Diamond Systems is a worldwide leading supplier of embedded computing solutions including small form factor single board computers and PC/104 I/O modules for communications, data acquisition, power supplies, audio and industrial I/O. ess-diamond-system-brochure.

Single Board Computers(SBCs)

Saturn

Saturn was designed from the ground up with a comprehensive set of features to meet the challenges of rugged environments and applications:

  • Memory is soldered down to avoid problems that can occur with commercial style SODIMM type memory modules
  • The 50% thicker PCB increases rigidity and improves reliability of fine pitch and high-ball-count BGA solder joints
  • All I/O connectors are latching for increased ruggedness
  • A bottom-side heat spreader provides more efficient cooling than a traditional heat sink. Processor and memory chips are both thermally connected to the heat spreader. In addition the exterior surface features recessed thermal pads for improved thermal connectivity to the system enclosure.
  • All components are rated and/or tested to ensure reliable -40 to +85ºC operation
Saturn

ATHENA IV

Athena IV is a member of Diamond’s 2-in-1 series of SBCs with integrated data acquisition. For applications requiring precision analog I/O, a 2-in-1 SBC is an ideal choice because it reduces the number of boards in the system, resulting in a system that is smaller, lighter, lower cost, and easier to assemble and maintain.

ATHENA IV
Specifications
COM-based architecture for long product life and performance scalability
Integrated professional quality data acquisition circuit saves space
Downward stacking PC/104 ISA bus connector supports a wide range of I/O modules for easy system I/O expansion
M.2 2230 SATA socket supports up to 128GB flashdisk
Form factor and most connectors backwards compatible with previous generations of Athena for easy product migration
Heat sink cooling
5VDC input voltage
4.175 x 4.475" / 106 x 114mm W x H
-40/+85ºC operation fanless
Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux OS support
SBC features
Choice of E3845, E3940, or E3950 Atom CPU
4-8GB RAM soldered on COM
Up to 128GB eMMC Flash integrated onto COM
2 gigabit Ethernet ports
VGA + Single-channel 24-bit LVDS
1 USB 3.0 port + 4 USB 2.0 ports
4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports with dual software/jumper configuration control
HDA audio (ALC262)
7-pin SATA connector plus M.2 2230 socket
On-board RTC backup battery plus external battery connector
Data acquisition subsystem features
16 single-ended / 8 differential analog inputs
16-bit A/D resolution
Unipolar and bipolar analog inputs
Single-ended and differential input configuration
Programmable gain 1/2/4/8 providing input ranges +/-10V / 0-10V down to +/- 1.25V / 0-1.25V
150KHz maximum A/D sample rate, single-channel and multi-channel mode
Internal clock / external clock / software A/D triggering
Single-channel and multi-channel-scan A/D operation
Interrupts with FIFO to support reliable high-speed sampling
4 12-bit single-ended analog outputs
+/-10V, +/-5V, 0-10V and 0-5V output ranges
Autocalibration with Universal Driver software maintains accuracy over time and temperature
24 digital I/O, 3.3V logic / 5V tolerant inputs
2 programmable counter/timers for A/D timing and general counting purposes

ZETA

The Zeta COM Express SBC family of ultra-small embedded computer boards combines a COM Express Mini CPU module with a same-size carrier board to create a complete embedded PC. Designed in the COM Express Mini Type 10 form factor (84 x 55mm/ 3.3 x 2.2 in), Zeta provides an ultra-compact, industry-standard form factor solution.

ZETA

Specifications

Core CPU Features
Processor/memory options E3845 1.91GHz CPU, 4GB RAM, 0GB eMMC
E3940 1.6GHz CPU, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC
E3950 1.6GHz CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC
System I/O Interfaces
Serial Ports 4 RS-232/422/485 ports
USB 1x USB 3.0; 4 x USB 2.0
Networking 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Keyboard/Mouse USB keyboard/mouse
Display VGA and LVDS
Audio HDA audio on expansion connector
Watchdog timer Reset mode; Programmable interval 0-255 seconds
Mass Storage 1 Mini PCIe /mSATA socket; 1 Micro-SD socket
Data Acquisition Features
Analog Inputs 16 Single-Ended / 8 Differential voltage inputs
Input ranges +/-10V, +/-5V, 0-10V, 0-5V
Maximum Sample Rate 100,000 samples/sec aggregate
On-board FIFO 2048 samples, programmable threshold
DAQ Calibration No calibration required
Analog Outputs 4 16-bit voltage outputs
Output ranges 0-5V, 0-2.5V programmable
A Model Digital I/O 27 lines independently programmable
D Model Digital I/O 16 lines independently programmable for input/output
PWM 4 24-bit pulse width modulators
Counter / timers 8 32-bit counter/timers
Logic signal voltage levels 3.3V/5V logic levels jumper-selectable
Expansion Buses
MiniCard 1 socket combining PCIe x1, mSATA, and USB 2.0 interfaces
SATA 1 port on expansion connector
PCIe 2x PCIe x1 links on expansion connector
USB 1 USB 2.0 port on expansion connector
Physical and Mechanical
Power input 6V to 36V option
Cooling Heat spreader standard, no fan
Power Consumption TBD
Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF)
Form Factor COM Express Mini Type 10
Dimensions 84 x 55mm / 3.3 x 2.2in
Weight 1.30 oz baseboard; TBD COM module; TBD SBC complete
RoHS Compliant

HELIOS

Helios is a low power, mid-range performance PC/104 form factor single board computer combining a highly integrated CPU with Diamond Systems’ renowned high-accuracy data acquisition circuitry on a single board, reducing size and cost while increasing ruggedness. Helios utilizes a Vortex integrated single chip CPU operating at 800MHz or 1GHz, and 256MB of DRAM soldered on-board.

HELIOS

Specifications

CPU Features
Vortex86DX CPU at 1GHz or 800MHz
256MB of soldered DRAM
On-board 2MB bootable flash drive with FreeDOS installed
4 USB 2.0 ports
2 RS-232, 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
10/100Base-T Ethernet
1 IDE UDMA-100 port
Flashdisk interface
CRT and LVDS LCD
PC/104 ISA expansion bus
-40ºC to +85ºC operation
Data Acquisition
16 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 maximum 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
Field-upgradeable logic circuit for performance upgrades or custom designs

Venus 3.5 Inch Core i7/i5 SBC

Based on the "Skylake" or “Kaby Lake” 6th and 7th generation processors, Venus offers the highest available CPU performance in a small form factor rugged SBC with modest power consumption. It incorporates a full suite of rugged features such as soldered memory, latching connectors, a thicker PCB, and true -40/+85ºC operating temperature, making it suitable for the most demanding vehicle applications.

Specifications
Processor "Skylake U" i7-6600U 2.6GHz, or i5-6300U 2.4GHz, 2 cores 4 threads
“Kaby Lake” 7th Gen Core i7-7660U 2.8GHz, 2 cores 4 threads
Chipset Integrated onto processor package
Memory Up to 20GB: 4GB memory down + socket for 4/8/16GB DDR4-2133 SODIMM / RSODIMM
Graphics 3 independent displays: HDMI, VGA, and LVDS, max resolution 4096 x 2304
Ethernet 2 Gigabit ports: 1 from chipset with i219 PHY, 1 from i210 on PCIe x1 lane, on-board LEDs for status
USB 4x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on Intel standard USB 2.0 connectors + 2x USB 2.0 on separate connector
2x USB 2.0 via PCIe/104 OneBank expansion connector
2x USB 2.0 via PCIe MiniCard sockets
Serial 4x multiprotocol RS-232/422/485, all features programmable including termination
Audio HDA audio with Line in, Line out, and Mic in, ALC892 CODEC
Digital I/O 16 lines with bitwise programmable direction, configurable 3.3V/5V logic levels, and configurable pull-up/down resistors
Mass storage 3 SATA interfaces: SATA DOM, Standard SATA, mSATA support in one MiniCard socket
Security TPM module Infineon SLB 9670XQ2.0
Expansion MiniCard sockets:
1 socket supports full size MiniCard / mSATA modules
1 socket supports full / half size MiniCard
OneBank Plus (PCIe/104 + PCI-104) socket with 22mm stacking height
Stackable I/O:
2 Full size (51mm length)
Supports up to 3 PCIe x1 Type 1 / Type 2 / OneBank I/O modules + up to 2 USB interface modules
Supports up to 4 PCI-104 expansion modules
Connectors Latching, JST GH / GHD series
Form factor "3.5 inch" form factor: 5.75" x 4.0" / 146 x 102mm
Weight 281.4 gms/ 9.92 ounces
Cooling Conduction cooling heat spreader on bottom
Input voltage 9-18VDC
Power consumption 14W under typical operating conditions
Operating Temp -40° to +85°C

Helix PC/104 SBC

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 3 or 6 USB 2.0 (model dependent), 4 serial ports (2 RS-232/422/485 and 2 RS-232), 1 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, and a SATA port. The data acquisition circuit includes 16 16-bit analog inputs, 4 16-bit analog outputs and 27 digital I/O lines configurable as counter/timers and pulse width modulators

Helix PC/104 SBC

Specifications

CPU
Processor 1GHz dual core DMP Vortex86DX3
Memory Up to 2GB of on-board 64-bit DDR3 SDRAM
Bus Interface PC/104 (ISA)
Display Type 24-bit LVDS LCD and VGA CRT
Display Resolution LVDS: 1920 x 1080 maximum
VGA: 1920 x 1080 maximum
1280 x 1024 maximum in dual display mode
USB Ports 3 or 6 USB 2.0 ports (model dependent)
Serial Ports 2 RS-232/422/485 ports
2 RS-232 ports
Networking 1 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports
1 Gigabit Ethernet port
Mass Storage 1 SATA 1.5Gbps port for external hard drive or SATA DOM
1 mSATA socket shared with PCIe MiniCard
Keyboard / Mouse PS/2
Audio HD audio ALC892 CODEC with stero line out, line in and microphone
Analog inputs 16 16-bit
Input ranges ±10V, ±5V, 0-10V, 0-5V programmable
Sample rate 100KHz maximum
On board FIFO 2048 samples, programmable threshold
DAQ calibration Autocalibration values stored in EEPROM
Analog outputs 4 16-bit
Output ranges 0-5V, 0-2.5V programmable
Digital I/O 27 lines independently programmable (A model)
16 lines independently programmable (D model)
PWM 4 24-bit pulse width modulators
Counter/timers 8 32-bit counter/timers
Watchdog Timer Programmable watchdog timer 0-255 seconds
Expansion socket PCIe MiniCard socket shared with mSATA
Expansion bus PC/104 (ISA) stackable I/O expansion
Input power +5VDC ±5%
Power Consumption 7.5W
Cooling Heat sink, no fan
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Shock MIL-STD-202G compatible
Vibration MIL-STD-202G compatible
Dimensions 4.0” x 4.0” (101.5mm x 101.5mm)
Weight 2.5 oz / 70.8g with heat sink
MTBF HLX1000-2GA: tbd hours
RoHS Compliant

Aries PC/104-Plus SBC

The Aries PC/104-Plus single board computer from Diamond Systems uses the Intel “Bay Trail” E3800 series 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 you space, time, and money.

Aries PC/104-Plus SBC
Core System Functions
Processor 1.91GHz Intel quad core E3845 CPU or
1.46GHz Intel dual core E3826 CPU
Memory 2GB or 4GB on-board DDR3 SDRAM
BIOS AMI PnP Flash BIOS
I/O Interfaces
Mass Storage 1 SATA port, supports 1 external device or SATA-DOM
mSATA flashdisk socket supports up to 64GB
Serial 4 RS-232/422/485 ports
USB 3 USB 2.0 ports & 1 USB 3.0 port
Networking 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Keyboard/Mouse USB keyboard/mouse
Display Dual independent displays for any two of the following:
24-bit LVDS LCD flat panel interface
VGA CRT interface
DisplayPort or HDMI (cannot be used simultaneously)
Display Resolution VGA, LVDS & DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 maximum resolution
HDMI: 1920 x 1080 maximum resolution
Audio ALC892 Codec HD audio with stereo line-out, line-in & microphone
Watchdog timer Programmable timeout from 0 to 255 seconds
Data Acquisition Features
Analog Inputs 16 single-ended or 8 differential, user selectable
A/D Resolution 16 bits
Input ranges ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V, 0-10V, 0-5V, 0-2.5V programmable
Max Sample Rate 250KHz
Protection ±35V on any analog input without damage
Nonlinearity ±3LSB, no missing codes
On-board FIFO 2048 samples, programmable threshold
A/D and D/A Calibration Autocalibration with software support
Analog Outputs 4, 16-bit resolution
Output ranges ±5V, ±10V, 0-5V, 0-10V programmable
Input impedance 10^13 ohms
Output current ±5mA max per channel
Settling time 10µS max to 0.012%
Relative accuracy ±2 LSB
Nonlinearity ±2 LSB, monotonic
Reset Reset to zero-scale or mid-scale (jumper selectable)
Digital I/O lines 22 programmable direction consisting of 1 8-bit port and 14 1-bit ports
Input voltage Logic 0: 0V min, 0.8V max
Logic 1: 2.0V min, 5.5V max
Input current 1µA at 3.3V, -5µA at 0V
Output voltage Logic 0: 0.0V min, 0.55V max
Logic 1: 2.0V min, 3.3V max
Output current Logic 0: 64mA max at 0.55V
Logic 1: 32mA max at 2V
Waveform generator 4 channel, 2048 x 18-bit buffer
Pulse width modulators 4 24-bit programmable
Counter/timers 8 32-bit
Expansion Buses
PC/104-Plus (ISA + PCI) stackable I/O
PCIe MiniCard 1 socket
Physical and Mechanical
Power Input +5VDC +-5%
Power Consumption E3845 CPU: 8.5W
E3826 CPU: 8.0W
Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF)
Operating Humidity 0-90% non-condensing
Shock MIL-STD-202G compatible
Vibration MIL-STD-202G compatible
Form Factor PC/104-Plus
Dimensions 4.5 x 4.0 in. (114 x 102 mm)
Weight 8.6 oz (243.8g) with heat spreader
MTBF 150,240 hours at 20ºC
RoHS Compliant

GEMINI COM-Based SBC with WL8665UE CPU / COM Express Carrier

GEMINI is a COM Express Compact type 6 carrier board and SBC with PCI/104-Express I/O expansion. Feature-rich GEMINI offers the highest performance in a compact 4.0 x 4.0' / 102 x 102mm size, with its combination of COM Express CPU module and full support for PCIe/104 type 1 connectivity (PCI-104 up to 4 modules, PCIe-104 x1 up to 4 modules, and PCIe/104 x16). Gemini is designed to support a variety of COM Express modules including Bay Trail, Apollo Lake to Core i7 8th generation and Xeon.

GEMINI COM-Based SBC with WL8665UE CPU / COM Express Carrier

Specifications

Features
Processor Intel® Core™ i7 8th Generation Processor 8665UE "Whiskey Lake"
Chipset Integrated onto processor package
Memory 16/32GB SODIMM (WL COM)
Graphics 3 independent displays:
2x HDMI, max resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz, 24bpp
1x LVDS, max resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 24bpp
Ethernet 2 Gigabit ports: 1 10/100/1000Mbps from COM module and 1 10/100/1000Mbps via I210 Ethernet controller on carrier
USB 4x USB 2.0 and 2x USB 3.0, optional USB support via PCIe Minicard
Serial 4x multiprotocol RS-232/422/485 through SP336
Audio HDA audio to analog audio converter
Digital I/O 8 programmable direction digital I/O, 3.3V logic compatible
Mass storage Standard SATA, m.2 2242 socket, PCIe / USB MiniCard socket
Security TPM module Infineon SLB 9670XQ2.0 on carrier (installed COM may also have TPM)
Expansion PC/104-EXPRESS: 4 PCIe x1 ports, 1x PCIe x16, 1x USB2.0, and 4-slot PCI support
Form factor 101.6mm x 101.6 mm / 4.000" x 4.000"
Weight 281g / 9.9oz (complete assembly with WL COM and heat spreader)
Cooling Conduction cooling heat spreader on bottom
Input voltage 16V-34VDC
Power consumption Carrier board alone: 2.4W
Carrier board + WL COM + 16GB RAM: 10.2W
Vin = 28VDC
Operating Temp -40° to +85°C (carrier board and WL COM; final system capability depends on the installed COM)

Eagle ARM SBC

The Eagle SBC combines the Toradex Apalis family of ARM COMs with a wide variety of standard and industrial I/O features to create off-the-shelf solutions for ARM-based industrial embedded computing. Eagle SBCs include the selected ARM module and heat sink pre-installed on the Eagle baseboard. Eagle SBCs include the selected ARM module and heat sink pre-installed on the Eagle baseboard.

Eagle ARM SBC
Specifications
Supported COMs Toradex Apalis iMX6 800MHz or 1GHz ARM Cortex A9
Toradex Apalis T30 1.4GHz ARM Cortex A9
Networking 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Serial ports 8 RS-232/422/485 ports with software configuration
USB ports 5-6 USB 2.0 Ports depending on ARM module
Mass storage 1 micro SD & 1 mSATA socket
Camera Video/camera MIPI CMOS sensor interface
Audio HD audio
Data acquisition 4 12-bit A/D, 4 PWM
16 GPIO, 3.3V logic levels
4 opto-isolated digital inputs, 3-28VDC
4 opto-isolated digital outputs, 3-28VDC
Connectivity 1 I2C, 1 SPI, 2 CANbus 2.0 on pin headers
I/O expansion PCIe MiniCard socket (with SIM socket)
Type specific connector for custom I/O
Input voltage 9-36VDC
Power consumption 12V in: 10.2W
36V in: 10.8W
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) capable
Dependent on Apalis COM selected
Shock MIL-STD-202G compatible
Vibration MIL-STD-202G compatible
Operating humidity 10-95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions 4.0” x 5.75” (102mm x 146mm)
RoHS Compliant

Eaglet ARM SBC

The Eaglet SBC combines the Toradex Apalis family of ARM COMs with a wide variety of standard and industrial I/O features to create off-the-shelf solutions for ARM-based industrial embedded computing. Eaglet SBCs include the selected ARM module and heat sink pre-installed on the Eagle baseboard. Eaglet SBCs include the selected ARM module and heat sink pre-installed on the Eaglet baseboard.

Eagle ARM SBC
Specifications
Supported COMs Toradex Apalis iMX6 800MHz or 1GHz ARM Cortex A9
Toradex Apalis T30 1.4GHz ARM Cortex A9
Networking 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Serial ports 2 RS-232/422/485 ports with software configuration
2 RS-232 ports
USB ports Up to 4 USB 2.0 ports
Mass storage 1 micro SD & 1 mSATA socket
Audio HD audioo
Data acquisition 4 12-bit A/D, 4 PWM
8 GPIO, 3.3V logic levels
Connectivity 1 I2C, 1 SPI
I/O expansion PCIe MiniCard socket (with SIM socket)
Input power +5VDC
Power consumption 12V in: 10.2W
36V in: 10.8W
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) capable
Dependent on Apalis COM selected
Shock MIL-STD-202G compatible
Vibration MIL-STD-202G compatible
Operating humidity 10-95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions 4.0” x 4.0” (102mm x 102mm)
RoHS Compliant
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