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PC104 XScale VULCAN single board computer

PC104 IXP425 XScale® Single Board Computer

The VULCAN is a low power PC104 compatible single board computer based on the Intel® IXP425 XScale® network processor. The IXP425 is an implementation of the ARM compliant, Intel XScale microarchitecture combined with communication peripherals including, 2 high speed Ethernet MACs, hardware accelerated cryptography, 2 high speed serial ports, a local PCI interface and DMA controller.

PC104 XScale IXP425 single board computer

The VULCAN board adds to the IXP425 features with 2 further serial ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, real time clock and expansion via the CompactFlash (CF+) port and PC/104 bus. The PC104 format is an industrial form factor measuring 3.8” x 3.6” (96mm x 91mm).

Note: This product was previously known as the MERCURY. The internal (numeric) product codes used to identify this product and its variants have not changed. Please contact our Sales team if you have any questions.
Specification
Processor 533MHz Intel® IXP425 XScale® network processor
Memory

Up to 64Mbytes of soldered SDRAM (133MHz 32-bit data bus)
Up to 32Mbytes AMD MirrorBit® FLASH

256Kbytes of battery backed SRAM (using external battery only)

Network support

x2 10/100baseTx Ethernet MACs (RJ45 with Speed and Link/Activity LEDs)
Second Ethernet port includes hardware accelerated cryptography (encryption/authentication)

USB x4 USB v2.0 host ports - Philips ISP1561 (two USB type A connectors and two headers). Supports Hi Speed (480 Mbit/s), Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) and Lo Speed (1.5 Mbit/s) devices
Serial ports - 16550 UART: up to 921.6Kbits/sec - (64byte Tx/Rx FIFO) - RS232
- 16550 UART: up to 115Kbits/sec - RS232
- 16550 UART: up to 921.6Kbits/sec - (64byte Tx/Rx FIFO) - RS232
- 16550 UART: up to 115Kbits/sec - RS422, RS485
Integrated peripherals DMA controller (implemented via Utopia NPE), interrupt controller and x4 counter timers
Real time clock Dallas DS1302 real time clock (with 5 day SuperCap™ back up or external battery)
Security

Hardware accelerated encryption (DES, 3DES, AES) and authentication (SHA-1 and MD5)
Dallas DS2401 Silicon Serial Number device (48-bit unique ID)
Tamper detect (switch) input for enclosure intrusion
Watchdog timer #1 generates complete board reset on timeout (selectable from 1ms to 60s)
Watchdog timer #2 generates CPU reset or interrupt on timeout (selectable up to 64s using a 32-bit register)

Drive support Type II CompactFlash (CF+ for both memory cards and Wi-Fi with hot swap support) and non-volatile resident AMD MirrorBit® FLASH
General purpose I/O 8 buffered digital inputs / 8 buffered digital outputs (+5V tolerant)
JTAG Debug JTAG port for system setup and debugger tools
PC/104 form factor 96mm (3.8 in) high by 91mm (3.6 in) wide
Power requirements 3.5W @ + 5V only supply (typical)
Operating temp. -20°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C (available for OEM quantities only)
   
Key Benefits
3 year product warranty
Low power XScale technology
All soldered memory for improved reliability
Hardware accelerated encryption and authentication
Dual high speed Ethernet
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3 Year Product Warranty

RoHS Compliance

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Note: The IXP425 network processor also includes a WAN/HSS network processor engine (for UTOPIA 2). This is not connected on the VULCAN SBC.

The VULCAN is supported with a ready-to-run Development Kit for embedded Linux. Arcom uses RedBoot™, a firmware utility based on the eCos RTOS, to initialize the board. This also serves as the boot manager for embedded Linux as well as a download and debug tool for embedded Linux applications.

Technical Documentation: Arcom provides on-line access to detailed technical documentation to help you select the best product for your application. Click here to download the manual for the VULCAN single board computer and related products.

For cost sensitive high volume applications Arcom offers the VULCAN-Lite - an alternative configuration based on the 266MHz IXP420 fitted with 64Mbytes DRAM and 16Mbytes Flash. Check out the VULCAN-Lite web page for more details.

Product Selection Guide: Arcom produces a wide range of standard embedded processor platforms and associated software development kits. To help you compare the key features of these products and make the best choice for your application, please check out our Selection Guide.

Design Services
Arcom offers a Custom Design and Build service to create cost effective solutions derived from our standard products. If you need a fully integrated and tested system, a custom single board solution or a simple modification to our standard product, please contact our Sales team to discuss your requirements.

Ordering Information RoHS

VULCAN-533-M64-F32
VULCAN-533-M64-F16

 
VULCAN-533-M64-F16-R6
VULCAN-533-M64-F16
-I-R6 (industrial temperature range -40°C to +85°C)
VULCAN-533-M64-F32-R6
VULCAN-533-M64-F32-I
-R6 (industrial temperature range -40°C to +85°C)
Click here for availability of RoHS compliant VULCAN products
Contact Arcom for availability of extended temperature range options

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