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E M B E D D E D C O M P U T I N G & I / O S O L U T I O N S

Industrial PCs, SFFsIndustry Pack ModulesPMC / XMC Modules VPX, VME, PCI, CompactPCI

RELIABILITY

FLEXIBILITY

FAST DELIVERY

ENGINEERINGSUPPPORT

ONE STOPI/O SHOP

FPGA COMPUTING & EMBEDDED I/O BOARDS

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Acromag: The I/O LeaderAcromag is focused on developing

embedded I/O and FPGA products that

provide the best long term value in the

industry. Compare and you will find that

Acromag offers an unmatched balance of

price, performance, and features.

50 Years of I/O Experience

With 50 years of industrial I/O design

experience, Acromag stands alone in the

high-performance bus-board market.Developing VMEbus I/O boards since

1984, we combine our process control

expertise with extensive experience in

embedded computing. This background

gives us unrivaled insight to many unique

concerns when interfacing computer

systems to various sensors and controllers

in many applications.

Acromag I/O and FPGA products are

commonly used in these industries:• military/defense • aerospace 

• transportation • manufacturing 

• semiconductors • scientific 

• communication • research labs

Quality You Can Count OnWe take every measure to guarantee

dependable operation with ISO9001

AS9100 certified quality management.

State-of-the-art manufacturing with

industrial-grade components adds extra

ruggedness. Advanced inspection and

testing further ensure that Acromag I/O

performs at or beyond their rated specs.

Technical Assistance

Drawing on a wealth of embedded I/O

experience, our sales engineers are well

qualified to help you design and develop

your computing system. Our staff is

highly experienced in recommending

products for applications ranging from

simulators to machine control and

countless other real-time systems.

Global Representation

Great care has been put into building a

team of highly skilled representatives and

distributors. They are located around theworld to service your needs.

Online Ordering

Find full documentation and pricing

information online. You can get quotes

and even order directly on our website.

Depend on Acromag

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Experience counts – 

especially when

engineering the right 

embedded solution.

 And with more than

50 years experience,

 Acromag can help

 you reduce your costs and increase

 your productivity.

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Virtex-6 FPGAs

Maximum performance user-configurable FPGA with up to365K logic cells optimized forlogic or DSP applications.

Digital I/O

Interface TTL, on/off, hi/lo, anddifferential logic levels to anembedded computer system.

The best selection of I/O boards

Acromag’s I/O boards and mezzanine modules are ideal

for embedded computer and high-performance control

systems. Select from PCI, CompactPCI, VME, IndustryPack and PMC cards to perform a broad range of

analog, digital, counter/timer and serial I/O functions.

Faster and easier development

Acromag’s line of configurable FPGA modules in VPX,

XMC, PMC, and IP formats offer the ability to create

I/O boards with your own customized logic and signalprocessing functions. Our engineering design kits with

example programs help get you started quickly.

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Analog I/O

Perform high-speed andhigh-resolution A/D and D/Aconversion for measurementand control applications.

Counter/Timers

Perform event counter, timer,quadrature, and frequencymeasurement functions.

Virtex-5 FPGAs

High-performance user-configurable FPGA with up to155K logic cells optimized forlogic, DSP, or PowerPC tasks.

Spartan-6 FPGAs

Cost-effective configurableFPGA with up to 150K logiccells optimized for logicprocessing.

Virtex-4 FPGAs

Mid-performance configurableFPGA with up to 60K logiccells optimized for logic orDSP.

Cyclone-II FPGAs

Low-cost configurable FPGAwith up to 20K logic cells plus

TTL, LVDS, or RS485 I/O.

Serial I/O

Provide an asynchronousRS-232/422/485 serialcommunication interface foryour system.

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Multi-Function I/O

Save slots by combininganalog I/O (A/D, D/A),

digital I/O, and counter/timerfunctions on a single board.

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Carrier Cards

These boards interfacemezzanine module I/O signalsto a VME, VPX, PCI, PCIe, orCompactPCI bus system.

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Industrial PCs

These rugged PCs supportmezzanine modules foradvanced I/O or FPGA signalprocessing applications. www.acromag.com/ carriers

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Embedded I/O Products FPGA Computing Products

Embedded Computing Solutions

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PMC FPGA ModulesOnly Acromag wrapsa reconfigurable FPGAwith just the features youneed for fast, affordableimplementation. We add a high-speed I/Ointerface and plenty of memory for efficient datahandling. High-performance FPGA computing isnow within reach for many applications.

■ Common uses include algorithm acceleration,simulation, communication, imaging, andco-processing.

■ -40 to 85°C and conduction-cooled models

■ Plug-in I/O extension modules available

XMC FPGA ModulesXMC modules add high-speed, multi-lane serialinterconnects to a popularmezzanine format. Ourhigh-bandwidth PCI Express interface ensuresfast data throughput that is ideal for distributedsystems in aerospace, naval, and army vehicles.

■ PCIe bus 4-lane interface for fast data transfer

■ Typical applications include unmanned vehicles,battleground SIGINT and communicationssystems, deployment on tanks, and more

■ -40 to 85°C and conduction-cooled models

■ Plug-in I/O extension modules available

VPX FPGA BoardsThe VPX bus providesthe ultimate platform forhigh-performance FPGAcomputing applications.Take advantage of high-speed serial interconnectsand multi-gigabyte connectors. Acromag offers achoice of several FPGA devices with varying logiccapacities for the most complex computations.

■ High-speed PCI Express interface

■ High-performance memory

■ Conduction-cooled and REDI options■ Plug-in I/O extension modules available

High-Speed Serial I/O

These advanced FPGAmodules feature multiplehigh-throughput serialinterfaces. These lanes can support PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, 10-Gigabit

Ethernet, or Xilinx Aurora implementation. DualSFP ports provide additional serial interfaces forGigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel.

■ Dual x8 serial lanes to the FPGA

■ Reconfigurable Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA

■ Front I/O via SFP ports and a VHDCR connectorfor additional LVDS, JTAG, USB, global clocks

I/O Extension Modules

AXM extension modules addI/O to Acromag FPGAs. They plug right into the front mezzanine on the FPGA modules.

■ Analog I/O, digital I/O and custom functions

Carrier Cards for XMC, PMC, IP

A wide variety of carriercards are available to route power and bus signals tothe mezzanine modules foruse in card cages or other computer formats.

■ For VME, VPX, PCI, PCIe, CompactPCI systems

Engineering Design Kits

These kits provide utilitiesto communicate with theFPGA. They help loadVHDL code and establishDMA transfers to the CPU.

■ Compiled FPGA file and example VHDL code

Software Library Support

These function librariesgreatly simplify the interfacebetween our I/O boards andyour application program.

■ Includes souce code anddemo programs

FPGA Computing Solutions

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PMC I/O Modules and CarriersAcromag PMC modulesare well-suited for COTSand industrial projects.Many models are available for a variety of analog and digital I/O functions.These modules offer an unmatched balance ofperformance, features, and price for the bestvalue in PMC I/O.

■ Analog I/O, digital I/O, multi-function I/O,counter/timer, serial communication modules

■ Carrier cards for PCI, CompactPCI systems

■ Rugged design with long product lifecycles forOEM and defense projects

■ -40 to 85°C extended temperature option

IndustryPack I/O Modules and Carriers

Acromag IP modulesdeliver maximum I/Odensity. These plug-in I/Omodules give you mix-and-match flexibility andhigh channel density to save your valuable cardslots. Combining different IP types on one carriersimplifies design of a low-cost, custom I/O board.

■ Analog I/O, digital I/O, counter/timer, serialcommunication modules

■ Carrier cards for VME, PCI, PCIe, CompactPCI

■ Available termination panels, cables, andadapters simplify system integration

■ -40 to 85°C extended temperature option

PCI I/O BoardsOur PCI boards arebased on technologyand circuit designs withtime-tested reliability inthousands of installations. Great effort goes intoselecting high-performance parts to withstandthe demands of military, aerospace, andmanufacturing applications.

■ Analog I/O, digital I/O, counter/timer, andmulti-function I/O boards

■ Rugged design with long product lifecycles

■ Available termination panels, cables, andadapters simplify system integration

■ Software support packages speed development

CompactPCI I/O Boards

CompactPCI boards areideal for defense andindustrial systems. Mostmodels are availablewith extended temperature ranges for reliable

operation in harsh environments.

■ Analog I/O, digital I/O, counter/timer, andmulti-function I/O boards

■ Rugged design with long product lifecycles forOEM and defense projects

■ Available termination panels, cables, andadapters simplify system integration

■ Software support packages speed development

I/O Server Industrial PC

These rugged, industrialPCs have a fanless designthat delivers high-reliability operation. Four plug-in I/O module slots provide an easy, low-cost interface

to field instrumentation. The high-density,interchangeable I/O modules enable mix andmatch flexibility.

■ Intel Atom CPU and many peripheral ports

■ Select from 20+ I/O modules for a wide varietyof analog, digital, and serial I/O functions.

■ Rugged design with no fan or internal cables

■ Dependable -30 to 75°C operation

Software Development Tools

For faster and easierdevelopment, Acromagprovides a variety offunction libraries forWindows, Linux, VxWorks,

and other operating systems

■ Libraries provide easy-to-use C functionroutines (with source code) that quicklyintegrate with your application

■ Demonstration programs exercise thesoftware and I/O board before attaching yourapplication

■ Supports most common CPUs and RTOSs

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Embedded I/O Solutions

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Embedded Computing Solutions

I/O Boards Inputs Outputs Comments

IndustryPack I/O Modules

IP200 Series – – Analog output; up to 16 channels 12 or 16-bit D/A; up to 100kHz

IP300 Series Analog input; up to 20D/40SE channels – – 12, 14 or 16-bit A/D; up to 1MHz

IP400 Series Digital input; up to 48 channels Digital output; up to 48 channels TTL, CMOS, ±60V DC, or differential

IP480 Series Counter/timers; TTL or RS-232; up to 10 channels 16/32-bit; measure/generate; quadrature

IP500 Ser ies Serial communicat ion; E IA/T IA-232/422/485, MIL-STD-1553, or CAN bus; dual /quad/octal 64-byte F IFOs; optional i so lation

PMC I/O Modules

PMC200 Series – – Analog output; 8 channels 16-bit D/A; up to 100kHz

PMC300 Series Analog input; up to 16D/32SE channels – – 14 or 16-bit A/D; up to 125kHz

PMC400 Series Digital input; up to 64 channels Digital output; up to 64 channels . TTL, 0-60V DC, bi-directional

PMC480 Series Counter/timers; TTL or RS-232; up to 10 channels 16/32-bit; measure/generate; quadrature

PMC500 Series Serial communication; octal 232/422/485 64-byte FIFOs; full-duplex;

PMC700 Series Analog in (16D/32SE); Digital input (16) Analog output (8), Digital output (16) 16-bit A/D & D/A; TTL I/O; 32-bit counter

PCI and CompactPCI I/O Boards

APC300, AcPC300 Series Analog input; up to 16D/32SE channels – – 14 or 16-bit A/D; up to 125kHz

APC400, AcPC400 Series Digital input; up to 64 channels Digital output; up to 64 channels TTL, 0-60V DC, bi-directionalAPC480, AcPC480 Series Counter/timers; TTL or RS-232; up to 10 channels 16/32-bit; measure/generate; quadrature

APC700, AcPC700 Series Analog in (16D/32SE); Digita l input (16) Analog output (8) , Dig ita l output (16) 16-bit A/D & D/A; TTL I /O; 32-b it counter

FPGA Modules Logic Cells DSP Comments

IP Modules

Altera Cyclone-II FPGA 20k logic cells – – Up to 48 TTL, 24 RS-485, or 24 LVDS I/O

PMC / XMC Modules

Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA 150k logic cells 180 DSP48A1 slices 32 LVDS; plug-in extension I/O

Xilinx Virtex-4 FPGA Up to 60k logic cells Up to 192 XtremeDSP slices 32 LVDS; plug-in extension I/O

Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA Up to 155k logic cells Up to 640 DSP48E slices 32 LVDS; plug-in extension I/O

Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Up to 365k logic cells Up to 768 DSP48E1 slices 8 high-speed serial lanes; dual SFP ports

Carrier Cards Size # of Slots Field Connectors Comments

Carrier Cards for IP Modules

VME carrier cards 3U/6U VME 2 or 4 IP slots Front or rear I/O; 50-pin or SCSI-2 connectors VME64 support; -40 to 85°C operation

PCI carrier cards Full/half-length PCI 3 or 5 IP slots 50-pin headers -40 to 85°C operation

PCI Express carrier cards Full-length PCIe 4 IP slots 50-pin headers -40 to 85°C operation

CompactPCI carrier cards 3U/6U cPCI 2 or 4 IP slots Front or rear I/O; 50-pin high-density connectors -40 to 85°C operation

Carrier Cards for PMC / XMC Modules

PCI carrier cards Half-length PCI 1 PMC slot Front or rear I/O -40 to 85°C operationCompactPCI carrier cards 3U/6U cPCI 1 or 2 PMC slots Front or rear I/O -40 to 85°C or conduction-cooled

VPX carrier cards 3U VPX 1 PMC/XMC slot Front or rear I/O; x4/x8 PCIe interface Air-cooled, conduction-cooled, or REDI

Industrial PCs CPU I/O Comments

I/O Server Fanless PC with Slots for IOS Modules

IOS7400 Intel Atom CPU 4 internal I/O module slots 20+ I/O modules; -30 to 75°C

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