GiGA Board

GiGA Board

APX-782
17 Gbps compatible High speed optical communication board

  • Connect between boards with optical fiber resistant to noise immunity
  • PCI-Express 2.0 Gen 2 (5.0 Gbps) × 4 lane supported
  • Fastest 17 Gbps high-speed data communication
  • 512 Mbytes on board as shared memory
  • Up to 64 units can be connected
  • Maximum distance between nodes can be extended up to 150 m (Maximum distance varies depending on cable specification.)
  • All protocol processing realized by hardware
  • Secure reliability of communication data by CRC check function 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
  • 2 KByte shared register for small capacity data and status transfer
  • Easily realize data sharing between systems of different OS and shape
  • Windows and Linux drivers available
Model APX-782
Host I / F PCI Express 2.0 × 4 (5.0GT / s)
Communication format Optical fiber: 8.5 Gbps × 2 ch
Transmission speed: 17 Gbps
Transmission mode: Multi Mode
Maximum node distance: 150 m * 1
Laser type: 850 nm VCSEL
Laser safety standard: Class 1
Communication connector & cable Fiber diameter: 50 μm
Connector type: LC connector
Communication protocol Proprietary protocol
Transfer speed (theoretical value) Approximately 1.7 GBytes / s (write)
Data transfer delay time About 250 ns / Node (reception → transmission),
except cable delay
Maximum number of connections 64 nodes
Communication controller (implemented in FPGA) AVAL DATA original protocol
Memory capacity 512 Mbytes
External dimensions (excluding protrusions) 167.65mm × 111.15mm
Power consumption + 12V : 1.3A
Operating environment * 5 Temperature: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃
Humidity: 35% to 80% (no condensation)
Environmental response RoHS compliant
Supported OS Windows / Linux
※ 1: The maximum node distance varies depending on 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.
The APX – 782 can be connected with the following products. You can easily share memory between products with different platforms and systems.
Onboard Card Product : AGM-782A (AGM-782)

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