PMC-BiFIFO
PMC Compatible BiDirectional Parallel Data Interface



The parallel Input and Output channels are highly programmable and fully independent. The standard interface offers Data, Clock and Strobe. The 34 RS485/LVDS channels are programmable as input or output allowing for a variety of implementations. The programmable output rates and RS422/485/LVDS compatability will interface to a multitude of systems.

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PMC-BiFIFO Block Diagram



PMC-BiFIFO Standard Timing




PMC-BiFIFO Features

  • Size
    		•  Standard Single PMC

  • Transmit Speeds
    		•  Up to 40 MHz RS485, 200 MHz LVDS signaling supported. Designed in clock generator and PLL support. Location for reference oscillator for specific frequency requirements.

  • PCI Speed
    		•  Standard 33 MHz. operation. DMA supported.

  • PCI Access Width
    		•  Standard 32 bit operation supported.

  • Software Interface
    		•  PMC registers are read-writeable. Transmit and Receive functions separated.

  • Interrupts
    		•  Transmit and Receive state-machines, FIFO Programmable almost empty [transmit] and programmable almost full [receive] have programmable interrupts. Status can be polled for non-interrupt driven operation as well.

  • Signaling
    		•  32 RS-485 / RS-422 / LVDS compatible IO are provided. Any combination of transmit or receive channels can be created. Programmable termination.

  • IO
    		•  The IO is available via the PMC bezel connector and / or the PMC user IO connector Pn4. The differential IO is properly routed with controlled spacing and matched lengths on each of the pairs. The Pn4 IO can be removed from the circuit for customers not wishing to use rear panel IO. Please specify no Pn4 with -X4 added to the part number.

  • Interface
    		•  The -IO version of the PMC BiFIFO has support for Data, Clock and Strobe. Custom programmed interfaces are available with other options.

  • Power
    		•  +5 only. 3.3 converted with on-board regulator.

  • Memory
    		•  Separate FIFOs are provided for both channels. 4K x 32 is standard. 8K, 16K, 32K, 64K, and 128K x 32 are available.



    PMC BiFIFO Benefits

  • Speed
    		•  The PMC BiSerial is optimized for serial interfacing requirements. The FIFO memories and programmable interrupts off-load the CPU from most of the management other implementations require. The FIFO access is optimized for the PCI bus further reducing overhead by speeding up the data transfer. On the IO side the PMC BiSerial has independent channel functions. Both channels can operate at maximum rate in parallel.

  • Price
    		•  The PMC BiSerial is easily programmed to implement new functions. Many previously implemented custom designs are available too. Without the costs of schematic level design, layout, debugging etc. a modified BiFIFO will represent a large cost savings in your budget.

  • Ease of Use
    		•  The PMC BiFIFO is easy to use. Point and shoot - just fill the FIFO and set the start bit to get your custom protocol transmitting. Built in loop-back capabilities and engineering kits help with integration into your system. We can write a custom Windows® driver for you.

  • Availability
    		•  Dynamic Engineering works to keep the PMC BiFIFO in stock. Send in your order and in most cases have your hardware the next day. With a custom design a 1-2 week design period is usually required. We can support immediately with the -IO version then send updated PROMs later to help get your project going - right away.

  • Size
    		•  The PMC BiFIFO is a standard single width PMC card and meets the PMC mechanical specifications. The PMC BiSerial can be used in all PMC slots.

  • PMC Compatibility
    		•  The PMC BiSerial is PMC compliant per the IEEE 1386 specification.

  • PCI Compatibility
    		•  The PMC BiFIFO is PCI compliant. You can develop with a PCI to PMC adapter - PCI2PMC or PCIBPMC.

    Ordering Information
    1 year warranty
    Quantity discounts available
    PMC-BiFIFO - Standard version with 16Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, RS-485
    PMC-BiFIFO-8 - Standard version with 32Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, RS-485
    PMC-BiFIFO-16 - Standard version with 64Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, RS-485
    PMC-BiFIFO-32 - Standard version with 128Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, RS-485
    PMC-BiFIFO-64 - Standard version with 256Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, RS-485
    PMC-BiFIFO-128 - Standard version with 512Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, RS-485
    PMC-BiFIFO-LVDS - Standard version with 16Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, LVDS
    PMC-BiFIFO-8-LVDS - Standard version with 32Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, LVDS
    PMC-BiFIFO-16-LVDS - Standard version with 64Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, LVDS
    PMC-BiFIFO-32-LVDS - Standard version with 128Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, LVDS
    PMC-BiFIFO-64-LVDS - Standard version with 256Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, LVDS
    PMC-BiFIFO-128-LVDS - Standard version with 512Kb FIFO per channel, standard timing, LVDS


    Engineering Kits
    Dynamic Engineering provides Engineering Kits to help our customers have a successful and quick integration. Engineering Kits will save time and money with decreased T&I. We recognize that different customers have different needs. The Engineering Kits are standardized in description to help with selection. The kits are segmented to allow for customers who only need hardware support, software support or a mixture. The Engineering Kit is highly recommended for first time buyers. The kit pricing is discounted to encourage their use.

    PMC-BiFIFO-Eng-1 .......... Hardware Support Engineering Kit includes:
    Board level Schematics [PDF], HDEterm68 and HDEcabl68

    PMC-BiFIFO-Eng-2 .......... Hardware Support plus Driver Engineering Kit includes:
    Board level Schematics [PDF], Software[Driver and sample application ], HDEterm68 and HDEcabl68

    PMC-BiFIFO Drivers.......... Software Support Only Windows®XP and 2000 compliant drivers for the PMC-BiFIFO
    Driver and user application.


    Manuals
    You must have Adobe Acrobat to read our PDF files.
    PMC-BiFiFO manual PDF
    Preliminary manual with expanded description of PMC BiFIFO

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