Acromag University – Embedded Division

► General Resources

► AcroPack^® I/O Series:
     PCIe-Based Mezzanine I/O Modules for PCIe or VPX Carriers

► CompactPCI Products:
     Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Counter/Timers, Multi-Function I/O

► COM Express:
     Type 6 Modules with an Intel^® Core™ i7 or i5 CPU
     Type 6 Carrier Cards

► Industry Pack I/O Series:
     Mezzanine I/O Modules for VME, PCI
     and CompactPCI Systems

► PCI Express Products:
     Non-Intelligent Carrier Cards for AcroPack, XMC, PMC
     or Industry Pack Modules

► PCI I/O Products:
     Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Counter/Timers,
     Multi-Function I/O, Carrier Cards

► PMC Products:
     FPGA, Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Counter/Timers,
     Multi-Function I/O, Serial, Carrier Cards

► VME Products:
     SBCs Featuring an Intel^® Core™ i7/i5 or
     Celeron^® CPU, Carriers, Accessories

► XMC Products:
     User-Configurable FPGA, 10-gigabit Ethernet

► VPX Products:
     AcroExpress™ OpenVPX™ SBC Featuring an
     Intel^® Xeon^® CPU, OpenVPX™ Carriers, Mass Storage Boards

► Embedded Computers:
     Rugged Embedded Computers Featuring an Intel^® Core™ i7 CPU

► Software Support:
     Linux™, VxWorks™ and Windows^® Software Support

► User Manuals

General Resources

Brochures:

• Embedded Computing & Solutions Product Summary Guide (16 Pages, 5MB PDF)
  This brochure is available in print format upon request.

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AcroPack® I/O Series

Brochures:

• AcroPack Series Brochure (84 Pages, 15MB PDF)
• AcroPack Series Overview (2 Pages, 526KB PDF)
• FPGA Products Brochure (44 Pages, 15.7MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

User-Configurable FPGA

• APA7-500: User-Configurable Xilinx® FPGA I/O Modules
• APZU-30X: User-Configurable Zynq® UltraScale+ MPSoC I/O Modules
• APZU-30X: Quick Start Kit

Analog I/O

• AP220: Analog Output 12-bit DAC I/O Module
• AP225: Analog Output 12-bit DAC I/O Module with Waveform Memory
• AP226: Analog Output 12-bit DAC I/O Module with Isolation
• AP231: Analog Output 16-bit DAC I/O Module
• AP235: Analog Output 16-bit DAC  I/O Module with Waveform Memory
• AP236: Analog Output 16-bit DAC  I/O Module with Isolation
• AP323: Analog Input 16-bit ADC I/O Module
• AP341: Analog Input 14-bit ADC with Simultaneous Multi-channel Conversion I/O Module
• AP342: Analog Input 14-bit ADC with Simultaneous Multi-channel Conversion I/O Module

Digital I/O

• AP408: 32-Channel High-Voltage Digital I/O Module
• AP418: 16-Channel High-Voltage Digital I/O Module
• AP441: 32-Channel Isolated Digital Input I/O Module
• AP445: 32-Channel Isolated Digital Output I/O Module
• AP471: 48-Channel TTL Level Digital I/O Module

Counters/Timers

• AP482: Ten 32-bit Counter/Timers, TTL I/O Module
• AP483: Eight 32-bit Counter/Timers, TTL & RS422 I/O Module
• AP484: Six 32-bit Counter/Timers, RS422 I/O Module

Communication

• AP500: Four RS232 Serial Ports
• AP512: Quad Serial RS422/485 Serial Ports
• AP513: Quad Serial RS422/485 Serial Ports with Isolation
• AP520: Eight RS232 Serial Sorts
• AP522: Eight RS422/485 Serial ports
• AP560A: Four CAN bus channels with isolation
• AP570: One dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channel
• AP580POE: 1Gb Ethernet, Single Port
• AP580POE: 1Gb Ethernet with POE, Single Port

Multi-Function

• AP730: Multi-function I/O Module with 16-bit DAC
• AP731: Multi-function I/O Module with 16-bit DAC

AcroPack Carrier Cards

• ACEX4040: Carrier for COM Express Type 10 and AcroPack® I/O Modules
• ACPS3310: 3U cPCI® Serial Carrier Card for AcroPack® Modules – FrontI/O
• ACPS3320: 3U cPCI® Serial Carrier Card for AcroPack® Modules – Rear I/O
• APCe7012: PCI Express Carrier Card for one AcroPack® Module
• APCe7022: PCI Express Carrier Card for two AcroPack® Modules
• APCe7040: PCI Express Carrier Card for four AcroPack® Modules
• APCe7043: PCI Express Carrier Card (3/4-length) for four AcroPack® Modules
• VPX4500: 3U VPX Bus Carrier Card for three AcroPack® Modules
• VPX4520: 6U VPX Bus Carrier Card for four AcroPack® Modules and one XMC Module
• VPX4521: 6U VPX Bus Carrier Card for four AcroPack® Modules and one XMC Module
• XMCAP2000: XMC Carrier Card for two AcroPack® Modules

Application Notes & White Papers:

• What is FPGA Zynq UltraScale+ with MPSoC?
• The Importance of Isolation
• Get the Timing Right in Critical FPGA Applications
• FPGA Modules with an Integrated Processor Drive Real-Time Applications
• Inside a Multiple Channel Analog to Digital Converter
• Speed Considerations for A/D Converters
• Building A/D Applications from a Simple Base Can Minimize Problems Downstream
• FPGAs for Speed and Flexibility
• Reducing Costs with COTS FPGAs
• FPGAs Go Green in Wind Turbine Control

Videos:

• VPX4520 & VPX4521 AcroPack Carrier Cards Video (3:01)
• AcroPacks: I/O Modules for PCIe, cPCI Serial, XMC, & VPX Systems (2:40)
• Installing AcroPack Modules onto PCIe, VPX or XMC Carriers (1:06)

Series Overview Videos:

• AcroPack APA7-500 Series: User-Configurable FPGA I/O Modules (3:00)
• AcroPack AP220: Analog Voltage Output Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP225: Analog Waveform Output Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP231: Analog Voltage Output Modules (3:32)
• AcroPack AP235: Analog Waveform Output Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP323: High-Density Analog Input Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP341: High-Density Analog Input Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP482: TTL Counter/Timers (3:31)
• AcroPack AP483: TTL & RS422/RS485 Counter/Timers (3:31)
• AcroPack AP484: RS422/RS485 Counter/Timers (3:31)
• AcroPack AP500: RS232 Serial Communication Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP408: High Voltage Digital I/O Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP418: High Voltage Digital I/O Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP441: Isolated Digital Input Modules (2:57)
• AcroPack AP445: Isolated Digital Output Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP471: TTL Level Digital I/O Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP500: RS232 Serial Communication Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP512: RS422/485 Serial Communication Modules (3:31)
• AcroPack AP520: RS232 Serial Communication Modules (3:31)

Other Videos:

• VPX PMC/XMC Carrier Carrier Card Compatibility: 7 Questions to Ask (5:23)
• Introduction to VPX Technology Part 1 (8:58)
• Introduction to VPX Technology Part 2 (11:22)
• Using Calibration in A/D and D/A Converters (5:07)
• FPGA Design for Flexible, High-Speed I/O Control (11:36)

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CompactPCI Products

Brochures:

• CompactPCI Product Brochure (23 Pages, 3.8MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

Analog I/O

• AcPC330: 16-bit A/D Analog Input
• AcPC341: Analog input board, simultaneous conversion

Digital I/O

• AcPC424: Differential & TTL, and Counter/Timers
• AcPC464: Digital I/O and Counter/Timers

Counter/Timers

• AcPC482: Ten 16-bit Counters, TTL
• AcPC483: Four 16-bit Counters, TTL, and Four 32-bit Counters, RS422
• AcPC484: Six 32-bit Counters, RS422

Multi-Function I/O

• AcPC730: Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Counter/Timer

Carrier Cards: Industry Pack

• AcPC8625A: Four Slots, Non-Intelligent, CompactPCI Bus Interface
• AcPC8630A: Two Slots, Non-Intelligent, CompactPCI Bus Interface
• AcPC8635A: Two Slots, Non-Intelligent, CompactPCI Bus Interface

Application Notes & White Papers:

• Inside a Multiple Channel Analog to Digital Converter
• Speed Considerations for A/D Converters
• Building A/D Applications from a Simple Base Can Minimize Problems Downstream

Videos:

• VPX PMC/XMC Carrier Carrier Card Compatibility: 7 Questions to Ask (5:23)
• Introduction to VPX Technology Part 1 (8:58)
• Introduction to VPX Technology Part 2 (11:22)
• Using Calibration in A/D and D/A Converters (5:07)
• Introduction to CAN Bus Technology (13:09)
• Introduction to MIL-STD-1553 (6:19)

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Com Express

Brochures:

• COM Express Brochure (6 Pages, 1MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

COM Express CPUs

• XCOM-6400: 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 Programmable CPU, Type-6 Interconnects, Ruggedized

COM Express Carrier Cards

• ACEX4040: Carrier for COM Express Type 10 and AcroPack® I/O Modules
• ACEX-4600: Type 6, Type 6, Single/dual PMC/XMC Sites, High-density, High-Speed Connector
• ACEX-4600 DLS: COM Express Type 6 Development Systems

Application Notes & White Papers:

• How to Build a Rugged COM Express System
• How to Design a Small Form Factor Embedded Computer…The Right Way
• Overcome the Challenges of Crafting a Customized Computer

Videos:

• COM Express Platform Simplifies Going From Lab Development to Production

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Industry Pack I/O Series

Brochures:

• Industry Pack Product Brochure (37 Pages, 5.6MB PDF)
• FPGA Products Brochure (44 Pages, 15.7MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

Analog

• IP220A: 12-Bit D/A, Analog Output
• IP230A: 16-Bit D/A, Analog Output
• IP231: 16-Bit D/A, Analog Output
• IP235A: 16-Bit D/A, Analog Output with RAM Buffer
• IP236A: 16-Bit D/A, Analog Output with FIFO Buffers
• IP320A: 12-Bit A/D, Analog Input
• IP330A: 16-Bit A/D, Analog Input
• IP340 / IP341: Simultaneous A/D Conversion, Analog Input

Digital

• IP400: High-Voltage Digital Input
• IP405: High-Voltage Digital Output
• IP408: High-Voltage Digital Input/Output
• IP409: Differential Digital Input/Output
• IP440A: Isolated Digital Input
• IP445A: Isolated Digital Output
• IP470A: TTL Level Digital I/O

User-Configurable FPGA

• IPEP200: JTAG-Reconfigurable Cyclone™ II FPGA Digital I/O Module

Counter/Timers

• IP480: Two 16-bit Counter/Timers or Six 16-bit Counter/Timers
• IP482: Ten 16-bit Counters, TTL
• IP483: Five 16-bit Counters, TTL, and Two 16-bit Counters, RS422
• IP484: Five 16-bit counters, RS422
• Certificate of Volatility for Models IP482, IP483, IP484

Serial

• IP500A: Serial RS232 Communication
• IP501: Serial RS422/485 Communication
• IP502: Serial RS485 Communication
• IP511: Serial Isolated RS422 Communication
• IP512: Serial Isolated RS485 Communication
• IP520: Serial Octal RS232 Communication
• IP521: Serial Octal RS422/485 Communication
• IP560: Two CAN bus Channels with Optional Isolation, NXP SJA1000 CAN Controller with TJA1043 Transceiver
• IP570: MIL-STD-1553 Bus Interface, DDC Micro-ACE controls
• Certificate of Volatility for IP501-64, IP511-64, IP512-64, IP520-64, IP521-64
• Certificate of Volatility for IP500, IP501, IP502, IP511, and IP512

Application Notes & White Papers:

• Inside a Multiple Channel Analog to Digital Converter
• Speed Considerations for A/D Converters
• Building A/D Applications from a Simple Base Can Minimize Problems Downstream

Videos

• Using Calibration in A/D and D/A Converters (5:07)
• Introduction to CAN Bus Technology (13:09)
• FPGA Design for Flexible, High-Speed I/O Control (11:36)

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PCI Express Products

Brochures:

• PCI Express Product Brochure (19 Pages, 8.7MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

PCIe Carriers for AcroPacks®

• APCe7012: PCI Express Carrier Card for one AcroPack® Module
• APCe7022: PCI Express Carrier Card for two AcroPack® Modules
• APCe7040: PCI Express Carrier Card for four AcroPack® Modules
• APCe7043: PCI Express Carrier Card (3/4-length) for four AcroPack® Modules

PCIe Carriers for Industry Packs

• APCe8650: Four Industry Pack Slots, Non-Intelligent, PCIe x1 Interface

PCIe Carriers for PMC Products

• APCe8675: One PMC Slot, Non-Intelligent, PCIe x4 Interface

PCIe Carriers for XMC Products

• APCe8670: One XMC Slot, Non-Intelligent, PCIe x8 Interface
• APCe8775: One XMC Slot, Non-Intelligent, PCIe x8 Interface, 3/4-length

Video:

• VPX4520 & VPX4521 AcroPack Carrier Cards Video (3:02)

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PCI Products

Brochures:

• PCI Product Brochure (15 Pages, 3.1MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

Analog I/O

• APC330: 16-bit A/D Analog Input

Digital I/O

• APC424: Digital I/O (Differential & TTL) and Counter/Timers
• APC464: Digital I/O (TTL) and Counter/Timers

Counter/Timers

• APC482: Ten 16-bit Counters, TTL
• APC483: Four 16-bit Counters, TTL, and Four 32-bit Counters, RS422
• APC484: Six 32-bit Counters, RS422

Multi-Function I/O

• APC730: Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital I/O, Counter/Timer

Carrier Cards

• APC8620A: PCI Bus IP Carrier Card
• APC8621A: PCI Bus Half-Length IP Carrier Card
• APC-PMC: Non-Intelligent PMC Carrier Card

Application Notes & White Papers:

• Building A/D Applications from a Simple Base Can Minimize Problems Downstream

Videos:

• Using Calibration in A/D and D/A Converters (5:07)

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PMC Products

Brochures:

• PMC Product Brochure (39 Pages, 2.9MB PDF)
• FPGA Products Brochure (44 Pages, 15.7MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

Analog I/O

• PMC230A: 16-bit D/A Analog Output
• PMC330: 16-bit D/A Analog Input
• PMC341: Simultaneous A/D Conversion Analog Input

Digital I/O

• PMC408: High-Voltage Digital Input/Output
• PMC424: Digital I/O (Differential & TTL)and Counter/Timers
• PMC464: Digital I/O and Counter/Timers

User-Configurable FPGA

• PMC-SLX: Spartan-6 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O
• PMC-VFX: Virtex-5 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O
• PMC-VLX: User-Configurable Virtex-5 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O
• PMC-VSX: User-Configurable Virtex-5 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O
• PMC-LX: User-Configurable Virtex-4 FPGA Modules with Plugin /I/O
• PMC-SX: User-Configurable Virtex-4 FPGA Modules with Plugin I/O

Multi-Function I/O

• PMC730: Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital I/O, Counter/Timer

Counter/Timers

• PMC482/483/484: Counter/Timer with Quadrature

Serial Communication

• PMC520: Octal Serial RS232 Communication
• PMC521: Octal Serial RS422/485 Communication

Carrier Cards

• APMC4110: Busless PMC Module Carrier Card

Application Notes & White Papers:

• FPGAs for Speed and Flexibility
• Get the Timing Right in Critical FPGA Applications
• FPGAs Go Green in Wind Turbine Control
• FPGA Modules with an Integrated Processor Drive Real-Time Applications
• Arcomag PMC FPGA Boards Excel at Image Processing
• PMC and XMC Modular I/O – Established Standards in High Performance Systems
• Inside a Multiple Channel Analog to Digital Converter
• Speed Considerations for A/D Converters
• Building A/D Applications from a Simple Base Can Minimize Problems Downstream

Videos:

• VPX PMC/XMC Carrier Card Compatibility: 7 Question to Ask (6:31)
• Using Calibration in A/D and D/A Converters (5:07)
• FPGA Design for Flexible, High-Speed I/O Control (11:36)
• PMC-LX and PMC-SX Xilinx® Virtex-4 FPGA Engineering Overview Video Part 1 (8:54)
• PMC-LX and PMC-SX Xilinx® Virtex-4 FPGA Engineering Overview Video Part 2 (6:10) 

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VME Products

Brochures:

• VME Product Brochure (15 Pages, 4MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

Single Board Computers

• XVME-6510: 6U VME Intel® Core™ i7 Air-Cooled Processor Board
• XVME-6700: 6U VME Intel® Celeron® 2002E Air-Cooled Processor Board

Carrier Cards

• AVME9660A: VMEbus 6U, Non-intelligent, IP Carrier Cards
• AVME9668: VMEbus 6U, Non-intelligent, IP Carrier Cards
• AVME9670A: VME64 6U, Non-intelligent, IP Carrier Cards
• AVME9675A: VME64 6U, Non-intelligent, IP Carrier Cards with Geographical Addressing
• AVME9630: VMEbus 3U/6U, Non-intelligent, IP Carrier Cards

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VPX Products

Brochures:

• VPX Product Brochure (22 Pages, 7.8MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

Single Board Computers

• VPX6600: 3U AcroExpress® VPX CPU Air or Conduction-Cooled
• VPX6860: 6U AcroExpress® VPX CPU Air or Conduction-Cooled

Carrier Cards

• VPX4500: VPX Carrier Cards for AcroPack® Modules
• VPX4810: VPX Carrier Cards for XMC or PMC Modules
• VPX4812A/VPX4814A: VPX Carrier Cards for XMC Modules
• VPX4820: VPX Carrier Cards for XMC or PMC Modules
• VPX4821A: VPX Carrier Cards for XMC or PMC Modules
• VPX4840 Series: 6U VPX Carrier Cards for XMC Modules
• VPX4850 Series: 6U VPX Carrier Cards for XMC Modules

Mass Storage Boards

• VPX-9756: 3U VPX Bootable SATA/SAS Drive Module

Application Notes & White Papers:

• Will Acromag’s VPX4810 work in my System?
• Introduction to VPX Technology

Videos:

• VPX4520 & VPX4521 AcroPack Carrier Cards Video (3:02)
• VPX PMC/XMC Carrier Carrier Card Compatibility: 7 Questions to Ask (5:23)
• Introduction to VPX Technology Part 1 (8:58)
• Introduction to VPX Technology Part 2 (11:22)

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XMC Products

Brochures:

• XMC Products Brochure (32 Pages, 12.9MB PDF)
• FPGA Products Brochure (44 Pages, 15.7MB PDF)
• XMC-7A Family Overview (6 Pages, 1MB PDF)
• XMC-7K Family Overview (8 Pages, 2.7MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

User-Configurable FPGAs

• XMC-7A50-AP323: XMC Module with User-Configurable Artix®-7 FPGA and High-Density I/O
• XMC-7A200: User-Configurable Artix-7 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O
• XMC-7A200 CC: User-Configurable Conduction-Cooled Artix-7 FPGA Modules
• XMC-7AWP: User-Configurable Artix-7 FPGA Modules
• XMC-7K AX: User-Configurable Kintex®-7 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O
• XMC-7K CC: User-Configurable Conduction-Cooled Artix-7 FPGA Modules
• XMC-7K F: User-Configurable Kintex-7 FPGA Modules with Dual SFP+ Ports
• XMC-7KWP: User-Configurable Kintex-7 FPGA Modules with Dual SFP+ Ports
• XMC-SLX: User-Configurable Spartan-6 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O
• XMC-VLX: User-Configurable Virtex-5 FPGA Modules with Plug-In I/O

1/10-Gigabit Ethernet

• XMC610 Series: 1-Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with Quad RJ45, SFP, or Rear Ports
• XMC631: 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with Quad SFP+ Ports
• XMC632: 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with Dual XAUI Ports
• XMC633: 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with Dual 10GBASE-KX4 ports
• XMC-6260: 10-Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module with Dual XAUI Ports
• XMC-6280: 10-Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module with Quad SFP+ Ports

Multi-function I/O

• XMC730: Multi-function I/O

Application Notes & White Papers:

• XMC-7 and Compatible Products
• FPGAs for Speed and Flexibility
• Get the Timing Right in Critical FPGA Applications
• FPGAs Go Green in Wind Turbine Control
• FPGA Modules with an Integrated Processor Drive Real-Time Applications
• PMC and XMC Modular I/O – Established Standards in High Performance Systems
• Inside a Multiple Channel Analog to Digital Converter
• Ethernet in the Embedded Space

Videos:

• XMC630 Series: 10-GbE Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) (3:27)
• XMC610 Series: Quad-port Gigabit Ethernet XMC NIC Card (3:27)
• VPX4520 & VPX4521 AcroPack Carrier Cards Video (3:02)
• XMC730 Multi-Function I/O Boards (1:33)
• 10-GbE Interface Solutions for Embedded Computing Applications (30:33)
• VPX PMC/XMC Carrier Card Compatibility: 7 Question to Ask (6:31)
• 7 Reasons for Acromag’s Kintex-7 XMC FPGA Modules (17:58)
• Implementing Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Solutions in the Embedded Space (46:43)
• FPGA Design for Flexible, High-Speed I/O Control (11:36)
• Introduction to XMC Module (VITA 42) Technology (12:35)

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Embedded Computers

Brochures:

• SFF Embedded Computers & AcroPack I/O Modules Brochure (7 Pages, 2MB PDF)

Data Sheets:

• ARCX-4000: 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 CPU, Removable SATA drives, PMC/XMC module expansion slots
• ARCX1100: Intel® Atom™ CPU, Four I/O expansion slots (AcroPack® or mini PCIe)

Application Notes & White Papers:

• How to Design a Small Form Factor Embedded Computer…The Right Way
• Overcome the Challenges of Crafting a Customized Computer

Videos:

• Military Embedded Systems interviews Acromag on Ruggedized SFF Computer (46:43)
• Learn How Acromag’s Rugged Mission Computer Offers Greater Flexibility To Meet Your Requirements (27:51)

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Software Support

Data Sheets:

• IPSW-API-LNX: Support for Industry Pack modules and carriers
• PCISW-API-LNX: Support for PCI/CompactPCI Boards and PMC modules
• APSW-API-LNX: Support for AcroPack® modules and carriers
• PCISW-API-WIN: 32 or 64-bit Windows driver software package with DLLs and demonstration programs for PMC, XMC, PCI, and cPCI Products

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User Manuals

Link:

• Embedded User Manuals

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