April 2021

68PPC2: SBC on OpenVPX 3U standard with NXP QorIQ T2080 quad-core processor

North Atlantic Industries (NAI) introduces 68PPC2, the new high-performance, low-power SBC on a 3U standard OpenVPX with a PowerPC-based NXP QorIQ T2080 quad-core processor configurable with up to 2x intelligent function modules. 68PPC2 is integrated with an up to 8GB RAM and offers 32GB of flash storage expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated function module. The 68PPC2 offers a wide range of connectivity options including 2x GbE Base-T or Base-KX connections, 1x USB 2.0 connection for maintenance, 2x USB 3.0, 1x RS-232 console connection, and 4x TTL I/O. 68PPC2 offers the possibility to be fully functionalized with the integration of a pair of intelligent modules that can be chosen amongst a selection of more than 70 different optional features such as Chip Detector and Fuzz Burn, Ethernet Switch, serial communication, Pulse Counter, A/D conversion, ARINC communication, LVDT/RVDT and many others. 68PPC2 comes in a standard version with operating temperatures from 0 to 70°C, and in a Rugged version with operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, both available in an air cooled or conduction cooled design. 68PPC2 is an ideal solution for operations in extreme environments and for mission-critical applications.