The Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237 is a 6U CompactPCI (cPCI) PMC carrier that expands embedded systems by hosting two Peripheral Component Interconnect Mezzanine Card (PMC) slots. It bridges PMC modules to the cPCI backplane, routing rear I/O signals through J3 and J4 connectors to support modular, distributed architectures. The carrier accommodates both 32-bit and 64-bit PMC operation at 33 MHz or 66 MHz bus speeds, with 66 MHz operation available through selective component de-population. Hot-insertion capability enables system maintenance without downtime—essential for high-availability deployments. An optional Enhanced IDE/ATA interface supports boot or data storage via rotating or flash disk. Optional 10/100Base-TX Ethernet and RS232 serial ports extend connectivity options.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 6U Eurocard, PICMG 2.0 R3.0 compliant
• PMC Slots: 2 (IEEE 1386.1 compliant)
• PMC Interface: 64-bit, 32-bit compatible
• Bus Speed: 33 MHz, 66 MHz
• Rear I/O Routing: PMC signals route to cPCI connectors J3, J4
• Optional Storage: Enhanced IDE/ATA interface
• Optional Interfaces: 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, RS232 serial
• Hot Insertion: Supported
• Production Status: Restricted Production Phase as of June 30, 2010

– Key Features

• Dual PMC slots for flexible module expansion
• Configurable 33/66 MHz operation via component selection
• Hot-insertion support for continuous-availability systems
• Rear I/O integration with cPCI backplane connectors
• Optional disk interface for boot or mass storage

– Compatibility & Integration

The CP237 integrates with PICMG 2.0 R3.0 cPCI backplanes and accepts IEEE 1386.1 PMC modules. PMC voltage I/O adapts to module requirements. The carrier supports legacy embedded deployments requiring modular compute and I/O expansion within constrained form factors.