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The G52A is a high-performance multicore CPU platform based on NXP (formerly Freescale) QorIQ T4x series. The G52A is a new branch of CPU boards for CompactPCI Serial specifically designed for high data bandwidth based on PCIe 3.0, PCIe 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet via the backplane. The G52A provides high data bandwidth on the front panel via two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on M12 connectors or on RJ45 connectors (on request). The G52A paired with I/O cards can be ideally used for transferring data from and to storage media, the Internet via LTE, WiFi, copper or optical Ethernet. Its up to 12 processor cores make the board ideally suited for virtualization applications. Serial interfaces at the rear I/O connectors are one USB 2.0, two SATA interfaces, three PCI Express x4 links and one PCI Express x2 link and three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

Three-channel DDR3 DRAM

The memory configuration of the G52A includes a fast DDR3 DRAM with ECC which is soldered to the board to guarantee optimum shock and vibration resistance. A microSD card device offers space for user applications or can be used as a local boot medium.

Board Supervision

The G52A features thermal supervision of the processor and a watchdog for the operating system.

Perfect for Harsh Environments

The G52A comes with a tailored heat sink within 4 HP height. All components are soldered for protection against shock and vibration according to applicable DIN, EN or IEC industry standards. The G52A is also ready for coating so that it can be used in humid and dusty environments and has a guaranteed minimum standard availability of 15 years. These features make the G52A perfectly suited for harsh environments.

Software

The G52A operates in Linux environments or as a development option in VxWorks or QNX environments.

The G227 is a rugged single slot CompactPCI Serial carrier board for up to three PCI Express Mini Cards. Two PCI Express Mini Card slots are by default equipped with two RP-SMA antenna connectors / cables each. Other types of antenna connectors are available on request. These slots can be used for UMTS, GSM, HSPA, LTE modems.

Fields of Application

The G227 provides connectivity solutions to cellular networks by adding LTE, UMTS, GSM or other types of wireless modems.

It is intended for use in various train connectivity applications including onboard WLAN, passenger infotainment and fleet management systems. In the train communication system architecture, the G227 is typically located at the front end where it communicates directly with a cellular network. To optimize the connection and network coverage, the G227 features ten microSIM card slots.

Software

MEN provides a user friendly software tool designed for interacting with the G227. The user is able to remotely control which microSIM cards are connected to the modems. Remote power reset is also possible for each modem and the third optional PCI Express Mini Card module.

Suited for harsh and mobile environments

The G227 is designed for -40 to +85°C operating temperature and conformal coated in order to be used also in harsh and mobile environments. The final environmental qualification depends on the respective PCI Express Mini Cards used with the carrier.

Digital I/O for Railway

The G403 is a digital I/O CompactPCI Serial board especially designed for railway applications. The card is used for input/output of digital signals with different voltage levels and ground references. It supports 16 bidirectional binary input/output channels, which are separated into four optically isolated groups.

EN 50155 Compliance

Its voltage range from 14.4 VDC to 154 VDC and its current output of 1 A at 24 V complies with EN 50155, which makes the board ready for immediate use in train applications.

Safety Measures for Mobile Environments

The four front connectors are implemented by using spring cage terminal blocks causing only low wiring outlay and supporting fast installation. The digital railway I/O supports all safety measures necessary for mobile environments like trains including voltage and temperature supervision and readback of outputs.