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Blackbird

VL-EPU-4562

High performance in a compact 95 x 125 x 37 mm footprint. Featuring the Intel “Skylake” CPU, the EPU-4562 series provides high performance video processing on-board and a TPM security chip that can lock out unauthorized hardware and software access and provide a secure “Root of Trust.” Additional security is provided through built-in AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instructions.

  • Intel Core "Skylake" Processor

    Quad- and dual-core, up to 2.6 GHz clock rate.

  • On-board Power Management

    Accepts 8 to 30 volts DC, provides OVP, reverse polarity protection, RF noise filtering, and transient voltage suppression.

  • On-board and Expansions I/O Options 

    2.5x mini PCIe sockets, 2x USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0, 8 AI, 4 AO, 24 DIO, 3 counter/timers and 4 serial COM ports (232/422/485).

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Specifications

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Mechanical Size: COM Basic standard. 95 x 125 x 37 mm (3.74 x 4.92 x 1.45")
Mechanical Weight: 378g (13.3 oz.)
Processor Intel Core i7-6822 or i5-6442
Input Voltage 8V–30VDC
Power (typical) 15.3 - 22.2W
Bus Expansion Two Full-length Mini PCIe sockets
Bus Expansion One Half-size socket
Operating Temperature -40° to +85°C and -20° to +70°C models
Shock and Vibration MIL-STD-202G
Memory (RAM) Up to 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM
Display Intel HD 520 and 530 - Gen-9 compute architecture
Display Dual Mini DisplayPort outputs
Storage Two SATA 6 Gb/s ports
Storage Mini PCIe socket with mSATA support
Network Two 1GbE ports (10/100/1000 autodetect)
USB Two USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports
USB Four USB 2.0 host ports
Serial I/O Four COM ports
Digital I/O Twenty four TTL I/O Lines 3.3V
Audio Line Input/output
Other I/O I2C interface
Analog I/O Analog Input - Eight channels, 12-bit single-ended. 500 ksps
Analog I/O Analog Output - Four channels, 12-bit single-ended. 100 ksps
Operating System Compatibility Compatible with most x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux and VxWorks.
Export Info ECCN: 5A992.c
Export Info Schedule B: 8471.60.7000

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Description

The Blackbird is a compact, high performance x86 type board-level embedded computer. It has been engineered and tested to meet the military and medical industries’ evolving requirements to develop smaller, lighter, and lower power embedded systems while adhering to stringent regulatory standards. The Blackbird is a member of the VersaLogic family of ultra-rugged EPU embedded computers. Using fully integrated COM components, the Blackbird is supplied fully assembled and tested, including heat plate, ready to install in a system. In addition to providing a very compact footprint, it is designed to withstand extreme temperature, impact, and vibration.

The Skylake processor options feature quad- and dual-core CPUs along with Hyper-Threading logic allowing up to 8 simultaneous threads to be executed. The Blackbird provides great performance and I/O features, moderate power consumption (15 to 22 W typical depending on model), and a compact package. The Blackbird provides compatibility with a broad range of standard x86 application development tools for reduced development time.

The on-board power conditioning greatly simplifies system power supply requirements. It features an input voltage range of 8 to 30 volts and is fully compatible with 12 or 24V vehicle applications. It also includes reverse voltage protection, over voltage protection, RF noise filtering, and transient voltage protection, to provide enhanced durability and reliability in the field.

Designed and tested for industrial temperature (-40° to +85°C) operation, the rugged Blackbird also meets MIL-STD-202G specifications for shock and vibration. Latching SATA, Ethernet, power, and main I/O connectors provide additional ruggedization for use in harsh environments.

Blackbird is compatible with a variety of popular x86 operating systems including Windows, Linux, and VxWorks.

COT's modifications are available, even in low OEM quantities. Modifications include conformal coating, BIOS / splash screen configuration, application specific testing, BOM revision locks, custom labeling, etc.

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

BIOS Release 1.03 5/13/2019 ZIP 12.4 MB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 1.02 8/24/2017 ZIP 12.3 MB DOWNLOAD

Additional Reference Materials

Accessories

Cable Kit VL-CKR-BLACKBIRD  EPU-4562/4462 Blackbird Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0702, 1014 (x2), 1604, 2004, 2005, 2032, 0809, 0810, HDW-401, and 108.    Icon Photo VL-CBR-4005  System I/O paddleboard    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0702  SATA cable, latching, 20"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1604  Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2004  Analog I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2005  Digital I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2032  miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0809  Power adapter cable, 12V medium-power. ATX12 to Osprey/Raven. 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0810  Stereo audio, 8-pin Pico-Clasp to 3.5mm jacks, 0.5m    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1014  RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"    Icon Photo VL-HDW-401  Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.    Icon Photo VL-HDW-108  Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon    Icon Photo Cables VL-CBR-0203  Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0401  Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0404  LED back light, 3-pin Pico-Clasp / 4-pin IDE power to 6-pin 12V, 0.5 m    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0503  USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m    Icon Photo VL-CBR-0901  Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2014  LVDS to VGA adapter board    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-3001  2-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 30-pin JAE, 20"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-3002  1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin Hirose, 20"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-3003  1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin JAE, 20"    Icon Photo Development VL-PS-ATX12-300A  300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)    Icon Photo VL-HDW-111  Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.    Icon Photo VL-DEV-USB-VV1  VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers.    Icon Photo Thermal Options VL-HDW-417  Passive Heat Sink. Mounts to heat plate on standard product 95 x 125 x 15 mm    Icon Photo VL-HDW-418  Cooling fan for use with HDW-417 passive heat sinks, 12V    Icon Photo VL-HDW-423  Heat Pipe Adapter Plate    Icon Photo
  • Part Number Description
  • Cable Kit
  • VL-CKR-BLACKBIRD EPU-4562/4462 Blackbird Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0702, 1014 (x2), 1604, 2004, 2005, 2032, 0809, 0810, HDW-401, and 108. Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2004 Analog I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2005 Digital I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0809 Power adapter cable, 12V medium-power. ATX12 to Osprey/Raven. 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0810 Stereo audio, 8-pin Pico-Clasp to 3.5mm jacks, 0.5m Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon Icon Photo
  • Cables
  • VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0404 LED back light, 3-pin Pico-Clasp / 4-pin IDE power to 6-pin 12V, 0.5 m Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2014 LVDS to VGA adapter board 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-3001 2-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 30-pin JAE, 20" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-3002 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin Hirose, 20" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-3003 1-Ch LVDS 30-pin JAE to 20-pin JAE, 20" Icon Photo
  • Development
  • VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. Icon Photo
  • VL-DEV-USB-VV1 VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers. Icon Photo
  • Thermal Options
  • VL-HDW-417 Passive Heat Sink. Mounts to heat plate on standard product 95 x 125 x 15 mm Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-418 Cooling fan for use with HDW-417 passive heat sinks, 12V Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-423 Heat Pipe Adapter Plate Icon Photo

Expansion Modules

Adapters 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) VL-SPX-1  Analog Input Module, x8 Channels, industrial temperature VL-SPX-2  Digital I/O Module, x16 lines, industrial temperature VL-SPX-4  Analog Output Module, x4 single channels 12-bit, industrial temperature VL-SPX-5  Solid State Switch Module, x8 channels, industrial temperature 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-F1E32  32 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) VL-MPEs-F1E16  16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) VL-MPEs-F1E4  4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Video VL-MPEe-V5E  VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling)
  • Part Number Description Form Factor
  • Adapters
  • VL-MPEs-S3E SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
  • 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) MSATA
  • VL-MPEs-F1E16 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
  • VL-MPEs-F1E4 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
  • Video
  • VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe

Models

Model:    VL-EPU-4462-EAP-08 Operating Temp. †:    -40° to +85°C Processor:    i3-6100U Cores:    2 Hyper-Threading/
Threads:
    Yes / 4
CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed:
    2.3 GHz / NA
Graphics Core:    HD 520 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed:
    300 MHz / 1.0 GHz
Memory:    8 GB Cooling:    Heat Plate Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
Model:    VL-EPU-4462-EBP-16 Operating Temp. †:    -40° to +85°C Processor:    i5-6300U Cores:    2 Hyper-Threading/
Threads:
    Yes / 4
CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed:
    2.4 GHz / 3.0 GHz
Graphics Core:    HD 520 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed:
    300 MHz / 1.0 GHz
Memory:    16 GB Cooling:    Heat Plate Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
Model:    VL-EPU-4562-EBP-16 Operating Temp. †:    -40° to +85°C Processor:    i5-6442EQ Cores:    4 Hyper-Threading/
Threads:
    No / 4
CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed:
    1.9 GHz / 2.7 GHz
Graphics Core:    HD 530 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed:
    350 MHz / 1.0 GHz
Memory:    16 GB Cooling:    Heat Plate Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
Model:    VL-EPU-4562-ECP-16 Operating Temp. †:    -40° to +85°C Processor:    i7-6822EQ Cores:    4 Hyper-Threading/
Threads:
    Yes / 8
CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed:
    2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz
Graphics Core:    HD 530 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed:
    350 MHz / 1.0 GHz
Memory:    16 GB Cooling:    Heat Plate Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
Model:    VL-EPU-4562-ECP-32 Operating Temp. †:    -40° to +85°C Processor:    i7-6822EQ Cores:    4 Hyper-Threading/
Threads:
    Yes / 8
CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed:
    2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz
Graphics Core:    HD 530 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed:
    350 MHz / 1.0 GHz
Memory:    32 GB Cooling:    Heat Plate Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
Model:    VL-EPU-4562-WCP-16 Operating Temp. †:    -20° to +70°C Processor:    i7-6822EQ Cores:    4 Hyper-Threading/
Threads:
    Yes / 8
CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed:
    2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz
Graphics Core:    HD 530 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed:
    350 MHz / 1.0 GHz
Memory:    16 GB Cooling:    Heat Plate Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
Model:    VL-EPU-4562-WCP-32 Operating Temp. †:    -20° to +70°C Processor:    i7-6822EQ Cores:    4 Hyper-Threading/
Threads:
    Yes / 8
CPU Clock /
Turbo Speed:
    2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz
Graphics Core:    HD 530 Graphics Base Clock /
Max Dynamic Speed:
    350 MHz / 1.0 GHz
Memory:    32 GB Cooling:    Heat Plate Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
† Final operating temperature is dependent on the customer thermal solution

Models


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  • Model Operating Temp. † Processor Cores Hyper-Threading/
    Threads
    CPU Clock /
    Turbo Speed
    Graphics Core Graphics Base Clock /
    Max Dynamic Speed
    Memory Cooling Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPU-4462-EAP-08 -40° to +85°C i3-6100U 2 Yes / 4 2.3 GHz / NA HD 520 300 MHz / 1.0 GHz 8 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPU-4462-EBP-16 -40° to +85°C i5-6300U 2 Yes / 4 2.4 GHz / 3.0 GHz HD 520 300 MHz / 1.0 GHz 16 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPU-4562-EBP-16 -40° to +85°C i5-6442EQ 4 No / 4 1.9 GHz / 2.7 GHz HD 530 350 MHz / 1.0 GHz 16 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPU-4562-ECP-16 -40° to +85°C i7-6822EQ 4 Yes / 8 2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz HD 530 350 MHz / 1.0 GHz 16 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPU-4562-ECP-32 -40° to +85°C i7-6822EQ 4 Yes / 8 2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz HD 530 350 MHz / 1.0 GHz 32 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPU-4562-WCP-16 -20° to +70°C i7-6822EQ 4 Yes / 8 2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz HD 530 350 MHz / 1.0 GHz 16 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPU-4562-WCP-32 -20° to +70°C i7-6822EQ 4 Yes / 8 2.0 GHz / 2.8 GHz HD 530 350 MHz / 1.0 GHz 32 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
  • † Final operating temperature is dependent on the customer thermal solution