PCI2PMC

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.