Summary of Zebra SBC – ARM based Single Board Computer from VersaLogic
VersaLogic launched the Zebra VL-EPC-2701, a rugged Arm-based single-board computer designed for industrial, defense, and aerospace use. Available with NXP i.MX6 Solo or DualLite processors, it offers 512MB to 1GB RAM expandable to 4GB. The board features Gigabit Ethernet, USB, CAN bus, HDMI, and a MikroBUS socket. Its compact 95x95mm form factor matches COM standards, operates between -40°C and +85°C, and consumes under 3W of power without needing carrier boards.
Parts used in the Zebra VL-EPC-2701:
- NXP i.MX6 Solo processor
- NXP i.MX6 DualLite processor
- DDR3L RAM (512MB or 1GB)
- 8GB microSD card
- Gigabit Ethernet interface
- USB interfaces
- CAN bus interface
- HDMI video support
- MikroBUS socket
- I2C, audio, SPI, and GPIO I/O
VersaLogic has released a rugged, lasting, simple-to-use and ready-for-deployment Zebra VL-EPC-2701 board. The Zebra single board computer is a complete Arm-based embedded computer. It features several models that are available with power-efficient, single- or dual-core i.MX6 CPUs. The Arm-based Single Board computer comes in two models; which features either NXP i.MX6 Solo (single core), or the i.MX6 DualLite (dual core) processors.
With its 95 x 95 mm size, the compact board is easy to mount and perform future upgrades. Not only that, Zebra conforms to the size and mounting points of the industry standard COM Compact format. The Zebra NXP’s single-core i.MX6 Solo comes with an onboard 512MB DDR3L RAM, while the dual-core DualLite comes with a built-in 1GB RAM, both of which are expandable up to 4GB RAM. The Zebra offers an optional 8GB microSD card with Linux and supports Linux distributions and OSes that are compatible with the Cortex-A9 based i.MX6.
This embedded computer boards provide connectivity via Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and CAN bus interfaces, as well as HDMI video support. They also provide a MikroBUS socket for expandability, and additional on-board I/O including I2C, audio, SPI, and GPIO. The Zebra embedded computer board has been programmed for a ready off-the-shelf deployment into demanding industrial, defense, and aerospace applications requiring rugged, durable, power efficient, industrial temperature.
Unlike many Arm-based modules, VersaLogic’s Zebra comes uniquely in some ways. The new product is a complete board-level computer. It requires neither additional carrier board nor, companion boards nor, connector break-out boards, or other add-ons to function. Since it was built to be exceedingly efficient, rugged and lasting, Zebra is rated for full industrial temperature operation of -40° to +85°C. Even at that, it consumes less than 3W of power during operation.
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- What is the Zebra VL-EPC-2701?
It is a rugged, Arm-based single-board computer from VersaLogic designed for immediate deployment. - Which processors are available for this board?
The board features either the NXP i.MX6 Solo single-core or the i.MX6 DualLite dual-core processor. - How much RAM does the Zebra board come with?
The single-core model includes 512MB DDR3L RAM while the dual-core model has 1GB RAM, both expandable up to 4GB. - Can the Zebra board operate in extreme temperatures?
Yes, it is rated for full industrial temperature operation ranging from -40° to +85°C. - Does the Zebra require additional carrier boards to function?
No, it is a complete board-level computer that functions without companion boards or connector break-out boards. - What connectivity interfaces does the board provide?
It provides Gigabit Ethernet, USB, CAN bus interfaces, and HDMI video support. - What is the power consumption of the Zebra board?
The board consumes less than 3W of power during operation. - Is there an optional storage solution mentioned?
An optional 8GB microSD card with Linux support is available for the board.
