Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237/DP Multipurpose cPCI PMC Carrier

The Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237/DP is a multipurpose cPCI PMC carrier designed for expanding the capabilities of CompactPCI systems. It is a 6U form factor card that provides two Peripheral Module (PMC) slots, enabling the integration of additional functionality into a system. The card supports 64-bit PCI interfaces for its PMC slots, allowing for high-speed data transfers. For PMC modules that route I/O to the rear, the CP237/DP routes these signals to the J3 and J4 CompactPCI connectors. The unit is capable of running its secondary PCI bus at 66MHz, provided that optional components such as the disk, Ethernet, and serial ports are not installed. This carrier card also features hot-insertion capability, which is crucial for systems requiring high reliability and rapid servicing without system downtime. An optional Enhanced IDE/ATA disk can be installed for external or boot device purposes, and some configurations may include an Ethernet port (10/100Base-TX) and an RS232 port.

### Technical Specifications

* **Form Factor:** 6U CompactPCI (cPCI)
* **Number of PMC Slots:** 2
* **PMC Interface:** 64-bit PCI
* **PCI Bus Speed:** Capable of 66MHz PCI (with optional components removed)
* **Rear I/O Routing:** Routes PMC I/O signals to J3 and J4 CompactPCI connectors
* **Hot Insertion:** Supported, compliant with PICMG specification
* **Optional Disk Controller:** Supports Enhanced IDE/ATA disk for boot or storage purposes
* Supports Solid State Drives (SSD) with up to 440 Mbyte capacity
* FLASH storage option for system drivers during boot
* **Optional Ethernet Port:** 10/100Base-TX
* **Optional Serial Port:** RS232
* **Power Consumption:** 1.5W
* **Operating Temperature:** Not specified in available documentation.
* **Storage Temperature:** -40° C to +80° C
* **Relative Humidity:** 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

### Interfaces

* **PMC Connectors:** Two connectors for standard PMC modules
* **CompactPCI Connectors:** J3 and J4 for rear I/O routing
* **Ethernet:** Optional 10/100Base-TX port
* **Serial:** Optional RS232 port
* **Disk Interface:** Enhanced IDE/ATA

### Physical

* **Dimensions:** Standard 6U cPCI form factor
* **Card Slot Consumption:** Occupies a single slot in the cPCI chassis

### Compatibility

* **PMC Module Support:** Compatible with standard PMC modules (IEEE 1386)
* Supports 32/64-bit PMC devices
* Supports PMC front panel I/O connections
* Supports PMC rear access signaling (J4 connector)
* **CompactPCI Backplane:** Designed for 6U CompactPCI systems
* **Operating Systems:** VxWorks is specified for software environment
* **Host Systems:** May be compatible with various VMEbus single board computers when used with specific adapter cards, but primarily designed for cPCI.

### Environmental

* **Storage Temperature:** -40° C to +80° C
* **Relative Humidity:** 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Why Choose Aumictech for Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237/DP?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end embedded computing equipment. Whether you need to expand your system’s processing capabilities with PMC modules, ensure system uptime through hot-swappable components, or integrate legacy hardware into modern architectures, our team ensures the Abaco Systems / Ramix CP237/DP delivers maximum performance for your application.