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| Features | Benefits |
| Low-power VIA Eden processor | High
computing power with reduced power consumption Reduced heat dissipation / no fan required (400MHz) |
| Integrated LCD, CRT, Ethernet, and system I/O | Small size
Light weight |
| Integrated data acquisition |
Single-board solution for increased reliability Guaranteed compatibility |
| Ruggedization capability |
Customizable for demanding applications Increased reliability |
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Description |
The new Athena CPU from Diamond Systems combines the low-power Pentium-III class VIA Eden processor with on-board memory and data acquisition into a new compact form factor measuring only 4.2" x 4.5". The result is a small, low-heat-dissipation, and extremely rugged embedded CPU that fits in tight spaces and survives harsh environments. On-board 128MB RAM, LCD+CRT video, AC97 audio, 4 USB ports, 4 serial ports, a 16-bit low-noise data acquisition circuit, and extended temperature operation make Athena an all-in-one, complete embedded solution for demanding applications.
Athena can be customized for increased ruggedness. Options include latching connectors, hardwired configuration settings, rugged heat sink mounting, conformal coating, and BIOS modifications.
An enhanced set of I/O ports is provided to support any application's requirements, including 10/100Mbps Ethernet, UDMA-33 IDE, parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and 4 USB 1.1 ports. The board also has 4 16450-compatible RS-232 serial ports. The watchdog timer provides protection from software crashes and is programmable for delays up to 2 seconds.
The built-in PC/104 expansion bus enables Athena to work with almost all the data acquisition and communications modules in this catalog, as well as hundreds of I/O boards from other vendors. The board can be provided with either stackthrough PC/104 connectors (standard) or non-stackthrough connectors for a slim baseboard application. The new compact 4.2" x 4.5" form factor, slightly larger than PC/104, enables Athena to include more features on a single board and still fit inside our Pandora enclosure system.
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System Block Diagram |
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Integrated Data Acquisition |
The optional data acquisition circuit provides high-accuracy, stable 16-bit A/D performance with 100KHz sample rate, wide input voltage capability up to +/-10V, and programmable input ranges. It includes 4 12-bit D/A channels, 24 programmable digital I/O lines, and two programmable counter/timers. A/D operation is enhanced by on-board FIFO with interrupt-based transfers, internal/external A/D triggering, and on-board A/D sample rate clock. Placement of the analog circuitry away from the high-speed digital logic ensures low-noise performance for critical applications. All data acquisition features are fully supported by our Universal Driver software for DOS, Linux, RTLinux, QNX, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/CE, and VxWorks to simplify application development.
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Athena Development Kit |
A development kit is available with all the hardware you need to get started on your Athena embedded design project. The kit contains a flashdisk module, cable kit, AC power adapter, and USB floppy drive.
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| Item | Part No. | Description |
| 1 | 891001 | USB Floppy Drive, External |
| 2 | PS-5V-03 | AC Power Adapter, 5VDC/6A |
| 3 | C-ATH-KIT | Athena cable kit (see below) |
| 4 | FD-128-XT | Flashdisk Module, 128MB, XT |
| 5 | ACC-IDEEXT | FlashDisk / IDE extender board |
| 6 | MTG104 | PC/104
Mounting Kit, including 4 ea. spacers, screws, nuts |
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Athena Cable Kit |
The Athena cable kit includes cables for Athena input and output. All cables are also available individually.
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| Key | Part No. | Description |
| 1 | 698032 | USB cable, ports 2 & 3 |
| 2 | 698012 | USB cable, ports 0 & 1 |
| 3 | 698009 | Power input cable |
| 4 | 698006 | Power output cable |
| 5 | 698011 | External battery cable |
| 6 | C-PRZ-02 | Ethernet cable |
| 7 | C-PRZ-01 | Breakout cable: serial, parallel, PS/2, utility |
| 8 | 698030 | VGA cable |
| 9 | 698031 | Audio cable |
| 10 | C-50-18 | Data acquisition, 50 conductor .1" ribbon cable |
| 11 | 698004 | IDE, 44 conductor 2mm ribbon cable |
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CPU Enclosure |
The 400MHz Athena can be mounted inside our Pandora enclosure with cable-free panel I/O board to form a rugged, compact, completely self-contained industrial computer system. Click here for more information on Pandora.
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Solid State Storage |
Athena is compatible with our solid state IDE flashdisk modules. These modules provide mass storage that is fully IDE compatible and requires no drivers to work with your operating system. They mount directly onto the board's IDE connector and are held in place with a mounting screw for extra ruggedness. Click here for more information on flashdisk modules.
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Operation System Compatibility |
Athena supports DOS, Linux, RTLinuxPro, QNX, Window 98/NT/XP/2000, Windows CE.Net, and VxWorks.
| Operating System | Athena | Hercules | Prometheus |
| Dos | √ | √ | √ |
| Linux | √ | √ | √ |
| RTLinuxPro | √ | √ | √ |
| QNX | √ | √ | √ |
| Windows XP/ XPe/ 2000 | √ | √ | √ |
| Windows CE | √ | √ | |
| VxWorks | √ | √ | √ |
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Specifications |
| CPU and System | |
| Processor | VIA Eden, low-power Pentium-3 equivalent |
| Speed | 400MHz 660MHz |
| Power consumption | 10 watts 12.5 watts |
| Cooling | Heat sink, no fan Heat sink + fan |
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VT8606 Savage4 3D and 2D acceleration, 4x AGP, and 128-bit engine CRT and LCD Up to 1280x1024x32 or 1920x1440x16 8/16/32MB shared with system memory 18-bit dual-channel LVDS, 1400x1050 |
| Memory | 128MB soldered on board |
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44-pin connector, UDMA33 (33MB/sec), up to 2 drives Solid state module, up to 512MB, mounts on board On-board RTC with lithium backup battery |
| Watchdog timer | 0.15 - 2 sec user programmable |
| Ethernet | National Semi DP83815, 10/100Mbps |
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4x RS-232 Up to 115.2kbps, 16-byte FIFO, 16C450 compatible Up to 460.8kbps, 128-byte FIFO, 16C2850 UART |
| Parallel port | SPP, EPP, and ECP compatible; BIOS enable/disable |
| USB ports | 4, version 1.1 |
| PS/2 | 2 ports for keyboard & mouse |
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| Analog inputs | 16 single-ended / 8 differential |
| A/D resolution/speed | 16 bits, 100KHz maximum |
| Input ranges | +/-10V, +/-5V, +/-2.5V, +/-1.25V, 0-10V, 0-5V, 0-2.5V, 0-1.25V |
| Analog outputs | 4, 12-bit resolution |
| Output ranges | +/-10V, +/-5V, 0-10V, 0-5V |
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| Counter/timers | 1 24-bit and 1 16-bit A/D sample rate control, counting/timing, programmable interrupts |
| General | |
| Operating temp. | -40 to +85ºC |
| Power supply | +5VDC +/-5% @ 2.0A (400MHz), 2.5A (660MHz) |
| Dimensions | 4.175"W x 4.475"H |
| Weight | 5.3oz / 150g |
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AC Adapter |
| The AC adapter provides a convenient way to power your embedded CPU during development or demos. it contains the proper connector for direct connection to the CPU board. Each order ships with the correct power cord for the country for the country of destination. |
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