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PMC2PCI

PMC Module with PCI connectors - adapt PCI card to PMC position

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PMC2PCI Description

  • Passive design
  • 32 - 64 bit interface based on PMC slot
  • 25, 33, 50, 66 MHz operation - standard PCI frequencies
  • 5V and 3.3V keyed slots provided [use 1]
  • Use with riser to have parallel PMC / PCI mounting
  • 1 year warranty standard. Extended warranty available.
  • ROHS and Standard processing available
PMC2PCI ( PMC to PCI ) adapter / carrier / converter card provides the ability to install a PCI device into a standard PMC position. PMC2PCI has two PCI card positions. One position can be used with the choice of 3V or 5V PCI bus keying and VIO. Both support 33/66 and 32 or 64 bit data paths. Please note: this is a passive design and the PMC position determines the PCI signal voltage levels. The connectors provide the keying and the tie to 3.3 or 5V for VIO.

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 PMC2PCI design is passive with no added delays to access the PCI hardware. The passive design reduces system delays.


PMC2PCI Features

Size
Std PMC 74mm x 149mm nominal X-Y. Z direction non-standard based on PCI device installed. Blank PMC front panel and stand-off supplied for standard PMC mounting onto the carrier. Right Angle PCI riser available for mounting the PCI card parallel to the carrier.
PCI compatible slot
Two connectors - PCI 5V and PCI 3.3V. Use one - both connected in parallel. Actual PCI signal voltages supplied by carrier.
Clocks
PCI bus can operate at standard rates from 25 - 66 MHz.
Access Width
Standard PCI byte lanes supported for byte, word and long access dependent on PMC host. 64 or 32 bit operation is supported.
Conditioning
The PCI A/D lines are series terminated, and the PCI control signals are diode clamped. A zero delay buffer is used on the PCI clock, The PCI slot side is series terminated for a clean waveform.
LEDs
Voltages are tested and the LEDs illuminated [12V, -12V, 5V, 3.3V] when within the programmed range.
Power
+5, +12, -12V and +3V supplied to PCI slots. bipass and bulk decoupling on each rail.
VIO
PCI Signaling level set by PMC host. Separate connectors supplied with 3.3V and 5V key and appropriate VIO reference connection.
Interrupts
INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD routed from PCI to PMC connector. Most PCI cards use one Interrupt level [INTA].
Thermal
PMC2PCI is a low power device with no appreciable power dissipation
JTAG
JTAG connections are made to the PCI slots from a header on PMC2PCI. Signals are labeled for ease of use.

PMC2PCI Benefits

Speed
With PMC2PCI direct connect from the PMC to the PCI card, the accesses to the PCI card are optimized. Your data will move quickly and reliably through the PCI bus to and from your hardware.
Price
Make use of existing PCI designs in PMC applications without paying for the expense of a new design and layout.
Ease of Use
PMC2PCI is easy to use. A plug and play interface between the PMC site and installed PCI device.
Availability
PMC2PCI was first released in 2001. Dynamic Engineering continues to offer this product to support PMC and PCI applications. Usually PMC2PCI is in stock. This product falls into the Engineering Support category where time is of the essence when needed. Use the handy on-line ordering system or send in your PO for quick delivery. Revision 8 released 5/2023.
PMC Specification Compatibility
PMC2PCI is PMC compliant per the IEEE 1386 specification with the exception of the height on the rear surface where the PCI card is mounted.
PCI Specification Compatibility
PMC2PCI is PCI 2.2 compliant. PMC2PCI can be expected to work with any PCI compliant card. Please note: a passive PMC carrier is not recommended for 66 MHz operation due to the trace length accumulated with the carrier and PMC2PCI and installed device. A bridged carrier will "zero" the length allowing for higher speed operation.

We are able to customize our products for your specific needs, such as: adding a bridge or other ICs, integrating a PCI board onto a PMC card etc. Call or e-mail Dynamic Engineering today to explore the possibilities.

Part Number: PMC2PCI
Ordering Options

  • PMC2PCI Standard board - PMC with PCI 32/64 bit connectors, 5V or 3.3V PCI signaling supported

PMC2PCI Drivers

Software Support No SW support required for this passive design.

PMC2PCI Manual

Download the PMC2PCI Manual revision 8 in PDF format.