PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer
Low power LX 800 processor
Fanless operation
CompactFlash socket
High performance video
Extended temperature version
PC/104-Plus expansion
MANX
Highlights
PC/104-Plus Form Factor
Supports PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion on a compact,
highly rugged format.
Overview
The Manx is a compact, rugged single board computer that combines a high degree of functionality
with low power requirements and no moving parts. The inherent ruggedness of the Manx’s PC/104
size combined with the low power AMD Geode LX 800 processor make this board a great fit for
vehicular/aircraft controls, medical electronics, and many other OEM applications.
The Manx has an impressive list of on-board features, including high-performance video
with flat panel support, 10/100 Ethernet, four USB ports, three COM ports, LPT port, and IDE
interface. A CompactFlash socket provides bootable media storage and TVS devices provide
enhanced ESD protection on user I/O ports. The Manx includes 256 MB of soldered-on RAM
for use in applications requiring a high degree of ruggedness.
Like all VersaLogic products, this small and efficient SBC is designed to support OEM applications
where high reliability and long-term availability are required. From application design-in to 5+
years production life, its quality and longevity provide a cost-effective, long-term solution. The
Manx is manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards, is compliant with RoHS
regulations, and is backed by a two year limited warranty. Customization is available on as
few as 100 pieces.
AMD LX 800 Processor
Fanless Operation
500 MHz performance with low power draw.
No moving parts required for CPU cooling.
Extended Temperature Version
Soldered-on System RAM
High Performance Video
Network Support
USB I/O
-40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments.
Includes 256 MB soldered-on RAM for harsh environments.
Analog and LVDS flat panel outputs for 18 and 24-bit displays.
10/100 Ethernet with boot ROM support.
Four USB 2.0 ports support keyboard, mouse, and other devices.
Details
The Manx features the AMD Geode LX 800 processor, which offers outstanding performance
and low power draw (5W). This highly-integrated processor provides fast on-board transfers
(6 GB per second), high-speed memory access, and integrated high-performance video
with both analog and LVDS flat panel support. It is available in both standard temperature
(0° to +60°C) and extended temperature (-40° to +85°C) versions.
The suspend-to-RAM power management feature supports a very low power sleep mode
(0.2W) for use between active sessions.
The Manx can operate as a stand-alone SBC or can be combined with specialized PC/104 or
PC/104-Plus
I/O boards for additional functionality. Pass-through connectors for the PC/104 and
PC/104-Plus
interfaces provide support for many off-the-shelf I/O boards and also provide an
interface for custom baseboards that may be larger than the Manx. In addition, the Manx has
been designed to provide a migration path for VersaLogic Puma (VL-EPM-5x) SBC users.
The Manx includes several features to support reliable operation in the field, including TVS
devices and fanless cooling. The TVS devices provide enhanced ESD protection for the analog
video output, USB, COM, LPT, and Ethernet ports.
Device I/O
Three COM ports, IDE interface, and LPT port.
CompactFlash
®
Socket
Supports removable, bootable Flash memory in a latching
(optional) socket.
Puma Compatibility
Provides pin-out and functional migration path for VersaLogic
Puma users.
RoHS-compliant
Full compliance with EU Directive 2002/95/EC for devices used
in Europe.
VersaLogic Corporation
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12100 SW Tualatin Rd., Tualatin, OR 97062
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(503) 747-2261
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Info@VersaLogic.com
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www.VersaLogic.com
PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer
SPECIF ICATIONS
The board features a Phoenix Technologies (formerly General Software)
Embedded BIOS with OEM enhancements and power management. The
field-reprogrammable BIOS supports custom defaults and optional addition
of firmware and firmbase applications for security processes, remote
booting, and other pre-OS software functions. The Manx is compatible
with a variety of popular operating systems, including Windows, Linux,
VxWorks, and QNX.
MANX
General
Board Size
Processor
Chipset
Power Requirements
System Reset &
Hardware Monitors
Expansion
RoHS
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Thermal Shock
Humidity
Vibration, Sinusoidal
Sweep
Vibration, Random
Mechanical Shock
Environmental
Ordering Information
VL-EPM-15S ....................Manx LX 800 SBC. Standard temp., fanless
VL-EPM-15E ..... ………….Manx LX 800 SBC. Extended temp., fanless
Memory
Video
System RAM
Flash Interface
General
Accessories
VL-CBR-0803 .................................. Audio cable, stereo in/out (RoHS)
VL-CBR-1008* ..................................ATX power adapter cable (RoHS)
VL-CBR-1201* ............................ Analog video interface cable (RoHS)
VL-CBR-2003* ...........................................LPT interface cable (RoHS)
VL-CBR-2010 .................. LVDS / FPD interface cable (Hirose) (RoHS)
VL-CBR-2011....................... LVDS / FPD interface cable (JAE) (RoHS)
VL-CBR-4405* ........................1” connector IDE adapter board (RoHS)
VL-CBR-4406*..........................................................IDE cable (RoHS)
VL-CBR-5010* ..................................................... I/O cable set (RoHS)
VL-CF-CLIP1 ............................................CompactFlash retention clip
VL-CFM-xxxx .................................................... CompactFlash module
VL-CKR-MANX ..................................... Development cable kit (RoHS)
VL-DEV-CD-L6 ...................................Debian Linux CD for VL-EPM-15
VL-ENCL-4 (VersaTainer) .................................. Ruggedized enclosure
VL-ENCL-5c .....................................................Development enclosure
VL-FDD-144U ............................................................ USB floppy drive
VL-HDD25-100 .......................................... 100 GB 2.5” IDE hard drive
VL-HDW-101*................................... Mounting standoffs, metric thread
VL-HDW-203 ............................................ PC/104 extractor tool, metal
* Included in VL-CKR-MANX cable kit
Network
Interface
Device I/O
Software
Desktop Display
Interface*
OEM Flat Panel Interface 18/24-bit LVDS interface. CMOS-selectable TFT
panel types.
Ethernet*
Autodetect 10BaseT/100BaseTX port
Network Boot Option
Argon Managed Boot Agent (optional with royalty
fee): supports PXE, RPL, NetWare, TCP/IP
(DHCP, BOOTP) remote boot protocols
USB*
‡
Four USB 2.0/1.1 ports
IDE Interface
ATA-5, UDMA66 interface. 44-pin 2 mm connector.
COM 1 Interface*
RS-232. 16C550 compatible. 115K baud max.
COM 2 & 3 Interface*
RS-422/485 selectable. 16C550 compatible.
460K baud max.
LPT Interface*
Bi-directional/EPP/ECP mode compatible
Audio
AC’97 stereo line in/out
Operating Systems
Compatible with most x86 operating systems,
including Windows CE/XP, Linux, VxWorks,
and QNX
ACPI
Supports S3 suspend-to-RAM state. Resume
time ~ 6 secs.
BIOS
Phoenix Technologies Embedded BIOS with
OEM enhancements. Field reprogrammable.
Support for USB keyboard/mouse and USB boot.
User-configurable CMOS defaults.
PC/104 standard: 90 mm x 96 mm (3.55” x 3.78”)
with wings
AMD Geode LX 800
AMD Geode CS5536
+5V (with 256 MB RAM, keyboard, mouse,
running Windows XP):
• Active - 1.00A (5.0W)
• Idle - 0.76A (3.8W)
• Sleep - 0.04A (0.2W)
Watchdog timeout. 3.3V rail monitored (resets
below 2.94V typ.).
PC/104-Plus:
Footprint compatible, supports
3.3V signaling, PCI 2.2 compatible
Compliant
0° to +60°C (VL-EPM-15S)
-40° to +85°C (VL-EPM-15E)
-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:
0.02g
2
/Hz (5.35g rms), 15 minutes per axis
MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition J:
30g half-sine, 11 ms duration per axis
256 MB soldered-on DDR SDRAM
CompactFlash socket. Type 1 and 2 supported.
Optional latching retention clip available.
Integrated high-performance video. LVDS and
Analog VGA. Up to 1600 x 1200 with 32-bit
color. MMX™, 3DNow!™, and Windows
®
GDI
GUI acceleration. Simultaneous analog and flat
panel output.
Standard analog output. 2 mm IDC connector.
* TVS protected port (enhanced ESD protection)
‡ Power pins on this port are overload protected
Data represents standard operation at 25°C with 5V supply unless otherwise noted. Specifications are subject
to change without notification. AMD and Geode are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. PC/104 and
PC/104-Plus are trademarks of the PC/104 Consortium.
02/20/13
VersaLogic Corporation
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12100 SW Tualatin Rd., Tualatin, OR 97062
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(503) 747-2261
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Info@VersaLogic.com
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www.VersaLogic.com