Lion – PCIe/104-Plus Single Board Computer | VersaLogic

Lion

VL-EPMe-42

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.

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Specifications

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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

OS Compatibility 4/5/2023 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD

Software Support Packages

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

Accessories

Audio VL-ADR-01S  USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C    Icon Photo 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.    Icon Photo VL-CBR-4005  System I/O paddleboard    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-CBR-1205  12-pin Micro-clasp to ATX 5V power adapter cable 7"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1604  Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2402  USB 3.0 Type-C plug to Type-A socket cable    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2032  miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"    Icon Photo VL-HDW-105  Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread    Icon Photo VL-HDW-401  Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.    Icon Photo Cables VL-CBR-0901  Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9"    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 Development VL-PS-ATX12-300A  300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)    Icon Photo VL-DEV-USB-VV1  VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers.    Icon Photo Hardware VL-HDW-106  Standoff package, 0.6", English thread    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 VL-HDW-114  PC104 (PCIe) Spacer    Icon Photo VL-HDW-115  PC104 (blank) Spacer    Icon Photo 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.    Icon Photo VL-HDW-203  PC104 extractor tool (metal)    Icon Photo 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    Icon Photo VL-HDW-413  Heat Sink + Cooling Fan assembly to mount on product heat plate.    Icon Photo VL-HDW-408  Heat Pipe system. Mounts to product’s heat plate. 55 x 84 x 8.2mm    Icon Photo
  • Part Number Description
  • Audio
  • VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C Icon Photo
  • 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. Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard 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-CBR-1205 12-pin Micro-clasp to ATX 5V power adapter cable 7" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2402 USB 3.0 Type-C plug to Type-A socket cable Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. Icon Photo
  • Cables
  • VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9" 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
  • Development
  • VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) Icon Photo
  • VL-DEV-USB-VV1 VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers. Icon Photo
  • Hardware
  • VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread 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
  • VL-HDW-114 PC104 (PCIe) Spacer Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer Icon Photo
  • 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. Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) Icon Photo
  • 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 Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-413 Heat Sink + Cooling Fan assembly to mount on product heat plate. Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-408 Heat Pipe system. Mounts to product’s heat plate. 55 x 84 x 8.2mm Icon Photo

Expansion Modules

Adapters VL-MPEs-S3E  SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) VL-EPMp-P2E  PCI-104 Mini PCIe socket x2 Adapter, industrial temperature 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-E7E  2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +85 VL-MPEe-E7S  2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +60 Serial I/O VL-MPEe-U2E  RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Solid State Drives VL-MPEs-F1Exx  4/16/32/64/128/256 GB mSATA drive (SATA signaling) Video VL-EPMp-V7E  Video Expansion Module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature 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) 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 -