The CompactPCI Serial specification,
also known as PICMG CPCI-S.0, was adopted by PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer
Manufacturers Group) in March 2011, and is a next generation CompactPCI system
that offers support for switched fabrics such as PCI Express over a new high
speed rugged connector. It incorporates a star architecture made up of serial
point-to-point connections where one system slot can control up to eight
peripheral slots. Mobile and stationary applications in real-time control and
monitoring, data acquisition and instrumentation, and simulation and test are
the primary focus for this technology. Target applications include robotics,
machine control and industrial automation via research, computer telephony and
telecommunication, medical engineering and energy sector, to ground
transportation, avionics and shipbuilding and any type of mobile machine or
vehicle.
"The CompactPCI Serial ecosystem
continues to grow rapidly. The new specification provides the necessary
configuration for high bandwidth embedded systems," said Manfred Schmitz,
CTO of MEN Mikro Elektronik GmbH. "LeCroy's protocol tools and support of
CompactPCI Serial systems will provide users the ability to better characterize
the performance of their systems and help overcome interoperability issues
faced by development teams."
The LeCroy CompactPCI Serial Interposer
Card supports PCI Express data channels with lane widths up to x8 at data rates
up to 5 GT/s. PCI Express protocol analyzers are tools for identifying,
diagnosing and solving the interoperability issues typically encountered when
system integrators verify CompactPCI Serial-based systems, including problems
such as inconsistent board initialization, poor I/O performance, and power up
issues. CompactPCI Serial developers can more easily identify protocol errors
and performance issues that otherwise slow down development and testing of new
or updated products. The intuitive software views and built-in protocol
translations aid engineers in rapid problem identification and solution,
reducing time-to-market in development of CompactPCI Serial systems.
"In the past debug equipment for embedded board development was quite limited. LeCroy has changed all of this by providing the right connectivity to its protocol analysis and test tools that help users get access to the same test equipment used to debug high end server applications," said John Wiedemeier, Product Marketing Manager, Interconnect Communications Group, LeCroy. "CompactPCI Serial developers will find that that this new interposer for the Summit family of PCI Express protocol analyzers provides bus monitoring and access to voltage test points outside of the chassis clarifying difficult to get information."
LeCroy protocol analyzers have been at
the forefront of PCI Express development tools. All LeCroy protocol analyzers
feature a hierarchical display, real-time statistics, protocol traffic
summaries, detailed error reports, powerful scripting, and the ability to
create user-defined test reports, which allow developers to troubleshoot
intricate problems and finish their projects on time.
Availability
The CompactPCI Serial Interposer is now
available to order.
About LeCroy
LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data
test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by
quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex electronic signals. The
Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, signal integrity test solutions
and global communications protocol analyzers used by design engineers in the
computer and semiconductor, data storage device, automotive and industrial, and
military and aerospace markets. LeCroy's 48-year heritage of technical
innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in ”WaveShape Analysis”-
capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today’s
information and communications technologies. LeCroy is headquartered in
Chestnut Ridge, New York. Company information is available at http://www.lecroy.com.