The Kontron/Thales PMC-PIO-I is a 64-channel parallel I/O module in PCI Mezzanine Card form factor, engineered for data acquisition and control applications in industrial automation, aerospace, and defense environments. The module provides 64 individual parallel I/O lines with programmable directionality, allowing each channel to be configured independently as input or output. Connection to host systems occurs via PMC connector conforming to IEEE 1386.1 standard, enabling deployment in VMEbus and CompactPCI systems equipped with PMC expansion slots.
## Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC)
• I/O Channels: 64 parallel input/output lines
• Host Interface: PMC connector (IEEE 1386.1)
• Channel Configuration: Individually programmable I/O directionality
## Key Features
• High-density 64-channel parallel interface for extensive device connectivity
• Programmable per-channel input/output configuration
• Standard PMC form factor for modular system integration
• IEEE 1386.1 compliant connector interface
## Typical Applications
• Industrial automation control systems
• Aerospace and defense data acquisition
• Multi-device I/O expansion in embedded systems
• Real-time parallel signal monitoring and control
## Compatibility & Integration
The PMC-PIO-I integrates into VMEbus and CompactPCI architectures through standard PMC expansion slots. IEEE 1386.1 connector compliance ensures interoperability with compatible host platforms.
