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ICOP Technology launches the Vortex86EX2 on 3.5 and PC/104 form factor

February 21, 2019

Based on the advantage of DMP's latest Vortex86EX2 two-core CPU, ICOP is glad to announce the VEX2-6427 and VEX2-6454.

Vortex86EX2 processor is a generation heterogeneous two-core CPU which utilizes the Master and Slave cores to simultaneously run two different BIOSs & Operating Systems without affecting each other, equipped with various programmable I/O. The Vortex86EX2 is a low-power SoC, which integrates two fully static 32-bit X86 processors.

 


 

➤ VEX2-6427: A 3.5 inches SBC allows for easy modernization for legacy system

 

VEX2-6427 is a 3.5 inches Fanless embedded Board with up to 1 GB DRAM onboard. Variants can support 10 Serial Ports, 2 CAN bus, 12-bit ADC 8 channels, two mini-PCIe expansion slots, and many other features; with the fanless design, and consumes 3.5 watts stand alone. Support Environmental operation temperature can be from -40° C to +85° C (optional).

The rich I/O support, VEX2-6427 ideal solution for a low-cost and power-efficiency embedded system with the desired performance; can be used in production line automation and big data collection simultaneously. Furthermore, VEX2-6427 can also be used as a development board for designing their carrier boards to host the Vortex86EX2-DIP168 module.

 

Features of VEX2-6427:

  • DM&P SoC Vortex86EX2 - 600 MH
  • Form factor: 3.5” CPU board.
  • 512MB/1GB DDR3 onboard
  • 10S / 4U / VGA / LCD / LVDS / LAN / 2CAN / I²C / Audio / MINIPCIE
  • Operation Temperature: -20 ~ +70°C / -40 ~ +85°C (Option)

 


 

➤ VEX2-6454: A PC/104 platform SBC to migrate the new technology in the legacy system

 

VEX2-6454 is a Fanless embedded PC/104 SBC platform with up to 1GB DRAM onboard, also support of eMMC or Micro SD. The VEX2-6454 has provided the PC104 ISA Bus, three display types (VGA, LCD, and LVDS), Parallel Port, mini-PCIe expansion slots, and many other features. With the fanless design, and consumes 3.5 watts stand alone. Support Environmental operation temperature can be up from -40 ° C to +85 °C.

VEX2-6454 intends for specialized embedded computing environments where applications depend on reliable operation despite an often extreme environment. In VEX2-6454, the PC/104 Embedded System format benefits customers who want a customized sound system without months of design. In the market, PC104 is one of the most standing SBC formats. Managed by the PC/104 Consortium, this standard offers both extensibility to advanced CPUs and long-term stability.

 

VEX2-6427

Features of VEX2-6454:

  • DM&P SoC Vortex86EX2 - 600 MHz
  • 512MB/1GB DDR3 onboard
  • 4S / 2U / VGA / LCD / LVDS / LAN / LPT / Audio / 16-bit GPIO
  • Temperature: -20 ~ +70°C/-40 ~ +85°C(Option)
  • 16-bit x-ISA interface
  • Touch Controller (Option)
  • Micro SD socket /eMMC Onboard (Option)

 

 


 

So, what is the Vortex86EX2 processor?

 

Vortex86EX2 is a generation heterogeneous two-core CPU which utilizes the Master and Slave cores to simultaneously run two different BIOSs & Operating Systems without affecting each other, equipped with various programmable I/O; It’s designed for real-time desired industrial/automation applications. The Vortex86EX2 supports Windows, Linux, DOS, or different real-time OS for industrial and embedded applications.

The Vortex86EX2 is a low-power SoC. It integrates two fully static 32-bit X86 processors, Master System and Slave System, with the compatibility of Windows, Linux, DOS, and 32-bit RTOS. Master System integrates I-16KB, and D-16KB write through 4-way L1 cache, 128KB write through/write back 4-way L2 cache. Slave System combines I-16KB and D-16KB write through 4-way L1 cache. The Vortex86EX2 also integrates PCIe Gen1 x2 Port, DDR3, CrossBar Interface, ISA, I2C, SPI, IPC (Internal Peripheral Controllers with DMA and interrupt timer/counter included), Fast Ethernet, FIFO UART, USB2.0 Host, USB2.0 Device, PCIe Device, SD and CAN controller within a single package to form a system-on-chip (SoC). The Vortex86EX2 provides an ideal solution for a low-cost and power-efficiency embedded system with the desired performance.

 

The new VEX2 series gets 25% operation performance because:

  • The manufacturing process upgraded from 90 nm to 65 nm
  • CPU instruction upgrade
  • DRAM upgrade from DDR2 to DDR3
  • Enhanced FPU for Complex Calculations
  • Accurate Real-Time Performance through Shorter Interrupt Response Time and Faster I/O Access Speed

 

Instruction enhancement of Vortex86EX2:

VEX2 series supports up to Linux kernel version 4.14. And thanks to backward compatibility, the VEX2 platform can easily support most of the software currently running on the VDX platform without any migration hassles.

 

Extend the product of life in your application:

While the VDX series is widely held in many industrial applications and ICOP will keep supplying it at least until the year 2022, we suggest customers consider the new VEX2 platform as an alternative solution with better performance, lower power consumption, and a lower cost for new projects and to extend current projects’ life cycles.

 

 


 

For more info and sample request, please write to info@icop.com.tw, call your nearest ICOP Branch, or contact our Worldwide Official Distributor.

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