EET-i Home Page

Embedded Systems Products

Product File

Add-i n cards aid analyzer performance

At $8,950, the HP 16533A oscilloscope module replaces the HP 16532A, which sold for $400 more. It offers 32 ksamples of depth. Combined with state and timing analyzers, the scope creates a system that can trigger on code execution or state sequences and show various time-correlated views of data.

The HP 16522A pattern generator replaces the 8-year-old HP 16520A and 521A. Updated performance includes a 200-MHz clock, 258 kvectors (up from 4) and 40 channels.

The HP 16500B mainframe can hold up to five generator cards, which sell for $6,450 each. Call (800) 452-4844, ext. 9630

Boards bring analog signal processing to PC

The combination was made possible by the 32-bit DSP-Link2 bus, which allows the two boards to communicate without going through the ISA bus. The signal-processing engine handles 12-bit sampling at 60 Msamples/second and packs 200 Mflops of processing power. A 50-way flat-ribbon cable links the boards.

The 6012/DSP-Link2 IBM PC/AT-compatible card is capable of two simultaneous inputs at 30 Msamples/s with a bandwidth of 30 MHz. It fits two ISA slots.The QPC40 processor board contains up to eight TMS320C40 DSPs, each with six 20-Mbyte/s bidirectional, asynchronous 8-bit communications ports. The QPC40's DSP-Link2 expansion interface is a 50-pin connector that permits 3 2-bit parallel communications with the CompuScope 6012.Call Gage at (514) 337-6893 and Spectrum at (604) 421-5422.

Digital controllers target embedded, data-logging apps

Each of the Xplor-32c's 12 digital I/O lines includes a socket block that provides solderless connections for interface components such as resistors, capacitors or transistors. The Xplor-32c's E2PROM has concurrent read/write technology. The Xplor-32c is priced at $90 each and is available from stock.

A $130 starter package includes the Xplor-32c, user's manual, PC serial-interface cable, 9-V power supply and an applications disk that includes an 8052 assembler and a customized terminal program. Call Tom Bachman n at (507) 387-4001, fax (507) 387-4008; or e-mail tom.bachmann@industry.net.

PCI boards build virtual instruments

Featuring talker, listener and controller functions, the PCI-GPIB IEEE 488.2 controller board implements the high-speed HS488 protocol.

A high-performance analog, digital and timing I/O board, PCI-MIO-16XE-50, sells for $1,295. PCI-1200, is priced at $795, and PCI-GPIB lists at $495. Call Jerry Rodriguez at (512) 794-0100.

Rugged machine-control modules

It featur es a modular, industrial-grade PC, extensive I/O and fast-flow chart-based software for a complete turnkey solution. Designed to operate reliably in harsh electrical, mechanical and thermal environments, this 80486-based system provides a large selection of modules. Each module plugs into the standard ISA-bus-compatible passive backplane. The MC9200 features 8 and 64 discrete digital I/O, counter timer, and 13- and 16-bit analog I/O modules.

The MC9200 is priced from $5,000 for a system consisting of 64 digital I/O, 32 analog I/O, a networking module and flow-chart-based programming software. Call (508) 977-3000, ext. 3155, or fax to (508) 977-6814.

Card brings data acquisition to laptops

The DT7101 fits into a Type II slot and draws only 30 mA when operating and 10 mA in standby mode. The unit enters that mode after 25 seconds of bus inactivity. It responds to an external trigger within nano-seconds, ensuring no loss of data.

PC Card-EZ conforms to Windows 95 Plug-and-Play, with card-manager software ensuring conflict-free installation. Hot insertion lets the card be inserted or withdrawn without powering down the laptop.

DT7101 lists for $495, which includes a DT VEE sampler. An enclosed connector panel and cable is priced at $99. Call (800) 525-8528.

PCI board combos high-res graphics with TI's 320C80

To support memory expansion, I/O and other peripheral options, Griffin also provides a high-performance, stackable mezzanine-bus interface that provides direct access to the C80's key signals.

The 8 Mbytes of 60-ns DRAM are organized as 1M x 64 bits. Other memory resources include 4 Mbytes of VRAM frame-buffer memory organized as 512k x 64 bits; a 512 x 32-bit synchronous; and a bidirectional FIFO, which streams data between the DSP and PCI-bus interface.

In addition, a 4k x 32-bit dual-ported RAM transfers boot code, command/parameters and other small data blocks between the C80 and PCI bus.

Available now, Griffin is priced at $8,995. Call Ted Raineault at (619) 675-9200, or fax (908) 249-2123.

Card monitors battery capacity, charging

Designed for battery-pack integration, the unit measures only 2 x 0.6 x 0.1 inches. It provides direct connections for the battery stack, thermistor and serial communications port, thus allowing for easy assembly and testing of the smart battery pack.

Each board is configured to meet the specifications of individual battery packs and includes Benchmarq's bq2004 fast-charge IC and bq2014 gas-gauge IC.

The bq2164B-KT development kit provides the tools for smart-battery development, including a configured 2164 card with an RS-232 PC interface board and battery-pack monitoring software.

The bq2164 is available now at $11.64 per unit in lots of 10,000. The development kit costs $149 and is also available now. Call (214) 437-9195, or fax (214) 437-9198.

VME analog I/O cards tout high density

The XVME-564 offers 64 single-ended (32 differential) analog input channels and performs analog-to-digital conversion with 16-bit resolution. The XVME-542 adds eight 12-bit analog-voltage or current-output channels to those specs.

The XVME-564/542's A/D converter converts in 10 microseconds, allowing single-channel sampling throughput up to 100 kHz. Five sampling modes are available: single, random and sequential channel, plus external trigger and autoscanning.

The XVME-564/542 accepts bipolar and unipolar voltage inputs of 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, ý5 V and ý10 V. In addition, low-level or non-standard signals can he scaled via 16 programmable gain levels.

In addition to the input capacity, the XVME-542 provides eight channels of analog output. Each consists of a 12-bit D/A converter capable of outputting 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, ý2.5 V, ý5 V, ý10 V or 4 to 20 mA. Outputs may be updated upon change of data, or simultaneously for coherent waveform generation.

The XVME-564 costs $1,500 an d the XVME-542 costs $1,800. Call (800) 367-7300.

Free Subscription to EE Times First Name Last Name Company Name Title Email address   Click here for your Free Subscription to EETimes Europe