Dual Display ATI E2400 XMC Graphics Module

System Overview Specifications Technical Drawings

System Overview

PDSI’s new dual display graphics module (XMC-E24D) is a versatile, high performance graphics subsystem featuring high speed switched XMC interconnects in the familiar CMC/PMC form factor. It is designed for use with VITA 42.3 compatible VME, CompactPCI®, AdvancedTCA®, and PCI Express processor boards with an XMC mezzanine card interface. Using the ATI Radeon™ E2400 Graphics controller from AMD (based on ATI’s “M72” core), the module enables these systems to take full advantage of AMD’s advanced graphics technology.

The XMC-E24D module supports two independent high resolution display devices (DVI-I, VGA, or LVDS) and features a unified superscalar shader architecture plus 128MB of on-chip GDDR3 video memory for fast, high quality 2D and 3D graphics rendering. Built-in algorithms ensure exceptional flicker-free performance on interlaced displays and high color quality even on lower resolution displays.

This module plugs into standard XMC connectors on any compatible carrier and drives two independent displays through the full-size DVI-I and VGA ports on its front panel, or through the dual channel LVDS interface available through its rear I/O connector. Displays can have independent refresh rates, resolutions, and color controls, offering great flexibility. Other I/O configurations are possible – PDSi will adapt this design to meet specific OEM requirements. Extended availability from PDSi is assured as key components are supported by embedded roadmaps. PDSi can also provide integration, extended warranty, repair and support services as needed.

Specifications

Key Features

Based on ATI Radeon E2400 graphics processor
Superior 2D and 3D graphics acceleration
128MB on-chip GDDR3 video memory
Dual independent high performance display interfaces
- DVI-I and analog RGB (full size connectors)
- LVDS (PMC-style P4 connector)
Dual integrated triple 10-bit DACs for dual RGB output
Supports analog displays up to QXGA (2048 x 1536)
Supports 18 and 24-bit digital displays
New low power 65nm design
VITA XMC-compliant interfaces for high bandwidth
Extended availability assured
RoHS compliant

GPU

ATI Radeon™ E2400 high performance 2D and 3D graphics controller (M72-CSP128) featuring:

ATI Avivo HD Video and Display architecture
Unified Superscalar Shader architecture
DirectX 10 Shader Model support
Open GL 2.0 support

Clock

Scalable up to 600 MHz (graphics processor)

Memory

128 MB on-chip GDDR3 video memory

Display Support

Supports 2 independent displays with independent resolutions, refresh rates, color controls:

DVI-I TMDS format, 165MHz, single link up to UXGA (1600x1200) resolution. Uses one of two integrated triple 10-bit DACs for RGB output.
VGA - 400 MHz, up to QXGA (2048 x1536) resolution. Uses one of two integrated triple 10-bit DACs for RGB output on the high density D-Sub 15 connector.
LVDS – 2x24bit, 260 MHz, single or dual link capable of up to XGA (1024x768 - single link) or UXGA (1600x1200 - dual link) resolution

High quality pre- and post-scaling engines with underscan support for all display outputs

Color Depth

Supports 18- and 24- bit digital displays.

De-flicker Filter

Content-adaptive de-flicker filtering for interlaced displays

Front Panel

DVI: 1 - DVI-I 28 pin Socket
VGA: 1 - HD-15 pin D-sub Socket

Custom connector configurations available – contact PDSi

XMC Interfaces

P15: PCIe x 8 interface
Pn4: Dual channel LVDS output

Signaling

Keyed for Universal signaling

Power

+/- 12V and 3.3V through XMC connector
Total power – less than 20 watts

Power Management

APM, ACPI supportATI
PowerPlayTM 7.0 – optimizes performance and power consumption.

Compliance

VITA 42.3 (convection cooled)
ANSI/TIA/EIA-644 (electrical)
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

Operating Systems

Linux
Windows
Solaris x86

FormFactor/ Dimensions

Single height XMC
74mm x 149mm x 8.2mm

Temperature & Humidty

Operation : 0 to 60 degC
10% - 90% non-condensing

Technical Drawings