Acromag now offers the Model APX4020 carrier cards to integrate their family of AcroPack I/O mezzanine modules into PC/104 computing systems. Available in PCIe/104 and PCI/104-Express formats, both versions provide two mezzanine module sites capable of hosting AcroPack or full-size PCIe mini cards. AcroPack modules offer a broad range of signal processing functions including analog and discrete I/O, serial communication, avionics, and FPGA computing. Dual 50-pin connectors simplify the I/O interface between the modules and field signals without any loose internal wires. Designed for rugged applications, AcroPacks are well-suited for use in defense, aerospace and industrial applications where size, weight and power (SWaP) optimization is required. Common applications include data acquisition and control, test and measurement, simulation and communication operations. Source: Acromag
“With a more rugged design and advanced computing capabilities like an AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, isolated communication, or multi-function I/O, AcroPacks bring a higher level of I/O performance to PC/104 computing stacks” explained Robert Greenfield, Acromag’s business development director.
Designed and manufactured in the U.S., AcroPack products improve on the mini PCI Express architecture by adding a down-facing 100-pin connector that securely routes the I/O through a carrier card to its integrated external connectors thus eliminating internal cables and metalwork modifications. An integrated conduction-cooling ring mates to an optional heat sink enabling operation at higher temperatures. More than 25 I/O functions are available. Software tools support embedded applications running on Linux, Windows or VxWorks operating systems.