The Cool LiteRunner-86DX is a PC/104 single board computer running a DM&P Vortex-86DX processor. The processor’s clock frequency can be set from 600 to 1000 MHz. Two Cool LiteRunner-86DX can be configured for redundant operation. Fast, specialized, hardware-based processing is possible with the integrated Xilinx Spartan-3A FPGA, connected to the CPU via SPI interface. LPC or KART interfaces can be programmed. A build-in GPS receiver allows Galileo upgrade and supports location based applications like indoor tracking or device tracking.
Many standard PC peripherals are already on-board: fast Ethernet, four USB ports, an ATA100 compliant EIDE port, as well as PS/2 ports. A MicroSD slot and an Onboard- Flash device facilitate constructions of devices without moving parts, as it is often required for mobile applications. Two flexible serial ports can be software-configured for RS232/RS422/RS485 line levels. The Cool LiteRunner-86DX can be expanded using the PC/104 connector or the built in Mini-PCI slot. Sixteen I/O signals are freely usable for application defined signals and are accessible on a flat cable connector. The real time clock is buffered with an integrated battery. Troubleshooting is easy with supervision LEDs for power, watchdog, Ethernet and an application-defined life signal.
Wolfgang Patelay, Editor Print & Online 