Combines Intel’s “Kaby Lake” high-performance computing and video processing with a traditional PC/104-Plus expansion interface making it easy to upgrade the performance of existing PC/104 systems while preserving plug-in compatibility with existing specialty I/O boards.
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Stackable Expansion
Note: Liger is a 2-board set. The set is the same height as a PC/104 processor board + one expansion board.
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Intel “Kaby Lake” Processor
Up to 2.8 GHz clock rate, dual-core.
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Trusted Platform Module
On-board TPM security chip can lock out unauthorized hardware and software access.
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PC/104-Plus Expansion
Legacy PCI and ISA connectors, stack-down




Specifications
See datasheet for more details
Mechanical | Size: PC/104 Compliant: 108 mm x 96 mm (4.23" x 3.77") |
Mechanical | Weight: 226g (8.0 oz) |
Processor | Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7100U, i5-7300U, or i7-7600U dual core |
Input Voltage | 5.15VDC ± 2% |
Power (typical) | 12 - 13.5W depending on model |
Bus Expansion | PC/104-Plus. Legacy ISA and PCI connectors |
Operating Temperature | 0° to +60°C or -40° to +85°C depending on model |
Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202G |
Memory (RAM) | Up to 16 GB DDR3L (1.35V) SDRAM |
Display | HD Graphics 620 core – Gen-9 compute architecture |
Display | Dual Mini DisplayPort outputs |
Storage | One SATA 3 port |
Storage | mSATA socket, bootable |
Storage | microSD socket, bootable |
Ethernet | Two 1GbE ports (10/100/1000 autodetect) |
USB | Two USB 3.0 host ports. Four USB 2.0 host ports. |
Serial I/O | Four COM ports |
Digital I/O | Eight TTL I/O lines (3.3V), independently configurable |
Audio | No on-board audio. Use optional VL-ADR-01 audio interface |
Other I/O | Single I2C |
Other I/O | SPI Interface |
Operating System Compatibility | Most x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX. |
Export Info | ECCN: 5A992.c |
Export Info | Schedule B: 8471.60.7000 |
See datasheet for full specifications
Description
The Liger is a high-performance single board computer (SBC) which combines Intel's iCore Kaby Lake processor, with a traditional PC/104-Plus expansion interface. This combination makes it easy to upgrade existing systems to a powerful 7th generation Kaby Lake Core processor, while preserving plug-in expansion to existing specialty I/O boards. In addition, the Liger also contains a full complement of on-board I/O interfaces, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, mini PCIe expansion socket, TPM chip, multiple serial interfaces, and 8-bits of digital I/O.
The Liger is available with an embedded i7, i5, or i3 Kaby Lake processor, providing standard clock rates up to 2.8 GHz and Turbo Boost rates to 3.9 GHz. The Kaby Lake processors feature dual-core CPUs and Hyper-Threading logic allowing up to 4 simultaneous threads to be executed.
As with all VersaLogic products, the Liger is designed to support OEM applications where high reliability and long-term availability are required. Liger is backed by a five-year warranty,10+ year availability, and expert US-based technical support. From application design-in support, to product life extension programs, the Liger provides a durable embedded computer solution with an excellent cost of ownership.
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
- Liger VL-EPM-43 Datasheet 05/16/18 PDF 1.52 MB DOWNLOAD
- Liger EPM-43 Hardware Reference Manual 03/13/19 PDF 1.29 MB DOWNLOAD
- Liger EPM-43 Programmer's Reference Manual 03/12/19 PDF 381 KB DOWNLOAD
- Liger EPM-43 BIOS Reference Manual 12/15/17 PDF 327 KB DOWNLOAD
- Product Lifecycle Chart 07/31/20 PDF 194 KB DOWNLOAD
Software Support Packages
- Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.6.1 32-bit/64-bit 08/31/20 ZIP 6.26 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 10 VersaAPI 1.4.7 64-bit (SBCs) 05/16/19 ZIP 2.95 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 10 DRV-WIN10-SKYLAKE-KABYLAKE 1.0.0 02/08/17 ZIP 280 MB DOWNLOAD
- Windows 7 DRV-WIN7-SKYLAKE-KABYLAKE 1.0.0 02/08/17 ZIP 280 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.1 64-bit 07/28/20 TGZ 1.33 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu and CentOS VersaAPI 1.6.0 64-bit 03/25/20 TGZ 1.31 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu 16.04 VersaAPI 1.5.0 64-bit 06/25/19 ZIP 159 KB DOWNLOAD
- Linux Ubuntu VersaAPI 1.4.5 64-bit 04/10/17 ZIP 108.5 KB DOWNLOAD
- BIOS Release 1.02 11/21/17 ZIP 8.56 MB DOWNLOAD
Additional Reference Materials
- Component Info: Intel I210-IT Gigabit Ethernet Controller Datasheet VISIT SITE
- Component Info: Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet Phy Datasheet VISIT SITE
- White Paper: "Securing Embedded Systems - Trusted Platform Module" 09/11/17 PDF 818 KB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products" 09/24/08 PDF 749 KB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Myth: Extended Temperature Embedded Computers" 08/18/14 PDF 1.84 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "Ultra Reliable Embedded Computing" 02/20/14 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Invisible Foe - Understanding and Controlling ESD Damage" 07/09/13 PDF 453 KB DOWNLOAD
Accessories
























- Part Number Description
- Audio
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VL-ADR-01S
USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C
- Cable Kit
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VL-CKR-LION
EPMe-42/43 Lion/Liger Eval. Cable Kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0702, 1014, 2402, 1205, 1604, 2032, HDW-401 and 105.
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VL-CBR-4005
System I/O paddleboard
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VL-CBR-0702
SATA cable, latching, 20"
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VL-CBR-1014
RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"
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VL-CBR-1205
12-pin Micro-clasp to ATX 5V power adapter cable 7"
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VL-CBR-1604
Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"
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VL-CBR-2402
USB 3.0 Type-C plug to Type-A socket cable
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VL-CBR-2032
miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"
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VL-HDW-105
Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
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VL-HDW-401
Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.
- Cables
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VL-CBR-0203
Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6"
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VL-CBR-0901
Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9"
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VL-CBR-2031
miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36"
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VL-CBR-2033
miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6"
- Development
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VL-PS-ATX12-300A
300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)
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VL-DEV-USB-VV1
VersaViewer: A real-time viewer for embedded hardware developers.
- Hardware
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VL-HDW-106
Standoff package, 0.6", English thread
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VL-HDW-108
Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon
- Memory
- VL-MM9-2EBN DRAM 2 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), industrial temperature
- VL-MM9-2SBN DRAM 2 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), standard temperature
- VL-MM9-4EBN DRAM 4 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v, industrial temperature
- VL-MM9-4SBN DRAM 4 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), standard temperature
- VL-MM9-8EBN DRAM 8 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), industrial temperature
- VL-MM9-8SBN DRAM 8 GB, PC3-12800 SODIMM DDR3L module (1.35v), standard temperature
- Miscellaneous
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VL-HDW-111
Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.
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VL-HDW-203
PC/104 extractor tool (metal)
- Solid State Drives
- VL-F41-8EBN SSD 8 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- VL-F41-4EBN SSD 4 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- VL-F41-2EBN SSD 2 GB SLC MicroSD card, industrial temperature
- Thermal Options
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VL-HDW-406
Passive Heat Sink. Mounts to product’s heat plate. 55 x 84 x 16mm
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VL-HDW-413
Heat Sink + Cooling Fan assembly to mount on product heat plate.
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VL-HDW-408
Heat Pipe system. Mounts to product’s heat plate. 55 x 84 x 8.2mm
Expansion Modules
- Part Number Description Form Factor
- Adapters
- VL-EPM-P2E PC/104-Plus Mini PCIe socket x2 adapter, industrial temperature PC/104-Plus
- 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
- VL-MPEu-G3E Precision GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Mini PCIe
- Network
- VL-MPEe-E3E Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- 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
- VL-MPEu-C1E Dual Channel CAN Bus Module (USB 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-F1E32 32 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- VL-MPEs-F1E16 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- VL-MPEs-F1E4 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) MSATA
- Video
- VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
Models
Model: VL-EPM-43EAP-00 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock FrequencyNormal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43EAP-04 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43EBP-00 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43EBP-04 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43ECP-00 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43ECP-04 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43ECP-08 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 8 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43ECP-16 * Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 16 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing: - Buy Sample:

Model: VL-EPM-43SAP-00 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43SAP-04 Processor: i3-7100U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.4 GHz / none Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.00 GHz vPro Capabilities: No Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43SBP-00 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43SBP-04 Processor: i5-7300U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 4 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.10 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43SCP-00 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 0 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43SCP-08 Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 8 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing:


Model: VL-EPM-43SCP-16 * Processor: i7-7600U Cores: Dual Memory Size: 16 Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo): 2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost): 300 MHz / 1.15 GHz vPro Capabilities: Yes Operating Temp.†: 0° to +60°C Cooling: Heat Plate OEM Pricing: - Buy Sample:

* Special Order Product. Contact VersaLogic Sales for minimum order quantities and lead time.
† Derate -1.1°C per 305m (1,000 ft.) above 2,300m (7,500 ft.).
Models
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Model
Processor
Cores
Memory Size
Clock Frequency
Normal / Turbo) Graphics Frequency
(Normal / Boost) vPro Capabilities Operating Temp.† Cooling OEM Pricing Buy Sample -
VL-EPM-43EAP-00
i3-7100U
Dual
0
2.4 GHz / none
300 MHz / 1.00 GHz
No
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43EAP-04
i3-7100U
Dual
4
2.4 GHz / none
300 MHz / 1.00 GHz
No
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43EBP-00
i5-7300U
Dual
0
2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz
300 MHz / 1.10 GHz
Yes
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43EBP-04
i5-7300U
Dual
4
2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz
300 MHz / 1.10 GHz
Yes
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43ECP-00
i7-7600U
Dual
0
2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz
300 MHz / 1.15 GHz
Yes
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
-
VL-EPM-43ECP-04
i7-7600U
Dual
4
2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz
300 MHz / 1.15 GHz
Yes
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43ECP-08
i7-7600U
Dual
8
2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz
300 MHz / 1.15 GHz
Yes
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43ECP-16 *
i7-7600U
Dual
16
2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz
300 MHz / 1.15 GHz
Yes
-40° to +85°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43SAP-00
i3-7100U
Dual
0
2.4 GHz / none
300 MHz / 1.00 GHz
No
0° to +60°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43SAP-04
i3-7100U
Dual
4
2.4 GHz / none
300 MHz / 1.00 GHz
No
0° to +60°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43SBP-00
i5-7300U
Dual
0
2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz
300 MHz / 1.10 GHz
Yes
0° to +60°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43SBP-04
i5-7300U
Dual
4
2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz
300 MHz / 1.10 GHz
Yes
0° to +60°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43SCP-00
i7-7600U
Dual
0
2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz
300 MHz / 1.15 GHz
Yes
0° to +60°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43SCP-08
i7-7600U
Dual
8
2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz
300 MHz / 1.15 GHz
Yes
0° to +60°C
Heat Plate
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VL-EPM-43SCP-16 *
i7-7600U
Dual
16
2.8 GHz / 3.9 GHz
300 MHz / 1.15 GHz
Yes
0° to +60°C
Heat Plate
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† Derate -1.1°C per 305m (1,000 ft.) above 2,300m (7,500 ft.).