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The Dragonball dimmPCI™ CPU module supports Ethernet 10BaseT, two serial ports, and a
graphical “PDA style” LCD interface. The module conforms to the proposed dimmPCI™ stan-
dard and may be used with a complementary array of other modules on a dimmPCI™ backplane.
These expansion cards include a COMM module that supports dual Ethernet 10/100BaseT
channels and CAN communications, a DAIO module that supports digital and analog I/O, and a
power supply module.
AMC provides engineering support for the Dragonball dimmPCI™ CPU module and can assist in
developing and supporting hardware and software for specialized applications. This CPU
module is programmable using the industry standard ‘C’ programming language and utilizes the
very reliable Linux operating system. AMC has extensive experience in applying Linux to
Internet appliance applications. AMC also provides engineering support and manufacturing for
other industrial control applications and product lines.
The CPU module can be obtained with or without the PCI on board.
Backplane Description
The AMC dimmPCI™ 3U Backplane forms a versatile foundation for cost-effective rapid applica-
tion development for a wide variety of technically demanding applications. The backplane
conforms to the proposed dimmPCI™ standard and may be used with a complementary array of
dimmPCI™ modules. This economical platform allows users to develop custom solutions at
commercial-off-the-shelf prices.
The dimmPCI™ 3U Backplane has four available slots for expansion modules. Of the four slots,
three are dimmPCI™ slots and one is a standard 5V PCI slot. The dimmPCI™ slots support a
variety of expansion cards. The modules include:
• A range of CPU modules with different microprocessor architectures and performance
• COMM modules that support Ethernet 10/100BaseT, CAN, DeviceNet, Modbus and other
RS-232 and RS-485 based serial protocols
• DAIO modules that support digital and analog I/O
• A power supply module
The standard PCI slot supports any 3V or 5V 32-bit PCI expansion card.
The dimmPCI™ specification provides for user defined I/O signaling to each module. The
dimmPCI™ 3U Backplane makes these readily available so application developers have a
convenient way to access the I/O, reduce development costs and reduce time to market.