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MEN Mikro P518

Frame Buffer Interface
640 x 480 up to 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution
 
MEN P518 Frame Buffer Interface PMC
  
  • Frame buffer functionality in FPGA
  • FPGA 12,000 LEs (approx.144,000 gates)
  • Color depth 16-bit RGB
  • 640 x 480 up to 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution
  • Frequencies 60 Hz and 75 Hz
  • 32 MB integrated graphics RAM
  • DVI digital video output (DVI-I front connector)
  • LVDS TFT via rear-I/O or on-board connector
  • -40 to +85°C with qualified components
  • ROHS compliant



Datasheet/Manual:

MEN P518 datasheet in PDF format MEN Mikro P518 Datasheet - PDF
Manual available on request Manual available on request

 

Introduction

The P518 comes with frame buffer functionality and is typically used as an extension card for PCI-based systems. The complete set of graphics instructions is realized inside an FPGA, with the FPGA acting as a PCI target (32-bit/33-MHz or 32-bit/66-MHz). Using FPGA technology to implement graphics in a system provides the advantage of nearly unlimited availability - which is ideal for industrial applications. And since the FPGA is available in -40 to +85°C operation temperature from the chip manufacturer, the complete P518 module is delivered in this extended temperature range.

The P518 is equipped with a DVI digital video output connector. An LVDS TFT interface is accessible via the on-board connector or the rear-I/O connector. A 32-MB, 133-MHz SDRAM is implemented as a local frame buffer. Its data bus width is 32 bits.

Multiple display modes are configurable by updating a configuration Flash. The graphics controller itself will be loaded with the new Flash data via a small configuration PLD after restart. The graphics controller video outputs are flat panel signals. Conversion to both VGA and DVI is done by separate hardware. The graphics clock is supplied directly by a 48-MHz oscillator.

The same functionality is also available on PC-MIP®, a PCI-based mezzanine card in a smaller form factor. The P518 is a PMC mezzanine card suitable for any PMC compliant host carrier board in any type of bus system, i.e. CPCI, VME or on any type of stand-alone SBC. Appropriate PMC carrier cards in 3U, 6U and other formats are available from MEN or other manufacturers.
 
 

Specification

Video Signals:

DVI interface; FP to DVI conversion
VGA interface; FP to VGA conversion
LVDS TFT interface via rear I/O
Color depth 16-bit RGB
Resolutions DVI/VGA (change only by FPGA update)

  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024

Resolutions LVDS (change only by FPGA update)

  • 640 x 480, 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 with one or two LVDS connections
  • 1280 x 1024 with two LVDS connections only

Frequencies: DVI/VGA 60Hz or 75Hz; LVDS 60Hz

Memory:

32MB/133MHz SDRAM with 32-bit memory interface

FPGA:

Standard FPGA graphics configuration

  • Main bus interface
  • 16Z044_DISP - Display controller
  • 16Z043_SDRAM - SDRAM controller
  • 16Z045_FLASH - Flash interface

The FPGA offers the possibility to add customized I/O functionality. See datasheet.
Examples of graphics extensions:

  • Video compression
  • Bit blitter
  • Rendering
  • Pattern recognition

Peripheral Connection:

Flat-panel and VGA signals via DVI-I front connector
LVDS signals via Pn4 rear I/O or P1 onboard connector

PMC Characteristics (PCI):

Compliant with PCI Specification 2.2
32-bit/33-MHz, 3.3V V(I/O); 66MHz on request
Target

Electrical:

Supply voltage/power consumption:
+5V (4.85V..5.25V), 10mA max.
+3.3V (3.0V..3.6V), 300mA typ.

Mechanical:

Dimensions: conforming to IEEE 1386.1
Weight: 70g

Environmental:

Temperature range (operation):

  • -40 to +85°C
  • Airflow: min. 10m³/h

Temperature range (storage): -40 to +85°C
Relative humidity (operation): max. 95% non-condensing
Relative humidity (storage): max. 95% non-condensing
Altitude: -300m to + 3,000m
Shock: 15g/11ms
Bump: 10g/16ms
Vibration (sinusoidal): 2g/10..150Hz
Conformal coating on request

MTBF:

MTBF: 426,000h @ 40°C (derived from MIL-HDBK-217F)

Safety:

PCB manufactured with a flammability rating of 94V-0 by UL recognized manufacturers

Software Support:

Windows®
Linux
VxWorks® (WindML)

EMC:

Tested according to EN 55022 (radio disturbance), IEC1000-4-2 (ESD) and IEC1000-4-4 (burst)

ROHS Status:

This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

Ordering Details:
Board:

15P518-02 FPGA-based frame buffer interface, resolution 800x600, 32MB integrated SGRAM, without rear I/O, -40..+85°C with qualified components
Accessories:

05F007-02 DVI-to-VGA cable, DVI plug to 15-pin HD-Sub plug, 2m, -20..+70°C
05F007-03 Adapter, DVI analog plug to VGA 15-pin HD-Sub receptacle, -20..+70°C
Further Information:

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