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PCI2PMC

PCI adapter for PMC

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PCI2PMC Description

  • Industrial Temperature
  • PMC position with PCI interface supporting PCI [32/33 <=> 64/66]
  • Plug and Play operation
  • Local Power Supply for 3.3
  • 1/2 Length PCI Card
  • Bezel I/O and Jn4 I/O for PMC
  • 1 Year Warranty Standard. Extended Warranty Available.
  • ROHS and Standard Processing Available
Since its introduction in 2000, 1000´s of units of PCI2PMC have been utilized by hundreds of satisfied clients, many of whom are repeat purchasers. While there are many potential vendors of a basic PMC carrier, our clients have reported that the Dynamic Engineering design works where others do not. Our standard, full featured "PCI2PMC" is designed to provide trouble free operation in a multitude of environments for an extended life span. Dynamic Engineering hardware is always designed to give you the most in one card to allow for greater flexibility. We understand costs and budget allowances. If all you need is 32 bit operation with no extra features, the "PCI2PMC-ME-HC" is your best option. This version retains superior routing and signal conditioning with minimized components to meet your 32 bit needs, all while remaining price competitive.

What is PCI2PMC? PCI2PMC (PCI to PMC) is an adapter to install a PMC card into a PCI slot. Sometimes known as a carrier or converter. PCI2PMC is a universal voltage 1/2 length PCI card, and will fit into standard and half width chassis. The combination of PCI2PMC and mounted PMC will occupy a single PCI slot allowing multiple cards to be mounted within the same chassis. With universal voltage keying and 32/33 <=> 64/66 operation PCI2PMC will work with any PMC in any chassis. The PMC front panel connector is mounted through the PCI mounting bracket. Two connector options are available for rear panel [Pn4] IO.

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 PCI bus is buffered with series resistors and clamped with Schottky diodes. The PCI clock is distributed with a zero delay buffer.

PCI2PMC is built using a solder stencil for accurate, repeatable solder, Pick and Place machine for accurate repeatable assembly, and an 8 zone reflow oven using a profile specific to the PCI2PMC. Any through hole parts are mounted by our highly trained assemblers before going in the wash. The wash is high pressure and non-polluting with the chemicals recaptured and treated. ROHS and standard assembly processes are offered.

Every PCI2PMC is verified using a functional test. Both target and DMA operations are tested. Loop-back is performed to check IO paths at speed. Each card has a written ATP signed off by the test technician and stored in our archives. Boards are individually inspected and signed off by Q.A. Traceability is achieved with individual serial numbers and tracking. The quality goes in before the bag goes on.

For superior performance PCI2PMC features a cooling cutout for increased airflow to the PMC. The cut-out is optimized to allow the shortest length PCI traces and the most mechanical strength while still providing ample air flow to the component side of the PMC. For PMC cards requiring direct cooling [fans] we recommend the PCIBPMC, and our newer PCIe based carriers. [PCIeBPMCX1 for example]

PCI VIO is interconnected to the PMC directly. The PCI backplane will determine the bus voltage reference. The voltage keying is set to universal on PCI2PMC; 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.

PCI2PMC´s heavy power planes tie the PCI voltages to the PMC. The planes are designed based on the power capabiliies of the PMC pins. Many designers use more power on their PMC than allowed by the PMC specification. PCI2PMC can handle the load.

Most PCI systems have 3.3V supplied by the host power supply. Occasionally a system does not have its own 3.3V supply or cleaner power is required. A linear regulator with 1.5A capability is part of PCI2PMC. The 3.3V at the PMC can be selected to come from the PCI connector or the local linear supply. A shunt controls a 3 FETs to switch between the supplies and prevent back driving the host supply. FETs are used instead of diodes for a low forward voltage drop at full power. You can still order the "-HC" replacing the FET with a hardwired selection, however this is unnecessary and only included to support clients with requirements to match previous builds exactly. 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 PCI2PMC. With the 68 pin SCSI connector option we recommend using our SCSI cable and the HDEterm68 breakout block. 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.

PCI2PMC really is half size, meeting the PCI specification of 6.600 in long. Please note: the DIN [VME] connector option must be used to meet this requirement.

The PMC JTAG connections are routed to a header. The header is configured to for discrete connections. Please add -JTAG if you want the header installed on your PCI2PMC.

PCI2PMC Features

Size
1/2 size PCI card 6.6 in. long with DIN option
PMC compatible slots
1 PMC position provided. DMA capable
Clocks
PCI clock buffered and routed to PMC module. 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. Options for PMC sourced clock or local oscillator and clock driver.
PMC VIO
Determined by system
Software Interface
Transparent passive connection to PMC. SW interface determined by PMC.
Power
+5, +3.3, +12, -12V supplied to PMC. Jumper option for onboard 1500mA regulator or PCI 3.3V supply.
Thermal
PCI2PMC has a cut-out to support increased airflow over the PMC component side.
Interrupts
INTA, B, C, D routed to PCI connector from PMC.
IO Interface
Front Bezel IO supported at PCI bracket. Jn4 "user IO" supported with SCSI or DIN connectors. +5V and Ground references on SCSI II /lll connector - user jumper selectable.
Specification
PMC, PCI specification compliant
LEDs
PCI +3V, Regulator 3.3, PMC 3.3, +5V, +12V, -12V, PMC Present
JTAG
PMC JTAG connections are tied to a labeled header. Add -JTAG to part number for this option to be installed.
Statement of Volatility
Reliability
4.63 Million Hours GB 25C "-ME-HC" option
2.96 Million Hours GB 25C standard card
Weight
~3 oz typical, standard configuration.
NSN
5998-01-611-0956
Rugged
Hi Temp ROHS compliant FR4 used with Gold instead of Tin to allow for ROHS and non-ROHS assembly techniques. PCB material is UL rated 94V-0 compliant. Industrial Temperature or better rated components throughout.
Export Classification
EAR99, HTS:8537.10.9050

PCI2PMC Benefits

Speed
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 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
Make use of existing PMC designs in PCI applications without paying for the expense of a new design and layout. Quantity discounts are available.
Ease of Use
PCI2PMC is easy to use. A plug and play interface to the PMC site. PCI2PMC is a passive design with no SW required.
Availability
We keep the default models in stock. We pre-build with the common devices installed, and then cllientize to your specific configuration. This method allows faster delivery on our more popular products while retaining the ability to have multiple client options.
Size
PCI2PMC is a 1/2 size PCI design which conforms to the PCI mechanical and electrical specifications. Eliminate mechanical interference issues. PCI2PMC can be used in all 1/2 and full length PCI compliant slots.
PMC Compatibility
PCI2PMC is PMC compliant per the PMC specification [compliant per the IEEE 1386]. All Dynamic Engineering PMC Modules are compatible with PCIPMC. All other PMC Modules compliant with the PMC specification are compatible with PCI2PMC
PCI Compatibility
PCI2PMC is not PCI compliant. All passive PMC carriers for the PCI bus including PCI2PMC have 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, the series resistors and clamping diodes help to filter the PCI signals. Proper impedance control helps to minimize reflections.

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. PCI2PMC is in use in hundreds of chassis and tested in multiple backplanes.

Part Number: PCI2PMC
Ordering Options

  • PCI2PMC Standard board - Standard Build, [VME] DIN connector, standard processing.
  • -SCSI to replace the DIN connector with SCSI
  • -NC Order to receive a PCI2PMC with no SCSI or DIN connector installed.
  • -ROHS Use ROHS processing. Standard processing is "leaded"

PCI2PMC Drivers

Software Support for PCI2PMC is not needed. PCI2PMC is a passive design with nothing to program.
Please see the PMC Driver manual for the specifics of operating the installed device.



PCI2PMC Manuals

Download the PCI2PMC Manual in PDF format. Revision 12.1
Download the PCI2PMC-ME-HC ME version Data Sheet in PDF format.
Download the PMC mounting hole placement in relation to top right corner in PDF format.
Certificate of Volatility in PDF format.