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Mini PCIe Module |
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OS Compatibility: 10 Windows/8/7/XP, Windows Embedded Std. 7/XPe, Linux, QNX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DescriptionOverviewThe VL-MPEe-U2 is an extremely small and rugged I/O module based on the industry-standard Mini PCIe module format. Unlike typical I/O expansion boards, Mini PCIe allows additional I/O functions to be added to a system with almost no increase in overall system/package size. Mini PCIe modules provide a simple, economical, and standardized way to add I/O functions to embedded computer products. DetailsIn a very small package, this board provides four serial ports, twelve general purpose I/O lines, and three indicator LEDs. This serial plus GPIO module provides a traditional serial I/O interface for legacy communication. The serial ports operate in 4-wire mode with auto-direction control and baud rates up to 400 Kbps. Each port can be independently configured (hard jumpered) for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 operation. The twelve GPIO lines are independently configurable as an input or output. GPIO inputs can be set for normal or inverted level, and optionally set to generate an interrupt. GPIO outputs can be set to be normal HIGH or LOW state, or open drain. The on-board indicator LEDs include one power indicator and two user LEDs that can be jumpered to GPIO pins. This rugged product is designed and tested for full industrial temperature operation (-40º to +85ºC). It also meets MIL-STD-202G specifications for shock and vibration. Latching connectors provide additional ruggedization, making it at home in harsh environments. The VL-MPEe-U2 board includes device drivers and the VersaAPI Application Programing Interface. The VersaAPI includes pre-defined calls to send or retrieve data from the on-board I/O ports. These calls greatly simplify development of the user code needed to access these ports. On the VL-MPEe-U2 board, the VersaAPI supports the on-board GPIO lines. The VersaAPI is compatible with Windows, Windows Embedded, and Linux operating systems. This I/O board is compatible with a variety of popular x86 operating systems including Windows, Windows Embedded, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX. The module utilizes PCIe signaling and can be used in any system that supports PCIe signaling at the Mini PCIe socket. It is manufactured to IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards. Class 3 versions are available for extremely-high-reliability applications. Product customization is available, even in low quantities. Options include conformal coating, application-specific testing, BOM revision locks, special labeling, etc. VersaLogic products are designed for use by OEMs working in a variety of market applications: Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Industrial, Security, Medical, Military, Robotics, and Transportation. Anywhere that the need for superb quality and high-performance embedded computing exists, applications include: automation, avionics, gateway, in-vehicle, monitoring, simulation, and vision. |
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Ordering Information
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Part Number | Description | Photo |
Cables | VL-CBR-1014 | RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" | VL-CBR-1502 | GPIO screw terminal paddleboard, and cable, Latching, 12" |
Hardware | VL-HDW-108 | Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon | VL-HDW-110 | Mini PCIe module 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.0 mm standoffs, Nylon |
Part Number | Description | Form Factor |
Adapters | VL-EPM-P2E | PC/104-Plus Mini PCIe socket x2 adapter, industrial temperature | PC/104-Plus | VL-EPMp-P2E | PCI-104 Mini PCIe socket x2 Adapter, industrial temperature | PCI-104 |
Part Number | Function | Form Factor |
VL-MPEe-A1E | Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (12-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEe-A2E | Analog Iinput Module, x8 channels single ended (16-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEe-E3E | Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEe-E4E | Gigabit Ethernet Over Fiber Optic media (PCIe signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEe-FW1E | 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEe-V5E | VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEs-F1E32 | 32 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) | MSATA | VL-MPEs-F1E16 | 16 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) | MSATA | VL-MPEs-F1E4 | 4 GB mSATA drive, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) | MSATA | VL-MPEs-S3E | SATA Adapter, industrial temperature (SATA signaling) | MSATA | VL-MPEu-G2E | GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEu-G3E | Precision GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) | Mini PCIe | VL-MPEu-G3E-Z | Precision GPS Receiver, no battery, industrial temperature (USB signaling) | Mini PCIe |
General | Board Size | Mini PCIe module (full size): 30 mm x 50.95 mm x 6.39 mm | |||
Power Requirements | 3.3V ±5% @ 0.25W (supplied by the Mini PCIe socket) | ||||
Manufacturing Standards |
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Regulatory Compliance | RoHS | ||||
Mini PCIe Signal Type | PCI Express Base Specification, Rev 2.0 | ||||
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Environmental | Operating Temperature | -40° to +85°C | |||
Storage Temperature | -40° to +85°C | ||||
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Cooling | None (fanless) | ||||
Airflow Requirements | None (free air) | ||||
Thermal Shock | 5°C/min. over operating temperature | ||||
Humidity | Less than 95%, noncondensing | ||||
Vibration, |
MIL-STD-202G, Method 204, Modified Condition A: 2g constant acceleration from 5 to 500 Hz, 20 min. per axis | ||||
Vibration, |
MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A, Condition A: 5.35g rms, 5 min. per axis | ||||
MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition G: 20g half-sine, 11 msec. duration per axis | |||||
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Device I/O | COM 1/2/3/4 Interface | RS-232/422/485 selectable. 16C550 compatible. 400 Kbps max. | |||
GPIO | Twelve general purpose I/O lines | ||||
LEDs | One power indicator. Two user LEDs. | ||||
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Software | Drivers | Device drivers and VersaAPI included. Provides simplified I/O interface for most application languages. Supports on-board GPIO lines. Compatible with Windows, Windows Embedded, and Linux operating systems. |