital I/O -
Audio -
Operating System Compatibility Most x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.
Export Info ECCN: 5A992.c
Export Info Schedule B: 8471.60.7000

See datasheet for full specifications

Description

The Cougar is a feature-rich, mid-performance PC/104-Plus form factor single board computer that offers very low power consumption without sacrificing performance. The highly efficient AMD Geode LX 800 processor provides fanless extended temperature operation, while soldered-on memory ensures high reliability. Equipped with dual 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0 ports, and RS-232/422/485 COM ports, the Cougar is ideal for defense, aerospace, homeland security, medical, and other embedded computing applications.

Like all VersaLogic products, the Cougar is designed to support OEM applications where high reliability and long-term availability are required. From application design-in support, to its 15+ year production life guarantee, the Cougar provides a durable embedded computer solution with an excellent cost of ownership. The Cougar is manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards and is fully RoHS compliant. Customization is available, even in low OEM quantities.

Resources

Product Reference

Cougar VL-EPM-14 Datasheet 1/11/2022 PDF 990 KB DOWNLOAD
Cougar Reference Manual 11/17/2020 PDF 551 KB DOWNLOAD
Product Family: PC/104 PC/104 INFO
Product Lifecycle Chart 2/13/2024 PDF 330 KB DOWNLOAD
OS Compatibility 4/5/2023 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD

Software Support Packages

Windows XP (SP2) DRV-WXP-GLX 1.0.0 10/12/2011 ZIP 925 KB DOWNLOAD
Windows Embedded XPe (SP2) BSP-XPE-GLX 1.0.0 10/28/2009 ZIP 1.5 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 (R3) BSP-CE6-GLX 2.0.0 12/2/2010 ZIP 13.5 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 (R2) BSP-CE6-GLX 1.0.0 12/3/2009 ZIP 4.7 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Debian 5.0.1 DEV-CD-L6 3.0.0 6/10/2009 ZIP 59 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Debian 5.0 DEV-CD-L6 2.0.0 3/16/2009 ZIP 59 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Debian 4.0 DEV-CD-L6 1.0.0 7/22/2008 ZIP 59 MB DOWNLOAD
Wind River VxWorks 6.4 BSP 1.0.0 1/7/2008 ZIP 6.8 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 5.3.106 10/20/2015 BIN 1 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 5.3.105 9/18/2008 BIN 1 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 5.3.104 8/14/2008 BIN 1 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 5.3.103 7/31/2008 BIN 1 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 5.3.102 6/24/2008 BIN 1 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 5.3.101 6/6/2008 BIN 1 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 5.3.100 - Initial Release 5/6/2008 BIN 1 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Upgrade Utilities and Instructions READ
PLD Fixed COM3 RS-422/RS-485 Functionality 9/18/2008 ZIP 47 KB DOWNLOAD
PLD Initial Release 5/6/2008 ZIP 40 KB DOWNLOAD
PLD Upgrade Information READ

Additional Reference Materials

Component Info: AMD LX 800 CPU and Video Datasheet 5/20/2008 PDF 5.15 MB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: AMD LX 800 CPU and Video Driver for Win ZIP 372 KB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: Intel 82551ER Fast Ethernet Controller Datasheet 11/24/2008 PDF 742 KB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: Intel 82551ER Fast Ethernet Controller Driver for Win VISIT SITE
Component Info: AMD CS5536 Companion Device Datasheet 5/24/2007 PDF 5.21 MB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: SMSC LPC47N217 Super I/O Chip Datasheet 4/22/2004 PDF 708 KB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: Analog Devices ADM1032 Temperature Sensor Datasheet 3/28/2003 PDF 327 KB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: Intersil HIN211E RS-232 Transceiver Datasheet 4/7/2000 PDF 770 KB DOWNLOAD
Component Info: Texas Instruments SN75HVD08 RS-485 Transceiver Datasheet 12/11/2006 PDF 247 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

Audio VL-ADR-01S  USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C    Icon Photo Cable Kit VL-CKR-COUG  EPM-14 Cougar Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-5011, 1008, 1201, 4405, 4406, and HDW-101.    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1008  ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1201  VGA interface cable, 12-pin 2 mm (latching) / 15-pin VGA    Icon Photo VL-CBR-4405  IDE cable adapter board, 44-pin to 40-pin    Icon Photo VL-CBR-4406  IDE drive cable, 44-pin, 18"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-5011  I/O cable set and paddleboard    Icon Photo VL-HDW-101  Standoff package, 4x screws, 4x standoffs, 15mm, Metric thread    Icon Photo Cables VL-CBR-2010  LVDS / flat panel interface cable,18-bit (Hirose), 20"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2011  LVDS / flat panel cable, 18-bit (JAE), 20"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-5009A  I/O ribbon cable, 50-pin to 50-pin, 18"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2034  6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A)    Icon Photo Development VL-PS-ATX12-300A  300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)    Icon Photo Hardware VL-ENCL-5C  Development enclosure    Icon Photo VL-HDW-203  PC104 extractor tool (metal)    Icon Photo VL-CF-CLIP1  CompactFlash retention clips x10    Icon Photo VL-HDW-106  Standoff package, 0.6", English thread    Icon Photo VL-HDW-112  PC104 (ISA) Spacer    Icon Photo VL-HDW-113  PC104 (PCI) Spacer    Icon Photo VL-HDW-115  PC104 (blank) Spacer    Icon Photo Solid State Drives VL-CFM-4GB  SSD 4 GB CompactFlash VL-CFM-2GB  SSD 2 GB CompactFlash VL-CFM-1GB  SSD 1 GB CompactFlash VL-CFM-1GBET  SSD 1 GB CompactFlash, industrial temperature VL-CFM-512  SSD 512 MB CompactFlash Type1 VL-CFM-512ET  SSD 512 MB CompactFlash Type1, industrial temperature
  • Part Number Description
  • Audio
  • VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C Icon Photo
  • Cable Kit
  • VL-CKR-COUG EPM-14 Cougar Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-5011, 1008, 1201, 4405, 4406, and HDW-101. Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1008 ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1201 VGA interface cable, 12-pin 2 mm (latching) / 15-pin VGA Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-4405 IDE cable adapter board, 44-pin to 40-pin Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-4406 IDE drive cable, 44-pin, 18" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-5011 I/O cable set and paddleboard Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-101 Standoff package, 4x screws, 4x standoffs, 15mm, Metric thread Icon Photo
  • Cables
  • VL-CBR-2010 LVDS / flat panel interface cable,18-bit (Hirose), 20" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2011 LVDS / flat panel cable, 18-bit (JAE), 20" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-5009A I/O ribbon cable, 50-pin to 50-pin, 18" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A) Icon Photo
  • Development
  • VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) Icon Photo
  • Hardware
  • VL-ENCL-5C Development enclosure Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) Icon Photo
  • VL-CF-CLIP1 CompactFlash retention clips x10 Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer Icon Photo
  • Solid State Drives
  • VL-CFM-4GB SSD 4 GB CompactFlash
  • VL-CFM-2GB SSD 2 GB CompactFlash
  • VL-CFM-1GB SSD 1 GB CompactFlash
  • VL-CFM-1GBET SSD 1 GB CompactFlash, industrial temperature
  • VL-CFM-512 SSD 512 MB CompactFlash Type1
  • VL-CFM-512ET SSD 512 MB CompactFlash Type1, industrial temperature

Expansion Modules

Analog & Digital I/O VCM-DAS-3a  Analog Output x16 (12-bit resolution) + Digital I/O x24, industrial temperature In-Stack Power Supply VL-EPM-PS1a  Power supply in-stack, industrial temperature Video VL-EPM-V7E  Video expansion module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature
  • Part Number Description Form Factor
  • Analog & Digital I/O
  • VCM-DAS-3a Analog Output x16 (12-bit resolution) + Digital I/O x24, industrial temperature PC/104
  • In-Stack Power Supply
  • VL-EPM-PS1a Power supply in-stack, industrial temperature PC/104-Plus
  • Video
  • VL-EPM-V7E Video expansion module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature PC/104-Plus

Models

Model:    VL-EPM-14h Processor:    AMD Geode LX 800 Speed:    500 MHZ Power:    4.5W Operating Temperature:    -40° to +85°C Cooling:    Fanless

Models

  • Model Processor Speed Power Operating Temperature Cooling
  • VL-EPM-14h AMD Geode LX 800 500 MHZ 4.5W -40° to +85°C Fanless