Profile • This instantiation of the Expansion Profile implements a 6U VPX board to include analog electronics and connectors to access incoming signals from external sensor modules. The analog electronics are connected to an RP node through the system backplane. The FPGA on the RP node filters and processes the incoming data...
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Applications
Profile • Instantiations of the Expansion Profile can improve the versatility of other node profiles by adding additional capability, connectivity, or capacity. Common instantiations of the Expansion Profile include, but are not limited to: Host vehicle interface Memory storage Rear transition module Analog electronics
Expansion Profile
Profile • The Expansion Profile describes a board that provides new capabilities and/or additional resources that would otherwise not be available in standard node instantiations. These modules are not intended to operate standalone and will usually not have individual processing capabilities. Rather, these boards will be populated with components that allow for...
External Interfaces
Profile • Depending on the nature of the expansion module and its integrated components, electronics modules built to the Expansion Profile will have varying needs with regard to communications interfaces. The Communication Specification is the authoritative document when the expansion module requires network connectivity. Discrete signals may be brought directly in to...
Functional Description
Profile • The Expansion Profile describes a class of supplemental boards designed to augment the capabilities of other profiles. These modules are not intended to operate standalone and will usually not have individual processing capabilities. Rather, these boards will be populated with components that allow for expanded capacity, expanded communications, or both....
Host Vehicle Interface
Profile • The primary function of this instantiation is to enable connection between the CH node and host vehicle by providing appropriate connectors and bridging differing electrical signaling standards. A mezzanine connector, active transceivers, level shifters, and connectors for cabling to the host vehicle are common examples of components that would be...
Mechanical
Profile • Exact mechanical specifications will vary widely depending on the type of module and the location where it will be integrated into the system. However, there are two predominant applications for the expansion module: a mezzanine board for CH or RP profiles or a RTM to attach to a backplane. Mezzanine...
Memory Storage
Profile • Another possible instantiation of this profile is to include non-volatile memory and/or SRAM/SDRAM storage on a CH or RP node. Memory Storage Instantiation
Rear Transition Module
Profile • This instantiation provides a breakout for backplane signals per the VITA 46.10 specification. A rear transition module (RTM) attaches to the back side of a backplane directly behind and in-line with a front plug-in module (usually a node). The RTM provides accessibility to signals such as communication breakouts, power connectivity,...