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EBX-18 Hardware Reference Manual
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Introduction
Description
The EBX-18 is a feature-packed single board computer designed for OEM control projects
requiring fast processing, industrial I/O, with three memory density options and designed-in
reliability and longevity (product lifespan). Its features include:
 DMP Vortex86DX2 32-bit Processor
with integrated video controller
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Up to 2GB soldered-on RAM, 400
MHz DDR2-800
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Dual Ethernet interfaces, auto-detect
10BaseT / 100BaseTX with network
boot capability
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One microSD port
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LVDS Flat Panel Display support
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Standard VGA analog output
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PC/104- Plus expansion site
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SATA port, 1.5 Gbits/s
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Five USB 2.0 ports
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TVS devices on user I/O connections
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Four COM ports (two full serial ports,
two 4-pin multiprotocol ports with
automatic handshake)
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SoC temperature sensor
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Mini PCIe / mSATA socket, supports Wi-Fi
modems, GPS receivers, flash storage, and other
modules
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PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
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8-channel, 12-bit analog inputs
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32-channel digital I/O
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Eight timer/counter I/Os
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SPI interface supports up to four (external) SPI
devices either of user design or any of the
SPX™ series of expansion boards, with clock
frequencies from 1-8 MHz
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Two Watchdog timers
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Vcc sensing reset circuit (all rails monitored)
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EBX-compliant 5.75” x 8.00” footprint
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Field upgradeable BIOS with OEM
enhancements
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Latching I/O connectors
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Customizing available
The EBX-18 is compatible with popular operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
A full complement of standard I/O ports are included on-board. Additional I/O expansion is
available through the high-speed PCI-based PC/104-
Plus expansion site (which supports both
PC/104 and PC/104- Plus expansion modules), and through the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
The EBX-18 features high reliability design and construction, including latching I/O connectors.
It also features two watchdog timers, voltage sensing reset circuits and self-resetting fuse on the
+5 V supply to the keyboard, mouse, SPX, and 3.3 V supply to the external Ethernet LEDs, and
microSD port.
EBX-18 boards are subjected to 100% functional testing and are backed by a limited five-year
warranty. Careful parts sourcing and US-based technical support ensure the highest possible
quality, reliability, service and product longevity for this exceptional SBC.
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