Built around Intel’s 7th Generation Core “Kaby Lake” processor for high-performance computing and video processing, along with the PCI/104-Express OneBank connector to support high-speed expansion whenever needed. The “Kaby Lake” processor features a Dual-core CPU and Hyper-Threading logic that allows up to 4 simultaneous threads to be executed.
Intel “Kaby Lake” Processor
Up to 2.8 GHz clock rate, dual-core.
Fanless Operation
No moving parts required for CPU cooling in most configurations.
Stackable Expansion
High speed stack-down PCIe/104 OneBank connector. Legacy stack-down PCI connector.
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
Mechanical | Size: PC/104 Compliant: 108 mm x 96 mm (4.23" x 3.77") |
Mechanical | Weight: 175g (6.2 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 | PCI/104-Express OneBank site |
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 | Intel HD 620 - 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 Lion is a high-performance single board computer (SBC) which combines Intel's Core "Kaby Lake" processor, with a PCI/104-Express OneBank expansion interface. Compatible with the PCI/104-Express format, it includes a legacy PCI connector, and a high-speed PCIe connector. This provides flexible system expansion, while leaving more on-board space available for product features. The single bank connector is mechanically and electrically compatible with PCI/104-Express Type 1 and Type 2 modules. In addition, the Lion 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 Lion is available with an embedded i7-7600U, i5-7300U, or i3-7100U 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 Lion is designed to support OEM applications where high reliability and long-term availability are required. Lion is backed by a five-year warranty, 10+ year availability, and expert US-based technical support. From application design-in support, to product life support programs, the Lion provides a durable embedded computer solution with an excellent cost of ownership.
Resources
Product Reference
- Lion VL-EPMe-42 Datasheet 9/17/2024 PDF 1.3 MB DOWNLOAD
- Lion EPMe-42 Hardware Reference Manual 11/3/2020 PDF 1.36 MB DOWNLOAD
- Lion EPMe-42 Programmer's Reference Manual 5/8/2018 PDF 346 KB DOWNLOAD
- Lion EPMe-42 BIOS Reference Manual 7/15/2019 PDF 331 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 8.51 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-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-114 PC104 (PCIe) 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-MPEs-S3E SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-EPMp-P2E PCI-104 Mini PCIe socket x2 Adapter, industrial temperature PCI-104
- 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-E7E 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +85 Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E7S 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +60 Mini PCIe
- Serial I/O
- VL-MPEe-U2E RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- Solid State Drives
- VL-MPEs-F1Exx 4/16/32/64/128/256 GB mSATA drive (SATA signaling) Mini PCIe
- Video
- VL-EPMp-V7E Video Expansion Module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature PCI-104
- VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
Models
Model: VL-EPMe-42EAP-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.: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
Model: VL-EPMe-42EAP-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-EPMe-42EBP-00 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
(Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5GHz 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-EPMe-42EBP-04 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
(Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5GHz 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-EPMe-42ECP-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-EPMe-42ECP-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-EPMe-42ECP-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-EPMe-42ECP-16 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 16 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-EPMe-42SAP-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-EPMe-42SAP-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-EPMe-42SBP-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-EPMe-42SBP-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-EPMe-42SCP-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-EPMe-42SCP-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: -
Models
- Model Processor Cores Memory Size Clock Frequency
(Normal / Turbo) Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost) vPro Capabilities Operating Temp. Cooling Pricing/Sample - VL-EPMe-42EAP-00 i3-7100U Dual 0 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42EAP-04 i3-7100U Dual 4 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42EBP-00 i5-7300U Dual 0 2.6 GHz / 3.5GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42EBP-04 i5-7300U Dual 4 2.6 GHz / 3.5GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42ECP-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-EPMe-42ECP-04 i7-7600U Dual 4 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42ECP-08 i7-7600U Dual 8 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42ECP-16 i7-7600U Dual 16 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes -40° to +85°C Heat Plate Pricing/Sample
- VL-EPMe-42SAP-00 i3-7100U Dual 0 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42SAP-04 i3-7100U Dual 4 2.4 GHz / none 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz No 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42SBP-00 i5-7300U Dual 0 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42SBP-04 i5-7300U Dual 4 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42SCP-00 i7-7600U Dual 0 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -
- VL-EPMe-42SCP-08 i7-7600U Dual 8 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz Yes 0° to +60°C Heat Plate -