FAST-X PCI BOARDS

INTRODUCTION

The Fast-X frame grabber series is for users who anticipate a demand for extreme I/O requirements or higher bandwidth, complex image processing and real-time fast storage in a cost effective platform. The base Fast-X, is a one-half raw-length PCI board with four GigE ports and/or three basic 85 MHz Camera Link Channels and more which provide input for the newest cameras as well as a header for adaptation of other high speed interfaces. The front end data is formatted and preprocessed by a FPGA before being sent to the memory subsection, processor, GigE interfaces or other outputs. Finally, the Fast-X interfaces to the host computer through a PCI-X or PCIe interface for state-of-the-art data acquisition. Options include the addition of multiple(8) Serial ATA (SATA) 150 MB/sec interfaces for continuous high-speed data storage without the usual OS or PCI transfer delays.

FAST-X KEY SERIES FEATURES

The diagram below outlines the basic functional section of the FAST-X boards. These are:

• One half raw PCI form factor board with 1-2 GB dedicated high speed DDRAM for sustained real-time on-board storage
• Collects data from up to three asynchronous basic Camera (channel) Link channels

Camera Link Specification

National Semiconductor Channel Link Datasheet (343 KB)

• Programmable FPGA and memory subsystem for I/O interface configuration and processing
• STRETCH 5610 configurable processor for processing, strage, GigE connectivity and PCI-X interface
• PCI-X bus interface with 32/64 bit downward compatibility
• Supported by standard firmware development tools, including fully optimized basic data manipulation, data formatting and image processing routines
• Drivers for Windows® 2K/XP, Linux, and Solaris™