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MicroMax's Solutions
EPSM-12G2F
26-Port Miniature Rugged Managed Ethernet Switch Module
EPSM-12G2F is a managed Ethernet switch module in an ultra-compact 2.2″ x 3.3″ (55×84mm) size offering 24x 10/100/1000Mbps copper ports and 2x 1-2.5Gbps SFP ports. It supports an embedded software package offering a full suite of Layer 2 managed Ethernet switching capabilities.
The module is intended to be used on a carrier board to implement a complete Ethernet switching solution. The core Ethernet switching technology is almost fully encapsulated on the module; for many applications, only the «last inch» of magnetics and I/O connectors is required to complete the circuit, enabling easy development of custom form factor compact, rugged Ethernet switch solutions.
EPSM-12G2F offers compelling advantages over in-house designed Ethernet switches requiring mid-range software features:
Small size fits into robots, drones, and other applications where size and weight are critical
Rugged design and wide temperature capability are ideal for vehicle applications where high levels of shock and vibration are present
Off the shelf solution significantly reduces development time and risk
Built-in embedded software provides the most popular managed switch features, all configurable via web or serial port interfaces, eliminating the need for any software development
Embedded Software
EPSM-12G2F includes the feature-rich WebStaX Layer 2 managed Ethernet switch software. The table below shows some of the more popular features included:
8K MAC addresses and 4K VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q)
8K IPv4 and IPv6 multicast group support
Jumbo frame support at all speeds
Flexible link aggregation support based on Layer-2 through Layer-4 information (IEEE 802.3ad)
Multicast and broadcast storm control, as well as flooding control
Rapid Spanning Tree protocol (RSTP) and MSTP
Multiple protocol support: IEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, and IEEE 802.1X
8 priorities and 8 QoS queues per port with scheduling
Cooling Options
Two cooling accessory options are available: A heat sink provides convection cooling in a low profile, while a heat spreader provides improved conduction cooling for superior high temperature performance in applications where physical contact with the system enclosure is available.
Development Support
A design guide is available with circuit details and other technical information necessary to design a carrier board around the EPSM-12G2F. A development kit is also available including:
A technical design package (schematics, PCB layout, and Bill of Materials) of the EPS-24G4X carrier board, featuring support for 12 1G ports from the module, PHY for 12 additional 1G ports, dual SFP sockets, LED control logic, and power supply circuit
CPLD code for status LED control logic
A complete EPS-24G4X switch with the EPSM-12G2F module installed
A cable kit
Free custom branding of the embedded software (logo / color / title only; custom configurations are extra charge)
Jasper
Rugged COM Express Type 6 Carrier Board and SBC with Rich I/O and Expansion
Jasper is a COM Express carrier board and SBC for Type 6 Basic (125×95mm) and Compact (95×95mm) modules. It is designed for applications that require ruggedness, a high level of I/O, or extended product lifetime.
Notable features of Jasper include:
Rugged mechanical design with thicker PCB and latching connectors
Wide temperature operation — up to −40 to +85C (depending on the installed COM)
Built-in 16-bit data acquisition circuit with autocalibration
Dual minicard sockets with PCIe and USB interfaces
Dual M.2 sockets for flash memory and network connectivity
PCIe/104 expansion socket supporting x16 and x1 links
Jasper is available as a carrier board alone, for user integration with a COM of your choice, or as a ready to run «single-board computer» with an 11th generation Intel Xeon/Core i7 processor COM installed. Both Windows and Linux OS support are standard, while other OS support is available upon request.
Flexible Design to Fit Any Application
The most popular I/O on Jasper is provided on a single row of connectors along the front edge of the PCB. This arrangement supports dual connection modes. First Jasper can be used with traditional cables, with each cable providing a positive locking feature for increased shock and vibration resistance. Secondly the single row of connectors makes it easy to design and build I/O connector boards that match the end application’s exact requirements. For example a connector board with commercial connectors (RJ-45, USB type A, etc.) or MIL-DTL-38999 rugged circuit connectors can be plugged directly into the Jasper I/O connectors to create a «cable-free» solution. Such a connector board can dramatically reduce assembly time and cost for the end system.
Rugged design
Jasper was designed from the ground up with a comprehensive set of features to meet the challenges of rugged environments and applications:
The 50% thicker PCB increases rigidity and improves reliability of fine pitch and high-ball-count BGA solder joints
Almost all I/O connectors are positive latching (not friction lock) for increased ruggedness
A bottom-side heat spreader provides more efficient cooling than a traditional heat sink
All components are rated and/or tested to ensure reliable −40 to +85 o C operation
Thermal Dissipation
Jasper supports installation of the COM and its heat spreader on the bottom side of the carrier. This enables more efficient mounting and heat dissipation, since the COM’s heat is directly coupled to the enclosure body instead of relying on a top-side heat sink to dissipate heat into the air inside. Jasper’s mounting plate surrounds the COM heat spreader to provide mounting stability for the entire board assembly.
I/O Expansion
Jasper includes dual PCIe minicard sockets with both PCIe and USB interfaces, supporting a wide range of I/O and communications/networking modules from Diamond as well as third party vendors. It includes an M.2 E key socket for installation of wifi and other networking modules. The PCIe/104 socket enables use with PCIe/104 Type 1 I/O modules using x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCIe links (depending on the capability of the installed COM) as well as PCIe/104 OneBank modules using the x1 lanes on the first connector bank.
Cable Kit
The Jasper cable kit includes cables for all I/O and features on the board. All cables except for SATA have positive latching feature for resistance to shock and vibration.
Osbourne
Carrier and Dev Kit for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
Osbourne is a versatile carrier board for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin high-performance GPU module. It provides access to all I/O features of the Orin module and includes numerous sockets for I/O expansion. Osbourne has been designed to be used in almost any application ranging from commercial to industrial to airborne to rugged military use.
Key highlights of Osbourne include:
Industry-standard camera adapter socket for use with a wide range of CSI, GMSL, and other cameras
10Gb Ethernet + 1GB Ethernet ports
Wide temperature operation — matching the range of the Orin module
Dual minicard sockets with PCIe and USB interfaces
Dual M.2 sockets for flash memory (M key 2242/2280) and network connectivity (E key 2230)
I/O concentrator connector enables use with standard and custom I/O breakout boards
Osbourne is available as a carrier board alone or with an Orin module and fan sink installed and ready for use. A Linux OS based on Nvidia L4T and customized to support all I/O on Osbourne is available for free download.
Flexible I/O Connector Design
All I/O on Osbourne is accessed through a single high-speed, high-density connector along the board edge. This decouples the board design from any specific I/O connector arrangement and frees you to select whatever I/O connector scheme you want. Standard connector boards are available for typical use cases, including a panel-mount connector board for installation in an enclosure and a breakout board for use with cables.
Panel I/O Board
The Panel I/O board provides the ability to install Osbourne directly into an enclosure without the use of cables. All I/O is provided on a series of commercial-style connectors designed to be mounted in an enclosure front panel. Panel I/O boards can also be designed with right-angle orientation.
I/O Expansion
Osbourne includes dual PCIe minicard sockets with both PCIe and USB interfaces, supporting a wide range of I/O and communications/networking modules from Diamond as well as third party vendors. It includes an M.2 E key socket for installation of WiFi and other networking modules.
Mass storage is provided with an M.2 2242/2280 NVME socket and a Micro-SD card socket.
Saturn
Rugged Apollo Lake x7-E3950 SBC with Data Acquisition and PCIe/104 Expansion
Saturn combines a feature-rich Atom‑class processor‑based SBC with a professional-quality industrial analog and digital data acquisition subsystem and flexible I/O expansion in a single board designed for rugged applications.
Intel "Apollo Lake" x7-E3950 1.6GHz (burstable 2.0GHz) quad-core processor with 15-year lifecycle
4GB non-ECC or 8GB ECC RAM soldered down
Integrated professional-quality analog and digital data acquisition subsystem with software support
Bottom side heat spreader with integrated thermal pad provides efficient cooling and convenient mounting
Full −40 to +85ºC industrial operating temperature range
Thicker PCB and latching connectors increase resistance to shock and vibration
PCIe/104 OneBank expansion socket for industry-standard rugged I/O expansion
Minicard expansion socket for versatile low-cost I/O
Saturn was designed from the ground up with a comprehensive set of features to meet the challenges of rugged environments and applications:
Memory is soldered down to avoid problems that can occur with commercial style SODIMM type memory modules
The 50% thicker PCB increases rigidity and improves reliability of fine pitch and high-ball-count BGA solder joints
All I/O connectors are latching for increased ruggedness
A bottom-side heat spreader provides more efficient cooling than a traditional heat sink. Processor and memory chips are both thermally connected to the heat spreader. In addition the exterior surface features recessed thermal pads for improved thermal connectivity to the system enclosure.
All components are rated and/or tested to ensure reliable −40 to +85ºC operation
Integrated Data Acquisition
Saturn is a member of Diamond’s 2-in-1 series of SBCs with integrated data acquisition. For applications requiring precision analog I/O, a 2-in-1 SBC is an ideal choice because it reduces the number of boards in the system, resulting in a system that is smaller, lighter, lower cost, and easier to assemble and maintain. The features of the Saturn DAQ circuit surpass those found on most other embedded SBCs in both variety and quality, providing a comprehensive, professional quality subsystem backed with top of the line software support. «A» models include the full DAQ circuit with both analog and digital I/O features, while «D» models include only the digital I/O features.
Saturn’s data acquisition circuit features autocalibration, which maintains best accuracy of the A/D and D/A circuits regardless of time and temperature swings. Using the supplied Universal Driver software library, the circuit can be quickly calibrated to within +/-2LSB accuracy at any time, relative to the on-board precision reference voltage circuit.
The A/D circuit includes 16 single-ended / 8 differential analog input channels with programmable input ranges and a maximum aggregate sampling rate of 250KHz. A built-in programmable counter/timer supports accurate high-speed sampling with precise timing. The 2048-sample FIFO with programmable threshold ensures error-free sampling and enables you to tune the performance of the circuit to minimize interrupt processing overhead.
The D/A circuit consists of 4 16-bit D/A voltage outputs with independently programmable output ranges including 0-10V, +/-10V, 0-5V, and +/-5V. A 2048-sample waveform buffer is included to support arbitrary waveform generator functions on up to 4 channels simultaneously.
The digital I/O circuit consists of GPIO, counter/timers, and pulse-width modulators. The GPIO circuit provides 22 buffered digital I/O lines, consisting of one 8-bit port and 14 1-bit ports. Each port is individually programmable for input or output. The 1-bit direction controllable ports provide better matching of input and output quantities to each application. Jumper configuration enables selection of 5V/3.3V logic levels and pull-up or pull-down resistors on the digital I/O lines.
The 8 32-bit programmable counter/timers feature both up and down counting with clocking selectable from an external digital signal or the on-board 50MHz clock. Counters can be used for generating programmable output frequencies with programmable output pulse widths, counting external events, generating interrupts to the host processor at a programmable rate, and driving A/D sampling at precise frequencies with perfect timing between samples.
The circuit further includes 4 24-bit programmable pulse width modulators also driven by the on-board 50MHz clock. These feature programmable rate, duty cycle, and polarity, with real-time rate and duty cycle update capability.
Software Support
Diamond Systems’ Universal Driver software provides unmatched power and flexibility for embedded data acquisition programming with PC/104 and small form factor I/O boards. It provides flexible C-language programming support for Windows and Linux to control all data acquisition features on Saturn, as well as Diamond’s MiniCard data acquisition modules that can be used with Saturn.
A powerful and convenient graphical control panel provides instant, easy access to all data acquisition features on the board. It can be used for proof of concept, testing, and even system debugging.
I/O expansion
Saturn provides two sockets for the installation of I/O expansion modules:
A PCIe/104 OneBank I/O expansion socket provides 4 PCIe x1 lanes and 2 USB 2.0 ports to interface with hundreds of PCIe/104 I/O modules from vendors around the world. Only top side expansion is supported, since the bottom side of Saturn is covered by the heat spreader.
A full-size PCIe MiniCard socket supports both PCIe and USB minicards. Saturn supports Diamond’s complete line of PCIe MiniCards.
What is PCIe/104 OneBank™?
OneBank™ is the name given to the PCIe/104 standard that utilizes a more compact, cost effective connector to support rugged, high-speed I/O expansion. The original PCIe/104 connector features 3 «banks» of contacts. The 2nd and 3rd banks contain PCIe x8 / x16 signals that are not supported on Atom processors nor used by most I/O expansion modules. By eliminating these signals, a smaller and more cost effective connector can be used to provide compatibility with any PCIe/104 I/O module that uses a PCIe x1 or USB host connection, while freeing up precious PCB space for additional I/O or connectors. OneBank is an official expansion connector supported by the PC/104 Consortium (of which Diamond Systems was a founding member).
Mass storage
Saturn offers two options for mass storage:
An M.2 2242 size SATA socket is provided for onboard mass storage. Modules up to 1TB are available. This is the most common choice.
A standard 7-pin SATA connector is available for connecting a standard 2.5″ or other form factor hard drive. This connector can be used when higher capacity storage is needed. Diamond offers accessory board ACC-HDDMOUNT which allows a 2.5″ drive to be mounted on the PC/104 holes on Saturn.
Cable Kit
The Saturn cable kit includes all I/O cables needed for all I/O connectors on Saturn except the LCD data and backlight cables, which are customized for each individual application. Cables are normally sold as complete kits. Individual cables may be available in some cases or may be ordered with minimum order quantities; contact us for availability. Detailed drawings listing all components are provided to enable customers to build their own cables.
Development kits
Development kits are available to support quick project startup. Each kit includes the Saturn SBC, a cable kit, and a programmed 64GB flashdisk with a read-to-run installation of Windows 10 or Linux operating system, plus a backup USB memory device. Simply install the flashdisk, attach the cables, add your keyboard, mouse, and display, and connect power, and the board will boot into a fully functional OS.
Configuration files and instructions are provided to rebuild the OS with your application. The Linux kit includes all the tools needed to rebuild the OS. The Windows 10 kit includes a runtime license.
A software-only kit is available that consists of just the programmed flashdisk and backup USB memory device. This software kit is intended for customers who already have one or more Saturn SBCs. One software kit can be used on any number of Saturn boards. (Windows licensing requirements still apply.)
STB-104 Module
STB-104: PC/104 Screw Terminal Board
The STB-PC/104 is a miniature PC/104-format screw‑terminal board that enables you to easily connect sensors, control signals, etc. to a PC/104 system. A 50-pin connector is provided for mating with a short cable to any Diamond Systems data acquisition module. Each pin on the connector is brought out to a screw terminal, enabling you to easily add, remove, and modify wiring as needed without complicated cable construction and modifications. The screw terminals are angled for easy operation.
This unique board is the same size as a PC/104 module, so it fits conveniently right on top of the PC/104 stack. All necessary mounting hardware is included.
Dimensions: 3.55″ x 3.775″
Screw terminal height: 0.59″ above top of PCB
Configuration: 3 rows of 16 terminals + 1 row of 2 terminals
Proto-104 Module
PC/104 Prototype Board
The PROTO-PC/104 is a PC/104-format prototype board that mounts on top of the PC/104 stack and allows you to build a custom peripheral or interface for your PC/104 system. All necessary connectors and hardware are provided to reduce your component sourcing efforts. A sample schematic is included to show you how to build a simple interface to the PC/104 bus, including data I/O, address mapping, DMA, and interrupt operation.
Connectors and Spacers
PC/104 Bus Headers and Mounting Spacers
PC/104 Bus Headers
Use these parts to add your own circuit to a PC/104 system, or to add a PC/104 module to your own custom board. These are the same headers used on all our PC/104 modules and are guaranteed to be compatible with any PC/104-compliant header. Order 64-pin (8-bit main bus) and 40-pin (16-bit bus extension) components separately. Standard headers shown are stackthrough, allowing you to mount a module above and below. Non-stackthrough headers have the female socket on top and solder tail pins, allowing you to mount a module on top only.
PC/104 Standards for Bus Headers
The 8-bit (64-pin) header is required on each PC/104-compliant or PC/104-compatible circuit board. The 16-bit (40-pin) header is optional and is not used by all modules. All of Diamond Systems’ PC/104 modules come with both headers.
PC/104 Mounting Spacers
We now offer PC/104 spacers for board mounting. These .600″ length spacers are a non-standard length and can be hard to find in small quantities. Order either in bulk quantity (4 per board required) using SPC-104, or as the MTG104 single-board mounting kit. The kit includes 4 each spacers, #4-40×1/4 screws, and #4 nuts.
Jupiter-MM-7000
Rugged PC/104 Power Supplies
The JMM-7000 family provides compact, rugged, MIL‑compliant DC power in the popular PC/104 form factor (3.6×3.8"/90×96 mm). JMM-7000 models offer compliance to a range of standards, including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-810G, and DO-160. Optional 500V isolation, brownout protection, and supercapacitor-based UPS enhance these supplies’ utility in compact airborne, land, and sea vehicle electronic systems.
The JMM 7300 series provides full MIL standards compliance. The depopulated JMM 7000 series are intended for use in commercial industrial applications where backup power or isolated power is required.
SuperCapacitor Backup
The SEP-7000 series of PC/104-sized supercapacitor energy packs is designed for use with the JMM-7000 power supplies with UPS option. These packs provide up to 3300 joules (wattsec) of backup energy to maintain stable system operation in case of power interruption. The charge / backup controller on the JMM-7000 utilizes a new supercapacitor charging technology that automatically controls the charging current and voltage of each capacitor bank in the pack to avoid overcharging or other potentially damaging fault conditions. Charge / discharge status and other control functions are available via LEDs on the JMM-7000 and via USB connection to the host CPU.
SEP-7000 energy packs are available in two capacities and two configurations. A plug-on configuration mounts directly to the bottom side of the JMM-7000 to eliminate cables and create the most compact, rugged solution. A cable-connected configuration allows the energy packs to be positioned at a remote location to fit varying application requirements.
Emerald-MM-8PLUS
High Performance PC/104-Plus 8 Port RS232/422/485 Serial I/O Module
Emerald-MM-8Plus is a high performance multi-protocol serial communications board offering eight ports on a single PC/104-Plus module. Supporting baud rates up to 921.6K bps in RS-232 mode or 1.8432Mbps in RS422 or RS485 mode, each port can be individually selected for RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 or TTL level operation. Both local-echo and non-local-echo modes are supported for RS-485. Protocol selection is achieved via a jumper block for each of the eight ports. Line termination for RS-422/485 modes is also jumper-selectable.
Configuration of the Emerald-MM-8Plus is simple, using the built-in plug and play technology. For manual configuration, the base address for the board may be set in software, defining a 4K block of configuration space used to access the on-board registers. A single 32-bit read shows the detailed interrupt status for each of the eight ports. The PCI «slot» is defined through a jumper block. As with all Diamond Systems products, jumpers are paralleled with locations for zero ohm resistors to create a rugged, shock-and- vibration-resistant implementation.
Emerald-MM-8Plus is based on the Exar 17D158 octal UART IC. This device contains 8 4 identical sets of 16C55registers, one for each port, and is compatible with the standard PC serial port. Each port contains 64‑byte transmit and receive FIFOs to support the high-speed data rates.
Emerald-MM-8Plus also offers 8 convenient digital I/O lines. The direction of each line is independently programmable. Finally, Emerald-MM-8Plus also offers a 16-bit programmable counter / timer with a configurable clock source.
Two I/O headers are provided, with four serial ports and four digital I/O lines on each header. The board operates on +5V only, eliminating the need for a +12V supply that is often required for serial port operation.
Operating Systems Compatibility
The Emerald-MM-8Plus is compatible with Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and Linux. If using Exar’s default Vendor and Device ID, you can use Exar’s module driver for Linux kernels 2.4.x and Linux kernels 2.6.1-2.6.7. Linux kernels 2.6.8 and newer have support in the kernel for the XR17×15x PCI UARTs. See the «8250_pci.c» in the kernel. If using your own Vendor and Device ID, you can use the module driver available from Exar after you modify the Vendor and Device ID accordingly in the module driver.
Emerald-MM-8EL
High Performance PCI/104-Express 4- or 8-Port RS-232/422/485 Serial I/O Module with Opto‑isolation
The Emerald-MM-8EL-XT is a family of high performance PCIe/104 «OneBank» serial I/O modules offering 4 or 8 multiprotocol serial ports with software-controlled configuration and optional opto-isolation.
The serial ports are based on a high speed PCIe octal UART with 256-byte TX/RX FIFOs and auto RS-485 transmit control. Each serial port can be independently configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 protocols, along with programmable 120-ohm line termination. Each port is independently isolated with an isolated power + signal chip, plus additional isolators for control signals. The board features intelligent power management that limits inrush current on power-up and also enables power-down of unused serial ports for power savings.
Opto-isolated models feature independent 2500VRMS isolation circuits for enhanced reliability in vehicle or long cable applications. All ports also feature +/-15KV ESD protection. Each serial port is available on an independent latching connector for increased isolation and ruggedness. With its wide operating temperature range and high resistance to shock and vibration, the EMM-8EL-XT fits a wide variety of rugged and on-vehicle embedded serial I/O application needs.
EMM-8EL-XT also offers 8 digital/analog I/O lines which are programmable from the on-board microcontroller. Each I/O line can be configured for digital input or output. Seven of the I/O lines can be configured for 12-bit A/D input with selectable 0-2.048V or 0-3.3V input ranges.
EMM-8EL-XT contains no configuration jumpers; all configuration and control is done with an onboard microcontroller. All configuration settings are stored in the microcontroller’s flash memory and are automatically loaded on power-up.
Software Support
The EMM-8EL-XT family is compatible with Windows 7/Vista/2000/XP and Linux 2.6. All drivers are shipped with the product.
The on-board microcontroller is managed with a comprehensive software suite that makes configuring the EMM-8EL-XT fast and simple. A graphical control panel, a console application, and drivers for Windows and Linux are provided to enable convenient configuration of the board and control of the I/O features in a laboratory or system assembly environment, or embedded in the customer’s application software.
