Figure 20. Epme-30Ecp Cpu Core Temperature Relative To Ambient Temperature - VersaLogic VL-EPME-30ECP Hardware Reference Manual

Test Scenario 3: Quad Core EPMe-30ECP + HDW-406 Heat Sink, with/without HDW-407
Fan
As shown below, the quad core version of the Bengal will typically require a heat sink + fan for
operation above 80 ºC, at >90% CPU utilization.
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
77
80
75
70
69
65
60
60

Figure 20. EPMe-30ECP CPU Core Temperature Relative to Ambient Temperature

Bengal (VL-EPMe-30) Reference Manual
EPMe-30ECP - Quad Core Thermal Characterization
94
88
86
80
70 75
Ambient Temperature °C
= Maximum Core Temperature Exceeded – Do not operate in this range
= Safe Operating Range
Thermal Considerations
105
100
97
91
80 85
Heat sink only
Heat sink + Fan
BENGAL_17
55