FEATURES 3-in-1 design reduces size and weight, increases reliability 800MHz Pentium-III class processor with on-board memory, video, ethernet, and audio On-board data acquisition circuit with autocalibration On-board DC/DC power supply with 5-28V input range PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion -20ºC to +71ºC or -40ºC to +85ºC operating temperature Rugged design ideal for vehicle and outdoor applications RoHS compliant Feature Details Ultra low power VIA Mark CoreFusion CPU operating at 800MHz 512MB SDRAM soldered on board VGA support up to 32 bit per pixel and max resolution of 1920x1440 Integrated S3 ProSavage 4 AGP-4X graphics Advanced 3D rendering and 3D hardware acceleration LCD support any LVDS screen up to 1400x1050 AC97 audio with on-board codec and 2W per channel Hi-Fi stereo amplifier and DC volume control 10/100Mbps Ethernet with RJ-45 and pin header connections TV out feature - composite and S-video UDMA-100 IDE support IDE flashdisk module socket CompactFlash™ socket 4 USB 1.1 ports 4 serial ports - 2 fixed RS-232, 2 selectable RS-232/422/485 PS/2 keyboard and mouse Programmable watchdog timer, 0 to 2 seconds Low power fanless operation PC/104-Plus ISA and PCI expansion -20ºC to +71ºC or -40ºC to +85ºC operating temperature Shock IEC68-2-27 Vibration MIL-STD-810E 514.4 Data Acquisition 32 wide-range analog inputs, +/-10V down to 0-1.25V 16-bit A/D resolution Single-channel, multi-channel round robin, and multi-channel scan sampling 250KHz max sample rate 2048 A/D sample FIFO with programmable threshold Interrupt-based A/D data transfer with FIFO support Programmable input ranges 4 wide-range analog outputs with simultaneous update capability 12-bit D/A resolution Multi-range autocalibration for highest accuracy 40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction 16-bit and 24-bit counter/timers 4 programmable pulse-width modulation (PWM) outputs Field-upgradeable logic circuit for performance upgrades or custom designs Power Supply 5-28VDC input range standard - direct connect to vehicle power systems 40 watts output power (12-16 watts used by CPU) Switched auxiliary power for IDE drives and accessories

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DOWNLOADS Hercules II EBX Datasheet (.pdf, 329.5 kb) LG Electronics LP121X04.pdf (.pdf, 219.1 kb) Hercules II EBX User Manual (.pdf, 2.1 MB) Hercules II Fast Start Guide (.pdf, 301.0 kb) Universal Driver Reference Manual (.html, 0.6 kb) Autocalibration Technology Backgrounder (.pdf, 112.9 kb) Hercules II Shock and Vibration Test Results (.pdf, 986.5 kb) Hercules to Hercules II Migration Guide (.pdf, 23.3 kb) Universal Driver 6.02 Release Notes (.pdf, 141.3 kb) Universal Driver 5.91 for QNX6 (.tar, 380.0 kb) Universal Driver 5.91 for RTLinux (.gz, 139.1 kb) Universal Driver 5.91 for Visual Basic .NET (.zip, 160.9 kb) Universal Driver 6.02 for DOS (.zip, 176.5 kb) Universal Driver 6.02 for Linux (.bz2, 148.3 kb) Universal Driver 6.02 for QNX (.bz2, 121.8 kb) Universal Driver 6.02 for Windows CE (.zip, 106.7 kb) Universal Driver 6.02 for Windows XP (.zip, 331.8 kb) Universal Driver v5.92 Software Manual (.pdf, 3.0 MB)

Hercules II EBX SBC EBX SBC with 800MHz VIA Mark CoreFusion CPU, Integrated Autocalibrating Data Acquisition, and DC/DC Power Supply

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Features Benefits Low-power VIA Eden processor High computing power with reduced power consumption Fan-less operation (800MHz) Memory soldered on board Increased reliability and ruggedness Guaranteed compatibility Integrated LCD, CRT, Ethernet, and system I/O Complete PC on a single board On-board DC/DC power supply Suitable for vehicle applications Reduced size and weight Integrated data acquisition circuit with autocalibration Single-board solution for increased reliability Increased measurement accuracy -20ºC to +71ºC or -40ºC to +85ºC operation Compatible with vehicle and outdoor applications Ruggedization including shock and vibration Customizable for harsh environment applications

Description

Hercules II EBX is a high performance, RoHS compliant successor to the popular Hercules EBX. 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 II utilizes the VIA Mark CoreFusion processor which combines a high performance Nehemiah core CPU with Northbridge technology on a single chip. Featuring Pentium III class performance with dramatically reduced power consumption, the 800MHz board consumes only 12 watts max and requires only a small heat sink with no fan to operate at temperatures up to 85°C. This is less power than the original Hercules board consumed at 550MHz. The increased integration enables Hercules II to offer advanced features such as four USB 1.1 ports.

The advanced data acquisition circuit features autocalibration and fully jumper-less configuration for maximum accuracy and reliable performance. The built-in DC/DC power supply enables Hercules II to be used in a wide range of applications without requiring a separate add-on supply.

Built-In Power Supply

Hercules II contains a DC/DC power supply with 40 watts of output power, enough to power the SBC as well as peripherals and add-on boards. The input range of 5-28VDC means that Hercules II is compatible with a standard off-the-shelf 5V supply as well as a vehicle, battery, or industrial power source. The on-board supply features ACPI compatibility for intelligent power management.

Advanced Multimedia Features

Hercules II contains an integrated S3 ProSavage 4 video circuit. This advanced design provides hardware 2D and 3D acceleration with 32MB video buffer using shared system memory, 128-bit engine architecture, full internal AGP 4x performance, 3DNow! and MMX instruction sets, and high-quality DVD video playback. The video circuit supports CRTs up to 1920x1440 and LVDS LCD panels up to 1400x1050 resolution. Simultaneous CRT and LCD display is supported. Integrated TV-out can produce simultaneous Composite and S-Video out, NTSC or PAL encoding. Audio features include an integrated AC97 digital audio controller and codec. A built-in Hi-Fi stereo speaker amplifier provides 2 watts per channel output power and ultra low-noise sound (SNR > 87dB). Audio I/O signals include Mic in, CD in, Aux in, Line in / Line out, and speaker out. Speaker out is also equipped with DC volume level control for ease of integration.

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	Hercules II Block Diagram

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	Data Acquisition Circuit

Hercules II 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, Hercules II provides 40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction, as well as 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.

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	Development Kit (DK-HRCEBX-02)

A development kit is available with everything you need to get started on your Hercules II embedded design project. The kit contains a data acquisition test board, flashdisk module, cable kit, AC power adapter, USB floppy drive, and software CD.

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	Hercules Cable Kit (C-HRCEBX-KIT)

The Hercules II cable kit includes cables for all I/O except LCD data and backlight, which are included in the LCD kit. 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.

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	Hercules II LCD Kit (KIT-LCD-02)

Diamond Systems offers a convenient LCD development kit for applications requiring LCD display. The kit includes a 12.1" diagonal LVDS LCD, a backlight power inverter, and cables for the LCD and backlight. Hercules provides power for the backlight inverter. The LCD cable is also available individually.

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	Specifications

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

Hercules II EBX SBC available models: HRC800-5A512 Hercules II SBC, 800MHz Via Mark CPU, 512MB RAM, full data acquisition, 5-28VDC power supply, extended operating temperature of -40ºC to +85ºC HRC800-5A512E Hercules II SBC, 800MHz Via Mark CPU, 512MB RAM, full data acquisition, 5-28VDC power supply, enhanced operating temperature of -20ºC to +70ºC HRC800-5N512 Hercules II SBC, 800MHz VIA Mark CPU, 512MB RAM, digital I/O, 5-28VDC power supply, extended operating temperature of -40ºC to +85ºC HRC800-5N512E Hercules II SBC, 800MHz VIA Mark CPU, 512MB RAM, digital I/O, 5-28VDC power supply, enhanced operating temperature of -20ºC to +70ºC C-HRCEBX-KIT Hercules II SBC Cable Kit DK-HRCEBX-02 Hercules II SBC Development Kit CC-EBX Conformal coating for Hercules II SBCs SDK-HRC-LNX Hercules II Linux 2.6.23 Software Development Kit with Linux image on 512MB flashdisk and software tools on CD, and documentation SDK-HRC-QNX Hercules II QNX Software Development Kit with 512MB flashdisk SDK-HRC-XPE Hercules II Windows Embedded Standard Software Development Kit with 1GB IDE flashdisk Please login or signup for an online quote request.

Cables and accessories available models: KIT-LCD-02 Hercules II/Athena LCD Kit, Includes LCD, Backlight, Cables KIT-DRV-01 Hard Drive Accessory Kit, 80 GB 2.5-inch HD, HDD mounting kit, internal-mount CDROM drive with cable PS-12V-01 12VDC / 5A output AC adapter for Hercules CPU 6981022 PS/2 keyboard + mouse 6981025 Audio I/O cable 6981017 TV output cable 6981018 Speaker output cable 6981024 VGA output 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-4 Quad DB9 male to 40-pin header 18" cable, serial ports 1-4 6981026 40-conductor UDMA-100 IDE cable 6981004 IDE, 44 conductor 2mm ribbon cable 6981015 Power input cable, 10 conductors 6981016 High-power input cable, 2 conductors 6981011 External battery cable 6981006 Power output cable 6981012 Dual USB cable, ports 0 & 1 861002 Utility board Please login or signup for an online quote request.