Description

Pluto uses an ETX Computer-on-Module to enable product life extension for PC/104-Plus applications. ETX is the only COM form factor that provides both ISA and PCI buses, which can directly drive the PC/104-Plus ISA and PCI connectors to enable the installation of both PC/104 and PC/104-Plus add-on modules. The two-board construction (COM + carrier board) allows for high density of I/O and connectors in a small size, only slightly larger than a typical PC/104 SBC with right angle pin headers.

The standard product configuration uses an E3845 (Bay Trail) CPU with 15-year lifecycle. A legacy configuration with N270 CPU is also available. An SODIMM socket accepts up to 8GB RAM. Legacy I/O connectors support IDE, parallel port, floppy drive, PS/2, and CompactFlash devices to extend the lifetime of existing embedded PC designs with minimal redesign effort or impact on other parts of the system.

The bottom side heat spreader / mounting plate provides convenient mounting plus effective heat dissipation directly to the system enclosure while also supporting the full industrial operating temperature range of -40 to +85C.

Pluto is an ideal solution for the following scenarios:

• Extending the lifecycle of an existing older embedded system with legacy I/O where an extensive redesign effort is undesirable
• Developing a compact x86-based system where long life, small size, and PC/104-Plus I/O expansion are needed

Cable kit for Pluto ETX SBC

The Pluto cable kit includes cables for Pluto input and output.

C-PLT-KIT includes the following cables:

Block Diagram

System Block Diagram

Pluto is a 2-board assembly. The bottom board is the COM containing the CPU and core I/O circuitry. The upper board contains the peripheral I/O circuitry, power supply, and I/O connectors. Combine the two block diagrams together at the X1-X4 connectors to produce the complete system block diagram.

Most I/O is provided by the connectors on the carrier board. The high speed SATA ports are accessed using standard right-angle SATA connectors mounted on the edge of the COM.

COM block diagram

Carrier board block diagram

Specifications

Ordering Information

Models and Accessories

Pluto Available Models: PLT-E3845B-XT-8G Pluto SBC, 1.91GHz Intel E3845 quad core CPU, 8GB RAM, heat spreader, -40 to +85C Long Leadtime / MOQ PLT-E3845B-XT-4G Pluto SBC, 1.91GHz Intel E3845 quad core CPU, 4GB RAM, heat spreader, -40 to +85C Long Leadtime / MOQ PLT-E3845B-XT-2G Pluto SBC, 1.91GHz Intel E3845 quad core CPU, 2GB RAM, heat spreader, -40 to +85C Long Leadtime / MOQ PLT-N270RKB-2G Pluto PC/104-Plus SBC, N270 ETX COM, 2GB RAM, -20/+71C Limited quantities PLT-N270XTB-2G Pluto PC/104-Plus SBC, N270 ETX COM, 2GB RAM, -40/+85C Limited quantities Please login or signup for an online quote request.

Available:	This model is generally available from stock. It is a mainstream or focus product in active promotion.
Coming soon:	This is a preview of an upcoming product or model. Contact Sales for an expected availability date.
EOL:	End of life. This product is no longer in production, but it may still be available in stock or manufacturable. Contact Sales if you are interested in buying this product. If there is no stock on hand, then a minimum order quantity will apply.
MOQ or Minimum Order Quantity:	This model is not generally stocked but is buildable on demand. If we have it in stock you may purchase up to the available quantity. If it is out of stock then a minimum order quantity is required to meet the factory minimum lot size. This designation usually applies to less popular models of a current product or older products that have low customer demand. Contact Sales for further information.

Cables and accessories Available Models: ACC-HS104-12.7 Heat Sink Accessory C-PLT-KIT Pluto Cable Kit 6989007 Dual USB cable 6989004 Audio in/out cable 6989012 SATA data cable 6989011 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse cable 6989015 Ethernet RJ-45 cable 6989008 Dual Serial Port cable 6989006 Parallel cable 6989010 VGA cable 6989001 Parallel to floppy cable 6989005 IDE data cable 6989002 DC Power cable, +5V & +12V, 4-wire 6989003 DC Power cable, +5V, 2-wire Please login or signup for an online quote request.

Available:	This model is generally available from stock. It is a mainstream or focus product in active promotion.
Coming soon:	This is a preview of an upcoming product or model. Contact Sales for an expected availability date.
EOL:	End of life. This product is no longer in production, but it may still be available in stock or manufacturable. Contact Sales if you are interested in buying this product. If there is no stock on hand, then a minimum order quantity will apply.
MOQ or Minimum Order Quantity:	This model is not generally stocked but is buildable on demand. If we have it in stock you may purchase up to the available quantity. If it is out of stock then a minimum order quantity is required to meet the factory minimum lot size. This designation usually applies to less popular models of a current product or older products that have low customer demand. Contact Sales for further information.