VL-EPU-4012 Owl Embedded Processor Unit

Versalogic's VL-EPU-4012 Owl embedded processor unit is a small, rugged, board-level embedded computer. Approximately four inches square and one inch thick, the Owl is a member of VersaLogic’s family of ultra-rugged embedded x86 computers. Equipped with a powerful dual- or quad-core Intel® “Apollo Lake” processor and soldered-on ECC RAM, the Owl is designed to withstand extreme temperature, impact, and vibration.

Up to 8 GB of soldered-on error-correcting code (ECC) memory is available for high-reliability applications. ECC memory is beneficial in environments where single-bit memory errors may occur, such as cosmic ray interactions, which increase dramatically with altitude. A TPM 2.0 chip supports hardware-based security.

On-board I/O includes dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, serial ports, and analog inputs. SATA interface, eMMC Flash options, and a microSD socket provide a range of data storage options. Dual Mini PCIe sockets accommodate a wide range of plug-in accessory cards.

On-board power conditioning supports an input voltage of 8 V to 30 V to simplify system power supply requirements. The Owl is fully compatible with 12 V or 24 V vehicle applications. Over-voltage protection and reverse voltage protection are included to enhance reliability in the field.

For hostile environments, the Owl is designed and tested for full industrial temperature operation from -40°C to +85°C and meets MIL-STD-202H specifications for shock and vibration.

VersaLogic’s 10+ year product life support programs ensure long-term availability. This avoids expensive upgrades, redesigns, and migrations that come from shorter lifecycle products.