NEPTUNE
HIGHLY INTEGRATED EMBEDDED SBC WITH USER‐SELECTABLE ETX CPU PROCESSOR CORE
• Highest level of integration in a single board computer:
Replaces 6 individual boards
• ETX CPU core provides flexibility in price/performance,
reduces cost and protects against obsolescence
• Choice of AMD LX800 up to Intel Core 2 Duo processors with
512MB to 2GB system memory
• Best‐in‐class analog data acquisition with autocalibration and
software support
• 5V, 7‐28V DC/DC power supply for easier system integration
• EPIC format with PC/104‐Plus expansion provides compact
size with flexibility
DESCRIPTION
Integrates the functions of 6 boards into 1!
Neptune introduces a new concept in small form factor
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CPU
embedded SBCs. The CPU core consists of an ETX module
which mounts on the bottom side of the baseboard for
improved thermal management. This technique provides
more room on the top for I/O features. The result is an
efficient, cost‐effective, reliable and compact embedded
SBC rich in I/O and other user benefits. Neptune is the
first 6‐in‐1 embedded SBC integrating processor, system
I/O, data acquisition and even a DC/DC power supply
onto a single board in the compact EPIC format.
Data Acquisition
Opto‐isolated Digital I/O
Multiprotocol Serial Ports
Gigabit Ethernet
DC/DC Power Supply
You can select from a wide range of ETX CPU modules
from a world‐class supplier to tailor Neptune’s price and
performance to you application and budget. A PC/104‐
Plus expansion connector enables you to add still more
I/O or features if needed, and the built in 5V or 7‐28V
input DC/DC power supply provides flexibility in
integrating the SBC with your system power supply.
These features give Neptune an unsurpassed level of
value and flexibility in a small form factor embedded SBC.
BENEFITS OF 6‐in‐1 INTEGRATION
LESS SPACE: Smaller and thinner than a stack of PC/104
boards
LOWER COST: An integrated solution eliminates extra PCBs
and connectors to lower the unit cost
DATA ACQUISITION
Neptune includes Diamond Systems’ top‐of‐the‐line data
acquisition circuitry with the industry’s widest set of I/O
features:
HIGHER RELIABILITY: Less interconnects and components,
resulting in higher reliability
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32 analog inputs, 16‐bit A/D, 250KHz sample rate
4 analog outputs, 12‐bit D/A
24 digital I/O
8 opto‐isolated digital inputs
8 opto‐isolated digital outputs
2 counter/timers for A/D sample rate control
Universal Driver software support for C programming
under Windows and Linux
MORE RUGGED:
connectors makes Neptune far more rugged in mobile
applications
The flatter profile and reduction in
SINGLE VENDOR: Purchasing and stocking are easier with a
single board
ACCESSORIES
OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT
Panel I/O Board
Neptune supports the following operating systems:
Windows XP/XPe, Windows CE, Linux
The panel I/O board plugs onto the front row of pin
headers to provide cable‐free access to the standard
system I/O: serial ports, USB, Ethernet, PS/2, VGA and
power input. The panel I/O board is designed to work
with the Triton enclosure as a complete enclosure
system, or in a standalone configuration.
Optional upon request: VxWorks, QNX
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Neptune SBC, 500MHz LX800 CPU, 512MB
RAM, on‐board data acquisition
Neptune SBC, 500MHz LX800 CPU, 512MB
RAM, no DAQ, no Gigabit Ethernet
Neptune SBC, 500MHz LX800 CPU, 1GB
RAM, on‐board data acquisition
Neptune SBC, 500MHz LX800 CPU, 1GB
RAM, no DAQ, no Gigabit Ethernet
Neptune SBC, 1.4GHz Pentium M CPU,
512MB RAM, on‐board data acquisition
Neptune SBC, 1.4GHz Pentium M CPU,
512MB RAM, no DAQ, no Gigabit Ethernet
Neptune SBC, 1.4GHz Pentium M CPU, 1GB
RAM, on‐board data acquisition
Neptune SBC, 1.4GHz Pentium M CPU, 1GB
RAM, no DAQ, no Gigabit Ethernet
Neptune LX800 Development Kit:
SBC with data acquisition, cable, flashdisk
with Linux, documentation & software CD
Neptune Pentium M Development Kit:
SBC with data acquisition, cable, flashdisk
with Linux, documentation & software CD
Neptune Linux Development Kit with
512MB flashdisk
NPT‐LX8A‐512A
NPT‐LX8A‐512N
NPT‐LX8A‐1GA
NPT‐LX8A‐1GN
NPT‐PM14‐512A
NPT‐PM14‐512N
NPT‐PM14‐1GA
NPT‐PM14‐1GN
Cable Kit
A cable kit provides cables for all the I/O features on
Neptune including those on the panel I/O board. All
cables are available separately as well.
DK‐NPTLX8‐01
DK‐NPTPM14‐01
DK‐LNX‐NPT512
C‐NPT‐KIT
Neptune Cable Kit
Triton EPIC Enclosure Kit including
Neptune Panel I/O Board and Cable Kit
Triton EPIC Enclosure for Neptune
Neptune Panel I/O Board Kit including
cables
TRI‐NPT‐KIT
TRI‐NPT‐K
PNL‐NPT‐KIT
PNL‐NPT‐01
Memory
Neptune Panel I/O Board
Neptune uses DDR SODIMM modules with capacities
ranging from 512MG to 1GB depending on the choice of
ETX CPU module.
Development Kits
A quick start Development Kit includes everything you
need to get started with your application development
including:
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Neptune SBC with ETX CPU module of your choice
1GB of SODIMM RAM installed
Heat spreader installed
128MB flashdisk module with embedded Linux
Panel I/O board
Cable Kit
AC power adapter
Fast Start Guide and software on CD
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Diamond Systems Corporation
1255 Terra Bella Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
Tel: 650‐810‐2500
Fax: 650‐810‐2525
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