FEATURES CPU Features VIA Mark Processor at 500MHz or 800MHz Low-power fanless operation at both speeds 256MB memory soldered on board 10/100Mbps Ethernet S3 Savage 4 Chipset with advanced 3D/2D video Flat panel, CRT, and LCD display support IDE port with UDMA-33 capability 4 RS-232 serial ports 4 USB 1.1 ports PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports Real-time clock Watchdog timer PC/104 ISA expansion bus -40ºC to +85ºC operation Shock IEC68-2-27 Vibration MIL-STD-810E 514.4 Data Acquisition Features 16 analog inputs, 16-bit A/D 100KHz max sampling rate Interrupt-based A/D sampling with 2048 FIFO Programmable input ranges 4 analog outputs, 12-bit D/A 24 programmable digital I/O 2 programmable counter/timers Supported by Universal Driver software

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DOWNLOADS Athena II Datasheet (.pdf, 416.6 kb) Athena II Fast Start Guide (.pdf, 539.5 kb) Athena II User Manual (.pdf, 2.2 MB) Athena to Athena II Migration Guide (.pdf, 25.3 kb) Athena II Shock and Vibration Test Results (.pdf, 5.0 MB) Universal Driver 6.02 Release Notes (.pdf, 141.3 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)

Athena II Small Format SBC with 500-800MHz VIA Mark CPU and Integrated Autocalibrating Data Acquisition

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System Block Diagram Integrated Data Acquisition Development Kits Cable Kit Enclosure Solid State Storage Operating System Compatibility Specifications AC Adapter Get an online quote

Features Benefits Low-power VIA Mark processor High computing power with reduced power consumption Reduced heat dissipation / fanless operation Integrated LCD, CRT, Ethernet, and system I/O Small size Light weight Integrated data acquisition Single-board solution for increased reliability Guaranteed compatibility Ruggedization including shock and vibration Customizable for demanding applications Increased reliability

Description

The Athena II SBC from Diamond Systems combines the low-power, highly integrated VIA Mark CoreFusion™ 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 256MB 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 II an all-in-one, complete embedded solution for demanding applications.

Athena II 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 II to work with almost all Diamond Systems data acquisition and communications modules, 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 II to include more features on a single board and still fit inside our Pandora enclosure system.

All Athena II SBCs have a fan-less operating temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC except models ATHM800256NLP and ATHM800256ALP which have a fan-less operating temperature range of -40ºC to +70ºC.

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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 Linux, Windows XP, Windows CE, and DOS to simplify application development.

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	Athena II Development Kits

Athena II System Development Kits (DK-ATHM500A-01 or DK-ATHM800A-01) are available with all the hardware you need to get started on your Athena II embedded design project. Each kit contains a flashdisk module, cable kit, AC power adapter and software instructions.

A Linux software development kit is also available for Athena II. The Athena II Linux Kit (SDK-ATHM-LNX) contains a 512MB flashdisk with a bootable linux image pre-loaded, a software CD with the linux tool chain and a backup image, and documentation.

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	Athena II Cable Kit (C-ATH-KIT)

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

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	PC/104 Enclosure for Athena II

The following Athena II models 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: ATHM500-256A, ATHM500-256N, ATHM800-256ALP, and ATHM800-256NLP. Click here for more information on the Pandora PC/104 enclosure.

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	Solid State Storage

Athena II 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. We offer high-speed nonvolatile mass storage in capacities of 128MB to 4GB. Click here for more information on flashdisk modules.

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	Operation System Compatibility

Athena II supports Linux, Window XP, Windows Embedded Standard, QNX, and DOS.

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	Specifications

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The AC adapter provides a convenient way to power your embedded SBC during development or demos. it contains the proper connector for direct connection to the SBC board. Each order ships with the correct power cord for the country for the country of destination.

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Athena II available models: ATHM500-256A 500MHz, 256 RAM, data acquisition ATHM500-256N 500MHz, 256MB RAM, no data acquisition ATHM800-256A 800MHz, 256MB RAM, data acquisition ATHM800-256N 800MHz, 256MB RAM, no data acquisition ATHM800-256ALP 800MHz, 256MB RAM, data acquisition, low profile heatsink ATHM800-256NLP 800MHz, 256MB RAM, no data acquisition, low profile heatsink DK-ATHM500A-01 Development kit includes 500MHz Athena II SBC, cables, Linux flashdisk and AC adapter DK-ATHM800A-01 Development kit includes 800MHz Athena II SBC, cables, Linux flashdisk and AC adapter C-ATH-KIT Athena cable kit Please login or signup for an online quote request.