PowerRACE-2B
Datasheet (PDF)
The PowerRACE-2B is the mid-level member of the PowerRACE family of high-performance fabric-enabled PMC/XMC I/O carriers. It has faster processors and larger, faster memories than the PowerRACE-2A, making it a better platform for performing in-line data processing and/or data reduction. As with all Tekmicro high performance carriers, the PowerRACE-2B is fully fabric enabled - with supporting software and drivers - allowing PMC devices to sustain 250+ MB/s per PMC site.
I/O performance such as this, coupled with the local 8245 PowerPC processor, make the PowerRACE-2B an ideal platform for streaming I/O in applications such as camera interfaces, serial and/or parallel links, network protocols, Fibre Channel data recording systems or high-speed custom protocol implementations. In the case of a Fibre Channel data array, the PowerRACE-2B’s faster processors coupled with the larger memories greatly increase the efficiency of FAT32 data transfer.
Features
Dedicated CPU per PMC slot: Local 200 MHz processor with FPU available for I/O protocol processing, supports high throughput I/O without host processor overhead.
MCOE compatible tekX API: Supports widest range of I/O solutions for RACE++ with a common API and modular hardware/software architecture.
Onboard RACE++ fabric: Easily supports any required system architecture with a single
hardware model.
All of these I/O solutions leverage Tekmicro's investment in a front-end/back-end PMC implementation. This architecture enables the front-end (protocol interface) to change while utilizing standardized back-ends (PCI and/or XMC) to interface to the PowerRACE carrier. A standardized back-end hardware interface also allows Tekmicro to reuse a majority of its software investment across the vast range of supported I/O modules. This brings powerful advantages at many levels for customers who need to integrate, maintain, or upgrade multiple I/O modules.
Technology insertions and upgrades are seamless via the “tekX” client-server architecture, which provides a consistent API across all PowerRACE platforms as well as Tekmicro’s I/O modules and selected third-party modules. The tekX API allows drop-in integration in both MCOE and non-Mercury RACEway systems.
I/O Interfaces
- Fibre Channel: JBOD/RAID with FAT32, Point to Point, 1 & 2 Gbps
- ANSI/VITA 17.1 Serial FPDP: 1.0 and 2.5 Gbps
- Gigabit Ethernet
- TAXI, HOTLink, and HOTLink II
- FPDP, FPDP II
- Parallel ECL, PECL, EIA-485, LVDS
- Channel Link
- Camera Link
 Tekmicro’s I/O architecture is a powerful combination of hardware and software components that allows for customization to fully meet demanding I/O requirements. Customers can leverage Tekmicro’s understanding and expertise in I/O and fabrics to reduce their time to market whether utilizing standard product, enhancing an existing product, or developing a custom solution.
Specifications
VMEbus Interface
ANSI/VITA 1-1994 (R2002) VME and ANSI/VITA 1.1-1997 VME64x compatible
Supports data transfer modes including A64:D64 MBLT
Supports Slot 1 system controller functions
RACEway Interface
ANSI/VITA 5.1-1999 Dual RACEway compatible
Mercury TC-RWI-FS-1 (11/08/00) RACE++ compatible
Transfers performed at 267 MB/s burst throughput
tekX support available for MCOS 4.x and 5.x, MCOE 6.x
Processor (2)
Motorola MPC8245 PowerPC
333 MHz 603e core with Floating Point Unit
128 or 256 MB SDRAM (72-bit with ECC, 1 GB/s bandwidth)
8 MB FLASH
32-bit 33 MHz PCI interface
Buffer Memory (4)
128 or 256 MB SDRAM, 240 MB/s sustained throughput
Customizable FPGA core for application-specific functions
Built-In I/O
EIA-232 console port for each CPU
EIA-232/485 auxiliary port for each CPU
IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet (100BaseTX auto-negotiating) for CPU A
Modular I/O (PMC)
Two IEEE 1386.1-2001 PMC sites
64-bit 33 MHz 3.3V signal levels
250+ MB/s sustained throughput per PMC site
Modular I/O
Two IEEE 1386.1-2001 PMC slots
64-bit 33 MHz, 5V signaling level
250+ MB/s sustained throughput per PMC slot
Operating System
VxWorks 5.4 (BSP available)
Mechanical
6U x 160mm x 4HP (standard VMEbus, single slot)
Power Requirements
+5V ±5%, TBD
±12V ±10%, 50 mA
Power requirements do not include power used by PMC Modules
Operating Temperature
0° to +55°C (Commercial)
-25° to +70°C (Rugged Level 1)
-40° to +70°C (Rugged Level 2)
Storage Temperature
-40° to +85°C (Commercial)
-55° to +85°C (Rugged Level 1 and 2)
Cooling Airflow
15 CFM at sea level (estimated)
Ruggedization: Available commercial grade and Rugged Level 2. See Ruggedization for definition of environmental performance specifications.
Warranty: One year limited hardware warranty, Ninety day limited software warranty.
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