An economical mid-performance x86 computer built around Intel’s highly successful Bay Trail processor. The dual-core processor delivers surprising performance while providing fanless operation over the full -40° to +85°C temperate range. SandCat includes a PC/104 expansion interface and a Mini PCIe socket for applications where I/O expansion is needed.
Intel Bay Trail Processor
1.33 GHz clock rate dual-core processor
Low Power Consumption
5.3 W Typical
Cost Optimized
An economical Bay Trail computer with limited on-board I/O
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
| Mechanical | Size: PC/104 Compliant 108 x 96 mm (4.3 x 3.8") x 42 mm (1.6") tall |
| Mechanical | Weight: 108g (3.79 oz) |
| Processor | Intel Bay Trail Atom (dual core) |
| Input Voltage | 5VDC ± 5% |
| Power (typical) | 5.3W |
| Bus Expansion | PC/104-Plus. Legacy ISA and PCI connectors |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +85°C |
| Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202G |
| Memory (RAM) | Up to 8 GB DDR3L (1.35V) SDRAM |
| Display | Intel Gen-7 graphics |
| Display | Mini DisplayPort++ output (DisplayPort and HDMI signaling) |
| Storage | One SATA Revision 2.0 port |
| Storage | mSATA socket, bootable |
| Ethernet | One 1GbE port (10/100/1000 autodetect) |
| 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 | Via DisplayPort++ interface or optional VL-ADR-01 audio interface |
| Other I/O | Single I2C |
| Other I/O | Mini PCIe Socket |
| 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 SandCat is a low-power dual-core single board computer (SBC) with an industry-standard PC/104-Plus expansion interface. This combination makes it easy to upgrade existing PC/104 systems to Intel's long-life Bay Trail processor, while preserving plug-in expansion to existing specialty I/O boards. The board also contains on-board I/O interfaces, including USB, a mini PCIe expansion socket, and digital I/O ports.
The SandCat is driven by a low power E3825 dual-core Bay Trail processor with a clock rate of 1.33 GHz. Based on the industry-standard PC/104 format (4.2 x 3.8 inches), the SandCat includes legacy ISA and PCI connectors to interface directly withPC/104-Plus expansion boards.
Like other VersaLogic products, the SandCat is designed and validated for operation in unforgiving environments and for long term availability (10+ year typical product lifecycle).
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
- SandCat VL-EPM-39 Datasheet 1/14/2022 PDF 1.12 MB DOWNLOAD
- SandCat VL-EPM-39 Hardware Reference Manual 9/5/2024 PDF 1.7 MB DOWNLOAD
- SandCat VL-EPM-39 Programmer's Reference Manual 10/31/2018 PDF 319 KB DOWNLOAD
- SandCat VL-EPM-39 BIOS Reference Manual 11/8/2018 PDF 630 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
SandCat VL-EPM-39 Datasheet 1/14/2022 PDF 1.12 MB DOWNLOAD
SandCat VL-EPM-39 Hardware Reference Manual 9/5/2024 PDF 1.7 MB DOWNLOAD
SandCat VL-EPM-39 Programmer's Reference Manual 10/31/2018 PDF 319 KB DOWNLOAD
SandCat VL-EPM-39 BIOS Reference Manual 11/8/2018 PDF 630 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 (SBCs) 5/16/2019 ZIP 2.95 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 10 Baytrail Driver Package 4.0.0 64-bit 5/24/2024 ZIP 128 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 10 Baytrail Driver Package 3.0.0 64-bit 10/25/2022 ZIP 119 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 7 SP1 Build 7601 DRV-WIN7-BAYTRAIL 2.0.0 32- and 64-bit 6/3/2016 ZIP 283 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows Embedded Std 7 BSP-WES7-BTRL 1.0.0 12/9/2015 ZIP 306 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
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 Baytrail Driver Package 4.0.0 64-bit 5/24/2024 ZIP 128 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows 10 Baytrail Driver Package 3.0.0 64-bit 10/25/2022 ZIP 119 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows 7 SP1 Build 7601 DRV-WIN7-BAYTRAIL 2.0.0 32- and 64-bit 6/3/2016 ZIP 283 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows Embedded Std 7 BSP-WES7-BTRL 1.0.0 12/9/2015 ZIP 306 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
Additional Reference Materials
- Component Info: Intel 4th Generation Atom (formerly "Bay Trail") System-on-Chip (SoC) E38xx Processor Datasheet VISIT SITE
- Component Info: Intel I210-IT Gigabit Ethernet Controller Datasheet VISIT SITE
- 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 4th Generation Atom (formerly "Bay Trail") System-on-Chip (SoC) E38xx Processor Datasheet VISIT SITE
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 
Cable Kit VL-CKR-SANDCAT EPM-39 SandCat Eval. Cable kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 1008, 1605, 0702, 1014, 2032, and VL-HDW-105 VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard VL-CBR-1008 ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12" VL-CBR-1605 Single Ethernet adapter cable, 12” VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" Cables VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m VL-CBR-0701 SATA cable, 19.75" VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A) Development VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) Hardware VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) Memory VL-MM9-xxxx DDR3 PC3-12800 SO-DIMM memory module (1.35v) Miscellaneous VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter
Cable Kit VL-CKR-SANDCAT EPM-39 SandCat Eval. Cable kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 1008, 1605, 0702, 1014, 2032, and VL-HDW-105 VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard 
VL-CBR-1008 ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12" 
VL-CBR-1605 Single Ethernet adapter cable, 12” 
VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" 
VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" 
VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread 
VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" 
Cables VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" 
VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m 
VL-CBR-0701 SATA cable, 19.75" 
VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" 
VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" 
VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A) 
Development VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) 
Hardware VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon 
VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. 
VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread 
VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer 
VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer 
VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) 
Memory VL-MM9-xxxx DDR3 PC3-12800 SO-DIMM memory module (1.35v) Miscellaneous VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter 
- Part Number Description
- Audio
- VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C
- Cable Kit
- VL-CKR-SANDCAT EPM-39 SandCat Eval. Cable kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 1008, 1605, 0702, 1014, 2032, and VL-HDW-105
- VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard
- VL-CBR-1008 ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12"
- VL-CBR-1605 Single Ethernet adapter cable, 12”
- VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20"
- VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"
- VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
- VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"
- Cables
- VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25"
- VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m
- VL-CBR-0701 SATA cable, 19.75"
- VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36"
- VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6"
- VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A)
- Development
- VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)
- Hardware
- VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon
- VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.
- VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
- VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer
- VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer
- VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer
- VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal)
- Memory
- VL-MM9-xxxx DDR3 PC3-12800 SO-DIMM memory module (1.35v)
- Miscellaneous
- VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter
Expansion Modules
Adapters VL-EPMp-P2E PCI-104 Mini PCIe socket x2 Adapter, industrial temperature 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) 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-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEu-C1E Dual Channel CAN Bus Module (USB 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-F1Exx 4/16/32/64/128/256 GB mSATA drive (SATA signaling)
- Part Number Description Form Factor
- Adapters
- VL-EPMp-P2E PCI-104 Mini PCIe socket x2 Adapter, industrial temperature PCI-104
- 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
- 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-F1Exx 4/16/32/64/128/256 GB mSATA drive (SATA signaling) Mini PCIe
Models
Model: VL-EPM-39EBK Processor: Atom E3825 Cores: Dual Speed: 1.33 GHz DDR MAXSpeed: 1067 MHz Operating Temp.: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Sink Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
Models
- Model Processor Cores Speed DDR MAX
Speed Operating Temp. Cooling Pricing/Sample - VL-EPM-39EBK Atom E3825 Dual 1.33 GHz 1067 MHz -40° to +85°C Heat Sink Pricing/Sample