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Product description, Module features – Ampro Corporation CoreModule 420 5001692A User Manual

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Chapter 2

Product Overview

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Reference Manual

CoreModule 420

Product Description

The CoreModule 420 SBC is an exceptionally high integration, high-performance, 486-based PC
compatible system in the PC/104 form factor. This rugged and high quality single board system contains
all the component subsystems of a PC/AT motherboard plus the equivalent of several PC/AT expansion
boards.

In addition, the CoreModule 420 SBC includes a comprehensive set of system extensions and
enhancements that are specifically designed for embedded systems. These enhancements ensure fail-
safe embedded system operation, such as, a watchdog timer. It is designed to meet the size, power
consumption, temperature range, quality, and reliability demands of embedded applications. The
CoreModule 420 requires a single +5V power source.

The CoreModule 420 SBC is particularly well suited to either embedded or portable applications. Its
flexibility makes system design quick and easy. It can be stacked with Ampro MiniModules or other
PC/104-compliant expansion, or it can be used as the computing engine in a fully customized
application.

Module Features

CPU

Supports 133MHz x86 based STPC ATLAS microprocessor

Fully PC compatible architecture

8kB Unified Instruction and Data Cache

Parallel Processing Integrated Floating Point Unit

Low Power and System Management Modes

Memory

64MB standard SDRAM (soldered on the board)

100MHz Clock Speed

32-pin bytewide memory socket

Supports a

DiskOnChip

®

device

1MB Flash memory

Stores system BIOS

Stores system Setup parameters and manufacturing information

Supports battery-free boot capability

768kB available for OEM use

PC/104 Bus Interface

Clock speeds up to 8.25MHz

IDE Interface

Supports two enhanced IDE devices

Fast ATA-capable interface supports high-speed PIO modes
(PIO modes 0 to 4)

Supports ATAPI and DVD peripherals

Supports IDE native and ATA compatibility modes