Athena II

500-800MHz Wide Temperature VIA MARK Fanless CPU with Integrated Data Acquisition

CPU Features VIA Mark Processor at 500MHz or 800MHz Low-power fanless operation at both speeds 256MB memory soldered on board 10/100Mbps Ethernet S3 Savage 4 Chipset with advanced 3D/2D video Flat panel, CRT, and LCD display support IDE port with UDMA-33 capability 4 RS-232 serial ports 4 USB 1.1 ports PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports Real-time clock Watchdog timer PC/104 ISA expansion bus -40 to +85ºC operation   Data Acquisition Features 16 analog inputs, 16-bit A/D 100KHz max sampling rate Interrupt-based A/D sampling with 512 FIFO Programmable input ranges 4 analog outputs, 12-bit D/A 24 programmable digital I/O 2 programmable counter/timers Supported by Universal Driver software

Athena II Development Kit (DK-ATHM500A-01 or DK-ATHM800A-01)

A development kit is available with all the hardware you need to get started on your Athena II embedded design project. The kit contains a flashdisk module, cable kit, AC power adapter and software instructions.

Pandora Enclosure for  Athena II

Panel I/O Board

The PNL-Z32 panel I/O board provides a unique cable-free means of enabling access to all the I/O on the Prometheus CPU. This board plugs directly onto the top of the CPU board and connects to the system I/O, USB, Ethernet, Data Acquisition, and Power connectors. See here for more information on the Prometheus Panel I/O board.

Interior view of Pandora case showing ACC-HDDMOUNT accessory board for mounting a notebook hard drive conveniently on the PC/104 stack

FEATURES

	For use with Prometheus/Athena/ CPU and Panel I/O Board
	Easy assembly - no internal cables required
	No internal mounting rails or corner guides
	Pretapped screw holes for clean, professional assembly
	Available in several sizes to accommodate extra PC/104 boards
	Fits notebook hard drive in addition to boards
	Isolation-mount option
	All hardware included

Pandora is an enclosure system designed by Diamond Systems for use with our PNL-EAP panel I/O board mated to a AthenaCPU board. (When mated to an Athena, the upper temperature limit is reduced.) It features fast and easy assembly due to the fact that most or all internal cables can be eliminated. Rather than requiring the installation of special corner mounts or forcing the stack into a set of corner guides, the entire stack is bolted directly to the front plate of the case, forming a rugged, easily-handled assembly.

FlashDisk Module

A 128MB FlashDisk module is included with the development kit. It provides 32MB of solid state memory that looks like a C drive to any operating system. See here for more detail on the FlashDisk module.

FlashDisk Programming / IDE Extender Board

The development kit also includes a handy breakout board that can be used for file transfer between the FlashDisk module and another drive during system development. It can also be used to enable simultaneous operation of two drives with Prometheus. Both 40-pin and 44-pin connectors and cables are included to allow connection to any type of drives, including 3.5" hard drives, notebook drives, and CD-ROM drives. See here for more detail on the extender board.

Hercules II

EBX format CPU with integrated autocalibrating analog I/O, digital I/O and DC/DC power supply

Development Kit (DK-HRCEBX-02)

A development kit is available with everything you need to get started on your Hercules II embedded design project. The kit contains a data acquisition test board, flashdisk module, cable kit, AC power adapter, USB floppy drive, and software CD.

Hercules Cable Kit (C-HRCEBX-KIT)

The Hercules II cable kit includes cables for all I/O except LCD data and backlight, which are included in the LCD kit. A cable kit is strongly recommended for first-time buyers, as many cables are non-standard. All cables are also available individually. Once you know which cables your application requires, you can save money on future orders by purchasing only the ones you need.

Neptune

EPIC format CPU with integrated autocalibrating analog I/O, digital I/O and DC/DC power supply

FEATURES

6-in-1 design reduces size and weight, increases reliability Ultra high integration PC/104-Plus expandable EPIC SBC CPUs ranging from low power 500MHz AMD LX800 to high performance 1.4 GHz Pentium M Fully featured: 10/100 BaseT and Gigabit Ethernet, CRT and LVDS support, 4 USB, 6 serial ports and S-ATA and/or IDE depending on CPU module Optional data acquisition featuring 32 16-bit A/D with autocalibration, 4 12-bit D/A, 24 programmable digital I/O lines, 8 optically isolated inputs, 8 optically isolated outputs, and 2 counter/timers 5-28V DC power supply with 40W output power and ATX function Selected models available with extended -40°C to +85°C operating temperature RoHS compliant

Autocalibration for Best Measurement Accuracy

Diamond’s top-performing autocalibration circuitry enables you to calibrate the analog circuits under software control at any time, maintaining best accuracy under all conditions. Temperature- and time-dependent measurement drift is eliminated, as the board can be calibrated as often as desired in just a few seconds to ensure accurate readings in all environments.

Thermal Management

Neptune places the processor on the bottom side of the board. An integrated heat spreader makes thermal contact with the heat generating components on the CPU module and provides a flat surface on the bottom side for mating to the system enclosure. This technique provides for efficient removal of heat from the CPU without the need for a fan.

System I/O Features

All models of Neptune include the following standard CPU I/O features in addition to the data acquisition and DC/DC power supply:

Description

Neptune introduces a new concept in small form factor embedded SBCs. The CPU core consists of an ETX module which mounts on the bottom side of the board for improved thermal management. This technique provides more room on the main board for I/O features. The result is an efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and compact embedded SBC rich in I/O and user benefits. Neptune is the first 6-in-1 embedded SBC, integrating processor, system I/O, data acquisition, and even a DC/DC power supply onto a single board in the compact EPIC format.You can select from a wide range of ETX CPU modules from a world-class supplier to tailor Neptune’s price and performance to your application and budget. A PC/104-Plus expansion socket enables you to add still more I/O or features if needed, and the built-in 5-28V input DC/DC power supply provides flexibility in integrating the board with your system power supply. These features give Neptune an unsurpassed level of value and flexibility in a small form factor embedded SBC. 

Benefits of 6-in-1 Integration

• Less Space: Smaller and thinner than a stack of PC/104 boards
• Lower Cost: An integrated solution eliminates extra PCBs and connectors to lower the unit cost
• Higher Reliability: Less interconnects and components, resulting in higher reliability
• More Rugged: The flatter profile and reduction in connectors makes Neptune far more rugged in mobile applications
• Single Vendor: Purchasing and stocking are easier with a single board
• Saves Time: Assembly effort is dramatically reduced, shortening your total system integration time

Data Acquisition

• 32 analog inputs, 16-bit A/D, 250KHz sample rate
• 4 analog outputs, 12-bit D/A
• 24 digital I/O, 3.3V/5V compatible
• 8 opto-isolated digital inputs, 3-24V range
• 8 opto-isolated digital outputs, 3-24V range
• 2 counter/timers for A/D sample rate control, event counting/timing, and programmable interrupts
• Universal Driver software support for C programming under Windows and Linux

Benefits of an ETX Processor Core

• Choice of price/performance: Neptune is available with a low-power AMD LX800 up to an Intel Core 2 Duo, so you can obtain exactly the performance and price point you need
• Protection from obsolescence: Easily switch processor modules in case of processor end of life
• Easy upgrade: ETX CPUs are interchangeable, allowing you to easily upgrade your system with minimal or no redesign
• Low Cost: ETX modules cost less than their equivalent single board computer, resulting in a lower total cost for Neptune

Panel I/O Board

This accessory plugs onto the front row of pin headers to provide cable-free access to the standard system I/O: Serial ports, USB, Ethernet, PS/2, VGA, Power input.

Memory

Neptune uses DIMM modules with capacities ranging from 512MB to 2GB depending on the choice of ETX CPU module.

Development Kits

A quick-start development kit includes everything you need to get started with your application development, including:

• Neptune SBC with integrated CPU of your choice
• 1 GB memory installed
• Heat spreader installed
• 128MB Flashdisk with embedded Linux
• Panel I/O board
• Cable Kit
• AC power adapter
• User manual, FastStart guide, and software on CD

Operating System Support

Poseidon

1.0GHZ - 2.0GHZ EPIC SBC WITH ON-BOARD MEMORY AND DATA ACQUISITION

FEATURES 2-in-1 design incorporates CPU and data acquisition circuitry on a single board EPIC form factor (115mm x 165mm) PC/104-Plus expansion Extended temperature operation: -40 to +75ºC   CPU Features Choice of low power, fan-less 1.0GHZ VIA Eden ULV CPU or high performance 2.0GHz VIA C7 CPU 512MB or 1GB 533MHz DDR2 RAM soldered on board 400MHz Front Side Bus 10/100/1000 BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet Advanced 2D/3D graphics engine with integral MPEG-2 hardware acceleration CRT and 24-bit dual channel LVDS flat panel support Dual Independent Display 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 RS-232 ports, 2 with RS-422/485 capability PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse ports S-ATA and UDMA-100 IDE interfaces Amplified audio   Data Acquisition Features 32 16-bit analog inputs 250KHz sampling rate Auto-autocalibration 4 analog outputs, 12-bit D/A 24 programmable digital I/O lines

Development Kits

Two development kits are available with all the hardware you need to get started on your embedded design project. The kits contain a SBC board, flashdisk module with Linux pre-installed, cable kit, panel I/O board and CD.

Description

Diamond Systems Poseidon is a high performance EPIC form factor single board computer combining state of the art CPU and peripheral technology with Diamond Systems renown high accuracy data acquisition circuitry on a single board. Poseidon utilizes the VIA C7® and VIA Eden® ULV based on the C5J “Esther” core, operating at speeds up to 2.0GHz. The 1.0GHz VIA Eden ULV version of Poseidon operates fan-less over the extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +75°C. The 2.0GHz VIA C7 version of Poseidon operates with a fan from -40°C to +75°C.

Poseidon incorporates VIA’s advanced CX700 single chip digital media chipset, providing advanced features such as a 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), four USB 2.0 ports, S-ATA hard drive interface and advanced VIA UniChrome™ Pro 2D / 3D graphics with AGP 8x level performance and integral MPEG-2 hardware acceleration. The dual graphics display engines on Poseidon support Dual Independent Display functionality with simultaneous CRT and LVDS flat panel displays (up to dual channel 24-bit) which can display different images with different pixelization and different resolutions.

Like other Diamond Systems SBCs, Poseidon features soldered DRAM for increased resistance to shock and vibration. Poseidon provides 512MB or 1GB of DDR2 DRAM operating at 533MHz.

Poseidon also provides an Intel 82541 Gigabit Ethernet controller, four RS-232 serial ports (two have RS-422/485 multiprotocol capability) and legacy keyboard / mouse and IDE hard drive interfaces.

Panel I/O Board

Poseidon fits perfectly inside our light weight, rugged Triton enclosure system. The standard face plate of the Triton supports all the I/O offered by the Poseidon. A completely assembled system solution is available.

Flashdisk Solid-State Storage

Install an IDE flashdisk module onto Poseidon for lightweight, rugged mass storage. The flashdisk module works like a hard drive and provides high-speed nonvolatile solid-state storage in sizes up to 4GB.

Analog I/O Modules

Diamond-MM-32DX-AT

Analog I/O PC/104 Module with Advanced Automatic Autocalibration

FEATURES

New DAC circuit with software configurable output ranges in enhanced mode Buffered 16-bit PC/104 bus Noise floor reduced by > 50% Improved MTBF through component and design changes Fully backward compatible with current DMM-32X-AT RoHS compliant -40 to +85ºC operation +5V only power supply Universal Driver software and technical manual included