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EPIC (form factor)

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Embedded Platform for Industrial Computing (EPIC) is a computer form factor, a standard for an industrial-quality SBC that at 6.5 × 4.5 inches (165 × 114 mm) fits in size between PC/104-Plus and EBX standards.

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History

The EPIC standard was developed by a combined effort from WinSystems, VersaLogic, Octagon Systems, Micro/sys, and Ampro. Single board computers using this standard were available as early as 2004.

Features

It supports both PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion, for which hundreds of I/O modules available. It also supports high speed serial buses like PCI Express.

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EPIC (form factor) Wikipedia