Product Data Sheet
Tomcat
PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer
95 x 96 mm
(3.76 x 3.78”)
Overview
Highlights
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.
DMP Vortex86DX processor Fanless operation
Very low power
Extended temperature
consumption
operation
Fast Ethernet
Shock and vibration per
MIL-STD-202G
256 MB soldered-on RAM
USB 2.0 (2 ports)
Serial I/O (4 ports)
IDE interface
CompactFlash® socket
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 its extended
production lifecycle, 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.
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Product Data Sheet
Features
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2
PC/104-Plus Form Factor
Fanless Operation
MIL-STD-202G
Supports PCI and ISA expansion on a highly
rugged format.
No moving parts required for CPU cooling.
Qualified for high shock and vibration environments.
Vortex86DX Processor
800 MHz performance with ultra-low power
consumption.
3
Extended Temperature
-40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments.
Network Support
Fast Ethernet with remote boot support.
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1
System RAM
256 MB soldered-on RAM for harsh environments.
5
USB I/O
Two USB 2.0 ports support keyboard, mouse, and
other devices.
6
6c
3
4
Device I/O
Four serial ports (6a), IDE (6b), and LPT (6c).
7
Flash Memory
CompactFlash socket for solid-state storage.
8
Main Power Input
5V Input ±5%
2
7
5
6b
1
8
Modify Tomcat to Your Exact Requirements
COTS modifications are available in quantities as low as 100 pieces.
On-board RAM size
Standard Temperature
Version
Conformal Coating
Connector & I/O
Changes
Custom Testing
Custom Labeling
BGA Underfill
BIOS Modifications
Software and Drivers
Revision Locks
Custom Screening
Application-Specific
Testing
Etc.
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Tomcat
PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer
Specifications
General
Board Size
Weight
Processor
Input Voltage
Power Requirements
System Reset and
Hardware Monitors
Stackable Bus
Manufacturing
Standards
Regulatory
Compliance
Mass Storage
PC/104-Plus compliant: 95 x 96 mm (3.76 x 3.78”)
99 grams (3.5 oz.)
DMP Vortex86DX. 256 KB L2 cache.
5VDC +/- 5%
Idle
Typical
Maximum
0.54A (2.7W)
0.60A (3.0W)
0.65A (3.3W)
Watchdog with programmable timeout. Vcc sensing
(resets below 4.63V typ.).
PC/104-Plus: PCI, ISA
IPC-A-610 Class 2 modified
Mechanical Shock
LPT Interface
Counter/Timers
Other
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 min. per axis
MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A, Condition A:
5.35g rms, 5 min. per axis
MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition G:
20g half-sine, 11 ms duration per axis
256 MB soldered-on DDR2 SDRAM
Video
Interface
None. Use VL-EPM-V7 module or similar during
development.
One autodetect 10BaseT/100BaseTX port
Intel boot agent (downloadable) supports PXE protocol.
Argon Managed Boot Agent (optional with royalty fee)
supports PXE, RPL, NetWare, TCP/IP (DHCP, BOOTP)
remote boot protocols.
Device I/O
-40° to +85°C
Memory
System RAM
Ethernet ‡
Network Boot Option
USB ‡*
COM 1 / 2 Interface*
COM 3 / 4 Interface*
-40° to +85°C
Free air from -40° to +85°C
ATA/66 IDE interface. 44-pin 2 mm connector.
One CompactFlash socket (Type II) with DMA. Optional
latching retention clip available.
Network Interface
RoHS (EU 2015/863), Conflict Mineral Free
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
Storage Temperature
Airflow
Requirements
Thermal Shock
Humidity
Vibration, Sinusoidal
Sweep
Vibration, Random
Hard Drive
Flash Drive
Two USB 2.0/1.1 ports
RS-232. 16C550 compatible. 115 Kbps.
RS-232/422/485 selectable. 16C550 compatible.
115 Kbps.
SPP/EPP/ECP compatible
Two general-purpose timer inputs
PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Software
BIOS
Operating Systems
AMI BIOS. Field reprogrammable. Support for USB
keyboard/mouse and USB boot.
Compatible with most x86 operating systems, including
Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks,
and QNX
§ All power specifications represent operation at +25°C with +5V supply running Windows XP with
Ethernet, keyboard, and mouse. Maximum power as measured with 95% CPU utilization.
‡ TVS protected port (enhanced ESD protection).
* Power pins on this port are overload protected.
Specifications are subject to change without notification. Vortex is a registered trademark of DMP
Electronics, Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corp. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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Tomcat
PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer
Product Data Sheet
Ordering Information
Model
VL-EPM-16F
Processor
Vortex86DX
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Speed
800 MHz
Development Kit
Part Number
VL-CKR-TOMC
VL-CBR-1008
VL-CBR-1013
VL-CBR-2003
VL-CBR-4405
VL-CBR-4406
VL-CBR-5009
VL-HDW-105
Description
Development Cable Kit for Tomcat (EPM-16). Includes VL-CBR-5009,
1008, 1013, 2003, 4405, 4406, and HDW-105.
Power cable, ATX to 10-pin
USB cable and boards, two port
LPT cable, 20-pin 2 mm / DB-25F, 12”
IDE adapter board, 2 mm to 0.1”
IDE cable, 44-pin latching, 18”
Front panel I/O cable assembly, 18”
Standoff package (metric thread) M3, 0.6”
RAM
256 MB
Operating Temp.
-40° to +85°C
Cooling
Heat Sink
Accessories
Part Number
VL-EPM-V7E
VL-EPM-P2E
VL-CF-CLIP1
VL-CFM-xxx
VL-ENCL-5C
VL-HDW-106
VL-HDW-112
VL-HDW-113
VL-HDW-115
VL-HDW-203
VL-PS200-ATX
VL-PS-ATX12-300A
VL-CBR-2034
Description
Video Expansion Module: VGA and LVDS, Industrial Temperature
Mini PCIe socket x2 Adapter, PCIe signaling, Industrial Temperature
Retention clip for CompactFlash
CompactFlash module
Development enclosure
Standoff package (English thread) 4-40, 0.6”
PC104 (ISA) Spacer
PC104 (PCI) Spacer
PC104 (blank) Spacer
Extractor tool, metal
Development power supply
ATX development power supply (requires VL-CBR-2034)
6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable
(use with PS-ATX12-300A)
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