Acromag bases latest XMC module on reconfigurable Artix-7 FPGA
Based on a user-customisable Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA, the XMC-7A50-AP323 XMC module offers 48 TTL I/O channels and a 16-bit ADC for 20 differential or 40 single-ended analogue inputs. Mixing a variety of I/O interfaces with an FPGA on a single XMC module can deliver flexible signal processing and high performance computing, said Acromag.
Other custom I/O interfaces with an FPGA on one XMC module are available on request.
These high performance modules are for embedded applications running on Linux, Windows, or VxWorks operating systems (OS).
The XMC-7A50-AP323 offers a wide operating range of -40 to 70 degrees C and conduction cooling options. The FPGA digital I/O offers 32Mbit quad serial flash memory with 52,160 logic cells. The FPGA can be configured by downloading directly into the fFlash configuration memory over the PCIe bus, advised Acromag. The high density general purpose I/O initially supports TTL but can also accommodate LVDS and RS422 / 485 signals. Flexible ADC allows configuration of analogue input voltage ranges, scanning modes and interrupts.
The variety of I/O signal processing functions plus the power of a configurable FPGA on a single XMC module are designed to meet demanding SWaP (size, weight and power) challenges, said Robert Greenfield, Acromag’s business development manager.
Designed for COTS (custom off the shelf) applications these XMC modules are RoHS-compliant and suitable for scientific development labs, military and aerospace applications, the defence industry and automation applications.
Founded in 1957, Acromag designs and manufactures hi-tech industrial electronics. The international corporation is headquartered near Detroit, Michigan, USA, and has a network of sales representatives and distributors around the world. Acromag offers embedded computing and I/O including general purpose I/O boards, single board computers, FPGA modules, embedded computers, COM Express products, mezzanine modules, wiring accessories, and software. The company serves a range of industries, including military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.
