Catalyst AL

Low Power CoMIntel® Atom™ E3900

The Catalyst AL is a small form factor Computer on Module (CoM) designed for use in Embedded and Industrial IoT projects requiring high reliability, continuity and a long-life cycle, allowing for a range of flexible customization options.

  • Highly Customizable
  • Catalyst Compatible
  • Intel® Atom™ E3900 Powered
  • Industrial Grade
  • IoT Ready
  • Open Platform
Highly Customizable
Compact Eurotech-proprietary form factor for flexible hardware and software customization
Catalyst Compatible
Drop-in replacement for earlier Catalyst versions (i.e. BT, TC, XL) offers a simple and cost-effective upgrade for long-term programs
Intel Atom E3900 Powered
Delivers more performance using less power, along with enhanced graphics capabilities and faster cores
Industrial Grade
Designed to last, with high reliability connectors, ECC memory and extended temperature tested (-40 to +85°C)
IoT Ready
Provides a wide range of networks and I/O interfaces in a compact form factor: Gigabit Ethernet, GPIOs, high speed serial, USB and PCIe
Open Platform
Features Everyware Software Framework (ESF), the Java/OSGi-based middleware that accelerates IoT gateway development and enables remote management

The Catalyst AL is a small form factor Computer on Module (CoM) designed for use in Embedded and Industrial IoT projects requiring high reliability, continuity and a long-life cycle, allowing for a range of flexible customization options. Measuring just 100x67mm and designed to operate in extended temperatures, the Catalyst AL is an excellent option for use in rugged, fanless embedded systems.

Based on the Intel E3900 (Apollo Lake) processor family, the Catalyst AL provides a drop-in replacement for previous Catalyst generations (Catalyst BT, TC and XL), requiring minimal or no changes to existing carrier boards. It is available in two and four core versions, with up to 8GB of RAM with ECC, up to 32GB of eMMC and two SATA interfaces.

The Catalyst AL makes it possible to leverage the multimedia capabilities of the Intel HD graphics 50x GPU, driving up to three simultaneous independent screens. MIPI camera input and HD audio are also supported. It also accelerates the implementation of field and system interfaces by providing high speed serial, USB 3.0 and 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet and GPIOs.

As with all Eurotech boards and systems, the Catalyst AL is compatible with Everyware Software Framework (ESF), a commercial, enterpriseready version of Eclipse Kura, the open source Java/ OSGi middleware for IoT gateways. Distributed and supported by Eurotech, ESF adds advanced security, diagnostics, provisioning, remote access and full integration with the Everyware Cloud (EC) IoT integration platform (available separately).

Used stand-alone, or in conjunction with EC, the Catalyst AL provides a fast track go-to-market solution for embedded and Industrial IoT projects of any size.

Ordering code: CPU-300-25-XX
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PROCESSORCPUx5-E39301.3GHz, Dual Corex5-E39401.6GHz, Quad Corex7-E39501.6GHz, Quad Corex5-E39301.3GHz, Dual Corex5-E39401.6GHz, Quad Corex7-E39501.6GHz, Quad Core
MEMORYRAM2GB DDR3L ECC1866MHz, Dual Ch4GB DDR3L ECC1866MHz, Dual Ch8GB DDR3L ECC1866MHz, Dual Ch2GB DDR3L ECC1866MHz, Dual Ch4GB DDR3L ECC1866MHz, Dual Ch8GB DDR3L ECC1866MHz, Dual Ch
STORAGEEmbeddedNo (32GB Max)8GB eMMC (32GB Max)No (32GB Max)8GB eMMC (32GB Max)
SATA2x SATA 3.0
Other1x SDIO
I/O INTERFACESEthernet1x 10/100/1000Mbps
USB2x USB 3.07x USB 2.0
Serial2x High Speed RX/TX (3.6Mb/s) 1x Debug Port2x High Speed with Flow Control (3.6Mb/s) 1x High Speed RX/TX (3.6Mb/s)1x Debug Port
Digital I/O4x GPIO (3.3V)4x GPIO (1.8V)7x GPIO (3.3V)2x GPIO (1.8V)
Video1x LVDS2x DDI1x LVDS
Backlight ControlYes
Camera4x Lane MIPI CSI (up to 5M Still Cut Resolution, up to 1920x1080@30fps Video Capture) 4x Lane MIPI DSI
AudioIntel HD Audio
PCI Express4x PCIe Gen 2
I2CUp to 4x, 1.8VUp to 5x, 3.3V Up to 4x, 1.8V
SPINo1x
I2S1x
SMBus1x
LPC1x
OTHERRTCYes (Battery on Carrier)
WatchdogYes - Dedicated Chip
TPMFactory OptionYesFactory OptionYesFactory Option
SensorsTemperature
POWERInput9-36VDC
Consumption7W Typ. (9W Max.)10W Typ. (12.5W Max.)13W Typ. (15W Max.)7W Typ. (9W Max.)10W Typ. (12.5W Max.)13W Typ. (15W Max.)
ENVIRONMENTOperating Temp-40 to +85°C
Storage Temp-40 to +85°C
MECHANICALDimensions100x67mm (LxW) - Catalyst Form Factor
SOFTWAREOSEurotech Everyware Linux 1.6 - Kernel 3.14 - Factory Option: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
SDKYocto-based Eclipse Tooling
IoT FrameworkAzul Java SE Embedded Version 8 - Everyware Software Framework (Java/OSGi)