APX-742B

GiGA Board

GiGA Board

APX-742B
8 Gbps supported High speed optical communication board

8 Gbps high-speed data communication
128MByte on board as shared memory
Up to 64 units can be connected
Node distance can be extended up to 150 m * 1
All protocol processing realized by hardware
Secure reliability of communication data by hardware CRC and hardware retry
Predictable communication delay
It is possible to identify the cable disconnection point by LED and software
Memory transfer is possible without using a CPU with a built-in DMA controller
Doorbell function to request interrupt to other modules
1 KByte shared register for transferring small capacity data and status.
PCI Express 2.1 × 4

Specifications

Model name	APX-742B
Host I / F	PCI Express 2.1 (2.5GT / s) × 4
Communication format	Optical fiber / 4.25 Gbps × 2 ch Transmission speed: 8.5 Gbps Transmission mode: MultiMode Laser type: 850 nm VCSEL Laser safety standard: Class 1 Maximum node distance: 150 m * 1
Communication connector & cable	Fiber diameter: 50 μm / 62.5 μm Connector type: LC connector
Communication protocol	Proprietary protocol
Transfer speed (design value)	Theoretical value: 800 MByte / s (communication part maximum value)
Data transfer delay time	About 420 ns (TYP), excluding cable delay
Maximum number of connections	64 nodes
Communication controller (implemented in FPGA)	AVAL DATA original protocol
Memory capacity	128MByte
Shared register	1KByte
External dimensions (excluding protrusions)	167.65mm × 111.15mm
Power consumption	+ 12V 1.5 A (Max) Excluding Inrush, ripple current
Usage environment * 2	Temperature: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃ Humidity: 35% to 80% (no condensation)
Supported OS	Windows / VxWorks / Linux

※1: The distance between nodes varies depending on the fiber diameter (50 μm / 62.5 μm) of the optical cable to be used.
※ 2: Storage environment temperature: -20 ℃ ~ 70 ℃, humidity: 35% ~ 80% (no condensation)Notes)
– The specifications and appearance stated are subject to change without notice.
– The Power consumption does not include inrush current.
– In order to use the product correctly, be sure to read the instruction manual before using the product. In addition, use the product under conditions applicable to the product warranty.