Technobox 3016 IDE Controller PMC Module

The Technobox 3016 IDE Controller PMC Module integrates IDE/ATA storage devices into PMC-based embedded systems. It provides two independent IDE channels supporting up to four IDE/ATA devices, with CompactFlash socket support and front-panel accessibility for primary channel connectivity.

– Technical Specifications

• Controller Chipset: CMD PCI-648
• PCI Bus Interface: 32-bit, 33 MHz
• Data Transfer Protocol: Ultra 66
• Clock Generation: On-board Phase-Lock Loop (PLL) for protocol clock synthesis from PCI bus clock
• PCI Signaling: 3.3V and 5V compatible
• IDE Channels: Two independent channels
• Device Capacity: Up to four IDE/ATA devices
• CompactFlash Sockets: Two on-board sites (one per channel) with DMA transfer support and master/slave mode configuration
• Form Factor: PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC)

– Key Features

• Primary IDE channel available at front panel via 40-pin (0.100″ pitch) or 44-pin 2mm pitch (SFF) connector options
• Secondary IDE channel routed to rear I/O connector (PN4) for VMEbus P2 integration
• Two activity LEDs for IDE channel monitoring
• Four interrupt lines configurable via DIP switch (default: Interrupt A)
• CompactFlash sites operate in true IDE mode with individual master/slave configuration
• Secured CompactFlash mounting to prevent incidental extraction
• On-board flash-resident BIOS for boot-up configuration on Intel platforms

– Typical Applications

Legacy storage integration in VMEbus-based embedded systems, CompactFlash solid-state storage in flight-critical and industrial environments, boot media provisioning in PMC carrier applications.

– Compatibility & Integration

Supports both standard IDE (40-pin) and Small Form Factor (44-pin 2mm) front-panel connectors. Secondary channel accessible via rear I/O for systems requiring distributed storage architecture. PCI signaling compatibility spans 3.3V and 5V environments.