Combines Intel’s “Kaby Lake” high-performance computing and video processing with a traditional PC/104-Plus expansion interface making it easy to upgrade the performance of existing PC/104 systems while preserving plug-in compatibility with existing specialty I/O boards.
Stackable Expansion
Note: Liger is a 2-board set. The set is the same height as a PC/104 processor board + one expansion board.
Intel “Kaby Lake” Processor
Up to 2.8 GHz clock rate, dual-core.
Trusted Platform Module
On-board TPM security chip can lock out unauthorized hardware and software access.
PC/104-Plus Expansion
Legacy PCI and ISA connectors, stack-down
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
Mechanical | Size: PC/104 Compliant: 108 mm x 96 mm (4.23" x 3.77") |
Mechanical | Weight: 226g (8.0 oz) |
Processor | Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7100U, i5-7300U, or i7-7600U dual core |
Input Voltage | 5.15VDC ± 2% |
Power (typical) | 12 - 13.5W depending on model |
Bus Expansion | PC/104-Plus. Legacy ISA and PCI connectors |
Operating Temperature | 0° to +60°C or -40° to +85°C depending on model |
Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202G |
Memory (RAM) | Up to 16 GB DDR3L (1.35V) SDRAM |
Display | HD Graphics 620 core – Gen-9 compute architecture |
Display | Dual Mini DisplayPort outputs |
Storage | One SATA 3 port |
Storage | mSATA socket, bootable |
Storage | microSD socket, bootable |
Ethernet | Two 1GbE ports (10/100/1000 autodetect) |
USB | Two USB 3.0 host ports. Four USB 2.0 host ports. |
Serial I/O | Four 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 Interface |
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 Liger is a high-performance single board computer (SBC) which combines Intel's iCore Kaby Lake processor, with a traditional PC/104-Plus expansion interface. This combination makes it easy to upgrade existing systems to a powerful 7th generation Kaby Lake Core processor, while preserving plug-in expansion to existing specialty I/O boards. In addition, the Liger also contains a full complement of on-board I/O interfaces, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, mini PCIe expansion socket, TPM chip, multiple serial interfaces, and 8-bits of digital I/O.
The Liger is available with an embedded i7, i5, or i3 Kaby Lake processor, providing standard clock rates up to 2.8 GHz and Turbo Boost rates to 3.9 GHz. The Kaby Lake processors feature dual-core CPUs and Hyper-Threading logic allowing up to 4 simultaneous threads to be executed.
As with all VersaLogic products, the Liger is designed to support OEM applications where high reliability and long-term availability are required. Liger is backed by a five-year warranty,10+ year availability, and expert US-based technical support. From application design-in support, to product life extension programs, the Liger provides a durable embedded computer solution with an excellent cost of ownership.
VersaLogic products are designed for use by OEMs working in a variety of market applications: Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Industrial, Security, Medical, Military, Robotics, and Transportation. VersaLogic delivers extremely reliable standard and customized embedded computers backed with unsurpassed service and the highest availability in the market.
Resources
Product Reference
- Liger VL-EPM-43 Datasheet 1/14/2022 PDF 1.15 MB DOWNLOAD
- Liger EPM-43 Hardware Reference Manual 8/2/2023 PDF 2 MB DOWNLOAD
- Liger EPM-43 Programmer's Reference Manual 3/12/2019 PDF 381 KB DOWNLOAD
- Liger EPM-43 BIOS Reference Manual 12/15/2017 PDF 327 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 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 (SBCs) 5/16/2019 ZIP 2.95 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 VersaAPI 1.8.4 64-bit (mainline kernel 6.x+) 9/24/2024 TGZ 1.9 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 1.49 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 1.33 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.0 64-bit 3/25/2020 TGZ 1.31 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu 16.04 VersaAPI 1.5.0 64-bit 6/25/2019 ZIP 159 KB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu VersaAPI 1.4.5 64-bit 4/10/2017 ZIP 108.5 KB DOWNLOAD
- BIOS Release 1.03 6/25/2019 ZIP 8.56 MB DOWNLOAD
- BIOS Release 1.02 11/21/2017 ZIP 8.56 MB DOWNLOAD
Additional Reference Materials
- Component Info: Intel I210-IT Gigabit Ethernet Controller Datasheet VISIT SITE
- 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
Accessories
- Part Number Description
- Audio
- VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C
- Cable Kit
- VL-CKR-LION EPMe-42/43 Lion/Liger Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0702, 1014, 2402, 1205, 1604, 2032, HDW-401 and 105.
- VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard
- VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20"
- VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"
- VL-CBR-1205 12-pin Micro-clasp to ATX 5V power adapter cable 7"
- VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"
- VL-CBR-2402 USB 3.0 Type-C plug to Type-A socket cable
- VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"
- VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
- VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.
- Cables
- VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6"
- 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"
- 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-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon
- VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer
- VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer
- VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer
- Memory
- VL-MM9-2EBN DRAM 2 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), industrial temperature
- VL-MM9-2SBN DRAM 2 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), standard temperature
- VL-MM9-4EBN DRAM 4 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v, industrial temperature
- VL-MM9-4SBN DRAM 4 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), standard temperature
- VL-MM9-8EBN DRAM 8 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), industrial temperature
- VL-MM9-8SBN DRAM 8 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), standard temperature
- Miscellaneous
- VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.
- VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal)
- Solid State Drives
- VL-F41-8EBN SSD 8 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- VL-F41-4EBN SSD 4 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- VL-F41-2EBN SSD 2 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- Thermal Options
- VL-HDW-406 Passive Heat Sink. Mounts to product’s heat plate. 55 x 84 x 16mm
- VL-HDW-413 Heat Sink + Cooling Fan assembly to mount on product heat plate.
- VL-HDW-408 Heat Pipe system. Mounts to product’s heat plate. 55 x 84 x 8.2mm
Expansion Modules
- Part Number Description Form Factor
- Adapters
- VL-EPM-P2E PC104-Plus Mini PCIe socket x2 adapter, industrial temperature PC104-Plus
- VL-MPEs-S3E SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Mini PCIe
- 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-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEu-C1E Dual Channel CAN Bus Module (USB 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) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEs-F1E16 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEs-F1E4 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Mini PCIe
- Video
- VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
Models
Model: VL-EPM-43EAP-00 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock FrequencyNormal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43EAP-04 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43EBP-00 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43EBP-04 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43ECP-00 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
Model: VL-EPM-43ECP-04 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43ECP-08 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 8 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43SAP-00 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43SAP-04 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43SBP-00 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43SBP-04 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43SCP-00 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPM-43SCP-08 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 8 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
† Derate -1.1°C per 305m (1,000 ft.) above 2,300m (7,500 ft.).
Models
- Model Processor Cores Memory Size Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo) Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost) vPro Capabilities Operating Temp.† Cooling Pricing/Sample - VL-EPM-43EAP-00 i3-7100U Dual 0 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43EAP-04 i3-7100U Dual 4 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43EBP-00 i5-7300U Dual 0 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43EBP-04 i5-7300U Dual 4 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43ECP-00 i7-7600U Dual 0 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
- VL-EPM-43ECP-04 i7-7600U Dual 4 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43ECP-08 i7-7600U Dual 8 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43SAP-00 i3-7100U Dual 0 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43SAP-04 i3-7100U Dual 4 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43SBP-00 i5-7300U Dual 0 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43SBP-04 i5-7300U Dual 4 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43SCP-00 i7-7600U Dual 0 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPM-43SCP-08 i7-7600U Dual 8 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate - † Derate -1.1°C per 305m (1,000 ft.) above 2,300m (7,500 ft.).