A low power x86 embedded computer designed on the standard EBX form factor. The Anaconda is powered by a DMP Vortex86DX2 processor that enables the entire board to use less than 7W (typical). Several I/O interfaces, multiple expansions buses, and thermal management options provide systems designers with flexibility and lower overall system cost.
DMP Vortex86DX2 32-bit Processor
Low power processor with integrated I/O and 2D graphics engine.
Expansive on-board I/O
Five USB 2.0 host ports, four serial COM ports, eight analog inputs, thirty-two digital I/O lines and three (8254) counter/timers.
Best for Linux and RTOS applications
Linux support includes VersaAPI software for on-board I/O.
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
| Mechanical | Size: EBX standard. 5.75 x 8" (146 x 203 mm) |
| Mechanical | Weight: 226g (8 oz) |
| Processor | DMP Vortex86DX2 |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 15VDC or 5VDC |
| Power (typical) | 5.8 - 6.3W |
| Bus Expansion | PC/104-Plus |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +85°C |
| Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202G |
| Memory (RAM) | Up to 2 GB DDR2 soldered-on memory |
| Display | Integrated video controller |
| Display | LVDS interface |
| Storage | One SATA 1.5 Gb/s port |
| Storage | One Mini PCIe / mSATA socket |
| Storage | microSD socket, bootable |
| Network | Two autodetect 10BaseT/100BaseTX ports |
| USB | Five USB 2.0 host ports |
| Serial I/O | Four COM ports |
| Digital I/O | Thirty-two TTL I/O lines (3.3V) |
| Other I/O | Analog Input |
| Operating System Compatibility | Compatible with most x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded and Linux |
| Export Info | ECCN: 5A992.c |
| Export Info | Schedule B: 8471.60.7000 |
See datasheet for full specifications
Description
The Anaconda is a moderate performance, low power embedded computer designed on a standard EBX form factor. It is powered by a DMP Vortex86DX2 processor that enables the entire board to use less than 7W (typ.). Several I/O interfaces, multiple expansions buses, and thermal management options provide systems designers with flexibility and lower overall system cost.
Anaconda was designed with no moving parts, soldered-on RAM, and ready to withstand high shock and vibration. Industrial temperature versions are available. This single board computer is an ideal choice for applications that require high quality, low-power, and long product life.
As with all VersaLogic products, the Anaconda is backed by a five-year warranty, 10+ year availability, and expert US-based technical support.
VersaLogic products are designed for use by OEMs working in a variety of market applications: Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Industrial, Security, Medical, Military, Robotics, and Transportation. VersaLogic delivers extremely reliable standard and customized embedded computers backed with unsurpassed service and the highest availability in the market.
Resources
Product Reference
- Anaconda VL-EBX-18 Datasheet 1/11/2022 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
- Anaconda VL-EBX-18 Hardware Reference Manual 3/31/2021 PDF 5.7 MB DOWNLOAD
- Anaconda VL-EBX-18 Programmer's Reference Manual 6/12/2018 PDF 4.5 MB DOWNLOAD
- Anaconda VL-EBX-18 BIOS Reference Manual 1/21/2016 PDF 368 KB DOWNLOAD
- Product Lifecycle Chart 2/13/2024 PDF 330 KB DOWNLOAD
- OS Compatibility 4/6/2023 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD
Anaconda VL-EBX-18 Datasheet 1/11/2022 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
Anaconda VL-EBX-18 Hardware Reference Manual 3/31/2021 PDF 5.7 MB DOWNLOAD
Anaconda VL-EBX-18 Programmer's Reference Manual 6/12/2018 PDF 4.5 MB DOWNLOAD
Anaconda VL-EBX-18 BIOS Reference Manual 1/21/2016 PDF 368 KB DOWNLOAD
Product Lifecycle Chart 2/13/2024 PDF 330 KB DOWNLOAD
OS Compatibility 4/6/2023 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD
Software Support Packages
- Linux Debian VersaAPI 1.2.0 32-bit 7/31/2015 TGZ 32 KB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Debian 6.0.2 QSP-LNX-VRTX 2.0.1 7/1/2020 ZIP 588 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.8.2 64-bit 1/11/2023 TGZ 1.5 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.2 64-bit 8/13/2021 TGZ 1.49 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.0 64-bit 5/27/2021 TGZ 1.47 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.1 64-bit 7/28/2020 TGZ 1.33 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.0 64-bit 3/25/2020 TGZ 1.31 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu 16.04 VersaAPI 1.5.0 64-bit 6/25/2019 ZIP 159 KB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.6.1 32-bit/64-bit 8/31/2020 ZIP 6.26 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu 10.04.4 VersaAPI 1.4.2 32-bit 9/21/2016 ZIP 94 KB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Knoppix 7.2.0 & 7.4.2 VersaAPI 1.2.0 32-bit 2/24/2016 ZIP 764 KB DOWNLOAD
- BIOS Release 1.01 11/5/2015 ZIP 292 KB DOWNLOAD
- BIOS Release 1.00 - Initial Release 7/14/2015 ZIP 227 KB DOWNLOAD
Linux Debian VersaAPI 1.2.0 32-bit 7/31/2015 TGZ 32 KB DOWNLOAD
Linux Debian 6.0.2 QSP-LNX-VRTX 2.0.1 7/1/2020 ZIP 588 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.8.2 64-bit 1/11/2023 TGZ 1.5 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.2 64-bit 8/13/2021 TGZ 1.49 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.7.0 64-bit 5/27/2021 TGZ 1.47 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.1 64-bit 7/28/2020 TGZ 1.33 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.0 64-bit 3/25/2020 TGZ 1.31 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu 16.04 VersaAPI 1.5.0 64-bit 6/25/2019 ZIP 159 KB DOWNLOAD
Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.6.1 32-bit/64-bit 8/31/2020 ZIP 6.26 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux Ubuntu 10.04.4 VersaAPI 1.4.2 32-bit 9/21/2016 ZIP 94 KB DOWNLOAD
Linux Knoppix 7.2.0 & 7.4.2 VersaAPI 1.2.0 32-bit 2/24/2016 ZIP 764 KB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 1.01 11/5/2015 ZIP 292 KB DOWNLOAD
BIOS Release 1.00 - Initial Release 7/14/2015 ZIP 227 KB DOWNLOAD
Additional Reference Materials
- Component Info: DMP Vortex86DX2 SoC x86 CPU (includes Video and Ethernet) Datasheet VISIT SITE
- Component Info: Microchip ILAN9513 USB Hub and 10/100 Ethernet Controller Datasheet VISIT SITE
- White Paper: "Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products" 9/24/2008 PDF 749 KB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Myth: Extended Temperature Embedded Computers" 8/18/2014 PDF 1.84 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "Ultra Reliable Embedded Computing" 2/20/2014 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Invisible Foe - Understanding and Controlling ESD Damage" 7/9/2013 PDF 453 KB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products" 9/24/2008 PDF 749 KB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "The Myth: Extended Temperature Embedded Computers" 8/18/2014 PDF 1.84 MB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "Ultra Reliable Embedded Computing" 2/20/2014 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
White Paper: "The Invisible Foe - Understanding and Controlling ESD Damage" 7/9/2013 PDF 453 KB DOWNLOAD
Accessories
Audio VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C 
Cable Kit VL-CKR-ANACON EBX-18 Anaconda Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 4004 (x2), 2022, 1201, 0702, and HDW-105 (x2). VL-CBR-5009 I/O cable set and paddleboard VL-CBR-4004 Paddleboard and cable for analog and digital I/O, 12" 40-pin 2mm cable VL-CBR-2022 ATX to 10-pin power adapter cable (20-pin ATX side), 6.5" VL-CBR-1201 VGA interface cable, 12-pin 2 mm (latching) / 15-pin VGA VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread Cables VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" VL-CBR-1203 ATX12V to 12-pin 12V power adapter cable (24-pin ATX side), 12" VL-CBR-1401 SPX module cable assembly, supports 2 modules, 14-pin, 6" VL-CBR-1402 SPX module cable assembly, supports 4 modules, 14-pin, 12" VL-CBR-2015 LVDS / flat panel cable, 24-bit (Hirose), 20" VL-CBR-2016 LVDS / flat panel cable, 18-bit (JAE), 20" VL-CBR-2014 LVDS to VGA adapter board VL-CBR-2017 LVDS / flat panel cable, 24-bit 20-pin 1mm (Hirose) to 1.25mm (Hirose), 20" VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A) Hardware VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer Miscellaneous VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) Solid State Drives VL-F41-2EBN SSD 2 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature VL-F41-4EBN SSD 4 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature VL-F41-8EBN SSD 8 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
Cable Kit VL-CKR-ANACON EBX-18 Anaconda Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 4004 (x2), 2022, 1201, 0702, and HDW-105 (x2). 
VL-CBR-5009 I/O cable set and paddleboard 
VL-CBR-4004 Paddleboard and cable for analog and digital I/O, 12" 40-pin 2mm cable 
VL-CBR-2022 ATX to 10-pin power adapter cable (20-pin ATX side), 6.5" 
VL-CBR-1201 VGA interface cable, 12-pin 2 mm (latching) / 15-pin VGA 
VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" 
VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread 
Cables VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" 
VL-CBR-1203 ATX12V to 12-pin 12V power adapter cable (24-pin ATX side), 12" 
VL-CBR-1401 SPX module cable assembly, supports 2 modules, 14-pin, 6" 
VL-CBR-1402 SPX module cable assembly, supports 4 modules, 14-pin, 12" 
VL-CBR-2015 LVDS / flat panel cable, 24-bit (Hirose), 20" 
VL-CBR-2016 LVDS / flat panel cable, 18-bit (JAE), 20" 
VL-CBR-2014 LVDS to VGA adapter board 
VL-CBR-2017 LVDS / flat panel cable, 24-bit 20-pin 1mm (Hirose) to 1.25mm (Hirose), 20" 
VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A) 
Hardware VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) 
VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread 
VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon 
VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer 
VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer 
VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer 
Miscellaneous VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. 
VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal) 
Solid State Drives VL-F41-2EBN SSD 2 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature VL-F41-4EBN SSD 4 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature VL-F41-8EBN SSD 8 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature 
- Part Number Description
- Audio
- VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C
- Cable Kit
- VL-CKR-ANACON EBX-18 Anaconda Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 4004 (x2), 2022, 1201, 0702, and HDW-105 (x2).
- VL-CBR-5009 I/O cable set and paddleboard
- VL-CBR-4004 Paddleboard and cable for analog and digital I/O, 12" 40-pin 2mm cable
- VL-CBR-2022 ATX to 10-pin power adapter cable (20-pin ATX side), 6.5"
- VL-CBR-1201 VGA interface cable, 12-pin 2 mm (latching) / 15-pin VGA
- VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20"
- VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
- Cables
- VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25"
- VL-CBR-1203 ATX12V to 12-pin 12V power adapter cable (24-pin ATX side), 12"
- VL-CBR-1401 SPX module cable assembly, supports 2 modules, 14-pin, 6"
- VL-CBR-1402 SPX module cable assembly, supports 4 modules, 14-pin, 12"
- VL-CBR-2015 LVDS / flat panel cable, 24-bit (Hirose), 20"
- VL-CBR-2016 LVDS / flat panel cable, 18-bit (JAE), 20"
- VL-CBR-2014 LVDS to VGA adapter board
- VL-CBR-2017 LVDS / flat panel cable, 24-bit 20-pin 1mm (Hirose) to 1.25mm (Hirose), 20"
- VL-CBR-2034 6” 20-pin (F) ATX to 24-pin (M) ATX adapter cable. (use with PS-ATX12-300A)
- Hardware
- VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)
- VL-HDW-106 Standoff package, 0.6", English thread
- VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon
- VL-HDW-112 PC104 (ISA) Spacer
- VL-HDW-113 PC104 (PCI) Spacer
- VL-HDW-115 PC104 (blank) Spacer
- Miscellaneous
- VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.
- VL-HDW-203 PC104 extractor tool (metal)
- Solid State Drives
- VL-F41-2EBN SSD 2 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- VL-F41-4EBN SSD 4 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- VL-F41-8EBN SSD 8 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
Expansion Modules
Adapters VL-MPEs-S3E SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Analog & Digital I/O VL-MPEe-A1E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (12-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-A2E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (16-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-SPX-1 Analog Input Module, x8 Channels, industrial temperature VL-SPX-2 Digital I/O Module, x16 lines, industrial temperature VL-SPX-4 Analog Output Module, x4 single channels 12-bit, industrial temperature VL-SPX-5 Solid State Switch Module, x8 channels, industrial temperature GPS VL-MPEu-G2E GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Network VL-MPEe-E4E Gigabit Ethernet Over Fiber Optic media (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-E5E Two Channel Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Serial I/O VL-MPEe-U2E RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Solid-State Storage (Flash memory) VL-MPEs-F1E4 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) VL-MPEs-F1E16 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) VL-MPEs-F1E32 32 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) Video VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-EPM-V7E Video expansion module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature
- Part Number Description Form Factor
- Adapters
- VL-MPEs-S3E SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- Analog & Digital I/O
- VL-MPEe-A1E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (12-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-A2E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (16-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-SPX-1 Analog Input Module, x8 Channels, industrial temperature SPX
- VL-SPX-2 Digital I/O Module, x16 lines, industrial temperature SPX
- VL-SPX-4 Analog Output Module, x4 single channels 12-bit, industrial temperature SPX
- VL-SPX-5 Solid State Switch Module, x8 channels, industrial temperature SPX
- GPS
- VL-MPEu-G2E GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Mini PCIe
- Network
- VL-MPEe-E4E Gigabit Ethernet Over Fiber Optic media (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E5E Two Channel Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- Serial I/O
- VL-MPEe-U2E RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- Solid-State Storage (Flash memory)
- VL-MPEs-F1E4 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- VL-MPEs-F1E16 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- VL-MPEs-F1E32 32 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- Video
- VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-EPM-V7E Video expansion module: VGA and LVDS, industrial temperature PC/104-Plus
Models
Model: VL-EBX-18EAK Nominal Speed: 800 MHz Memory Size: 512 MB Operating Temp.: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Sink Pricing/Sample: Pricing/SampleModel: VL-EBX-18EBK Nominal Speed: 800 MHz Memory Size: 1 GB Operating Temp.: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Sink Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
Model: VL-EBX-18ECK Nominal Speed: 800 MHz Memory Size: 2 GB Operating Temp.: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Sink Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
Models
- Model Nominal Speed Memory Size Operating Temp. Cooling Pricing/Sample
- VL-EBX-18EAK 800 MHz 512 MB -40° to +85°C Heat Sink Pricing/Sample
- VL-EBX-18EBK 800 MHz 1 GB -40° to +85°C Heat Sink Pricing/Sample
- VL-EBX-18ECK 800 MHz 2 GB -40° to +85°C Heat Sink Pricing/Sample