The Ziatech ZT 6501 is a CompactPCI single board computer engineered for demanding industrial computing environments requiring real-time control, data acquisition, and communication. Built on a Mobile Pentium 266 MHz processor architecture, this board delivers robust performance for mission-critical applications operating in harsh conditions. The ZT 6501 combines flexible I/O connectivity, onboard power conversion, and comprehensive system management to support complex industrial tasks with consistent reliability.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• Mobile Pentium Processor: 266 MHz
• DRAM: 8, 16, 32, or 48 MB configurable
• Flash Memory: 2 MB (expandable to 4 MB)
• Form Factor: CompactPCI (cPCI)
Power & Electrical
• Primary supply: +5 V only
• Optional supply: +12 V (fan/heatsink)
• Onboard DC-DC converter: 3.3 V (high efficiency)
• Power monitoring: 3.3 V and 5 V DC channels
I/O & Interfaces
• Two 16C550 RS-232 serial ports
• Centronics printer port (ECP/EPP compatible)
• Two enhanced DMA controllers (8237)
• Two enhanced interrupt controllers (8259)
• Three counter/timers (one 8254)
• Real-time clock with CMOS RAM (146818)
• 8042 compatible keyboard controller
• Single-stage watchdog timer
• Speaker interface
– Key Features
The board operates on +5 V single supply with integrated high-efficiency 3.3 V conversion and dual-channel power monitoring for system oversight. Dual RS-232 serial ports and a parallel printer interface enable flexible legacy connectivity. Onboard timing circuits, interrupt controllers, and DMA controllers provide the control architecture required for real-time industrial systems. A watchdog timer ensures failsafe operation in mission-critical deployments. The cPCI bus compliance enables modular integration within larger industrial computing chassis.
– Typical Applications
Ideal for process control, data logging, sensor interfacing, and communication gateways in factory automation, telecommunications infrastructure, and embedded monitoring systems requiring DOS or real-time operating system support.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports MS-DOS, OS/2, UNIX, QNX, VRTX32, Windows 3.1, 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT. Software development leverages PC-compatible DOS tools. Board undergoes 55°C burn-in testing to guarantee operational reliability.
