GiGA Board

GiGA Board

APX-721B
2 Gbps supported High speed optical communication board

  • Compatible with PCI Express 2.1 x 4
  • 2.125 Gbps high speed data communication
  • 128 Mbytes memory as shared memory
  • Up to 128 units can be connected
  • Node distance can be extended up to 300 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 board
  • Semaphore function for realizing exclusive processing with other boards
Model name APX-721B
Host I / F PCI Express 2.1 (2.5GT / s) × 4
Communication format Optical fiber / 2.125 Gbps × 1 channel
Transmission speed: 2.125 Gbps
Transmission mode: MultiMode
Laser type: 850 nm VCSEL
Laser safety standard: Class 1
Maximum inter-node distance: 300 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: 200 Mbyte / s (communication part maximum value)
Data transfer delay time Approximately 900 ns (TYP), excluding cable delay
Maximum number of connections 128 nodes
Communication controller (implemented in FPGA) AVAL DATA original protocol
Memory capacity 128MByte
External dimensions
(excluding protrusions)		 167.65mm × 111.15mm
Power consumption + 12 V 1.3 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.
It can be connected with APX – 721 B, APX – 721 A – 1, APX – 721 LP, APC – 732 A – 2 G, AGM – 730 – 2 G and AGS – 7310. If you are interested in other platforms, please contact us.

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