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PMC-MC-X4 - PMC Carrier with 4 positions

PMC-MC-X4 - 4 slot PMC Compatible Adapter Carrier Front View
PMC-MC-X4 - 4 slot PMC Compatible Adapter Carrier Rear View

The PMC-MC-X4 adapter / carrier converter card provides the ability to install up to 4 (four) PMC cards into a small enclosure. The PMC-MC-X4 has two PMC card slots mounted front and rear to create a compact arrangement with 4 PMC slots. Suitable for 32/64 with 33/ 66 MHz bus operation. The carrier provides power supplies for the +5, +3.3, +12, and minus 12 from a 12V wall mount transformer supply. The X4 has an option for a 28V power supply input. 14-34V power can be used with the higher voltage option. Arbitration is accomplished with a CPLD mounted to the card. The CPLD also provides a selectable 66/33 MHz reference clock to routed to each of the slots.

The PCI VIO is programmable allowing 5V or 3.3V PMCs to be used. The voltage select pins are not installed on the PMC-MC-X4. Many PMCs are universal and can work with 3.3 or 5V cPCI backplanes. A shunt is provided for the user to select 5V or 3V operation.

The PMC-MC-X4 follows the PMC specifications for maximum power consumption and heat dissipation. The power is routed from the power supplies to PMC connectors with mini-planes each of which is rated for more than the maximum PMC draw. 3.3, 5, VIO, +12, -12. The total power dissipation is limited to the external power supply capabilities. Each rail can draw to the maximum to cover situations where the power utilization is not balanced. 8A max current on 5V, 8A max current on 3.3V, 4A max current on -12. 4A at PMC slots from +12V. Power is connected to the board through a standard 2.5 MM barrel connector. The input power is overvoltage protected with a transorb located near the power switch. Please make sure your power supply has sufficient current to handle the load and in-rush current. The 8A rating can be increased to 10A. Please contact Dynamic Engineering for this option.

The X4 has an option to add a 12V power supply ahead of the other voltages. The 12V supply has a wide input range [14-34V] and can supply all of the current for the down stream supplies plus the 12V output. Suitable for higher voltage battery operation, Aircraft power etc. A 28V 5A supply is available with the high voltage option. With the 28V supply more than twice the wattage is available to the internal supplies.

If you need to interconnect the PMCıs without using the PCI bus for higher bandwith or specialized signaling the X4 has a selection matrix to interconnect the Pn4 connectors on slots 1,2,3 as required. The connections are designed for high speed use with reference planes, proper trace and space matched length routing. Suitable for high and low speed signals as well as differential pairs.

Cooling for higher power applications can be accomplished with fans. The PMC MC X4 has two cut-outs for fan installation plus a controlled 5V 1.5A power connection for the fans. The control can come from any of the PMC slots or selected to be always on.
Dynamic Engineering has a chassis available to go with the PMC MC X4 to make a complete solution. Please click here or use the Java menu to navigate to the PMC MC X4 Chassis page.

If you have custom requirements please call or e-mail us with the details.


PMC-MC-X4 Features

  • Size
    		•  Custom. Slightly larger than 2 PMCs side by side.

  • PMC Positions
    		•  4 PMC Slots 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. User switch to allow or disable 66 MHz. operation.

  • 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 PMC-MC-X4.

  • Interrupts
    		•  INTA, B, C, D routed to cPCI connector from PMC. Slot 0 is to be populated with a PrPMC.

  • Signal Conditioning
    		•  PCI signals are routed and terminated IAW the PCI specification.

  • Power
    		•  +5, +3.3, +12, -12V VIO supplied to PMC slots.

  • VIO
    		•  VIO is programmable by the user.

  • Thermal
    		•  The PMC-MC-X4 is a low power design with minimal heat dissipation for optimal PMC performance.

  • IO Interface
    		•  Front Bezel IO supported.

  • LEDs
    		•  +3V, +5V, +12V, -12V and "PMC Present".

  • JTAG
    		•  JTAG header connected to PMC supplied. JTAG pin definitions are in the silkscreen.


    PMC-MC-X4 Benefits

  • Speed
    		•  Direct connect non-bridge based design for optimum PCI performance. 66/33 MHz and 64/32 capable to work in your system.

  • Price
    		•  The PMC-MC-X4 has the low price point. Make use of existing PMC designs in applications demanding high density without paying for the expense of a new design and layout. Quantity discounts are available.

  • Warranty
    		•  1 year warranty

  • Ease of Use
    		•  The PMC-MC-X4 is easy to use. A plug and play interface to the PMC site.

  • Availability
    		•  We attempt to keep the PMC-MC-X4 in stock. Send in your order and in most cases have your hardware the next day - delivered to you via FedEx.

  • Size
    		•  The PMC-MC-X4 is a custom board. Please see attached PDF for dimensions.

  • PMC Compatibility
    		•  The PMC-MC-X4 is PMC compliant per the IEEE 1386 specification. All Dynamic Engineering PMC Modules are compatible with the PMC-MC-X4.



    PMC-MC-X4 Ordering Options

    PMC-MC-X4: Standard PMC-MC-X4
    -28 Standard board with added 28V power supply
    -XX Standard board with added user defined Pn4 inter-connection bus. See table at end of manual

    Quantity

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