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EPIC Single Board Computer
DMP Vortex86DX processor
Analog and Digital I/O
Soldered-on RAM (up to 1 GB) USB 2.0 (up to 4 ports)
Full industrial temperature
operation
Serial I/O (4 ports)
Fanless operation
Flash storage
MIL-STD-202G shock/vibe
SPX™ I/O expansion
IDE interface
Fast Ethernet (1 or 2 ports)
Overview
Highlights
The Newt is an economical single board computer (SBC) featuring extensive I/O capabilities,
very low power consumption, and fanless operation over the full industrial temperature (-40º to
+85ºC) range. The Newt takes advantage of DMP’s Vortex86DX System on Chip (SoC) for 800
MHz performance with only 3.6W typical power draw. Based on the industry-standard EPIC form
factor (4.5 x 6.5 inches), this SBC is an excellent solution for industrial and medical applications
with substantial I/O requirements.
EPIC Form Factor
Industry-standard format with PC/104-Plus expansion.
DMP Vortex86DX Processor
800 MHz performance. Very low power consumption.
Network
Single or dual Ethernet with remote boot support. Optional
latching connectors.
Analog + Digital I/O
The Newt is designed for headless applications (no video output), or it may be used with add-on
video expansion modules.
RAM
Like all VersaLogic products, the Newt is designed to support OEM applications where high
reliability and long-term availability are required. From application design-in support, to its 5+
year production life guarantee, the Newt provides a durable embedded computer solution with
an excellent cost of ownership. The Newt is fully RoHS compliant.
USB
Details
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Driven by a DMP Vortex86DX System on Chip (SoC), the Newt provides 800 MHz performance.
The 32-bit CPU integrates memory and I/O controller hub functions to provide an x86-compatible
single-chip solution with very low power consumption.
On-board data acquisition. Up to 16 analog inputs, 8 analog
outputs, and 32 digital I/O lines.
Up to 1 GB soldered-on RAM.
Up to four USB ports support keyboard, mouse, and other devices.
Four on-board serial ports.
Hard Drive
Basic on-board features include single or dual Ethernet with network boot capability, up to 1 GB
soldered-on DDR2 RAM, up to four USB ports, four serial ports, IDE controller with support for
two devices, CompactFlash socket or eUSB interface (optional) for removable flash storage, and
three general purpose timers. On-board data acquisition features include up to sixteen analog
inputs, up to eight analog outputs, and thirty-two digital I/O lines. An industry-standard PC/104-Plus
expansion site provides plug-in access to a wide variety of industry-standard expansion modules
from numerous vendors. The SPX expansion interface provides low-cost plug-in expansion for
additional analog, digital, and CANbus I/O.
IDE interface with support for two devices.
Flash Memory
CompactFlash® socket or eUSB interface for plug-in
flash storage.
Industrial Temperature
-40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments.
Fanless
No moving parts required for CPU cooling.
Designed for full industrial temperature (-40º to +85ºC) operation, the rugged Newt board meets
MIL-STD-202G specifications for mechanical shock and vibration. Latching Ethernet connectors
(optional) provide additional ruggedization for use in extremely harsh environments. Transient
voltage suppression (TVS) devices on critical I/O ports provide enhanced electrostatic discharge
(ESD) protection for the system.
MIL-STD-202G
Qualified for high shock / vibration environments.
SPX Expansion
Add low cost analog, digital, or CANbus modules.
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The Newt features an American Megatrends (AMI) BIOS with OEM enhancements.
The field-reprogrammable BIOS supports custom defaults, remote/network booting,
and other application functions. Newt is compatible with a variety of popular x86
operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.
General
Product customization is available, even in low OEM quantities. Customization options
include soldered-on RAM capacity (128 MB to 1 GB), CompactFlash and/or eUSB
flash memory interface, standard RJ45 or latching Ethernet connectors, variable I/O
capabilities (USB, A/D, D/A, DIO, Ethernet, etc.), bolt-on heat plate, conformal coating,
revision locks, custom labeling, customized testing and screening, etc.
Environmental
Ordering Information
Model
RAM
Data Acquisition
A / D
D / A
DIO
VL-EPIC-17EA 256 MB
8
4
32
VL-EPIC-17EB 512 MB
16
8
32
Custom Versions Up to 1 GB 0/8/16 0/4/8 0/16/32
USB
Ethernet
Host
eUSB Ports Connector
3
4
0–4
Y
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Y / N
1
2
0–2
SSD
VL-CFM-xxx
VL-F15-xxx
Drives
VL-CDD-xxxx
VL-HDD35-xxx
Expansion Modules
EPM-VID-3
VL-SPX-x
Development
VL-ENCL-5C
VL-PS200-ATX
VL-PS-ATX12-300A
Hardware
VL-CF-CLIP1
VL-HDW-106
VL-HDW-109
VL-HDW-112
VL-HDW-113
VL-HDW-115
Miscellaneous
VL-HDW-201
System Reset &
Hardware Monitors
Stackable Bus
Other I/O Expansion
RoHS
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Cooling
Airflow Requirements
Thermal Shock
Humidity
Vibration, Sinusoidal
Sweep
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45 /
Ruggedized
Accessories
Part Number
Cable Kit
VL-CKR-NEWT
VL-CBR-2022
VL-CBR-4004
VL-CBR-4405
VL-CBR-4406
VL-CBR-5009
VL-HDW-105
Cables
VL-CBL-1010
VL-CBR-0804
VL-CBR-1201
VL-CBR-1401
VL-CBR-1402
VL-CBR-2010
VL-CBR-2011
VL-CBR-2034
Board Size
Processor
Power Requirements
(+5V)*
Vibration, Random
Description
Development cable kit
ATX power adapter cable
Paddleboards for analog and digital I/O
IDE adapter board
IDE cable
Primary breakout cable
0.6" standoff package (metric thread)
S-Video and TV Out cable
12" Latching Ethernet Adapter Cable
12-pin 2 mm latching / 15-pin VGA adapter
Cable assembly for (2) SPX modules
Cable assembly for (4) SPX modules
20" 18-bit LVDS flat panel (Hirose)
20" 18-bit LVDS flat panel (JAE)
6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable
(use with PS-ATX12-300A)
Mechanical Shock
Memory
System RAM
Video
General
Mass Storage
Hard Drive
Flash
Network
Interface
Ethernet †
Network Boot Option
Device I/O
USB † ‡
COM 1 / 2 Interface †
COM 3 / 4 Interface †
CompactFlash module (IDE)
eUSB module (USB)
Analog Input
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive (IDE)
3.5" hard drive (IDE)
Analog Output
Digital I/O
Video expansion module
SPX expansion module
Counter / Timers
Other
BIOS
EPIC standard: 115 mm x 165 mm (4.5” x 6.5”)
DMP Vortex86DX SoC. 800 MHz. 256K L2 cache.
Model
Idle
VL-EPIC-17EA 2.6W
VL-EPIC-17EB 3.1W
Typical
3.3W
3.8W
Max
4.0W
4.5W
Major voltage rails monitored. Watchdog timer
with programmable timeout.
PC/104-Plus: PCI, ISA
VersaLogic SPX interface
RoHS (EU 2015/863)
-40° to +85°C
-40° to +85°C
Standard
Optional
Heatsink (fanless)
Bolt-on heat plate
Free air from -40° to +85°C
5°C/min. over operating temperature
Less than 95%, noncondensing
MIL-STD-202G, Method 204, Modified Condition A:
2g constant acceleration from 5 to 500 Hz,
20 minutes per axis
MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A, Condition A:
5.35g rms, 5 minutes per axis
MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition G:
20g half-sine, 11 ms duration per axis
Standard
Optional
256 MB or 512 MB
128 MB or 1 GB
Soldered-on DDR2 SDRAM
None. Use EPM-VID-3 or similar video module for
development.
ATA/66 IDE interface supports two devices
Standard
Optional
Standard
Optional
CompactFlash Type II with DMA (IDE
signaling)
eUSB (USB signaling)
RJ45 connectors
Latching headers
Up to two autodetect 10BaseT/100BaseTX ports.
On-board status LEDs and external LED header.
Argon Managed Boot Agent (optional with royalty
fee) supports PXE, RPL, NetWare, TCP/IP
(DHCP, BOOTP) remote boot protocols.
Up to four host (depending on model) USB
1.1 / 2.0 ports
RS-232. 16C550 compatible. 115 Kbps.
RS-232/422/485 selectable. 16C550 compatible.
115 Kbps.
Up to sixteen channels. 12-bit. Single-ended.
100 Ksps. 0 to +4.096V.
Up to eight channels. 12-bit. Single-ended.
100 Ksps. 0 to +4.096V.
Up to thirty-two TTL I/O lines (3.3V).
Independently configurable.
Three general-purpose 8254 timers
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
American Megatrends (AMI) BIOS with OEM
enhancements
Compatible with most x86 operating systems
including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux,
VxWorks, and QNX
Development enclosure
200W ATX-style development power supply
ATX development power supply (requires VL-CBR-2034)
Software
CompactFlash retention clip
0.6" standoff package (English thread)
eUSB hardware kit
PC104 (ISA) Spacer
PC104 (PCI) Spacer
PC104 (blank) Spacer
* Power specifications represent operation at +25°C with +5V supply running Windows XP with Ethernet, keyboard,
and mouse. Typical power computed as the mean value of Idle and Maximum power specifications. Maximum power is
measured with 95% CPU utilization.
PC/104 board extraction tool
Specifications are subject to change without notification. DMP and Vortex are trademarks of DMP. CompactFlash is
a trademark of SanDisk Corp. SPX is a trademark of VersaLogic Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Operating Systems
† TVS protected port (enhanced ESD protection)
‡ Power pins on this port are overload protected
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