April 1, 2010 - VersaLogic announced the "Wildcat," a high-performance single board computer (SBC). Built around an Intel 2nd generation Core2 Duo processor (SP9300), the entire SBC fits on a single 4.2” x 3.8” (107 mm x 96 mm) board. Wildcat is designed for applications which require extreme CPU and video processing in a compact package.
The SP9300 Core 2 Duo CPU is combined with the GS45 Graphics Memory Controller Hub and ICH9M I/O Controller Hub to form an extremely high-performance system. This powerful SBC is ideally suited for compute-intensive high-end applications. Available in both a standard (0º to +60ºC) and an extended temperature version (-40º to +85ºC), the Wildcat runs at speeds up to 2.26 GHz, with typical power consumption of 19.5 watts.
On-board features include up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM, gigabit Ethernet port, four USB 2.0 ports, dual SATA interface, serial port, digital HD audio support, and a latching MiniBlade socket for high-reliability flash storage. The board supports analog VGA and LVDS flat panel video interfaces for Extended Desktop, Clone, and Twin display modes, as well as advanced graphics capabilities with 3D video acceleration. Wildcat includes a stackable PCI interface (PCI-104 standard) and VersaLogic’s SPX interface for system expandability. The Wildcat owes its ability to pack extreme CPU and video performance into a PC/104-sized card to a new Core 2 Duo package.
The small form factor (SFF) micro-FCBGA package uses 0.5 mm pitch balls to fit 956 connections in very little space. Wildcat features Phoenix Technologies’ Embedded BIOS with OEM enhancements. This field-reprogrammable BIOS supports custom defaults and the Firmbase software developers kit (SDK) for security, remote/network booting, and other application functions. Wildcat is compatible with a variety of popular operating systems, including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX.
The Wildcat is customizable, even in low OEM quantities. Customizations include manufacturing to Class 3 specifications, conformal coating, BIOS customization, revision locks, custom labeling, high-G shock and vibration treatment, custom testing and screening, etc. The Wildcat is fully RoHS-compliant.Pricing is about $1,600 in OEM quantities.