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P518 - Frame Buffer Interface PMC

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Main Features

Frame buffer functionality in FPGA
FPGA 12,000 LEs (approx.144,000 gates)
Color depth 16-bit RGB
640 x 480 up to 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution
Frequencies 60 Hz and 75 Hz
32 MB integrated graphics RAM
DVI digital video output (DVI-I front connector)
LVDS TFT via rear-I/O or on-board connector
-40 to +85°C with qualified components

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The P518 comes with frame buffer functionality and is typically used as an extension card for PCI-based systems. The complete set of graphics instructions is realized inside an FPGA, with the FPGA acting as a PCI target (32-bit/33-MHz or 32-bit/66-MHz). Using FPGA technology to implement graphics in a system provides the advantage of nearly unlimited availability - which is ideal for industrial applications. And since the FPGA is available in -40 to +85°C operation temperature from the chip manufacturer, the complete P518 module is delivered in this extended temperature range.

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Video Signals

DVI interface; FP to DVI conversion

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FPGA

This product offers the possibility to add customized I/O functionality in FPGA.

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Options

Peripheral Connection

LVDS signals via P4 rear I/O connector

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Standard Configurations

Article No.	Resolution	SGRAM	Operation Temperature
15P518-00	800 x 600	32 MB	-40..+85°C

Standard P518 Models

Article No.	Description
15P518-02	FPGA-based frame buffer interface, resolution 800x600, 32MB integrated SGRAM, without rear I/O, -40..+85°C with qualified components, discontinued as of March 1, 2013.

Miscellaneous Accessories

Article No.	Description
05P000-01	25 mounting screw sets to fix PMC/XMC modules on carrier boards

Software

Article No.	Description	More
FPGA
16P018-00	P518/P18 FPGA file for frame buffer functionality (PCI, SDRAM, 18-bit TTL RGB, LVDS, Flash)	Download Details
Linux
This product is designed to work under Linux. See below for potentially available separate software packages from MEN.
13Z044-90	Linux native driver (MEN) for 16Z044_DISP (frame buffer)	Download Details
13Z100-91	Linux FPGA update tool (MEN)	Download Details
Windows
This product is designed to work under Windows®. See below for potentially available separate software packages from MEN.
13Z044-70	Windows® native driver (MEN) for 16Z044_DISP (frame buffer)	Download Details
13Z100-70	Windows® FPGA update tool (MEN)	Download Details
VxWorks
This product is designed to work under VxWorks®. For details regarding supported/unsupported board functions please refer to the corresponding software data sheets.
13Z044-60	VxWorks® driver (MEN) for 16Z044_DISP (frame buffer)	Download Details
13Z100-60	VxWorks® FPGA update tool (MEN)	Download Details
QNX
This product is designed to work under QNX®. For details regarding supported/unsupported board functions please refer to the corresponding software data sheets.
13Z044-40	QNX® native driver (MEN) for 16Z044_DISP (frame buffer)	Download Details
13Z100-40	QNX® FPGA update tool (MEN)	Download Details
Miscellaneous
XiBase9, a graphical user interface from XiSys, is running on the MEN graphics controller PMC module P518 in combination with the PowerPC®-based single-board computer A15C running OS-9®. The necessary drivers are available on request, for more information please contact our sales staff.

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