Appendix b system overview, Epic architecture, Product description – Ampro Corporation Ampro ReadySystem 1U User Manual
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Appendix B
System Overview
This system overview presents general information about the ReadySystem 1U enclosure (ReadyBox 1U)
and the EPIC Architecture. After reading this chapter you should understand:
• EPIC architecture
• ReadyBox 1U features, including I/O Panel features and connectors
• ReadyBox 1U Specifications
• ReadyBox 1U mounting dimensions
EPIC Architecture
In 2004, five companies collaborated to fill the void between the EBX size and the PC/104 size with a
new industry standard form factor (115 mm x 165 mm, or
≈ 4.5" x 6.5") called “Embedded Platform for
Industrial Computing (EPIC).” The EPIC standard principally defines physical size, mounting hole
pattern, and power connector locations. It does not specify processor type or electrical characteristics.
There are recommended connector placements for serial/parallel, ethernet, graphics, and memory
expansion, including an optional location for PC card (PCMCIA) expansion. This embedded single
board computer (SBC) standard ensures that embedded system OEMs can standardize their designs and
that embedded computing solutions can be designed into even more space constrained environments
than ever before.
The EPIC standard boasts the same highly flexible and adaptable system expansion as EBX, easily
allowing addition of modular functions such as USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 (Firewire), or wireless networking
not usually contained in standard product offerings.
The EPIC standard also brings stability to the mid-sized embedded board market and offers OEMs
assurance that a wide range of products will be available from multiple sources – now and in the future.
The EPIC specification is freely available to all interested companies, and may be used without licenses
or royalties. For further technical information on the EPIC standard, visit the web site at
Figure 2-1.
Product Description
The ReadyBox 1U is a small enclosure (1U) for Ampro’s ReadyBoard products and will accept any
Ampro ReadyBoard SBC.
The ReadyBox 1U is particularly well suited to embedded applications and meets the size, power
consumption, temperature range, quality, and reliability demands of many embedded systems.
ReadyBox 1U Features
• Compact size
• Quiet operation
• Compatibility with any Ampro ReadyBoard SBC
• ReadyBoard I/O modified to a single I/O panel
• Compatibility with any capacity 2 ½" Hard Disk Drive