Actel simplifies designs and reduces cost with TCA and AMC Solutions
Actel provides reference designs and design kits for modular platforms based on the ATCA, AMC and uTCA architectures.
Actel have partnered with MicroBlade® and Pigeon Point to offer world-class system management solutions.
Fusion-Based uTCA Power Module Reference Design
This is the first free and open reference design available for uTCA that meets specification version 1.0 and includes an enhanced module management interface (EMMC).
Reference design features:
- PICMG uTCA.0 R1.0/IPMI v2.0
- Enhanced Module Management Controller (EMMC)
- Free HDL and software
- Open reference design
- Fusion 8051s-based
- Redundant I2C IP platform
- Supports 100 µS switchover
- Rated at 384W with 93% efficiency
FUSION-Based AMC reference design
A free and open AMC reference design is ready to evaluate on ATCA AMC Carriers or uTCA chassis and conforms to the PICMG AMC.0 ECR001 RC1.0 specification.
Reference design features:
- AMC.0 ECR001 RC1.0 compliance
- Initial implementation AFS600
- Low-end target AFS250
- Proven HDL and software
- Core8051s w/ IPMB-L
- Load board payload adjustable from Serial I/F or front panel up to 100W
Summary
Using the Actel Fusion Solution offers many advantages compared to a traditional solution.
- Up to a 50% reduction in number of component required
- Reduction in system cost
- Smaller footprint supports single card design
- Increases functionality in fixed uTCA card form factor
- Faster time to market
Actel also offer a complete uTCA power module (uTCA-PM-SA) and AMC Development Kit (uTCA-AMC-SK) ready for evaluation. Please contact your local Avnet Memec office for more details.