TomCat – PC/104 Single Board Computer | VersaLogic

TomCat

VL-EPM-16

VersaLogic’s lowest power x86 PC/104-Plus product, making it ideally suited for power-conscious applications where video output is not required. It features soldered-on memory and fanless operation even at extended temperatures (-40° to +85°C).

  • PC/104-Plus Form Factor

    Supports PCI and ISA expansion on a highly rugged format.

  • DMP Vortex86DX Processor

    800 MHz performance. Ultra-low power consumption (3W)

  • Designed for headless applications

    No video output

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Specifications

See datasheet for more details

Mechanical Size: PC/104-Plus compliant: 95 x 96 mm (3.76" x 3.78")
Mechanical Weight: 99g (3.5 oz.)  
Processor DMP Vortex86DX
Input Voltage +5VDC
Power (typical) 3.0W
Bus Expansion PC/104-Plus
Operating Temperature -40° to +85°C
Shock and Vibration MIL-STD-202G
Memory (RAM) 256 MB soldered-on DDR2 SDRAM
Display No video output
Storage ATA/66 IDE interface
Storage One CompactFlash socket (Type II) with DMA
Ethernet One 10/100 autodetect port
USB Two USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Serial I/O Four COM ports
Digital I/O -
Audio -
Other I/O SPP/EPP/ECP compatible
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 Tomcat single board computer features the ultra-low power DMP Vortex86DX processor. Based on the PC/104-Plus industry standard form factor, the Tomcat supports PCI and ISA stackable expansion boards. With mid-range performance (800 MHz) and ultra-low power consumption (3.0W typ.), the Tomcat is well suited to size, weight, and power constrained applications. With no moving parts (fanless operation), full industrial temperature rating, soldered-on RAM, and a compact rugged form factor, it is ideal for operation in harsh, mobile, and/or remote environments.

The Tomcat is headless. It is designed for applications that do not require any type of video output.

Like all VersaLogic products, the Tomcat is designed to support OEM applications where high reliability and long-term availability are required. From application design-in support, to 10+ year availability, the Tomcat provides a durable embedded computer solution with an excellent cost of ownership. The Tomcat is manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards and is fully RoHS compliant. Customization is available, even in low OEM quantities.

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 8/24/2017 ZIP 220 KB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 1.02 2/27/2015 ZIP 220 KB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 1.01 6/17/2014 ZIP 220 KB DOWNLOAD

Additional Reference Materials

Accessories

Cable Kit VL-CKR-TOMC  EPM-16 Tomcat Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-5009, 1008, 1013, 2003, 4405, 4406, and HDW-105.    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1008  ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-1013  Dual USB 2.0 transition cable    Icon Photo VL-CBR-2003  LPT cable, 20-pin to 25F D-sub, 12"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-4405  IDE cable adapter board, 44-pin to 40-pin    Icon Photo VL-CBR-4406  IDE drive cable, 44-pin, 18"    Icon Photo VL-CBR-5009  I/O cable set and paddleboard    Icon Photo VL-HDW-105  Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread    Icon Photo Cables VL-CBR-2034  6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A)    Icon Photo Development VL-ENCL-5C  Development enclosure    Icon Photo VL-PS-ATX12-300A  300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)    Icon Photo Hardware VL-CF-CLIP1  CompactFlash retention clips x10    Icon Photo VL-HDW-106  Standoff package, 0.6", English 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 Miscellaneous VL-HDW-203  PC104 extractor tool (metal)    Icon Photo 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
  • Part Number Description
  • Cable Kit
  • VL-CKR-TOMC EPM-16 Tomcat Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-5009, 1008, 1013, 2003, 4405, 4406, and HDW-105. Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1008 ATX power adapter cable, 10-pin . 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-1013 Dual USB 2.0 transition cable Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-2003 LPT cable, 20-pin to 25F D-sub, 12" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-4405 IDE cable adapter board, 44-pin to 40-pin Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-4406 IDE drive cable, 44-pin, 18" Icon Photo
  • VL-CBR-5009 I/O cable set and paddleboard Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread Icon Photo
  • Cables
  • VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A) Icon Photo
  • Development
  • VL-ENCL-5C Development enclosure Icon Photo
  • VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) Icon Photo
  • Hardware
  • VL-CF-CLIP1 CompactFlash retention clips x10 Icon Photo
  • VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English 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
  • Miscellaneous
  • VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) Icon Photo
  • 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

Adapters VL-EPM-P2E  PC104-Plus Mini PCIe socket x2 adapter, industrial temperature Video VL-EPM-V7E  Video expansion module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature
  • Part Number Description Form Factor
  • Adapters
  • VL-EPM-P2E PC104-Plus Mini PCIe socket x2 adapter, industrial temperature PC104-Plus
  • Video
  • VL-EPM-V7E Video expansion module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature PC/104-Plus

Models

Model:    VL-EPM-16F Processor:    Vortex86DX Speed:    800 MHz RAM:    256 MB Power[a/b]:    3.0W Operating Temp.:    -40° to +85°C Cooling:    Heat Sink Pricing/Sample:    Pricing/Sample
Model:    VL-EPM-16V ! Processor:    Vortex86DX Speed:    800 MHz RAM:    256 MB Power[a/b]:    3.0W Operating Temp.:    0° to +70°C Cooling:    None Pricing/Sample:    -
Model:    VL-EPM-16E ! Processor:    Vortex86DX Speed:    800 MHz RAM:    128 MB Power[a/b]:    3.1W Operating Temp.:    -40° to +85°C Cooling:    Heat Sink Pricing/Sample:    -
Model:    VL-EPM-16S *! Processor:    Vortex86DX Speed:    800 MHz RAM:    128 MB Power[a/b]:    3.1W Operating Temp.:    0° to +70°C Cooling:    None Pricing/Sample:    -
* Special Order Product. Contact VersaLogic Sales for minimum order quantities and lead time.
! This order code has reached the end of its lifecycle, Contact VersaLogic for current availability information.

Models

  • Model Processor Speed RAM Power[a/b] Operating Temp. Cooling Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPM-16F Vortex86DX 800 MHz 256 MB 3.0W -40° to +85°C Heat Sink Pricing/Sample
  • VL-EPM-16V ! Vortex86DX 800 MHz 256 MB 3.0W 0° to +70°C None -
  • VL-EPM-16E ! Vortex86DX 800 MHz 128 MB 3.1W -40° to +85°C Heat Sink -
  • VL-EPM-16S *! Vortex86DX 800 MHz 128 MB 3.1W 0° to +70°C None -
  • * Special Order Product. Contact VersaLogic Sales for minimum order quantities and lead time.
    ! This order code has reached the end of its lifecycle, Contact VersaLogic for current availability information.