The Dynamic Engineering PCIeBPMCX1 is a PCIe-to-PMC adapter that enables integration of legacy Peripheral Module cards into modern PCI Express-based systems. Operating as a transparent bridge, it requires no additional drivers and allows PMC modules to function without modification in PCIe slots. The adapter supports flexible lane configurations (1–4 lanes) and delivers the electrical bridging necessary for systems migrating from PCI/PCI-X to PCIe architectures.
## Technical Specifications
**PCIe Interface**
• 1–4 lane operation; compatible with PCIe slots of 4 or more lanes
• PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a compliant
• Gen 1 signaling at 2.5 Gb/s
• Fixed LVDS signaling levels
**PMC Interface**
• PCI and PCI-X operation support
• Clock rates: 25, 33, 50, 66, 100, 133 MHz
• 32-bit or 64-bit bus operation
• PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 3.0 compliant
• PMC VIO: 3.3 V standard; 5 V signaling optional
**Power Supply**
• Input: System +12 V rail
• Generated outputs: +3.3 V (15 A continuous), +5 V (15 A continuous), +12 V (4 A), −12 V (4 A)
• Total available power: ~55 W
• Auxiliary power connector (disk drive type) for loads exceeding ~60–66 W
• Switchable enable/disable control for 5 V and −12 V supplies (Revision 10+)
**Physical & Environmental**
• Form factor: 1/2 length PCIe card
• Dimensions: 167.6 mm depth × 106.7 mm width × ~15.0 mm height
• Operating temperature: −40 to +85 °C (industrial components)
• Cooling cutouts; optional Zero Slot Fan compatible fans available
• USA designed and manufactured
## Key Features
• Transparent bridge architecture—no adapter-specific drivers required
• Industry standard bridge register definitions
• PI9X130 bridge chip implementation
• Onboard power regulation for PMC modules
• Industrial temperature operation
• Flexible PCIe lane configuration
## Typical Applications
• Legacy PMC module integration in PCIe-based platforms
• Thermal and vibration monitoring systems requiring industrial temperature ranges
• Data acquisition systems leveraging existing PMC instrumentation
• Industrial control and embedded systems requiring backward compatibility
## Compatibility & Integration
The adapter operates as a passive bridge, maintaining full compatibility with existing PMC drivers and eliminating the need for software modification. It supports both 3.3 V and 5 V signaling standards on the PMC side and integrates into any PCIe Gen 1 slot of 4 lanes or greater.
