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MicroMax's Solutions
Helix
PC/104 SBC with 1GHz Vortex86DX3 CPU and On-board Data Acquisition
Diamond’s family of Helix PC/104 SBCs combines mid‑range CPU performance, standard PC I/O, and on‑board data acquisition circuitry at a competitive price. Available PC I/O includes 6 USB 2.0, 4 serial ports (2 RS-232/422/485 and 2 RS-232), 1 10/100Mbps Ethernet, and a SATA port. The data acquisition circuit includes 20 16-bit analog inputs, 4 16-bit analog outputs and 27 digital I/O lines configurable as counter/timers and pulse width modulators.
Helix supports stackable I/O expansion with PC/104 I/O modules and provides a PCIe MiniCard socket for additional I/O expansion. I/O modules featuring WiFi, Ethernet, analog I/O, digital I/O, and CAN are available in the PCIe MiniCard form factor, providing compact expandability without increasing the total height of the system.
Helix SBCs run Linux and Windows Embedded Standard 7. Both Linux and Windows Embedded 7 Software Development Kits are available with bootable images and drivers to get you started on your design project right out of the box.
The Helix SBC was designed with rugged applications in mind. With an operating temperature of −40°C to +85°C, soldered on-board memory, and thicker PCB, Helix is an excellent choice for vehicle and other harsh environment applications.
Customization Options
The following customization options are available for the Helix SBC family. Some of these options are mutually exclusive and minimum order quantities apply.
2GB on-board RAM instead of 1GB
Additional Gigabit Ethernet port on D model
1 CANbus 2.0 port
mSATA interface shared with PCIe MiniCard socket
+8-32V 50W DC/DC wide voltage power input
Latching connectors instead of pin headers
Replace configuration jumpers with 0 ohm resistors
Conformal coating
Custom BIOS & custom FPGA code
Development Kits
Complete Development Kits with a bootable operating system are available with all the components you need to get started on your embedded design project. The kit contains a Helix SBC, 32GB MLC SATA-DOM flashdisk with your choice of Windows Embedded 7 or Linux pre-loaded, cable kit, AC adapter, and software CD.
Helix Cable Kit
The Helix cable kit includes cables for Helix input and output. Many cables are also available individually.
Jupiter-MM-5000
Advanced Technology PC/104-Plus DC/DC Power Supply
Jupiter-MM-5000 power supplies consist of a PC/104 form factor module with complete DC-DC voltage regulator circuitry, integrated thermal solution, detachable screw terminal block I/O connections, and PC/104 bus connectors. The wide input voltage range of 8 to 32VDC is compatible with industry standard 12V, 24V, and 28V inputs.
On-board intelligence provides an unsurpassed level of control, monitoring and safety. All features are accessible and configurable via benchtop application software plus a programming library for real-time control.
The Jupiter-MM-5000 uses a state of the art design with the latest generation high efficiency components. It delivers efficiency as high as 95 percent, reducing input power requirements as well as heat generation.
Jupiter-MM-5000 was engineered for rugged applications such as automotive or on-vehicle. Extended temperature operation of −40°C to +85°C is tested and guaranteed. Low-profile, surface mount components reduce susceptibility to shock and vibration. Both a low profile heat sink and heat spreader are available. I/O connections are made with locking screw terminal blocks for the highest degree of ruggedness.
Advanced System Controller
The full featured Jupiter-MM-5312 models include a system controller that offers advanced configuration, control, and monitoring features. The system controller is accessed via a USB port and is accompanied by benchtop configuration software as well as an application library for in-application real-time control.
Individual supply on/off control for +12V, +5V, +5V standby, +3.3V, and +3.3V standby outputs
Individual supply output voltage / current monitoring
Output voltage sequencing and slew rate control
Output voltage adjustment
Input voltage monitoring
Fault handling based on programmable limits with interrupt notification, including supply shutdown in case of overload or other programmed conditions
Hiccup mode for auto-restart when fault conditions are removed
Min / max voltage and temperature logging
Secondary input cutover voltage selection
I/O Connectivity
Jupiter-5000 has two detachable, locking screw terminal blocks with 14AWG wiring compatibility. The main power input is on a 4-position terminal block featuring dual input conductors for increased current capacity. One terminal blocks supply the output power for +5V and +12V. All output voltages from the supply are also fed to the designated power pins on the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus connectors. There is also a two-pin friction lock pin header for hardwired remote on-off control.
PCIe MiniCard Carrier
PCI/104-Express Quad PCIe MiniCard Carrier
The PCIe MiniCard carrier offers four PCIe MiniCard sockets on a compact PCI/104 Express form factor board. All four sockets have PCIe x 1 and USB interfaces and support full size and half size PCIe MiniCard modules.
The module provides full support to all sockets while consuming only a single lane of host SBC resources. SIM card support is provided for two sockets.
All power is derived from the PCIe/104 connector 5V power tab. The PCI-104 connector provides a pass through connection and is not used by the module.
Extended temperature capability (-40°C to +85°C) enables the board to operate in environments with extreme temperature swings, such as vehicles or outdoor installations. For further enhanced ruggedness, zero ohm resistors can replace jumpers.
Epsilon-24000
Managed 26-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Epsilon-24000 is a managed Layer 2+ Ethernet switch module offering up to 24 10/100/1000Mbps copper twisted pair ports and 2 small form factor pluggable (SFP) sockets in the compact PC/104 form factor. Epsilon-24000 is designed for rugged applications including industrial, on-vehicle and military.
Epsilon-24000 is a standalone switch that does not require any host computer interface. All switch functions are managed by a microprocessor embedded directly into the switch. The processor is accessed via an in-band web interface over one of the Ethernet ports or via an out-of-band command-line interface over an RS-232 serial port. The integrated web interface provides an intuitive GUI for use in configuring and managing all switch functionality. On-board memory holds dual application images, boot code, MAC addresses, and other parameters, and can also be used for program execution.
Epsilon-24000 includes a dual SFP socket for interfacing to 1G fiber Ethernet networks. One port can operate at enhanced 2.5G speed to support efficient stacking of two switches together for a combined total of 50 ports.
Epsilon-24000’s advanced Ethernet switch board includes two innovative features that enable automatic power savings. The switch can detect unused Ethernet ports on network devices and power them down or place them in stand-by mode. Additionally, the switch actively adjusts the power level needed based on cable length, saving energy on links shorter than the 100m maximum specified length.
Input power is provided through the built-in, wide-range +5 to +34VDC power supply, enabling operation using industrial power sources.
Epsilon-24000 was designed for use in vehicle and harsh environment applications. All I/O connectors are latching, providing enhanced reliability over the RJ-45 connectors used in commercial Ethernet switches. A 50% thicker PCB provides better protection against vibration in vehicle environments. The wide range 5-34V input power supply is compatible with all common vehicle and industrial power sources. The −40?C to +85?C operating range makes Epsilon-24000 suitable for use in outdoor and vehicle applications.
Epsilon-24000 comes loaded with all required firmware, enabling its immediate operation without any development effort. The included web interface provides an intuitive GUI for use in configuring and managing switch functionality.
Block Diagram
Epsilon-24000 Block Diagram
Development Kit
Two Development Kits are available for the Epsilon-24000. The DK-EPS-24026 Development Kit contains an EPS-24026-104 26-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, cable kit and LED accessory board. The DK-EPS-24016 Development Kit contains an EPS-24016-104 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, cable kit and LED accessory board.
Cable Kit
Two Epsilon-24000 cable kits are available, one for each Epsilon-24000 model. Each kit includes the necessary cables for Epsilon-24000’s inputs and outputs.
Epsilon-24000 Cable Kit
Number
Qty
Cable
Description
1
1
6981050
Serial cable
2
4 or 6, kit dependent
6981508
Quad port Ethernet cable
3
1
6981507
Power cable
Aries SBC
PC/104-Plus SBC with Intel E3800 CPU, On-Board Data Acquisition & PCIe MiniCard I/O Expansion
Aries is a compact, rugged, single board computer that features the Intel E3800 Bay Trail processor to deliver an unmatched combination of performance, price and power consumption. Packed with real-world features, Aries provides a complete solution for most embedded applications in a single board, saving space, time, and money. Aries goes beyond the standard processor and I/O features found on other Bay Trail SBCs to provide rugged performance along with a professional-quality data acquisition circuit supported by industry-leading software. The full rectangular shape provides more coastline for I/O connectors than other boards its size. In this compact form factor, Aries includes a wide range of I/O plus data acquisition functionality, meeting the majority of today’s connectivity requirements in a single board.
Choice of CPUs
1.91GHz Intel quad core E3845 CPU
1.46GHz Intel dual core E3826 CPU
The family of Aries SBCs combine excellent CPU performance, a wide range of PC I/O, and integrated high quality data acquisition circuitry into the compact PC/104-Plus form factor at a competitive price.
Available PC I/O includes USB 2.0/3.0, RS-232/422/485, dual Gigabit Ethernet, SATA ports. The data acquisition circuit includes 16 16-bit analog inputs, 4 16-bit analog outputs, 22 digital I/O lines, pulse width modulators, and counter/timers.
Aries supports stackable I/O expansion with PC/104-Plus (ISA + PCI) I/O modules. Aries also provides a dual-use PCIe MiniCard / mSATA socket for additional I/O expansion. I/O modules featuring WiFi, Ethernet, analog I/O, digital I/O, and CAN are available in the PCIe MiniCard form factor, providing compact expandability without increasing the total height of the system.
The Aries SBC was designed with rugged applications in mind. With an operating temperature of −40°C to +85°C, soldered on-board memory, integrated heat spreader for efficient cooling, 50% thicker PCB for increased rigidity and long term reliability, and full suite of latching connectors, Aries is the perfect choice for vehicle and other harsh environment applications.
Software Support
Aries SBCs run Linux, Windows Embedded Standard 7, and Windows Embedded CE. Both Linux and Windows Embedded 7 Software Development Kits are available with bootable images and drivers to get you started on your design project right out of the box.
Data Acquisition
The Aries SBCs include a complete analog and digital data acquisition circuit integrated onto the board. The analog section includes 16 16-bit analog input channels and a 2048-sample FIFO with programmable input ranges and a maximum sampling rate of 250KHz. There are 4 16-bit analog outputs with programmable voltage and current output ranges. 22 programmable digital I/O lines are provided as well as 8 32-bit counter/timers, 4 24-bit pulse width modulators, and a waveform generator.
All data acquisition features are supported by Diamond’s free, best-in-class Universal Driver programming software which simplifies application development. Intuitive, easy-to-use graphical control panels make programming all of the data acquisition features fast and simple.
Block Diagram
Aries Development Kits
The Aries Development Kits provide all the components you need for fast and efficient embedded development. The kit includes the 1.91GHz Aries SBC with 4GB DRAM and integrated data acquition, cable kit (CK-ARS-01), power adapter cable, a 16GB mSATA flashdisk with Linux pre-loaded, and a software CD with Linux drivers.
A Linux software development kit (SDK-ARS-LNX) is also available. This kit contains a 16GB flashdisk with a bootable Linux image and a CD with a backup copy of the image plus Linux software development tools.
Aries Cable Kit
The Aries cable kit (CK-ARS-01T) includes cables for most of Aries’ on-board I/O. Many cables are also available individually.
Number
Qty
Cable
Description
1
2
6980500
Dual serial cable
2
1
6980501
Digital I/O cable
3
1
6980503
Dual USB cable
4
1
6980504
Analog I/O cable
5
1
6980507
Analog I/O cable
6
1
6980508
Audio cable
7
1
6980511
Battery cable
8
1
6980512
Power cable
9
2
6980513
Ethernet cable
10
1
6980514
Utility cable
Emerald-MM-8PL
8-Channel, Software Programmable PC/104 Serial Port Module
Emerald-MM-8PL offers 8 multi-protocol serial ports on a single PC/104 module with complete software configurability via the operating system. Each port can be individually selected for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 under software control. Both local-echo and non-local-echo modes are supported for RS-485. I/O addresses and interrupt levels are also programmable, with interrupt sharing available for any number of ports. Each port may further be enabled or disabled in software. All configuration data is stored in an on-board EEPROM that is loaded automatically on power-up.
For applications where fixed addresses are desired, four groups of preset addresses are available with jumper settings that override the programmed settings. Line termination for RS-422/485 modes is also jumper-selectable.
Emerald-MM-8PL offers 8 convenient digital I/O lines. The direction of each line is independently programmable. Diamond’s Universal Driver software provides software support for these digital I/O lines.
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.
Emerald-MM-8PL is based on the industry-standard 16C654 quad serial port IC. Two ICs provide a total of 8 serial ports. Each port contains 64-byte transmit and receive FIFOs to support the high-speed 115.2kbps data rates. Drivers are available for a wide range of operating systems including Windows 10 and Linux.
Note to existing customers:
Emerald-MM-8PL is a form-fit-function replacement for our previous product Emerald-MM-8P (EMM-8P-XT) with the single exception that the maximum RS-232 data rate is limited to 115.2Kbps vs. 460.8Kbps on EMM-8P-XT. This change is due to the end of life of the RS-232 transceiver used on EMM-8P-XT. Except for this component, all other components and the PCB are the same between the two boards.
Emerald-MM-Opto
2 or 4-Port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PC/104 Module
Emerald-MM-Opto provides an integrated, rugged, and reliable solution for PC/104-expandable embedded systems requiring serial communications in demanding applications. It offers 2 or 4 optically isolated serial ports with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 protocols, as well as 24 digital I/O lines, all on a single board.
Optical isolation of 1000V DC or AC protects your embedded system from ground differentials or noise spikes that would damage non-isolated boards. Each port is isolated from the other ports as well as the system. Extended temperature capability (-40 to +85ºC) enables the board to operate in vehicles such as trains and buses without concern for temperature swings. These features enable Emerald-MM-Opto to provide reliable serial communications in harsh environments such as trains and buses.
In addition to ruggedness, Emerald-MM-Opto offers flexibility and advanced features. Each serial port is independently configurable for protocol and IRQ settings. Eight different I/O address combinations are built in. The 16C2850 UART chips with 128-byte FIFOs support high-speed data rates at up to 460kbps without overloading the system processor. Auto-flow control enables easy RS-485 operation by automatically enabling and disabling the transmitter during data transmission, to prevent bus conflicts or excessive software overhead.
Emerald-MM-Opto also offers multiple termination methods on the serial ports to support varying interface requirements. In RS-422 or RS-485 networks, termination resistors are normally installed at the endpoints of the cables to minimize reflections on the lines. The board provides jumper-selectable termination and pull-up/pull-down resistors for this purpose. The sensible jumper positioning and layout help simplify board configuration and minimize confusion.
The 24 digital I/O lines are based on an 82C55 chip and feature programmable direction in 4- and 8-bit groups. All I/O lines contain user-configurable 10K Ohm pull-up resistors for convenience. This 2-in-1 combination of serial ports and digital I/O can help lower the size and cost of your embedded system by eliminating one additional board from your PC/104 stack.
Diamond Systems offers appropriate mating cables for your convenience. Cable no. C-DB9M-1 provides a DB-9 male connector with standard PC serial port pinout. Each serial port requires one cable. Cable no. C-26-18 is a 26-conductor ribbon cable for the digital I/O lines.
Emerald-MM-4M-XT
4-Port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PC/104 Module
The Emerald-MM PC/104 module gives you 4 serial ports operating at speeds up to 115kbps. In RS-232 mode, the full complement of standard PC serial port signals (8 signals + ground) are provided for each port and are grouped onto two 20-pin headers (2 ports per header). In RS-422 mode, Signals RX+, RX-, TX+, and TX- are provided, along with ground. In RS-485 mode, signals TX+/RX+ and TX-/RX- are provided, along with ground.
5V-only operation and −40°C to +85°C industrial operating temperature range are standard features. The industry-standard 16C554 UART is compatible with all popular embedded operating systems.
Flexible Configuration
Emerald-MM offers more interrupt level and I/O address options than other quad serial port modules. Therefore, integrating the board into your computer system is a simpler task. Eight different I/O address combinations and 10 different interrupt levels are available.
Interrupt Sharing
To help conserve ISA bus interrupts, any number of ports can share the same interrupt level. If you have two boards in one system, both boards can share the same interrupt level as well. An interrupt status register is provided to indicate the status of each serial port’s interrupt request signal.
Interrupt Configuration
Interrupt levels are individually selectable for each port. The available interrupt levels are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 15. In addition, a 1K Ohm pulldown resistor is provided for each port.
A single interrupt level can be shared by 2, 3, or 4 ports on one board and can even be shared by more than one board in the system. To enable interrupt sharing, set two or more interrupt level jumpers to the same level and pull out all but one pulldown resistor jumper.
GPIO-MM
Reconfigurable 48-line Digital I/O + Counter/Timer PC/104 Module
GPIO-MM is part of a family of reconfigurable digital I/O and counter / timer modules with various port and pin configurations. Each board uses identical hardware with a 200K gate Xilinx Spartan II RAM-based FPGA. The varying configurations are based on different FPGA code. The FPGA code is stored in a flash memory on the board, enabling GPIO-MM to be reprogrammed in the field with different designs, including custom designs.
The GPIO-MM configuration provides 48 digital I/O lines and 10 programmable counter/timers. The counter/timer features are based on our legacy Quartz-MM board, while the 48 digital I/O lines are compatible with our legacy Garnet-MM board. This configuration combines the features of both these boards into one board to reduce your PC/104 stack size and cost.
Other GPIO-MM configurations provide up to 96 digital I/O lines.
Onyx-MM
Programmable Counter/Timer, Interrupt, and Digital I/O PC/104 Module
Extensive software control of features is the highlight of this digital I/O module featuring 48 digital I/O lines, 3x 16-bit counter/timers, and 3 independent PC bus interrupt inputs.
The 48 digital I/O lines on Onyx-MM are based on 2 82C55 ICs. They can be programmed for input or output in groups of 8 lines. Direct as well as strobed (latched) I/O modes are supported, and all I/O lines are connected to 10K Ohm pull-up resistors.
The 3 16-bit counter/timers are based on an 82C54 IC. They are controlled through a configuration register on Onyx-MM (in addition to the standard 82C54 configuration register). The counter inputs can be switched between external signals, the on-board 4MHz clock oscillator, or counter outputs, all under software control. By using one counters output as another counters input, you can cascade counters in software to create a 32-bit or 48-bit counter.
Onyx-MM also features programmable interrupt operations. A second software-controlled register on board configures up to 3 interrupt lines on the PC bus. Interrupts can be generated by the counter/timer outputs, digital I/O lines, or an external input line. This allows you to use a counter to generate bus interrupts at a programmed periodic rate, generate hardware interrupts under software control, or generate interrupts in response to an external event.
