VXS Module dissipates 5-13 W at 2.0 GHz.
Press Release Summary:
VS6-210 P.A. Semi Dual Dual-Core Module combines Power Architecture(TM) framework and serial RapidIO® interconnect fabric with PWRficient(TM) PA6T-1682M processor. Open software environment is architected for high-performance multicomputing applications. Unit employs 3 independent communication fabrics for control, data movement, and sensor data input in air-cooled VXS form factor. It is suited for sensor applications including radar, sonar, communications, and imaging.
Original Press Release:
Mercury Computer Systems Announces P.A. Semi Dual Dual-Core VXS Module with Best in Class Size, Weight, and Power
Mercury VS6-210 employs industry-standard technologies and an open software environment specially architected for high-performance multicomputing applications
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Feb. 21 / / -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRCY), a leading provider of high-performance computing solutions for HPC and embedded computing markets, announced availability of its VS6-210 P.A. Semi Dual Dual-Core Module.
The VS6-210 combines the industry-standard Power Architecture(TM) framework and serial RapidIO(R) interconnect fabric with the very powerful PWRficient(TM) PA6T-1682M processor for low-power, high-performance processing. The P.A. Semi device redefines power, cost, and throughput efficiency, delivering high performance with phenomenally low power consumption. For example, running at 2.0 GHz, the P.A. Semi device dissipates just 5-13W during typical operations. Depending upon the application, this is three to four times less power consumed than similar high-performance microprocessor platforms.
Ideally suited for sensor applications including radar, sonar, communications and imaging, the VS6-210 employs three independent, standards- based communication fabrics for control, data movement, and sensor data input, in an air-cooled VXS form factor.
While VMEbus continues to be the technology of choice for systems requiring high-performance, longer life cycles, and durability, it lacks the high bandwidth and I/O capacity necessary for next-generation applications. VXS is an evolution that provides improved bandwidth, backward compatibility to previous generations of the VMEbus, and increased power delivery in a fashion that does not require revolutionary change in system architecture. Additionally, VXS can leverage the large VME ecosystem, a vendor community which provides value-add SBCs, multiprocessor, multi-FPGA cards, and PMC/ XMC mezzanine cards.
"The VS6-210 delivers outstanding performance per watt -- which leads to a longer product life cycle," said Steve Patterson, Product Line Manager, Embedded Performance Systems Group at Mercury Computer Systems. "We believe that these benefits, combined with its open software architecture, will minimize our customer's development time and make their end products more robust."
The VS6-210 module, system development chassis, and required software will be available starting in July 2008. For more information, contact Mercury at (866) 627-6951 or info@mc.com, or visit http://mc.com/dualPASemi.
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