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Zeta User Manual Rev 1.0
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Introduction
Zeta is a miniature embedded computer consisting of two boards: a COM (computer on module), which provides
the CPU
and related core functionality, and a baseboard, which provides the “final inch” of I/O such as Ethernet
magnetics, serial port transceivers, power supply, and real-
world I/O. Zeta is based on the COM Express “type
10” or “mini” form factor
, which is one of the smallest industry-standard COM form factors for x86 processors,
measuring only 55 x 84 mm / 2.2 x 3.3 inches. The use of a miniature COM plus a same-size baseboard enables
Zeta to deliver an impressive array of features and performance in a very small size, achieving as much as a 60%
reduction in area compared to other form factors such as PC/104.
The Zeta SBC offers equivalent performance to Diamond’s Aries SBC at only 40% the size.
2.1
Available Configurations
Zeta is available in two major configurations: DAQ (full data acquisition, model numbers ending in A) and DIO
(digital I/O only, model numbers ending in D). Each configuration is offered with 3 choices of COMs, offering 3
different options of processor / performance / memory / price.
Model
ZETA-E3815-2GA/D
ZETA-E3940-4GA/D
ZETA-N4200-8GA/D
Processor
Intel “Bay Trail”
E3815
Intel “Apollo Lake”
E3940
Intel “Apollo Lake”
N4200
CPU clock rate
1.33GHz dual core
1.6GHz quad core
1.1GHz quad core
Passmark rating
Memory
2GB DDR3L
4GB DDR3L
8GB DDR3L
LCD
Single-channel 24-bit
up to 1920 x 1200
Power consumption
84 mm
55 mm
