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Diamond Hercules III SBC -EBX SBC with 1.6GHz Intel Atom E680T CPU

Diamond Hercules III SBC -EBX SBC with 1.6GHz Intel Atom E680T CPU

Integrated Autocalibrating Data Acquisition, and DC/DC Power Supply

  • 3-in-1 design (CPU + DAQ + PS) reduces size
  • and cost, increases ruggedness and reliability
  • Atom 1.6GHz E680T CPU
  • (1.3GHz and 600MHz special order options)
  • 1GB or 2GB SDRAM soldered on-board
  • PC/104-Plus (ISA + PCI) stackthrough expansion
  • Support for:five USB 2.0 ports; 1 USB 2.0 device port,two RS-232/422/485 ports; four RS-232 ports,two Gigabit Ethernet; one CANbus port, SATA port for hard drive or solid state flashdisk, SATA disk module, LVDS LCD display and VGA, 40 digital programmable I/O line, mSATA flashdisk mounting location, PCIe MiniCard and GPS receiver sockets, +7 to +40VDC wide voltage power input
  • Optional data acquisition circuitry featuring: multiplexed 32 channel 16-bit A/D with autocalibration, 250KHz maximum sample rate, four 12-bit D/A channels, four pulse width modulators, Watchdog timer, Autocalibration with Universal Driver software support
  • Extremely rugged with soldered RAM and -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) operating temperature

 

SKU: Hercules III SBC-EBX Category:

Description

 

Features Benefits
Low-power, high performance Intel Atom E-Series processor High computing power with reduced power consumption
Fan-less operation
Integrated LCD, CRT, Ethernet, and system I/O Complete PC on a single board
On-board wide range power supply Increased compatibility with vehicle and industrial environments
Integrated data acquisition circuit Single-board solution provides higher reliability, smaller size, and lower cost
Multi-range autocalibration of DAQ functions Increased measurement accuracy across entire temperature range
-40ºC to +85ºC operation Compatible with vehicle and outdoor applications
Ruggedization including shock and vibration Customizable for harsh environment applications

Description

Hercules III is a high performance successor to the popular Hercules II EBX SBC. Combining processor, data acquisition, and power supply onto one board results in a thinner, lighter, more rugged, and easier to assemble embedded system. The 3-in-1 design addressed the needs of mobile and vehicle applications by offering the benefits of reduced size, weight, cost, and power consumption.

Hercules III combines all of the functionality of a single board computer with a complete analog and digital data acquisition circuit into a single board, offering the most functionality available in a small, compact form factor. The advanced data acquisition circuit features autocalibration and fully jumper-less configuration for maximum accuracy and reliable performance. The 1.6GHz Intel Atom E680T CPU offers an excellent price/performance, making Hercules III an ideal choice for a wide variety of embedded computing applications. Rugged on-board SDRAM memory offers provides better protection from shock and vibration than a SO-DIMM memory module.

Hercules III supports 1GB or 2GB of onboard SDRAM and provides high-resolution LVDS and VGA graphics interfaces. Additional I/O ports include SATA, CANbus, USB, serial, digital I/O, and Gigabit Ethernet. Flexible system expansion is based on stackable PC/104-Plus (ISA + PCI) modules. mSATA, PCIe MiniCard, and GPS modem sockets are provided for optional on-board storage and I/O.

Hercules III was designed with rugged applications in mind. From an operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C, the on-board rugged SDRAM, and its high tolerance for shock and vibration, Hercules III thrives in the most extreme environments.

Built-In Power Supply

Hercules III contains an on-board DC/DC power supply with 55 watts of output power. With approximately up to 20W required to power a fully loaded SBC, this leaves 35W available to power peripherals and add-on boards. The input range of +7-40VDC means that Hercules III is compatible with vehicle, battery, or industrial power sources and can be used in a wide range of applications without requiring a separate add-on supply. The on-board supply features ACPI compatibility for intelligent power management.

  Hercules III Block Diagram

Data Acquisition Circuit

Hercules III includes a complete autocalibrating jumper-less analog and digital I/O circuit equivalent to our top-of-the-line PC/104 board. It contains 32 analog inputs with 16-bit resolution and 250KHz sample rate, backed by a 2K-sample FIFO with programmable threshold. Programmable input ranges from a wide-range +/-10V down to 0-1.25V are provided. The analog circuitry also includes 4 D/A channels with 12-bit resolution and jumperless output range selection and simultaneous update capability. On the digital side, in addition to the standard 40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction, Hercules III’s DAQ circuit adds two counter/timers for A/D sample rate control, pulse counting, frequency generation, or other applications. Its advanced control logic has more features and flexibility to fit almost any application, such as internal/external A/D clock source, scan and single-sample modes, and our exclusive programmable FIFO threshold that lets you tune the board’s performance to your application. Also four independent programmable Pulse-Width Modulation outputs (PWM) are available to users. The data acquisition circuit is fully supported by our Universal Driver software for a wide range of operating systems. The Hercules III data acquisition circuitry is identical to that of Hercules II, preserving backward compatibility.

Hercules III Data Acquisition Circuit Block Diagram

 Development Kit

Hercules III hardware development kits are available with everything you need to get started on your Hercules III embedded design project. The kit contains a Hercules III SBC with data acquisition, a 16GB mSATA flashdisk module pre-loaded with Windows 7, Windows CE or Linux, a cable kit, AC power adapter, and software CD.

 Specifications

CPU
Processor 1.6GHz Atom E680T
SDRAM memory 1GB or 2GB soldered-on SDRAM
USB 4 USB 2.0
1 USB 2.0 device port
Serial ports 4 fixed RS-232
2 configurable RS-232/422/485
Max data rate 460.8kbps all ports
Mass storage 1 SATA port
1 mSATA Disk Module interface
Ethernet 2 Gigabit Ethernet
Serial console Selectable COM1 / COM2
CANbus 1 CANbus 2.0 port
Digital I/O 40 lines, 5V logic compatible with ESD protection
Direction Programmable in 8-bit ports
Output current Logic 0: 12mA max,
Logic 1: -4mA max
Display LVDS LCD and VGA CRT
Display Resolution 1600 x 1200 maximum
Keyboard & Mouse PS/2 keyboard & mouse
Audio HD Audio Realtek ALC262 CODEC
Expansion Sockets PCIe MiniCard full-size socket
Trimble Condor C2626 GPS receiver socket
PC/104-Plus bus +5V/+3.3V selectable
Data Acquisition Circuitry
Analog inputs 32, 16-bit A/D resolution
Max sample rate 250KHz total
Input modes Single-ended, differential
Input ranges +/-10V, +/-5V, +/-2.5V, +/-1.25V, 0-10V, 0-5V, 0-2.5V, 0-1.25V
Accuracy < +/-2LSB after autocalibration
Input protection Overvoltage protection up to +/-35V even when powered off
Analog outputs 4, 12-bit D/A resolution
Settling time 10uS to +/-.01%
Input Impedance 10^13 ohms
Output current +/-5mA max, 2k ohm min load
Counter/timers 1 24-bit A/D sample rate control
1 16-bit general purpose use
PWM 4 independent programmable Pulse-Width Modulation outputs
Power supply
Input voltage 7-40VDC
Total output power 55W total
Available power 35W available for add-on devices or modules
Output voltages +5V, +3.3V (on PCI bus)
Switched outputs +5V, +12V, +3.3V
General
Power consumption Nominal: 13.8W
Maximum: 20W
Dimensions 8.00″ x 5.75″ EBX format
Weight 10oz / 285g
Operating temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
Shock MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B compatible
Vibration MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A compatible
MTBF
RoHS Compliant

  Development Kit

Hercules III hardware development kits are available with everything you need to get started on your Hercules III embedded design project. The kit contains a Hercules III SBC with data acquisition, a 16GB mSATA flashdisk module pre-loaded with Windows 7, Windows CE or Linux, a cable kit, AC power adapter, and software CD.

Hercules III Development Kit

Item DSC No. Description
1 HRCE1600A-1G Hercules III SBC, 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, with data acquisition
2 C-HRCE-KIT Hercules III Cable Kit
3 8892103 16GB mSATA FlashDisk with bootable Linux (as an example)
4 PS-12V-01 AC Adapter, 100-240VAC in, 12VDC / 4A out
5 MTG104 PC/104 hardware mounting kit
6 6710010 Diamond Systems CD with driver software and manuals
7 7460001 Hercules III FastStart Guide (not shown)

There are also software development kits available for Linux (SDK-HRCE-A-LNX), Windows CE (SDK-HRCE-A-WCE), and Windows Embedded 7 (SDK-HRCE-A-WE7) that include a 16GB mSATA flashdisk with the operating system pre-loaded.

  Hercules III Cable Kit (C-HRCE-KIT)

The Hercules III cable kit includes cables for most of the on-board I/O. 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.

Hercules III Cable Kit

No. Qty. Cable Description
1 1 6981006 Power out cable
2 1 6981011 External battery cable
3 1 6981012 Dual USB cable
4 1 6981015 Power input cable
5 1 6981018 Speaker output cable
6 1 6981022 PS/2 keyboard & mouse cable
7 1 6981024 VGA cable
8 1 6981025 Audio cable
9 2 6981080 Ethernet cable
10 1 6981314 CANbus cable
11 1 8180020 Utility board
12 1 C-20-18 Utility signals cable including power and reset contacts
13 1 C-40-18 Analog I/O cable
14 1 C-50-18 Digital I/O cable
15 1 C-DB9M-2 Serial port 5 & 6 cable
16 1 C-DB9M-4 Serial ports 1-4 cable

  GPS Receiver

Hercules III offers a socket for an optional Trimble Condor C2626 GPS receiver. The key features of the GPS receiver are:

  • On-board low noise amplifier (LNA) compatible with both active and passive antennas
  • On-board RTC and TCXO
  • SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS) capable
  • aGPS capable
  • Built in antenna detection
  • PPS timing output

  AC Adapter

AC AdaptersThe AC adapter provides a convenient way to power your embedded SBC during development or demos. It contains the proper connector for direct connection to the SBC. Each order ships with the correct power cord for the country for the country of destination.

 

 

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Note: We strongly recommend purchasing proper cabling, available in the cable kit and development kit, for initial orders of the Hercules III.

Hercules III SBC
available models:
HRCE1600A-1G
Hercules III SBC, 1.6GHz Atom E680T CPU, 1GB RAM, full data acquisition
HRCE1600D-1G
Hercules III SBC, 1.6GHz Atom E680T CPU, 1GB RAM, Digital I/O
HRCE1600A-2G
Hercules III SBC, 1.6GHz Atom E680T CPU, 2GB RAM, full data acquisition
HRCE1600D-2G
Hercules III SBC, 1.6GHz Atom E680T CPU, 2GB RAM, Digital I/O
DK-HRCE-A-LNX
Hercules III Development Kit: HRCE1600A-01 SBC, C-HRCE-KIT, SDK-HRCE-A-LNX, AC adapter
DK-HRCE-A-WE7
Hercules III Development Kit: HRCE1600A-01 SBC, C-HRCE-KIT, SDK-HRCE-A-WE7, AC adapter
C-HRCE-KIT
Hercules III Cable Kit for on-board I/O
OPT-HRCE-GPS
Optional Trimble C2626 GPS Receiver
SDK-HRCE-A-LNX
Hercules III Linux Software Development Kit with 16GB mSATA flashdisk
SDK-HRCE-A-WE7
Hercules III Windows Embedded Standard 7 Software Development Kit with 16GB mSATA flashdisk

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Cables and accessories
available models:
FDMM-64G-XT
mSATA MLC Flashdisk, 64GB, extended temperature
FDMM-32G-XT
mSATA MLC Flashdisk, 32GB, extended temperature
6981018
Speaker output cable
6981022
PS/2 keyboard + mouse
6981024
VGA output cable
6981025
Audio I/O cable
C-20-18
20-conductor ribbon cable, for utility connections including power and reset contacts
C-40-18
40-conductor 18″ ribbon cable Data Acquisition
C-50-18
50-conductor .1″ pitch 18″ ribbon cable Data Acquisition
C-DB9M-2
Dual DB9 male to 20-pin header 18″ cable
C-DB9M-4
Quad DB9 male to 40-pin header 18″ cable, serial ports 1-4
FDMM-16G-XT
mSATA MLC Flashdisk, 16GB, extended temperature
FDMS-64G-XT
mSATA SLC Flashdisk, 64GB, extended temperature
FDMS-32G-XT
mSATA SLC Flashdisk, 32GB, extended temperature
FDMS-16G-XT
mSATA SLC Flashdisk, 16GB, extended temperature
FDMS-8G-XT
mSATA SLC Flashdisk, 8GB, extended temperature
6981012
Dual USB cable, ports 0 & 1
6981015
Power input cable, 10 conductors

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