VersaLogic Embeds Performance, Security and Resilience in New Embedded Computer

By Tiera Oliver

Associate Editor

Embedded Computing Design

December 05, 2019

Product

VersaLogic Corp., the embedded industry's most trusted computer company, has announced a new compact and rugged embedded computing system with ECC memory.

VersaLogic Corp., a computer company in the embedded industry, has announced a new embedded computing system with ECC memory. 

Named "Owl", this computer features error correcting memory combined with Intel's 5th generation Apollo Lake processors (dual or quad core). The Owl also includes TPM 2.0 security, on-board power conditioning, Mini PCIe expansion sockets, and analog input ports, along with standard USB and Ethernet I/O ports.      

The Owl features soldered down ECC (error correcting) memory to help resilience to shock and vibration, and guard against single bit errors, such as those that are likely to occur at higher altitudes. It also features on-board power conditioning which accepts 8 to 30 VDC input. This accommodates fixed and mobile 12 and 24 volt systems. Additional protection is provided against damaging transient voltages, over voltage, reverse voltage, and RF intrusion.  

Its 95 x 95 x 27 mm package is compatible in unmanned vehicles on land, underwater, or in the air. The Owl is designed and tested for full industrial temperature (-40º to +85ºC) operation and meets MIL-STD-202H specifications for shock and vibration. 

Secure
The built-in TPM 2.0 security chip provides hardware-level security for applications that require secure log-ins, encrypted data storage, protected files, etc. 

Connectivity 
On-board I/O includes dual Gigabit Ethernet, one USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports, eight analog inputs, eight digital I/O ports, and four serial ports. A SATA interface, eMMC Flash, mSATA slot, and a microSD socket provide a range of data storage options. Dual Mini PCIe sockets accommodate plug-in A/D, Wi-Fi modems, GPS receivers, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, FireWire, and other mini cards.

Long-term availability
Like other VersaLogic products, the Owl is designed from the ground up for long-term availability (10+ year typical production lifecycle). 

Modifications
Modifications are available for the Owl, even in low OEM quantities. Modifications include conformal coating, revision locks, custom labeling, customized testing and screening, etc.

Availability
Owl will be available in production volumes Q1 of 2020.

Contact [email protected] for pre-production opportunities. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.versalogic.com