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Diamond Systems Neptune

EPIC Format ETX Carrier Board With Data Acquisition & DC/DC PSU

Choice Of Processor Module, Gigabit Ethernet

 
Diamond Systems Neptune EBX SBC
 
  • Integrates the functions of six PC/104 modules within the compact EPIC form-factor
  • ETX COM CPU core provides price/performance flexibility, reduces costs, and protects against product obsolescence
  • Choice of Intel Atom or Core Duo LV CPUs
  • Fully featured: 10/100 BaseT and Gigabit Ethernet, CRT and LVDS support, 4 USB, 6 serial ports and S-ATA and/or IDE depending on CPU module
  • Optional data acquisition featuring 32 16-bit A/D with autocalibration, 4 12-bit D/A, 24 programmable digital I/O lines, 8 optically isolated inputs, 8 optically isolated outputs, and 2 counter/timers
  • On-board 40W 8-28V DC/DC power supply
  • Selected models available with extended -40°C to +85°C operating temperature
  • Expands via stackable PC/104-Plus (ISA & PCI) modules
  • RoHS compliant



Datasheet/Manual:

Diamond Systems Neptune in PDF format Neptune Datasheet - PDF
Diamond Systems Neptune manual in PDF format Neptune Manual - PDF
Diamond Systems ETX-945 Module datasheet in PDF format ETX-945 Datasheet - PDF
Diamond Systems ETX-945 Module manual in PDF format ETX-945 Manual - PDF
Diamond Systems ETX-N270 Module datasheet in PDF format ETX-N270 Datasheet - PDF
Diamond Systems ETX-N270 Module manual in PDF format ETX-N270 Manual - PDF

 

Introduction

Neptune is a high performance, highly integrated board-level embedded-ready subsystem in the compact, EPIC SBC form-factor. Neptune'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 Neptune to integrate additional serial and Ethernet controllers, a complete set of peripheral interface header connectors, and PC/104-Plus expansion.

Neptune's baseboard includes connectors and interfaces for keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, parallel, Ethernet, audio, and various mass storage devices. It supports the connection of a wide variety of displays, including CRTs, LVDS-interfaced flat panels, and televisions. Neptune also has a 40W DC/DC on-board power supply.

Highly Integrated Embedded-Ready Subsystem (ERS)

Neptune integrates an I/O application layer, COM layer, and thermal layer into a compact, EPIC form-factor board-level subsystem.

Data Acquisition

In addition to its comprehensive embedded-PC system core, Neptune also integrates Diamond’s industry-leading data acquisition (DAQ) I/O subsystem, featuring 32 A/D and 4 D/A channels, 24 DIO lines, and 8 opto-isolated digital inputs and outputs.

  • 32 analog inputs, 16-bit A/D, 250KHz sample rate
  • 4 analog outputs, 12-bit D/A
  • 24 digital I/O, 3.3V/5V compatible
  • 8 opto-isolated digital inputs, 3-24V range
  • 8 opto-isolated digital outputs, 3-24V range
  • 2 counter/timers for A/D sample rate control, event counting/timing, and programmable interrupts
  • Universal Driver software support for C programming under Windows and Linux

Software Support

Neptune runs Linux and Windows XP and XP Embedded. Diamond’s industry-leading Universal Driver software is also included at no extra charge. It provides a C programming library for the integrated data acquisition circuit, and demo programs to assist in rapid application development.

Development Kit

Complete Neptune Development Kits are available, with all the components you need to get started on your embedded design project. Each kit contains a Neptune ERS, cable kit, and software CD.

Panel I/O Board

This accessory plugs onto the front row of pin headers to provide cable-free access to the standard system I/O: Serial ports, USB, Ethernet, PS/2, VGA, Power input.

Neptune Panel Board

Cables

A cable kit provides access to all I/O features on Neptune including the features on the panel I/O board.

Neptune Cables

Item Qty Part No. Description
1 1 698002 Ethernet cable
2 1 698022 Dual-port PS/2 cable
3 1 698025 Audio I/O cable
4 1 698017 TV output cable
5 1 698018 Speaker output cable
6 1 698024 VGA output cable
7 1 C-20-18 20-conductor ribbon cable
8 1 C-40-18 40-conductor ribbon cable
9 1 C-50-18 50-conductor ribbon cable
10 1 C-DB9M-4 4-port serial port cable
11 1 698026 40-conductor UDMA-100 IDE cable
12 1 698004 44-conductor IDE cable
13 1 698015 Power input cable, 10 conductors
14 1 698016 High-power input cable, 2 conductors
15 1 698011 External battery cable
16 1 698006 Output power cable
17 2 698012 Dual-port USB cable
18 1 861002 Utility board
 

Specification

Main System

Processor:

Choice of 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 or 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo LV CPU

Front side bus:

Atom N270: 533MHz; Core Duo LV: 667MHz

Memory:

1GB or 2GB SO-DIMM DDR2 SDRAM

Chipset:

Atom N270: 945GSE with ICH7M
Core Duo LV: 945GME with ICH7M

BIOS:

Phoenix-Award BIOS

Mass storage:

2 SATA ports, support 1 device each
1 IDE port, supports 2 IDE devices
On-board CompactFlash IDE Type II socket

Serial ports:

4 RS-232/422/485 port (COM1-4)
2 RS-232 ports (COM5-6)

USB ports:

4 USB 2.0 ports

Networking:

1 10/100Base-T Ethernet from ETX CPU
1 Gigabit Ethernet from baseboard

Display:

LCD (LVDS), VGA CRT, and TV output

Keyboard/Mouse:

1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse

Audio:

AC’97 audio CODEC; mic in, line in/out

Watchdog timer:

Non-maskable interrupt or reset modes

Other I/O:

SMBus, I2C, IrDA interfaces

Expansion bus:

PC/104-Plus (ISA & PCI) interface

Power Supply:

8-28V 40W DC/DC power supply on-board

Power input

+5VDC +/- 5%

Power consumption:

NPT-N270RK-1GAW: 10.3W idle, 14.2W loaded
NPT-945RK-1GAW: 14.2W idle, 23.5W loaded

Operating temperature:

NPT-N270RK-xGAx: -20°C to +71°C
NPT-N270XT-xGAx: -40°C to +85°C
NPT-945RK-xGA: -40°C to +85°C

Operating humidity:

0 to 90% non-condensing

Dimensions:

NPT-N270RK-xGAx: 4.5 x 6.5 x 1.77 in. (114mm x 165mm x 45mm)
NPT-945RK-xGAx: 4.5 x 6.5 x 2.24 in. (114mm x 165mm x 57mm)

Weight:

NPT-N270RK-xGAx: 14.6oz (414g)
NPT-945RK-xGAx: 22oz (624g)
With memory SODIMM fitted

ROHS Status:

This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

DATA ACQUISITION I/O

Analog I/O

Number of inputs:

32 16-bit channels (SE or differential)

Input ranges:

±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V, 0-10V, 0-5V, 0-2.5V, 0-1.25V programmable

Max sample rate:

250KHz

On-board FIFO:

1024 samples, programmable threshold

A/D and D/A calibration:

Autocalibration with software support

Number of outputs:

4, 12-bit resolution

Output ranges:

±5V, ±10V, 0-5V, 0-10V

Output current:

±5mA max per channel

Settling time:

7μS max to 0.01%

Relative accuracy:

±1 LSB

Digital I/O

Number of I/O lines:

24 lines

Output voltage:

Logic 0: 0.0V min, 0.33V max
Logic 1: 2.4V min, 5.0V max

Output current:

Logic 0: 12mA max per line
Logic 1: -4mA max per line

Optoisolated I/O:

8 inputs, 8 outputs; 5-24V

Counter/Timer

A/D Pacer clock:

24-bit down counter

Clock source:

10MHz on-board clock or external signal

General purpose:

16-bit down counter


Ordering Details:
Board:

NPT-N270RK-1GAW Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB RAM, DAQ, -20/+71, wide voltage input
NPT-N270RK-1GA5 Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB RAM, DAQ, -20/+71, +5V input
NPT-N270RK-2GAW Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 2GB RAM, DAQ, -20/+71, wide voltage input
NPT-N270RK-2GA5 Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 2GB RAM, DAQ, -20/+71, +5V input

NPT-N270XT-1GAW Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB RAM, DAQ, -40/+85, wide voltage input
NPT-N270XT-1GA5 Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB RAM, DAQ, -40/+85, +5V input
NPT-N270XT-2GAW Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 2GB RAM, DAQ, -40/+85, wide voltage input
NPT-N270XT-2GA5 Neptune ERS, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 2GB RAM, DAQ, -40/+85, +5V input

NPT-945RK-1GAW Neptune SBC, 1.66GHz Core Duo LV CPU, 1GB RAM, data acquisition, wide voltage input
NPT-945RK-1GA5 Neptune SBC, 1.66GHz Core Duo LV CPU, 1GB RAM, data acquisition, +5V input
NPT-945RK-2GAW Neptune SBC, 1.66GHz Core Duo LV CPU, 2GB RAM, data acquisition, wide voltage input
NPT-945RK-2GA5 Neptune SBC, 1.66GHz Core Duo LV CPU, 2GB RAM, data acquisition, +5V input

Please note that boards are supplied with no cables, software or manuals.

Accessories:

C-NPT-KIT Neptune Cable Kit

DK-NN270RK-W Neptune N270 Linux System Development Kit: NPT-N270RK-1GAW, cables, flashdisk, AC adapter
DK-NN270RK-5 Neptune N270 Linux System Development Kit: NPT-N270RK-1GA5, cables, flashdisk, AC adapter
DK-N945RK-W Neptune 945 Linux System Development Kit: NPT-945RK-1GAW, cables, flashdisk, AC adapter
DK-N945RK-5 Neptune 945 Linux System Development Kit: NPT-945RK-1GA5, cables, flashdisk, AC adapter

SDK-NPT945-XPE Neptune CoreDuo Windows Xpe Software Development Kit with 2GB CompactFlash disk
SDK-NPTN270-XPE Neptune Atom N270 Windows Xpe Software Development Kit with 2GB CompactFlash disk
SDK-NPT-LNX Neptune N270 & 945 Linux Software Development Kit with 512MB flashdisk

MEM-2048-05 2GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM module, extended temperature
MEM-1024-05
1GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM module, extended temperature

PNL-NPT-01 Neptune Panel I/O Board
PNL-NPT-KIT Neptune Panel I/O Board Kit
TRI-NPT-K Triton Enclosure and hardware for Neptune
TRI-NPT-KIT Triton Kit for Neptune with panel I/O board and cable kit

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