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Hardware Specification
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Hardware Specification
Core Processor
The Vector bases its architecture on an integrated two-chip solution comprised of the Intel Atom
Z5xxP/PT processor and Intel SCH US15W. In addition, the Vector fully integrates system functions
that include system management and control implemented by an advanced chip-level solution, tightly
integrated power management controls, system BIOS firmware memory, and an optional Trusted
Platform Management (TPM) for industry-standard secure data encryption. This fully integrated and
flexible feature set increases product readiness and compliance. The following sections describe the
functionality and feature set of this processor technology as it relates to the Vector architecture.
Intel Atom Processor
At the core of the Vector is the Intel Atom processor that incorporates the new low-power Intel micro
architecture. The standard processor operating frequency is 1.6 GHz with 1.1 GHz and 1.33 GHz
options available. For further details about the processor performance, see Processor , page 37 .
Intel System Controller Hub US15W
The Intel Atom processor operates in conjunction with the Intel SCH US15W. This companion device
provides a wide range of capabilities that include a 2D/3D graphics controller, PCI Express x 1 buses,
USB ports, an SD/MMC interface, Intel High Definition Audio support, an IDE/PATA interface, SMBus,
LPC bus, and a real-time clock function. Subsequent sections describe how the Vector uses each
capability.
Embedded Controller
An embedded controller included on the Vector performs three main functions: standard firmware hub
(FWH) logic emulation, ACPI power management, and system monitoring. For electrical specifications
of the external I/O signals provided by the embedded controller, see Embedded Controller , page 37 .
Combined with the system BIOS memory, the embedded controller provides logic emulation of
standard FWH functions. It connects to the Intel SCH US15W using the LPC bus and to the system
BIOS memory using a serial peripheral interface (SPI). For a description of the system BIOS memory,
see BIOS and Configuration Data , page 14 .
As a second function, the embedded controller supports ACPI power management. It ensures proper
start-up, shutdown, and power saving transitions by sequencing the on-board voltages. For further
details about power management, see Power and Power Management , page 22 .
Lastly, the embedded controller provides hardware monitoring for temperature and voltage and
general-purpose analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion. Temperature monitoring measures temperatures
on the Intel Atom processor and near the memory chips, while voltage monitoring measures the input
power and on-board voltage regulators. For general purpose A/D conversion, two analog inputs are
available on header J23 , page 34 .
Trusted Platform Management (option)
The optional TPM function is compliant with the Trusted Computer Group specification version 1.2.
This function provides public key generation, public key storage encryption/decryption, storage of
hashes, key endorsement, and TPM initialization. The TPM device connects to the LPC bus. If your
application requires the TPM function, contact your local Eurotech sales representative for additional
information.