SandCat – x86 Single Board Computer | VersaLogic

SandCat

VL-EPM-39

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

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Specifications

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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

OS Compatibility 4/5/2023 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD

Software Support Packages

Additional Reference Materials

Accessories

Audio VL-ADR-01S  USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C    Icon Photo 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    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1008  ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1605  Single Ethernet adapter cable, 12”    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0702  SATA cable, latching, 20"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1014  RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"    Icon Photo VL-HDW-105  Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2032  miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"    Icon Photo Cables VL-CBR-0401  Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0503  USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0701  SATA cable, 19.75"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2031  miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2033  miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6"    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-HDW-108  Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon    Icon Photo VL-HDW-111  Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.    Icon Photo VL-HDW-105  Standoff package, 0.6", Metric 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 VL-HDW-203  PC104 extractor tool (metal)    Icon Photo Memory VL-MM9-xxxx  DDR3 PC3-12800 SO-DIMM memory module (1.35v) Miscellaneous VL-EPH-V6  Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter    Icon Photo
  • Part Number Description
  • Audio
  • VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C Icon Photo
  • 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 Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1008 ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1605 Single Ethernet adapter cable, 12” Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" Icon Photo
  • Cables
  • VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0701 SATA cable, 19.75" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" 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-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric 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
  • VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) Icon Photo
  • Memory
  • VL-MM9-xxxx DDR3 PC3-12800 SO-DIMM memory module (1.35v)
  • Miscellaneous
  • VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter Icon Photo

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 MAX
Speed:
    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