Diamond Systems Pluto

Introduction

Pluto is a high performance, highly integrated board-level embedded computer matching the footprint of the popular ETX computer-on-module (COM) standard.

Pluto's CPU core consists of an ETX CPU module mounted on its bottom side, an approach that improves thermal management and increases the space for I/O functions and connectors. This innovative design has enabled Pluto to integrate additional serial and Ethernet controllers, a complete set of peripheral interface header connectors, and a PC/104-Plus expansion stack location - all within the compact ETX footprint.

Pluto is offered in a range of models that vary according to the choice of ETX CPU module and on-board SO-DIMM SDRAM capacity. It can be used either as a highly integrated embedded component, or as a platform for application development and reference designs.

Pluto's baseboard includes connectors and interfaces for keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, parallel, Ethernet, sound, various mass storage devices. It supports the connection of a wide variety of displays, including CRTs, LVDS-interfaced flat panels, and televisions. Power is supplied by means of a robust six-pin terminal block.

What is an 'Embedded-Ready Subsystem (ERS)'?

An Embedded-Ready Subsystem (ERS) combines the high-performance processing and leading-edge system I/O capabilities of computer-on-modules (COMs) with the modular expansion flexibility of stackable single board computers, all within a single compact, rugged, reliable, pre-integrated module. Additionally, the modules' large thermally-conductive baseplate provides both an efficient cooling solution and a standardized mounting-hole pattern that ensures interchangeability for alternate features or performance upgrades.

An ERS consists of three layers, as illustrated below. The central core of the ERS is its COM layer. Below the COM layer is the thermally-conductive baseplate layer. Above the COM layer is the application layer, which provides I/O interface connectors, expansion module sockets, and in many cases additional functionality

Pluto Cable Kit

The Pluto cable kit includes cables for Pluto input and output. All cables are also available individually.