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PCIe4LBPCI
PCIe adapter for PMC
PCIe4LBPCI Description
- Industrial Temperature
- PCIe 1-4 Lane Interface
- PCI interface supporting PCI and PCI-X [32/33 <=> 64/133]
- Plug and Play operation
- Local Power Supply for 3.3, 5 and -12V Operating from System +12V
- 1 Year Warranty Standard. Extended Warranty Available.
- ROHS and Standard Processing Available
Now you can use your PCI with a new PC. The new PC´s have PCI Express connectors in larger quantities than PCI slots. PCIe4LBPCI ( PCIe Bridge PCI 1 position) adapter / carrier converter card provides the ability to install one PCI card into a standard PCIe (Express) 4 lane slot. Suitable for PCI or PCI-X operation with the PCI; 32 bit or 64 bit data and PCI (25, 33, 50, 66) or PCI-X (50,66,100,133) MHz. clock. Auto selected or switch programmable speeds. The bridge can operate with 1, 2, 3 or 4 lanes active, and can be installed into slots with more than 4 lanes if desired.
Full PCI support including enumeration, DMA, Interrupts etc.
We use as a test asset to run PCI intensive operations in new motherboards that have issues with DMA and PCI interrupts. Can be used for development, as a PCI converter in rack mount riser based systems, manufacturing etc.
The PCIe bus is interconnected to the PCI via a bridge. The bridge can operate with 1, 2, 3 or 4 lanes in operation. For maximum performance 4 lanes are recommended. LED´s are provided to indicate the Lane status. The Secondary side of the bridge can operate with 32 or 64 bit data and PCI or PCI-X programming. The design uses a DIPSWITCH to allow selection of auto or force on the clocks. With Auto the PMC PCIXCAP and M66En signals are used to determine the clock speed. With Force, the DIPSWITCH is used to select the clock rate. The buffering within the bridge will take care of the rate and data matching. The local side can also operate at 133, 100, 66 or 33 MHz depending on the PMC´s installed. The PCI-X controls are also selectable via dipswitch.
The voltage definitions are buffered between the PCIe and PCI buses. PCIe is fixed LVDS levels, and the PCI VIO is set to 3.3V.
The bridge is located near the PCIe "gold fingers" and routed with PCIe specification compliant traces for impedance and length to insure maximum performance from your Express system.
-12V, 5V, and 3.3V for the PCI are regulated on board. The power supply designs utilize switching regulators controlling a MOSFET to convert 12V. An LC filter insures clean power at the PCI. The bridge uses a small amount of 3.3 plus 1.2V which are supplied by the PCIe 3.3V supply. The PCIe gold fingers are rated for 1.1A each, and a total of 5.5A on the +12V rail. 55W are available to the card after power conversion. Please note this is the combined power requirement across the +12, -12, +5, and 3.3V power used by the PMC. In most cases 55W is sufficient. PCIe4LBPCI has a cable connector to allow additional 12V power to be added to the card. The two supplies are DIODE coupled. In some cases the 12V supply on the backplane will not be adequately routed by the PC causing voltage sag on the 12V. If this occurs use the cable connector to compensate.
The power supplies include the bulk capacitance to properly bipass the FET´s and post conversion voltage rails. In addition the PCI connector is bipassed with a .1 uF capacitor at each power pin. The power supplies are checked with voltage monitor circuits. The LED´s are not illuminated unless the voltage is within the defined range.
The PCI 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 PCIe4LBPCI.
Full PCI support including enumeration, DMA, Interrupts etc.
We use as a test asset to run PCI intensive operations in new motherboards that have issues with DMA and PCI interrupts. Can be used for development, as a PCI converter in rack mount riser based systems, manufacturing etc.
The PCIe bus is interconnected to the PCI via a bridge. The bridge can operate with 1, 2, 3 or 4 lanes in operation. For maximum performance 4 lanes are recommended. LED´s are provided to indicate the Lane status. The Secondary side of the bridge can operate with 32 or 64 bit data and PCI or PCI-X programming. The design uses a DIPSWITCH to allow selection of auto or force on the clocks. With Auto the PMC PCIXCAP and M66En signals are used to determine the clock speed. With Force, the DIPSWITCH is used to select the clock rate. The buffering within the bridge will take care of the rate and data matching. The local side can also operate at 133, 100, 66 or 33 MHz depending on the PMC´s installed. The PCI-X controls are also selectable via dipswitch.
The voltage definitions are buffered between the PCIe and PCI buses. PCIe is fixed LVDS levels, and the PCI VIO is set to 3.3V.
The bridge is located near the PCIe "gold fingers" and routed with PCIe specification compliant traces for impedance and length to insure maximum performance from your Express system.
-12V, 5V, and 3.3V for the PCI are regulated on board. The power supply designs utilize switching regulators controlling a MOSFET to convert 12V. An LC filter insures clean power at the PCI. The bridge uses a small amount of 3.3 plus 1.2V which are supplied by the PCIe 3.3V supply. The PCIe gold fingers are rated for 1.1A each, and a total of 5.5A on the +12V rail. 55W are available to the card after power conversion. Please note this is the combined power requirement across the +12, -12, +5, and 3.3V power used by the PMC. In most cases 55W is sufficient. PCIe4LBPCI has a cable connector to allow additional 12V power to be added to the card. The two supplies are DIODE coupled. In some cases the 12V supply on the backplane will not be adequately routed by the PC causing voltage sag on the 12V. If this occurs use the cable connector to compensate.
The power supplies include the bulk capacitance to properly bipass the FET´s and post conversion voltage rails. In addition the PCI connector is bipassed with a .1 uF capacitor at each power pin. The power supplies are checked with voltage monitor circuits. The LED´s are not illuminated unless the voltage is within the defined range.
The PCI 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 PCIe4LBPCI.
PCIe4LBPCI Features
Size
~1/2 size PCIexpress card with 4 lanes interconnected to the Bridge. 1-4 lane operation. 4+ lane connector compatible.
PCI compatible positions
1 PCI position provided. DMA capable
Clocks
PCI secondary bus can operate at PCI-X (133,100, 66, 50) or PCI(66, 50, 33,25) MHz. User switch or automatic selection clock selection.
PCI VIO
3.3V
Software Interface
Industry Standard TSI384 Bridge register definitions. The bridge does not require any user set-up. PCI register definitions as defined by installed hardware. For superior DMA perfomance some Bridge settings should be enhanced. Dynamic Engineering Drivers [Linux and Windows] have this feature. Ask and we can share the registers, offsets and new values.
Power
Local power supplies provide +5(9.5A), +12, -12V(4A), +3.3V(9.5A) available to PCII device with adequate +12V input current. Supplies use industrial temperature components, and spreading power planes to manage the thermal load. User selectable power supply enable{on/off, delayed, not delayed] for 3.3V and 5V supplies.
Thermal
PCIe4LBPCI has Industrial Temperature rated components. Adequate cooling is recommended through the use of air-flow for the installed device plus PCIe4LBPCI.
Interrupts
INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD routed to to Bridge and handled per PCIe convention. Most PCI devicess use one Interrupt level [INTA].
IO Interface
PCI device IO is generally fully accessible depending on installation.
Specification
PMC, PCI, and PCIe specification compliant
LED´s
+1.2V, +3V, +5V, +12V, -12V[with voltage monitoring] , PCIe Lane Status [4]
JTAG
PCI JTAG connections are tied to a labeled header. Add -JTAG to part number for this option to be installed.
Statement of Volatility
Reliability
25C GB 1,714,065 Hrs. [conservative value]
PCIe4LBPCI Benefits
Speed
PCIe4LBPCI offers PCI-X and PCI speeds at the PCI position
Price
Make use of existing PCI designs in PCIe applications without paying for the expense of a new design and layout. Quantity discounts are available.
Ease of Use
PCIe4LBPCI is easy to use. A plug and play interface to the PCI site. The Bridge can be configured with the user switch on board. PCIe4LBPCI is a Transparent Bridge. In most cases the switches can be left with the factory settings. The manual contains clear directions for switch options. Dynamic Engineering has developed routines for Windows and Linux applications to set the Bridge to an optimal configuration for DMA. Please contact Dynamic Engineering for the code to add to your system.
Availability
PCIe4LBPCI is a stocked item. We pre-build with the common devices installed, and then cllientize to your specific configuration. This method allows faster delivery on our more popular products while retaining the ability to have multiple client options.
Size
PCIe4LBPCI is ~1/2 size PCIe board which conforms to the PCIe mechanical and electrical specifications.
PCI Compatibility
PCIe4LBPCI is PCI compliant per the PCI specification [PCI-SIG 3.0]. All Dynamic Engineering PCI Modules are compatible with the PCIe4LBPCI. All other PCI Modules which are compliant with the PCI specification are compatible with PCIe4LBPCI
PCIe Compatibility
PCIe4LBPCI is PCIe compliant. PCIe4LBPCI can be expected to work in any PCIe compliant backplane with 4+ lane connectors and 1/2 or full length card positions. PCIe4LBPCI has been tested in multiple backplanes.
Part Number: PCIe4LBPCI
Ordering Options
- PCIe4LBPCI Standard board - Standard Build, standard processing.
Order combinations of the options by simply adding the extension(s) to your order request. - -ROHS Use ROHS processing. Standard processing is "leaded"
- -CC Option to add Conformal Coating
- -AP Order the to receive a PCIe4LBPCI with a PC standard power connector installed for supplemental power. The "-AP" option will allow an added 5A [60W] to be used on the card.
Please note that the standard card without the -AP option will work in most situations. Many PCI devices fit within the "gold finger" power budget.
If you are unsure of your power requirements, we recommend ordering with a Power Connector installed to support your future development, and eliminate needing to install at a later date.
PCIe4LBPCI Drivers
Software Support for PCIe4LBPCI is not needed. PCIe4LBPCI has a transparent bridge, the drivers and application SW associated with the PMC will not need changing to use this carrier.
Please see the PCI Driver manual for the specifics of operating the installed device.
Please see the PCI Driver manual for the specifics of operating the installed device.