The VMICPCI-7756-878 is a 6U CompactPCI single-board controller built on the Intel 815E chipset with a Pentium III processor. Designed for embedded computing in harsh environments, this single-slot Eurocard delivers real-time performance within a compact 9.2″ × 6.3″ × 0.8″ form factor. The board supports processor speeds to 1.26 GHz, onboard dual-ported DRAM up to 512 Mbyte, integrated Fast Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX), Ultra DMA/100 storage control, and high-resolution graphics via internal AGP SVGA controller.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Pentium III FC-PGA 370 socket, up to 1.26 GHz
• Cache: 512 Kbyte advanced transfer cache
• Chipset: Intel 815E
• System Bus: 133 MHz
• Memory: Up to 512 Mbyte PC-133 SDRAM (single 144-pin SODIMM); dual-ported to CompactPCI backplane
• Graphics: Internal AGP SVGA controller, 4 Mbyte display cache, resolutions to 1,600 × 1,200
• Storage: Ultra DMA/100 hard drive controller; secondary IDE port supports up to 192 Mbyte CompactFlash
• Expansion: Dual PMC (Peripheral Module Mezzanine) sites
• Networking: Fast Ethernet controller (10BaseT/100BaseTX)
• Serial/USB: Two 16550-compatible serial ports, one USB port (via backplane); PS/2 keyboard/mouse (front panel)
• Real-Time Clock & Watchdog: Onboard RTC; software-selectable watchdog timer with reset
• BIOS: System, video, and LAN Boot BIOS in reprogrammable flash memory
– Key Features
• CompactPCI 2.0 Revision 2.1 compliant
• PICMG 2.1 Rev. 1.0 hot-swap capable for high-availability configurations
• Passive heat sink included; forced air cooling required (250 LFM minimum)
• Power: +5VDC (5A typical, 6A max), +3.3VDC (3A typical, 8A max), ±12VDC auxiliary rails
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports Windows NT/2000, VxWorks, QNX, Solaris, Linux, and LynxOS. Development via Visual Basic, C/C++, and compatible languages.
