The Tek Microsystems 2HL400CC is a PMC-form-factor HOTLink I/O Module engineered for high-speed point-to-point serial data transmission over extended distances. It delivers 400 Mbps throughput using 8-bit parallel data conversion and supports transmission up to 50 meters over copper cable with minimal latency and simple protocol overhead.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: 400 Mbps maximum
• Data Width: 8-bit parallel input and output
• Transmission Distance: 50 meters over copper cable
• Serial Outputs: Triple PECL 100K
• Serial Inputs: Dual PECL 100K
• FPGA Capacity: Enhanced versus previous generation
• Clock Generation: Onboard synthesizers for arbitrary frequency generation; optional dual crystal support
• Supply Voltage: +5V typical
• Power Consumption: Typical transmitter ~350 mW; typical receiver ~650 mW
– Key Features
• HOTLink point-to-point architecture minimizes latency and integration cost
• Doubled input/output stream count relative to HL266 predecessor
• Configurable factory connector options: 9-pin Micro-D, 25-pin Micro-D, copper SMB, or 1300 nm SC fiber optic
• LVDS (EIA-644) signal support available on select configurations
• Commercial grade and Rugged Level 2 environmental ratings
– Typical Applications
Video, radar, sonar, seismic, semiconductor test, and vehicle inspection systems requiring reliable high-speed serial links.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with PMC-enabled VMEbus Single Board Computers. Drop-in integration with RACEway and MC/OS platforms via Tekmicro’s PowerRACE carrier card.
