PCI2PMC
PCI to PMC Adapter / Carrier



PCI2PMC PCI and PMC Compatible Adapter Carrier Front View shown with DIN64 connector
Please note that SCSI connector option can be mounted instead of the DIN connector on the rear edge of the PCI2PMC


The PCI2PMC ( PCI to PMC ) adapter / carrier converter card provides the ability to install a PMC card into a standard or half length PCI slot. The PCI2PMC has a PMC card slot mounted to a universal 1/2 length PCI card. The PCI2PMC really is half size, meeting the PCI specification of 6.600 in long. Please note that the VME connector option must be used to meet this requirement. Suitable for 32 bit or 64 bit data with 33 or 66 MHz bus operation. The PMC user IO connector Pn4 is brought out to two connectors for access (DIN IDC and SCSI II/lll compatible). The PMC front panel connector is mounted through the PCI mounting bracket.

For superior performance the PCI2PMC has a cooling cutout for increased airflow to the PMC. A cut-out is preferred over a fan mounted to the PMC adapter for several reasons including: many components are not shielded against close proximity electro-magnetic fields and the reduction in MTBF that an additional mechanical device represents.

The PCI bus is buffered with 10 ohm series resistors and clamped with Schotky diodes. The PCI clock is distributed with a zero delay buffer. The PCI2PMC design is passive with no added delays to access the PMC hardware. The traces are carefully routed with proper attention paid to the impedance and reference planes to maximize compatibility with your PCI system. The PCI2PMC has been proven to work where other designs have not. The passive design of the PCI2PMC reduces system latency.

The PCI bus is interconnected to the PMC via 64 bit 66 MHz capable layout. The slower and more narrow device will determine the interface characteristics. The M66EN jumper allows the user to specify the PCI speed capabilities.

The PCI VIO is interconnected to the PMC directly. The PCI backplane will determine the bus voltage reference. The voltage select pins are not installed on the PCI2PMC, and it is left to the user to properly select the PMC and PCI motherboard for PCI voltage level considerations. Many PMCs are universal and can work with 3.3 or 5V PCI backplanes. If you need to use a 3.3V card on a 5V backplane or vice-versa please consider the PCIBPMC design. The bridge implementation provides level shifting between the PCI and PMC buses.

The PCI2PMC allows for the maximum allowed PMC card power dissipation - and a bit more because designers sometimes stretch the envelope.

A FET is used to swich between the on-board 1500 mA regulator and the back-plane 3.3. The user selects with a shunt. The on-board power supply generates 3.3V from the 5V rail. Sometimes it is good for isolation and sometimes a system is missing the 3.3V rail. The power supply is linear regulator. If you require more power the PCIBPMC features a high efficiency switching power supply [8A].

The individual pins on the JN4 (PN4) connector are accessible by either connector on the PCI2PMC. With the 68 pin SCSI connector option we recommend using our SCSI cable and the HDEterm68 breakout block for ease of debugging. With the industry standard VME IDC connector; DINterm64 is a 64 position terminal strip compatible with the PCI2PMC and the DIN Ribbon Cable 64 is a 64 position ribbon cable that can be used to interconnect the carrier with the terminal strip.

If you have custom requirements please call or e-mail us with the details. We have several customer versions of the PCI2PMC and are willing to make more.


PCI2PMC Features

  • Size
  • Half size PCI card. meets 6600 spec.

  • PMC compatible slot
  • 1 PMC Slot provided.

  • Clocks
  • PCI bus can operate at 66 or 33 MHz. The PMC must be 66 MHz capable for 66 MHz operation to work properly. M66EN has a user shunt to allow or disable 66 MHz. operation. Standard operation from zero-delay buffered PCI clock. Options for PMC sourced clock or local oscillator and clock driver.

  • Access Width
  • Standard PCI byte lanes supported for byte, word and long access dependent on installed PMC. 64 or 32 bit operation supported.

  • Software Interface
  • PMC register definitions as defined by installed hardware. No software set-up required by PCI2PMC.

  • Interrupts
  • INTA, B, C, D routed to PCI connector from PMC.

  • Signal Conditioning
  • AD signals are series terminated with 10ohm resistors. Schottky clamping Diodes on critical PCI signals. Zero delay buffer for PCI clock distribution.

  • Power
  • +5, +3.3, +12, -12V supplied to PMC. Jumper option for onboard 1500mA regulator or PCI 3.3V supply.

  • VIO
  • PCI IO Voltage is set by the PCI backplane. VIO is routed from the PCI connector to the PMC.

  • Thermal
  • The PCI2PMC has a cut-out to support increased airflow over the PMC component side.

  • IO Interface
  • Front Bezel IO supported at PCI bracket. Jn4 "user IO" supported with SCSI and DIN connectors. See Panduit for mate [120-964-455] or standard SCSI II /lll connector. +5V and Ground references on SCSI II /lll connector - user jumper selectable

  • LEDs
  • PCI +3V, Regulator 3.3, PMC 3.3, +5V, +12V, -12V, PMC Present

  • JTAG
  • Primary PCI JTAG connections are routed to a header. The PCI JTAG can be connected to the PMC JTAG or left open for download cable use. JTAG pin definitions are in the silkscreen. Ask for option -JTAG to have this installed.



    PCI2PMC Benefits

  • Speed
  • Now you have a choice between the PCI2PMC and the PCIBPMC. With the PCI2PMC direct connect to the PCI bus the latency to the PMC is optimized. With the Bridged design of the PCIBPMC the system speed is optimized. In some cases the possibility of doing 64 bit accesses to 32 bit PMC ports [memory] and 66 MHz primary PCI with a 33 MHz PMC secondary may be faster than the direct connect model. In either case your data will move quickly and reliably through the PCI bus to and from your hardware.

  • Price
  • The PCI2PMC has the low price point. Make use of existing PMC designs in PCI applications without paying for the expense of a new design and layout. Quantity discounts are available. Two basic versions are available. A full featured version suggested for developement and high performance use, and a minimized version appropriate for 32/33 PMCs with front panel IO.

    Quantity discounts available

  • Warranty
  • 1 year warranty

  • Ease of Use
  • The PCI2PMC is easy to use. A plug and play interface to the PMC site.

  • Availability
  • The PCI2PMC is a popular board. We keep the PCI2PMC in stock. Send in your order and in most cases have your hardware the next day - delivered to you via FedEx.

  • Size
  • The PCI2PMC is a half size PCI board which conforms to the PCI mechanical specifications. Eliminate mechanical interference issues. The PCI2PMC can be used in all PCI slots including the new narrow chassis.

  • PMC Compatibility
  • The PCI2PMC is PMC compliant per the IEEE 1386 specification. All Dynamic Engineering PMC Modules are compatible with the PCI2PMC. All other PMC Modules which are compliant with the PMC specification are compatible with the PCIBPMC.

  • PCI Compatibility
  • The PCI2PMC is not PCI compliant. The PCI2PMC has trace lengths in excess of the maximum specified by the PCI specification. The PCI2PMC design includes several features to minimize the effects of the longer traces. The zero delay clock buffer keeps the PCI side of the clock length within specification, and the 10 ohm series resistors and clamping diodes help to control the AD and control signals. Single PCI2PMC adapters can be expected to work in any PCI bus stub. If you need to operate multiple adapters per stub we recommend the PCIBPMC which is completely PCI specification compliant. The PCI2PMC is in use in hundreds of chassis and tested in multiple backplanes. The PCI2PMC has been tested in expansion chassis by SBS.

    Ordering Information
    PCI2PMC:Standard PCI2PMC with VME connector, no SCSI Connector.
    PCI2PMC-SCSI: PCI2PMC with SCSI connector, no VME
    PCI2PMC-ME: minimized PCI2PMC If you are using a 32 bit PMC with front panel IO this version is for you.
    Minimized features and reduced cost. 32 bit only and does not provide the "backplane IO" path [Jn4, SCSI and DIN IDC]
    PCI2PMC-M option: Monarch capability with PMC receiving clock input from added oscillator. System clock driven by PCI2PMC. 33mhz
    PCI2PMC-M1 option: Monarch capability with PMC driving PCI clock. System clock driven by PMC installed onto PCI2PMC.

    If you wish to order a version other than the standard PCI2PMC, please select from below.

    Quantity

    DataSheets
    Download the data PDF
    PCI2PMC DataSheet 10/14/07 in PDF format.

    Download the data PDF Download the PCI2PMC-ME DataSheet 6/18/03 in PDF format.
    PCI2PMC-SKY: minimized PCI2PMC - If you are using a 32 bit PMC with front panel IO this version is for you. Minimized features and reduced cost. 32 bit only and does not provide the "backplane IO" path [Jn4, SCSI and DIN IDC], no LED's, no regulator or header points.
    Download the data PDF Download the
    PCI2PMC-SKY DataSheet 6/18/03 in PDF format.

    PCI2PMC-SKY64: minimized PCI2PMC - Minimized features and reduced cost. Same features as the PCI2PMC-SKY but with the Jn3 connetor added.
    Download the data PDF Download the PCI2PMC-SKY DataSheet 6/18/03 in PDF format.

    Breakout Kit
    PCI2PMC-BO..........Break Out Kit includes: 3' HDEcabl68 and HDEterm68-MP
    PCI2PMC-BO64..........VME Break Out Kit includes : 3' HDEcabl64 and HDEterm64




    Front view of PCI2PMC with PMC_Parallel_485 installed
    Note: The PMC front bezel is aligned with the PCI mounting bracket on the left side.
    The Pn4 [user IO] connectors on the right hand side. DIN vertical and SCSI rt angle.




    Front view of PCI2PMC with PMC mounted and installed into an open chassis
    Note: The PCI2PMC is installed in the first PCI slot with two ISA slots shown in the foreground. The LEDs are visable with the PMC installed. The jumper options are accessable with the PMC installed. The user connectors are best for internal to the chassis cabling options. The PMC front bezel IO is best suited for external cabling requirements.



    Manuals
    You must have Adobe Acrobat to read our PDF files.
    Download the
    PCI2PMC Manual 10/9/07 in PDF format.
    Download the PMC mounting hole placement in relation to top right corner in PDF format.


    Related:
    HDEcabl68 SCSI II/III Cable
    HDEterm68 SCSI II/III to 68 pin terminal block
    DINribn64 64 position Ribbon Cable
    DINterm64 Ribbon to 64 pin terminal block
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