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communication modules. An internal HDD can be directly
connected to the processor via S-ATA. For data exchange
increased throughput capacity. This high data transfer rate
makes the platform predestined for high performance
communication like broadcast, image processing or data
acquisition. With these new serial protocols another helpful
feature is supported. Hot Plugging enables the user to
exchange certain boards even during operation. This function
increases system serviceability substantially. Hard Disk Drives,
Wireless Communication Boards or even CPU boards can be
removed without damaging any device and disturbing the
operation of the system.
NEW REVISION REMOVES LAST LIMITATIONS
OF COMPACTPCI SERIAL STANDARD
To implement further features into the CPCI.S-0 standard,
The experience taught that some applications require the
system slot on the right side. A further change was applied to
the pinout of the P6 connector. Users often need to have their
interfaces on the backside of the system.
through the connector to the rear transition module. But in the
Ethernet signals to be routed through the backplane. With the
new revision both pinouts are possible. With the serial protocols
which provide the high data transfer rate, Hot Plugging
functionality and backwards compatibility, CompactPCI Serial is
a platform for quite a wide range of possible applications. This
technology is even capable to be implemented into ruggedized
and conduction cooled applications, making this standard
applicable for all purposes.
Supplies and Chassis.
A new revision of the CompactPCI Serial specication
was ratied in 2013. The update includes adaptations
and features to be implemented in a new revision of
the hardware.
functionalities within this new standard.
fundamental PCI bus was the standard bus structure for the
Personal Computer. Therefore this bus was the base for all chip
manufacturers. Compatibility to the existing PC world helped
CompactPCI become an established standard, offering a
industrial applications like railway, audio broadcast, energy,
medical, test & measurement or oil & gas. Due to the evolution of
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updated as well. The processing of higher data rates required
serial interfaces like Ethernet, SATA or USB. Further to that a lot
of hardware periphery like a HDD is now available with serial
rather than with a parallel interface. Driven by that evolution
PICMG introduced the CompactPCI Serial standard, which was
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successor of CompactPCI offers a lot of new features while
remaining backwards compatible to CPCI.
COMPACTPCI PLUSIO TO SUPPORT THE MIGRATION
OF CPCI SERIAL INTO EXISTING PLATFORMS
CompactPCI Serial offers all established serial protocols on
the consumer market, like USB for peripheral hardware
including extended memory, in- and output devices or
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NEW SCHROFF SYSTEM IN LINE WITH
NEW SPECIFICATION
CPCI Serial System with a width of 84HP and a huge range of
guarantees a scalability which allows individual settings without
complexity. The system can be adapted to suit the needs of its
backplanes with one to nine slots, different Ethernet topologies
offer the two different pinouts for the P6 connector. This
connector can either be used to route the Ethernet signals on the
backplane or without any backplane connection, for the direct
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different combinations. The connector for the pluggable power
supply can be either integrated on the backplane, or linked with a
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additional power supplies for power redundancy or even realize
several independent CPCI Serial systems in one chassis.
REDUNDANCY TO ENSURE UNINTERRUPTIBLE
POWER SUPPLY
Another very important part of the infrastructure is a proper
power supply. Each application has certain power requirements.
operational conditions and suitable for extended temperature
conditions from –40°C to +70°C at full rating. Active current
share supports a N+1 redundancy and enables power
consumption sharing between up to four power supplies,
which allows a hot-swap replacement during operation.
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Instead of a pluggable unit the user may prefer an open frame
PSU which usually provides a higher output power. With the
requirements for CPCI Serial applications. The power input is as
for CompactPCI at the backside of the unit. This supports a
power entry at the rear side of the system which avoids any
disruptive cabling at the front.
SCALABLE COOLING ADAPTED TO
THE APPLICATION NEEDS
The replaceable fan tray in the bottom of the chassis guarantees
used slots the fan tray can be extended on demand. The user
can chose between two or three powerful fans to ensure proper
heat dissipation. The optional fan control module monitors and
regulates the temperature by controlling the fan speed. In case
of a malfunction or an over temperature event an alarm by LED’s
in the front panel warns the user. These LED’s also indicate the
power status and give the user an overview about the status of
the complete system infrastructure.
To increase the serviceability the chassis can be equipped with
telescopic slides. This would be advantageous for replacing any
serviced while in the rack. Nothing needs to be disassembled
and any maintenance at the application can be done without
interrupting the operation of the system.