SpaceWire PCI Mk2
The SpaceWire PCI Mk2 is a 3 SpaceWire port interface device, which can also act as a router, that succeeds the successful SpaceWire PCI-2 card. New features include the introduction of a packet generator in the hardware. This allows the card to generate SpaceWire packets at high speeds without using the host PC’s resources. Similarly, a new packet checker has also been added to the hardware design. The high performance driver boasts a full API which allows the user to control all functions of the card, supporting C and C++. Both the API and board design are common across several other STAR-Dundee devices. This makes it easy and quick to migrate user application software across different platforms. The board also supports field upgrades, such that any future revisions or a requested customisation can be downloaded from the STAR-Dundee website and installed.
Product Features
Provides a host PC with 3 SpaceWire ports
Simple connection to PC via PCI interface
Hardware packet generator and checker reduces demand on host computer resources
Software and accessories included:
- Windows drivers (Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP)
- Linux drivers (4.x, 3.x and 2.6 kernels)
- API with example code and guidance (C language)
- API user manual
- 1 year’s technical support and maintenance
VxWorks and QNX drivers available separately
Technical Specs
- Part Number
123
- Size
Standard PCI board, 165 mm long (approx., excluding front panel)
- Power
+3.3V DC, supplied via PCI connector
- SpaceWire Ports
Compliant to SpaceWire Standard ECSS-E-ST-50-12C (formerly ECSS-E50-12A) and provides support for RMAP (ECSS-E-ST-50-52C)
Number of SpaceWire Ports: 3
Maximum Speed: 200 Mbits/s
Data-Strobe skew tolerance: tested on all units to ±2 ns at data rate of 200 Mbits/s
Connectors: 9-pin micro-miniature D-type
LVDS signalling: Using Xilinx LVDS
- PCI Interface
32-bit, 33 MHz
- EMC
The SpaceWire Mk2 board is sold as a component for inclusion in a computer unit. EMC certification is the responsibility of the user.