MEN Mikro Elektronik A25 multicore single-board computer

The A25 multicore SBC, from MEN Mikro Elektronik, offers up to 16 independent CPU cores, a variety of I/O options and an FPGA-based VMEbus interface.

The product is a powerful multicore VMEbus board, based on Intel’s Xeon D-1500 server CPU. The board is available in versions with four, eight and 16 cores and thus provides a concentrated computing power. It features 32 GB DDR4 memory and scalability for the standard models. The VMEbus interface is implemented as an FPGA-based open-source solution, making the product futureproof.

The interfaces are also versatile. With two USB, three Gigabit Ethernet and two RS232 ports at the front, the board provides the essentials for application in the industrial sector. In addition, the product can be equipped with an XMC/PMC mezzanine card and a PCI Express Mini Card, providing additional front I/O for functions such as graphics, mass storage or further Ethernet. This modularity allows the configuration of customised systems from open standard components, thus reducing integration time.

The device supports applications in the temperature range from -40 to +60°C. All components have been prepared for coating and soldered, ensuring solid operation and a long product life. The VMEbus card is particularly suitable for critical embedded applications in the field of industrial automation, or in the energy segment.