- 8 Independent 16C550-class UARTs
- 256-byte TX and RX FIFOs
- Up to 31.25 Mbps serial data rate
- Fractional baud rate generator
- Automatic RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR hardware flow control via software
- Selectable serial mode in pairs: RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422
- Robust ±15KV ESD protection (IEC 61000-4-2 air gap)
- Up to 16 drivers, 16 receivers for RS-232/V.28
- Up to 8 drivers, 8 receivers for RS-485/RS-422
- Full or half-duplex configurations
- 1/8th unit load, supporting up to 256 receivers
- Mixed RS-232/RS-485 modes
- On-board termination 120Ω, software selectable
PCIe-Mini-COM-8
High Performance Octal w/Programmable Transceiver RS-232/RS-485/RS-422
- 8 Independent 16C550-class UARTs
- 256-byte TX and RX FIFOs
- Up to 31.25 Mbps serial data rate
- Fractional baud rate generator
- Automatic RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR hardware flow control via software
- Selectable serial mode in pairs: RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422
- Robust ±15KV ESD protection (IEC 61000-4-2 air gap)
- Up to 16 drivers, 16 receivers for RS-232/V.28
- Up to 8 drivers, 8 receivers for RS-485/RS-422
- Full or half-duplex configurations
- 1/8th unit load, supporting up to 256 receivers
- Mixed RS-232/RS-485 modes
- On-board termination 120Ω, software selectable
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The PCIe-Mini-COM-8 is an 8-channel PCI Express (PCIe) UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter) optimized for higher performance. The PCIe-Mini-COM-8 serves as a single lane PCIe bridge to 8 independent enhanced 16550 compatible UARTs.
All 8 channels can be programmed in pairs with the required front-end interface: Software selectable RS-232, RS-485 and RS-422; Software selectable 120Ω termination for RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces.
Applications:
This board is optimally suited for communications gateway and protocol converters. This is a perfect solution for:
- Avionics equipment
- Avionic data communication systems
- Medical systems
- Industrial controls
- Factory automation and process control
Communication Specifications:
- PCIe 2.0 Gen 1 compliant
- 16550 compatible register set
- 256-byte TX and RX FIFOs
- Global interrupt status register for all eight UARTs
- Up to 31.25 Mbps serial data rate
- Automatic RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR hardware flow control
- Automatic Xon/Xoff software flow control
- RS-485 half duplex direction control output with programmable turn-around delay
I/O Specifications:
- ±15KV ESD protection (IEC 61000-4-2 air gap)
- Supports RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422
- Full or half duplex
- Mixed RS-232/RS-485 modes
- RS-485 advanced fail-safe on open, short, or terminated lines
- Multi-port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 cards
Available Software Drivers:
- C library DLLs
- Linux® drivers
- Windows® drivers
- VxWorks® drivers
Mechanical:
- Size: Mini PCIe Module (30 mm x 50.95 mm)
- Power: T.B.D.
- Front panel I/O
- Vibration: 0.5G, 20-2000 Hz random
- Shock: 20G, 11 msec, ½ sine
- Weight: T.B.D.
- MTBF: >250,000 hours
Operating Environment:
- Operating temperature (Industrial): -40ºC to +85ºC
- Non-operating: -60ºC to +120ºC
- Humidity: 5 to 90% (non-condensing)
- Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet
Ordering Information:
- Part number: PCIe-Mini–COM-8
OCTAL PCI EXPRESS Mini UART
Industrial Temp: -40 to +85 C - Part number: PCIe-Mini–COM-8CC
Same as above, Conformal Coated
Optional Accessories:
- Part number: CBL-Mini-COM-8
Communication Cable, 4 Inch Micro IDT to Micro IDT - Part number: TB-Mini-COM-8
Terminal Module from Micro IDT to 8 PICO Latch connectors.
Data Sheet – Link Here
- 8 Independent 16C550-class UARTs
- 256-byte TX and RX FIFOs
- Up to 31.25 Mbps serial data rate
- Fractional baud rate generator
- Automatic RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR hardware flow control via software
- Selectable serial mode in pairs: RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422
- Robust ±15KV ESD protection (IEC 61000-4-2 air gap)
- Up to 16 drivers, 16 receivers for RS-232/V.28
- Up to 8 drivers, 8 receivers for RS-485/RS-422
- Full or half-duplex configurations
- 1/8th unit load, supporting up to 256 receivers
- Mixed RS-232/RS-485 modes
- On-board termination 120Ω, software selectable
Mechanical Interface | Switched Mezzanine Card (XMC) Interface confirming to ANSI/VITA 42.0-2008 (Auxiliary Standard) Standard single-width (149mm x 74mm) | |||||||||
Electrical Interface | PCI Express x4 Link (Base Specification 2.1) compliant interface conforming to ANSI/VITA 42.3-2006 (PCI Express Protocol Layer Standard) | |||||||||
PCI Express Switch | PI7C9X2G312GP (Pericom) | |||||||||
PCI Express to PCI Bridge | XIO2001 (Texas Instruments) | |||||||||
User configurable FPGA | TXMC639-10R: XC7K160T-2FBG676I (AMD) TXMC639-11R: XC7K325T-2FBG676I (AMD) | |||||||||
SPI-Flash | MT25QL128 (Micron) 128 Mbit (contains TXMC639 FPGA BRD) or compatible; +3.3 V supply voltage | |||||||||
DDR3 RAM | 2x MT41K256M16TW-107 (Micron) 256Meg x 32 bit | |||||||||
Board Configuration Controller | LCMXO2-7000HC (Lattice) | |||||||||
ADC | LTC2320 -16 (Analog Devices) | |||||||||
DAC | AD5547BRUZ (Analog Devices) | |||||||||
A/D Channels | TXMC639-10R: 8 Differential 16bit A/D Channels TXMC639-11R: 16 Differential 16bit A/D Channels Input Configuration per BCC Device: Input Voltage Ranges: Differental : ±20.57 V, ±10.28 V or ±5.14 V (Single-Ended: ±10.28 V, ±5.14 V or ±2.57 V) All analog inputs are connected via an impedance converter and a second operation amplifier for level adjustment and filtering to the differential ADC inputs. The -3 dB limit of this input stage is at approx. 8MHz | |||||||||
D/A Channels | TXMC639-10R: 4 Single-Ended 16 Bit D/A Channels TXMC639-11R: 8 Single-Ended 16 Bit D/A Channels Output range configurable per D/A channel. Maximum single-ended Output Voltage – Vout: ±10 V Maximum Output Drive Current for each Output: 10 mA Maximum Capacitive Load for each Output: 1000 pF Typical Settling Time for a 10 mA / 1000 pF: < 1 µs | |||||||||
Digital Front I/O Channels | 32 digital I/O Lines
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Digital Rear I/O Channels | 64 direct FPGA I/O lines to P14 Rear I/O connector
4 MGT line to P16 Rear I/O connector
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Front I/O | Front I/O Samtec – ERF8_050_01_L_D_RA_L_TR | |||||||||
P14 Rear I/O | 64 pin Mezzanine Connector (Molex 71436-2864 or compatible) | |||||||||
P16 Rear I/O | 114 pin Mezzanine Connector (Samtec – ASP-105885-01) | |||||||||
Power Requirements 1) | Depends on FPGA design With TXMC639 Board Reference Design / without external load
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Temperature Range | Operating: – 40 °C to + 85 °C Storage: – 55 °C to + 125 °C | |||||||||
MTBF 1) | 157 000 h to 161 000 h | |||||||||
Humidity | 5% – 95% non-condensing | |||||||||
Weight | 140 g |
1) depends on variant, for further details see User Manual
TXMC639-10R
| 8x Analog In, 4x Analog Out, XC7K160T-2FBG676 Kintex™ 7 FPGA AMD Kintex™ 7 FPGA (XC7K160T-2FBG676), 1GB DDR3, 8x Analog In, 4x Analog Out, 32x digital Front I/O, 64x direct FPGA Rear I/O Lines and 4x MGTs Rear I/O |
TXMC639-11R
| 16x Analog In, 8x Analog Out, XC7K325T-2FBG676 Kintex™ 7 FPGA AMD Kintex™ 7 FPGA (XC7K325T-2FBG676), 1GB DDR3, 16x Analog In, 8x Analog Out, 32x digital Front I/O, 64x direct FPGA Rear I/O Lines and 4x MGTs Rear I/O |