The Ziatech zPM11D-2 is an SVGA PCI Mezzanine Adapter that delivers graphics capabilities for embedded systems using the PCI bus standard. Built on a 64-bit GUI VGA controller with integrated BitBLT engine and 24-bit true-color DAC, it supports display resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 256 colors and up to 16.8 million colors at lower resolutions. The adapter interfaces via a J13 PCI Mezzanine Local Bus connector conforming to IEEE P1386.1 standards and is compatible with VMEbus, CompactPCI, and VPX carrier platforms.
Technical Specifications
• PCI Bus Interface: 32-bit, 33 MHz
• Bandwidth: 132 MB/s theoretical
• Graphics Controller: 64-bit GUI VGA controller
• Video DAC: 24-bit true-color (16.8 million colors)
• Display Resolutions:
– Up to 1280 x 1024
– Up to 1600 x 1200 (256-color mode)
• Memory: Up to 4 MB Fast Page Mode EDO DRAM
• Form Factor: PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC), 74 mm × 149 mm
• Connector: J13 PCI Mezzanine Local Bus, 64-pin, 1.0 mm pitch
• Signaling: Universally keyed for 3.3 V and 5 V
– Key Features
• Hardware BitBLT engine for GUI acceleration
• IBM VGA compatible
• IEEE P1386.1 PMC standards compliant
• Dual voltage operation (3.3 V / 5 V)
• SVGA video output
– Typical Applications
Embedded graphics for defense, industrial control, and telecommunications systems requiring VGA display support on mezzanine-based architectures.
– Compatibility & Integration
Mounts directly on PMC-capable carrier cards in VMEbus, CompactPCI, and VPX systems. Integrates with Ziatech processor boards featuring J13 PCI mezzanine connectors.
