F18 Mikro Elektronik 3U CompactPCI / Express Intel Core 2 Duo CPU Board

The MEN Micro / Mikro Elektronik F18 Series 3U CompactPCI / Express Intel Core 2 Duo CPU Boards are equipped with the Intel high-performance Core 2 Duo processor T7500 running at 2.2 GHz, the F18 is a versatile 4HP/3U (single-slot, single-size Eurocard) single-board computer based on the latest multi-core processor architecture from Intel with full 64-bit support. The CPU card delivers an excellent graphics performance and is designed especially for embedded systems which require high computing performance with low power consumption.

The F18 offers a 32-bit/33-MHz CompactPCIbus interface and can also be used without a bus system. In combination with a specific side card it can also perform system-slot functionality in a CompactPCI Express system.

A total of six PCI Express lanes for high-speed communication (such as Gigabit Ethernet, graphics) are supported on the F18. 2 x1 PCIe links are used for the two onboard Ethernet interfaces. 4 x1 or 1 x4 PCIe links are there on a specific side card.

The DDR2 DRAM is soldered to F18 to guarantee optimum shock and vibration resistance. A robust IDECompactFlash device offers nearly unlimited space for user applications. . In addition to parallel ATA, three serial ATA lines are available.

The standard I/O available at the front panel of F18 includes VGA graphics, two PCIe-driven Gigabit Ethernet interfaces as well as two USB 2.0 ports.

The F18 can be extended by different side cards. Additional functions include two digital video interfaces for flat panel connection via DVI (multimedia), a variety of different UARTs or another four USB 2.0 ports, SATA for hard disk or RAID connection and HD audio. The F18 is also prepared for rear I/O where for example another two USB 2.0 ports can be connected.