FEATURES CPU Features 1.6GHz / 1GHz Intel Atom E-Series CPU Low-power fanless operation 1GB memory soldered on board 1 Gigabit Ethernet VGA CRT and LVDS LCD display support 1 SATA port for hard drive 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports 4 USB 2.0 ports PS/2 keyboard & mouse 24 programmable digital I/O lines Real-time clock Watchdog timer PC/104 ISA expansion bus -40ºC to +80ºC operation Shock IEC68-2-27 compatible Vibration MIL-STD-810E 514.4 compatible Backward compatible with Athena II SBC Data Acquisition Features 16 analog inputs, 16-bit A/D 200KHz max sampling rate Interrupt-based A/D sampling with 512 FIFO Programmable input ranges 4 analog outputs, 12-bit D/A 2 programmable counter/timers Supported by Universal Driver software Customers who use this product also use: This product can be customized and ruggedized. Click here for more information.

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Athena III PC/104 SBC with 1.6GHz or 1GHz Intel Atom E-Series CPU and Integrated Autocalibrating Data Acquisition

click for a larger image	System Block Diagram Integrated Data Acquisition Development Kit Cable Kit Mass Storage Pandora Enclosure Operating System Compatibility Specifications Get an online quote
Features Benefits Low-power Intel Atom E-Series processor High computing power with reduced power consumption Reduced heat dissipation / fanless operation Integrated LCD, CRT, Ethernet, and system I/O Small size Light weight Integrated data acquisition Single-board solution for increased reliability Guaranteed compatibility Ruggedization including shock and vibration Customizable for demanding applications Increased reliability

Description

Athena III combines a full-featured wide temperature SBC with a professional quality data acquisition circuit, all on a compact board with PC/104 I/O expansion. This 2-in-1 design reduces the size and weight of your embedded system, while also helping to simplify manufacturing logistics such as purchasing, warehousing, and assembly. As a third generation product, Athena III demonstrates Diamond's support for long-lifecycle applications. It offers the latest processor and I/O technologies for new applications, while remaining backwards compatible with prior models to extend existing product lifetimes.

Athena III offers some of the highest feature density available in a compact SBC with rugged, wide-temperature, shock and vibration qualified operation. Its combination of size, weight, performance, and power consumption is an ideal fit for applications that require solid performance and a comprehensive range of I/O, without the burden of high cost or power consumption.

The Athena III SBC provides an ideal solution for applications requiring ruggedness.
Its many rugged features include:

Athena III includes a complete set of standard I/O features:

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	System Block Diagram

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	Integrated Data Acquisition

Athena III includes a complete analog and digital data acquisition circuit integrated onto the board. The analog input circuit includes 16 single-ended / 8 differential channels with 16-bit resolution and programmable gain. The extremely high input impedance ensures accurate measurements, while the fault-protected input multiplexors provide protection from overvoltage conditions as well as live inputs during a power-off state. A 2048-sample FIFO with programmable threshold supports smooth interrupt-based sampling at any sample rate up to 200KHz.

The circuit also features 4 12-bit analog voltage outputs with programmable output ranges, 24 digital I/O lines with programmable direction, and 2 counter/timers which can be used for A/D timing, timer-driven interrupts, or general counting functions.

All data acquisition features are supported by our free, best-in-class Universal Driver 7.0 programming software which simplifies application development.

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	Athena III Development Kit

Diamond Systems offers the Athena III SBC in a development kit including a full set of accessories plus your choice of Windows 7 or Linux operating system, ready to run on an 8GB solid state flashdisk. Simply plug in the flashdisk, attach the included cables, add your keyboard, mouse, and display, and you're ready to boot into a fully functional OS. Configuration files and instructions are provided to rebuild the OS with your application. The Linux kit includes all the tools needed to rebuild the OS. The Windows 7 kit includes a runtime license. Developer tools are required to rebuild the Windows 7 OS.

Linux and Windows Embedded Standard 7 Software Development Kits are also available for Athena III. The Athena III Linux Kit (SDK-ATHE-A-LNX) contains an 8GB flashdisk with a bootable linux image pre-loaded, a software CD with the linux tool chain and a backup image, and documentation. The Athena III Windows Embedded Standard 7 Kit (SDK-ATHE-A-WE7) contains an 8GB flashdisk with a bootable Windows Embedded Standard 7 image pre-loaded, a software CD with a backup image, and documentation.

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	cabletitle

Cable kit CK-EMM-4EL is used for both EMM-4E-XT and EMM-4EL-XT. It contains individual cables with dB9 male connectors for each serial port and a ribbon cable for the auxiliary analog & digital I/O.

CK-EMM-4EL includes the following cables:

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	Mass Storage

Athena III offers two methods for mass storage. A SATA connector enables the use of popular solid state drives, which can be mounted directly on the PC/104 stack using Diamond's ACC-HDDMOUNT disk mounting accessory board. In addition the board supports solid state wide-temperature flashdisks based on rugged SLC technology in up to 8GB capacity. These flashdisks bolt directly onto the Athena III SBC and communicate over a dedicated USB 2.0 port. Click here to learn more about our USB flashdisks.

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	Pandora Enclosure System

Diamond's Pandora enclosure system is an excellent choice for packaging the Athena III SBC into a complete, compact, ready to run PC for industrial control, gateway, or general application use. It includes a panel I/O board which provides standard commercial I/O connectors for most of the I/O features (LCD not supported). The panel I/O board plugs directly on top of the Athena III SBC, eliminating cables and creating a rugged assembly. The entire board set then mounts directly and easily to the front panel.

Various case lengths are available to accommodate additional PC/104 I/O boards or custom electronics. The panel I/O board even includes extra I/O connectors to allow you to bring additional I/O out of the box without having to do any custom design. An optional DIN rail bracket helps simplify installation in many industrial applications.

Pandora cases and panel I/O boards can also be customized for higher volume applications. Click here to learn more about the Pandora enclosure for Athena III.

Athena III Panel I/O Board

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	Customization & Ruggedization

Athena III can be customized in a variety of ways to optimize its fit for your application. Visit our customization page to learn about custom BIOS settings, jumper settings, connectors, and more.

Athena III can also be ruggedized to increase its reliability and fitness for vehicle and military applications. Features include conformal coating, replacement of jumpers with soldered 0-ohm resistors, component staking and underfill, burn-in testing, and more. Its predecessor Athena II has been successfully used in multiple thousands in a wide range of critical military, railway, networking, and other applications worldwide. Athena III carries on that reputation and offers you a reliable platform for creating a long-term, rugged embedded computing system. Visit our ruggedization page to learn more.

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	Operation System Compatibility

Athena III supports Linux, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows Embedded XP, and DOS.

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	Specifications

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	Get an online quote

Athena III Available Models: SDK-ATHE-A-LNX Athena III Linux Software Development Kit with 8GB USB flashdisk EOL SDK-ATHE-A-WE7 Athena III Windows Embedded Standard 7 Software Development Kit with 8GB USB flashdisk EOL Please login or signup for an online quote request.

Cables and accessories Available Models: 6981212 Serial port cable, 2x5 2mm socket to DB9 Male panel mount 6981077 Cable, 2mm Conn Female IDC Socket Please login or signup for an online quote request.