Hercules-EBX CPU User Manual V1.02
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HERCULES
High-Integration EBX CPU with Ethernet and Data Acquisition
1. DESCRIPTION
Hercules is an embedded CPU board in an EBX form factor that integrates a complete embedded
PC, consisting of the following subsystems onto a single compact board:
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CPU
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Core PC Chipset (including memory controller, PCI interface, and ISA interface)
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Video
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Sound
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Ethernet
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Analog I/O
A detailed list of features is shown on the next page.
Hercules-EBX conforms to the EBX standard with expansion support via PC/104+, an embedded
standard that is based on the ISA and PCI buses and provides a compact, rugged mechanical
design for embedded systems. PC/104 modules feature a pin and socket connection system in
place of card edge connectors, as well as mounting holes for stand-offs in each corner. The result
is an extremely rugged computer system fit for mobile and miniature applications. PC/104
modules stack together with 0.6” spacing between boards (0.662” pitch including the thickness of
the PCB). A mechanical drawing of a standard PC/104 board is shown on page 122.
For more information on PC/104, visit www.pc104.org.
Hercules-EBX uses the PCI bus internally to connect the Ethernet circuit to the processor. It uses
the ISA bus internally to connect serial ports 3 and 4, as well as the data acquisition circuit, to the
processor. Both the ISA and PCI buses are brought out to expansion connectors for the
connection of add-on boards. Diamond Systems manufactures a wide variety of compatible
PC/104 add-on boards for analog I/O, digital I/O, counter/timer functions, serial ports, and power
supplies.
