The Tek Microsystems FPMC-DFLEX64-F100-1 is a 32-channel EIA-485 I/O module built on the IEEE P1386.1 PMC standard. It features an in-system-programmable FPGA with direct access to all I/O lines, enabling custom implementation of interface and control functions. The module delivers 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI 2.1 compliance with throughput to 132 MB/s, making it suitable for high-speed data communication in industrial and embedded systems.
Technical Specifications
• I/O Interface: 32 channels of EIA-485 I/O pairs or up to 64 channels of TTL I/O signals
• Bus Interface: 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI 2.1 compliant
• Bus Throughput: Up to 132 MB/s
• FPGA Logic Capacity: 10K100A-1 FPGA (designated by -F100-1 suffix); options range from 36K to 118K gates
• Memory: 1 MB buffer memory, configured as 256K × 32 bits
• Data Link: Full-duplex (16-bit EIA-485 or 32-bit TTL) or half-duplex (32-bit EIA-485 or 64-bit TTL) high-speed data link
• Connectors: Industry-standard SCSI 68-pin
• DMA Support: Two integrated linked-list DMA controllers
• Interrupt Support: Programmable through FPGA
• Power: +5 V DC, approximately 900 mA
• Form Factor: Single-wide PMC module
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +55 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 to +85 °C
– Key Features
• FPGA-controlled I/O pins enable virtually any control or interface function implementation
• Dual data link modes accommodate both serial and parallel communication protocols
• Two DMA controllers support efficient burst data transfers
• SCSI 68-pin connectors simplify external cabling
• Flexible FPGA options reduce system card count by consolidating multiple conventional functions
– Typical Applications
• Pattern generation and pulse measurements
• Application-specific serial interface implementation
• PMC-to-PMC carrier board connectivity
• PMC carrier board-to-external system bridging for TTL or EIA-485 networks
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration with PMC carrier boards supporting IEEE P1386.1 standard. The module provides connectivity between multiple PMC carrier boards or bridges PMC platforms to external systems equipped with TTL or EIA-485 interfaces.
