TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces FPGA-Based 3U CompactPCI Quad High Speed Serial Communication Controller

Publication date on this website: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Company: TEWS TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
Category: Press Releases : Industry News (Market)

Summary:
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES extends its tradition of delivering high-density I/O solutions to CompactPCI with its introduction of a synchronous/asynchronous serial 3U CompactPCI Module. The TCP863, designed for data communications, LAN/WAN networking, military communications, traffic control, simulation, and telecommunications applications is the successor of the discontinued TCP862. The TCP863 provides similar functionality as well as full connector and pin-out compatibility.

Full Text:
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES extends its tradition of delivering high-density I/O solutions to CompactPCI with its introduction of a synchronous/asynchronous serial 3U CompactPCI Module. The TCP863, designed for data communications, LAN/WAN networking, military communications, traffic control, simulation, and telecommunications applications is the successor of the discontinued TCP862. The TCP863 provides similar functionality as well as full connector and pin-out compatibility.
The serial communication controller is implemented in FPGA logic, combined with the bus master capable PCI interface. The use of an easily reprogrammable FPGA design guarantees long term availability and grants customers the option to implement additional application specific functions.
The TCP863 is a standard 3U 32-bit CompactPCI module that has four high speed communication channels, which are fully programmable for several serial communication protocols such as asynchronous, isochronous, synchronous and HDLC mode. In addition, a maximum data rate of 10 Mbit/sec is provided for synchronous protocols and 2 Mbit/sec is supported for asynchronous protocols.
Multiprotocol transceivers are used for the line interface. The physical interface of each channel can be independently software selected for EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-449, EIA-530, EIA-530A, V.35, V.36 or X.21.
In order to significantly reduce the processing overhead, the TCP863 features receive and transmit FIFOs of 512 long words (32 bit) per channel. Data transfer on the PCI bus is handled via TCP863 initiated DMA cycles with minimum host/CPU intervention. In addition, several interrupt sources can generate interrupts on INTA for each channel, and interrupts may be enabled or disabled separately.
Physical connection is either through front panel I/O with a HD68 SCSI-3 type connector or rear I/O via J2.
Asynchronous and basic synchronous support for major operating systems such as Windows, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX is available.
The TCP863 operates in extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). All TEWS TECHNOLOGIES products, including the TCP863, feature a five-year warranty.


About TEWS TECHNOLOGIES

TEWS TECHNOLOGIES is a leading solutions provider of embedded I/O and CPU products based on open architecture standards such as PMC, IndustryPack® (IP), CompactPCI, standard PCI, and VME. TEWS has more than 30 years of experience designing and building turn-key embedded interface solutions using the philosophy to listen and respond to our customers´ needs. Using this `customer first´ approach, TEWS has developed a large number of standard and custom products for applications in industrial control, telecommunication infrastructure, medical equipment, traffic control and aerospace/defense. TEWS´ line of embedded I/O solutions is available worldwide through a global network of distributors. For more information, go to www.tews.com.

Contact:
Ms. Susanne Krüger
Marketing Manager
TEWS TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
Am Bahnhof 7
25469 Halstenbek / Germany
+49 (0) 4101 4058-0
skrueger@tews.com