New Products
New PMC modules interface I/O signals to a reconfigurable Virtex-5 FPGA optimized for ultra-high-performance DSP.
 Acromag's new PMC I/O modules provide a DSP-optimized Virtex-5 FPGA for fast execution of complex algorithms with large banks of high-speed memory, a high-throughput PCI-X interface, and plug-in I/O.
Acromag's new PMC-VSX modules feature a DSP-optimized Xilinx® Virtex™-5 FPGA that is reconfigurable for high-performance I/O processing and user-developed algorithmic computation. For fast data transfer in and out of the FPGA, the PMC-VSX provides large banks of DDR2 DRAM and dual-port SRAM for high-speed DMA transfer to the PCI bus. A high-throughput PCI-X interface ensures plenty of bandwidth to rapidly move data. An assortment of plug-in I/O extension modules offers great flexibility to interface various analog and digital I/O signal types. By streamlining the design and limiting the features to core functions needed for fast and easy implementation, Acromag's PMC-VSX puts ultra-high performance FPGA-controlled computing within reach for many DSP and co-processor applications. Boards start at $6750 with extended temperature (-40 to 85°C) and conduction-cooled models available.
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Applications: Acromag in Action
Utilizing FPGA DSP Slices in Support of EW and ISR System Requirements.
Only several years ago, utilizing FPGAs for traditional DSP operations was a controversial issue. Today, replacing a dedicated DSP with FPGA technology is a relatively common practice within the signal processing community. In many cases FPGAs can significantly shorten development time, reduce heat generation, and improve performance on DSP operations. An increasing number of embedded systems developers for defense applications with complex DSP requirements are now taking advantage of these FPGA benefits.
As embedded electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR) systems increase in sophistication, more processing power and bandwidth are required. However at the same time, there is a desire to deploy these systems onto many new platforms such as UAVs (unmanned airborne vehicles) and HUMVEEs, which present restrictions in available size, weight, and power (SWAP) for electronics. General-purpose processors (GPPs) continue to increase in computing power, but they continue to consume more and more electrical power which introduces cooling issues.
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New Europen Office Opens
Acromag’s Embedded Solutions Group opens European Office to serve customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa
 New Acromag Europe office in Switzerland will service growing European, Middle Eastern and African markets for embedded I/O products.
To keep pace with expanding markets for embedded I/O boards in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Acromag's Embedded Solutions Group has opened a new international office located near Zurich, Switzerland. Acromag is a leading manufacturer of data acquisition, industrial control, and FPGA computing products on VME, PCI, CompactPCI, PMC and Industry Pack formats. The new European office is headed by Stefan Baginski, Sales Representative - EMEA Region, who brings a wealth of engineering and marketing experience in embedded computing technologies and numerous industries including defense, aerospace, manufacturing, scientific research, and telecommunication. Acromag's new Swiss office will provide support for existing sales channels in Europe, but will also be able to provide direct technical support throughout the EMEA market. Acromag Europe will be available to assist customers in projects from development to production of complex systems and their solutions.
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On The Road
Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference
See Acromag at an RTECC Show which is designed for those developing computer systems and time-critical applications.
Next Show: June 10, 2008 - Denver, CO
Can't attend this show, see our full 2008 show schedule.
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Naval Weapon Systems Development - Korea
Focusing on Defense (Naval and Maritime)
Acromag representated by: VME Tech, Inc.
Next Show: June 2008 - ADD, Jinhae, Korea
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White Paper: How to Develop FPGA-Based Solutions for DSP Applications
Tremendous strides by manufacturers of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices have enabled Acromag to productize FPGA-based COTS solutions for DSP applications. To describe the requirements and evolutionary changes in DSP design methodology, Acromag has developed a White Paper entitled “A Primer on FPGA-based DSP Applications.” This paper outlines the FPGA capabilities and advantages specific to DSP operations; DSP module capacities; and tools available to conceptualize, simulate, implement and debug DSP applications on an FPGA module. Learn how you can deploy FPGA modules for DSP functions to speed development, improve system performance, impart flexibility, and reduce costs on future projects.
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