elma vpx target application guide

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VPX Target Application GuideBuild a High Speed Data Recording System

Optional Rear I/O Transition Module - see page 4 for details

The VPX3000 is compliant with the following profiles:

Key

Data Plane–2 Fat Pipes

User DefinedControl Plane– 2 Ultra Thin Pipes

User Defined

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Utility, Plane

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User Defined

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User Defined

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Expansion Plane - 8 Pairs

User DefinedControl Plane - 2 Ultra Thin Pipes

User Defined

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Slot ProfilesSLT3-PAY-2F2U-14.2.3

SLT3-PAY-1F1f2U-14.2.4

Module Profiles:MOD3-PAY-2F2U-16.2.3-2/3

MOD3-PAY-1F1F2U-16.2.4-3/4

Elma’s OpenVPX Target Application System

Guides (TAGs) Help Build a System:

• Identify the optimal starting board and it’s applicable slot profiles• Recommend supporting boards based on their profiles and function • Determine the backplane topology for data flow and application• Identify a backplane profile based on standard backplane profiles• Identify OpenVPX chassis profile for development or deployment

Elma’s OpenVPX Target Application Guides (TAGs) identify the building blocks necessary to design a system using COTS available boards. These four pages walk you through the process of selecting a processor and additional functionality available on supporting boards.

The system suggested in this guide is designed for high speed data recording in rugged environments over a wide range of applications including avionics, ground vehicle systems, oil and gas exploration and industry. A versatile storage subsystem is extendable to N slots and may be configured as a RAID 0, 1 or 5 array.

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Board Computer

VPX3000 Profile: MOD3-PAY-2F2U-16.2.3-3Adlink’s VPX3000 Intel Core i7 based 3U VPX single board computeris the first step in building a VPX system targeted for use as a sensor data interface with network attached data storage based on solid state drives.

Processor Unit:• Quad Core i7 -3612QE 2.1GHz 3rd Generation Intel processor with QM77 Express Chipset• Low power - 35W (configuration dependent)• Dual channel DDR3-1333 ECC soldered DRAM, up to 8GB Communication subsystem:• Two x4 PCIe Gen 2 lanes – data plane• Two PCIe Gen 2 x 8 ports– data plane• One 1000Base-BX port and one 1000 base-T port- control plane• Ports for SATA, RS-232/422, USB and GPIO• Single channel DVI+RGB graphics ports• XMC site for additional I/O or storage options

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USB 3.0 Port 0 and USB 2.0 Port 0, 6

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SATA Gen3 Port 0,1

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PCIe switchPEX8619 PCIE[8..15]

PCIE[0..7]

ALC262Line-in, Line-out HDA

Max 512MBX8

Max 512MBX8


The supporting boards shown below allow an entire VPX system to be configured and targeted at the needs of compute intensive, high bandwidth signal processing applications. Based on their individual OpenVPX Module Profiles, their function and capabilities, and the application requirements, the following boards are recommended in support of the VPX3000 Single Board Computer.

Companion BoardsOpenVPX Slot Profiles

Model Description

Compatible Module Profiles

Compatible Slot Profiles

Slot Profile Samples

TIC-XMC-VPX3a3U VPX to XMC Carrier Card for 8 gigabit Ethernet port XMC

Multiple, depending on the XMC configuration

Multiple, depending on the XMC configuration

Model 5332 Dual SATA SSD drive carriers

MOD-STO-2U-16.5.1-1,2 SLT-STO-2U-14.5.1

Identifying a Development Backplane

Many standard OpenVPX backplanes are useful in this next stage of system development. The following standard OpenVPX backplane profiles have been identified as applicable to the architecture described. Seldom will standard profiles meet every requirement; rather they serve as a developmental spring board to the final backplane profile design for the Target Application System.

Standard VITA 65 OpenVPXdevelopment backplane profile examples:BKP3-DIS03-15.2.9-n Distributed Data Plane Topology; 1 Payload + 2 Peripheral SlotsBKP3-DIS06-15.2.10-n Distributed Data Plane Topology; 1 Payload + 5 Peripheral SlotsBKP3-CEN06-15.2.2-n Centralized Data Plane Topology; 1 Switch + 5 Payload or Peripheral SlotsBKP3-DIS06-15.2.12-n Hierarchical Switch; 5 Payload or Peripheral Slots

Elma has a wide selection of other supporting boards and modules, such as graphics, A/D D/A, etc. For more information, please visit our website or talk to a sales representative.

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Topological Diagram of Target Application Backplane Profile BKP3-CEN09-15.2.17-n:If the end application requires tailoring then a Target Application Profile (TAP) must be developed for the backplane. The backplane shown below is the TAP developed to address the application described. It is based on elements of the standard OpenVPX backplanes listed above and incorporates the slot profiles associated with the identified boards.

Topological Diagram of Standard OpenVPX Backplane Profiles:

Block diagram view of the sensor data interface system with network attached storage

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System Slot Profiles:

BKP-DIS06-15.2.10-n1 Payload + 5 Peripheral

BKP3-CEN03-15.2.9-n1 Payload + 2 Peripheral Slots

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Whether it’s initial board selection, backplane profile design or integrating the final system, Elma has the knowledge, experience and products to manage VPX system design and provide fully integrated complete chassis level solutions. This system configuration can be adapted for use in various chassis configurations including desktop tower, E-Frame or rack-mount designs.

OpenVPX Target Application System Order InformationYour application may require variations from the system described. Consult Elma regarding other configurations options. To get started, order from the following chassis and board options or move to a solution.

E-frame Development System Number: SEFV3PECNPXONLNDescription: Nine slot E-frame development chassis and backplane, VPX3000 single board computer, two dual drive storage cards (4 SSD’s total), 8 port gigabit Ethernet network interface card, carrier card. Includes Linux Kernel and software development kit.

Conduction Cooled System Number: SFFV3PEZNIXONLNPayload as described and housed in a rugged conduction cooled chassis.

Conduction Cooled SBC Model Number: VPX3000/3612/M8/S16-S1Quad-core i7-3612QE 35 with 8GB DDR3 ECC and 16GB SATA SSD soldered, card edge operating temp. -40°C to 75°C

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Description EnvironmentE-Frame & Tower Development Platforms • Provides easy access to both sides of the board - Available for 3U and 6U boards • Complete access to rear of the backplane for I/O implementation

Lab, desktop use

19” Rackmount Platforms • 19” rackmount chassis in a wide selection of configurations • Vertical or horizontal board layouts

Standard environmental conditions, such as IT Rooms

Rugged Conduction or Convection Cooled Boxes (ATR) • Available in standard sizes per ATR convention (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1) • Accomodates 3U and 6U VPX cards • Supports AC and DC power configurations • Configurable I/O panel for external circular connector

MIL STDs Environments (shock, vibration, heat/cold, etc.): avionics, vetronics, shipboard

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VPX3000_TAS - Rev1 - 092313

Rear Transition Module: VPX-R300 RTM RTM for the VPX3000 with DVI-I, USB2.0, USB3.0,1000BASE-T on front panel; and Line-in, Line-out,RS-232, RS-422, 2x SATA 3.0, GPIO pin headers, XMC port onboard

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