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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.
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
- Part Number Description
- Audio
- VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C
- Cable Kit
- VL-CBR-1008 ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12"
- VL-CBR-1201 VGA interface cable, 12-pin 2 mm (latching) / 15-pin VGA
- VL-CBR-4405 IDE cable adapter board, 44-pin to 40-pin
- VL-CBR-4406 IDE drive cable, 44-pin, 18"
- VL-HDW-101 Standoff package, 4x screws, 4x standoffs, 15mm, Metric thread
- Cables
- VL-CBR-2010 LVDS / flat panel interface cable,18-bit (Hirose), 20"
- VL-CBR-2011 LVDS / flat panel cable, 18-bit (JAE), 20"
- VL-CBR-5009A I/O ribbon cable, 50-pin to 50-pin, 18"
- 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-ENCL-5C Development enclosure
- VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal)
- VL-CF-CLIP1 CompactFlash retention clips x10
- VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread
- VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer
- VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer
- VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer
- 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
- 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