PCIe-Based I/O Modules enable application specific customization.

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Plugging into connectors on AcroPack™ carriers, AcroPack Series general-purpose I/O modules add analog or digital input and output or communication in any combination for embedded computing applications. I/O is handled via 100-pin connector. Carrier accommodates up to 2 mini-PCIe or AcroPack mezzanine modules, and models of latter include those with 32 isolated digital inputs (AP440), 32 isolated digital output (AP445), 32 I/O channels with 0–60 V (AP408), and 4 or 8 UART ports RS232 (AP50x).



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Acromag's New Next Generation PCIe-Based AcroPack(TM) I/O Modules



AcroPack™ Series of I/O mezzanine modules and carriers provide a cost-effective solution for a modular approach to system assembly enabling application specific customization.



WIXOM, Mich. – Acromag's new innovative PCIe-based AcroPack™ Series of general purpose I/O modules for embedded computing applications are an extended version of the mPCIe specification and feature a 100-pin connector to handle the I/O. The modules plug into connectors on AcroPack™ carriers to add analog or digital input and output or communication in any combination for embedded applications running on Linux®, Windows®, or VxWorks® operating systems. Acromag's AcroPack™ PCIe carrier holds up to two mini-PCIe or AcroPack™ mezzanine modules. Modules start at less than $650 and carriers $750.



Four AcroPack™ mezzanine models will offer 32 isolated digital input model AP440, 32 isolated digital output model AP445, 32 I/O channels with 0 to 60V model AP408, and four or eight UART ports RS232 model AP50x.



For easy integration of the AP modules with real time software application programs, Acromag offers C libraries for VxWorks® and other operating systems. The libraries provide generic routines (source code included) to handle reads, writes, interrupts, and other functions. Demonstration programs enable the developer to quickly exercise the I/O modules before attaching the routines to the application program. This diagnostic tool can save hours of troubleshooting and debugging.



"For more than 20 years Acromag has been a world leader in the design of Industry Pack I/O modules" stated Russell Nieves, Acromag's Director of Embedded sales. "We believe that the time is right to offer a complete tech refresh with the addition of the new AcroPack™ I/O product offering."



The COTS product line of AcroPacks™ are ROHS compliant and ideal for scientific development labs, military and aerospace applications, the defense industry, and automation applications.



About Acromag

Founded in 1957, Acromag, Inc. designs and manufactures hi-tech industrial electronics. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded computing and I/O solutions including general purpose I/O boards, single-board computers, FPGA modules, embedded computers, COM Express products, mezzanine modules, wiring accessories, and software. Industries served include military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.



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