Quad-Channel ADC FMC suits rugged DSP applications.
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Able to support up to 1,500 MSps data throughput per channel, ADC513 FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC/VITA 57) module accelerates and facilitates integration of FPGAs into embedded system design. This 1.5 GSps, 8-bit ADC card, which supports 6 GBps data throughput, eliminates data bottlenecks to increase DSP subsystem performance by routing high-speed ADC I/O directly to host board's FPGAs via FMC connector. Air- and conduction-cooled versions are available.
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Curtiss-Wright Controls Introduces New Quad Channel ADC FMC Card for Rugged DSP Applications
New Analog-to-Digital Converter Mezzanine Card Supports 6 GB/s Data Throughput
High Wycombe, UK - May 29, 2009 -- Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged deployed commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX, VXS, and CompactPCI products for the aerospace and defense (A&D) market, has introduced its highest channel density FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC/VITA 57) module, the new quad channel ADC513, a 1.5 GS/s 8-bit, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) card, able to support up to 1,500MS/s data throughput per channel. Designed for use in demanding direct RF downconversion, SigInt/Surveillance, Satellite communications and SDR applications, the ADC513 speeds and simplifies the integration of FPGAs into embedded system design by providing high bandwidth I/O direct to the host card's FPGAs. The module eliminates data bottlenecks to increase DSP subsystem performance by routing high-speed ADC I/O directly to the host board's FPGAs via the FMC connector.
"With its quad channels, the ADC513 is our highest density FMC module," said Lynn Patterson, vice president and general manager of Modular Solutions, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing. "It provides a balance between channel density, high-speed data sampling and data throughput rates unmatched in the industry."
Available in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled rugged versions, the ADC513 has two onboard National Semiconductor ADC08D1520 ADC devices. Each of the module's four ADC channels supports a sampling rate up 1500 MS/s. By routing the ADC device interfaces directly to the FMC connector, the ADC513 enables an FPGA on the host board to directly control and receive data. The ADC513 supports an external sample clock input for all ADC channels. Input and output triggers are provided enabling the number of input channels to be increased by synchronizing multiple ADC513 modules.
About FMC (VITA 57)
FMC modules enable I/O devices that reside on an industry standard (VITA 57) mezzanine card to be attached to, and directly controlled by FPGAs that reside on a host board. About half the size of a PMC mezzanine module, FMCs provide a small footprint, reduced I/O bottlenecks, increased flexibility, and reduced cost through the elimination of redundant interfaces. To maximize data throughput and minimize latency, the FMC connector provides numerous I/O pins that support high-speed signals for moving data between the FMC and the FPGA.
Software Support
Curtiss-Wright Controls provides HDL example code for the ADC513 to simplify and speed integration into the HDL development suite for Curtiss-Wright FPGA host boards, such as the FPE650 (Quad FPGA VPX), HPE720 (MPC8641D/dual FPGA VPX) and FPE320 (3U FPGA VPX).
ADC513 Key Features:
Availability is Q2, 2009.
Inquiries: Please forward all Sales and reader service inquiries to Jerri-Lynne Charbonneau, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Tel: (613) 254-5112; Fax: (613) 599-7777; e-mail: sales@cwcembedded.com.
About Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing
Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing is the industry's most comprehensive and experienced single source for embedded solutions, ranging from Processing, Subsystems, Data Communication, DSP, and Video & Graphics to the most advanced board level components and fully integrated custom systems. The Embedded Computing group serves the defense, aerospace, commercial and industrial markets and is part of Curtiss-Wright Controls Inc.
About Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Curtiss-Wright Controls is the motion control segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW). With manufacturing facilities around the world, Curtiss-Wright Controls is a leading technology-based organization providing niche motion control products, subsystems and services internationally for the aerospace and defense markets. For more information, visit www.cwcontrols.com.
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