Small Form Factor SBCs Feature Built-In Ruggedness for High Reliability and Harsh Environment Applications

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Designed with rugged, space-critical applications in mind, Diamond’s SBCs provide reliable solutions for embedded computing designs in harsh environments. While ruggedization (enhancements added after the board is built) is an option offered by many vendors, VENUS and ARIES are examples of Diamond’s approach to designing rugged solutions from the start. Here are some built-in rugged features Diamond implements to ensure reliable high temperature performance, increased immunity from shock & vibration, and extended overall reliability:

Rugged Feature	Benefit
1. -40°C to +85°C operating temp	Reliable processor and component performance in extreme temperatures.
2. Additional mounting points	Additional mounting points provide additional security and reliability in overall system.
3. Soldered down memory	Greater rigidity to minimize the possibility of solder joint failure from vibration.
4. Bottom-mounted heat spreader	Improves overall system reliability by lowering the temperature without a fan; also allows easier I/O expansion without compromising heat dissipation.
5. Thicker PCB	The 50% thicker PCB provides rigidity and protection from shock & vibration.
6. Latching connectors	Eliminates the need for application of adhesives after system assembly and simplifies service.

Aries-SBC

The VENUS and ARIES SABRECOM systems provide increased rugged, space-critical options for embedded designs in harsh environments over already rugged VENUS and ARIES board-level solutions with the rugged IP67 constructed enclosure and compliancy to MIL-STD-810 specifications. Customization capabilities include connector type and pinout, paint type and color, compliance to MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and/or MIL-STD-1275, and removable flash storage.

Product	SabreCom ARS	SabreCom VNS
Processor Options	“Bay Trail” E3845 quad core 1.91GHz	“Skylake” Core i7-6600U quad core 2.6GHz
Single-Board Computer	Aries	Venus
System Size	7.8"W x 6.9"D x 2.6"H	7.8"W x 6.9"D x 2.6"H
Operating System Support	Windows 7 32/64-bit Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 32-bit	Windows 10 64-bit Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 64-bit