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The PowerNode3 is a single/dual 1 GHz PowerPC G4 high-end computing node featuring enhanced connectivity and reduced power consumption. PowerNode3 is designed for state-of-the-art applications requiring real-time data and signal processing, including sonar, radar, medical imaging and machine vision systems. The board sets a new standard for low power consumption in a high-end node, with a typical draw of 30W for dual CPU configuration, versus competitive boards that draw up to 60W (with 7455 1 GHz solutions).
An optional Ultra Wide SCSI PMC provides increased connectivity for the PowerNode3 with 512 MB memory and 64 MB Flash. The SCSI PMC, with front and rear (P0) connections, provides a throughput of up to 40 MB/s. This combination of the Compute Node and PMC turns the PowerNode3/SCSI bundle into a stand-alone high-end Single-Board Computer (SBC).
The features of the PowerNode3 include:
· Single and dual Motorola PowerPC G4 7457 processors running at 1 GHz
· Outstanding computing performance and improved connectivity
· 512 KB internal L2 cache clocked at processor frequency
· 2 MB onboard L3 cache per processor, plus 2 MB private SRAM
· VME 2eSST (150 MB/s) capability
· Up to 1 GB onboard SDRAM accessible at the local bus speed of 133 MHz
· Two PMC slots (one 64-bit 33/66 MHz and one 32-bit 33/44 MHz)
· Optional SCSI PMC
· Supports VxWorks and LynxOS
· Available in all ruggedization levels
| CPU |
| Processor |
One or two PowerPC 7457 (G4+) |
| Clock Frequency |
1 GHz |
| MIPS |
7.4 GFlops per processor |
| MEMORY |
| Global Memory |
128, 256, 512 MB. or 1GB onboard |
| ECC |
Standard |
| Cache Memory |
2 MB per processor + optional 2 MB private SRAM (on dedicated bus) |
| ROM Memory |
2 MB System Flash Memory
Up to 64 MB User Flash |
| VME INTERFACE |
| • ALMA2e V64 and 2eSST VME/PCI bridge with semaphore registers |
| • A32/A24/A16 master/slave |
| • D64 (MBLT)/D32 (BLT)/D16/D08 master/slave |
| • 5-row connectors |
| PCI INTERFACE (PMC1) |
| • PCI Revision 2 compliant (32 bits); 5V and 3.3V signaling |
| • 1 PMC slot |
| • 33 MHz frequency (44 MHz option available) |
| • DMA Engine: DRAM <--> PCI |
| PCI INTERFACE (PMC2) |
| • PCI Revision 2 compliant (32 bits); 3.3V signaling |
| • 1 PMC slot (up to 3 with carrier cards) |
| • 33 or 66 MHz selectable PCI frequency |
| • DMA Engine: DRAM <--> PCI |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
| • 4 asynchronous EIA-232 serial lines on front panel |
| • 2 EIA-422/485 (optional) on P2 (no modem signals) |
| • 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports |
| • NVRAM/RTC |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS |
Single |
Dual |
| Typical |
21W |
31W |
| Maximum |
26.5W |
40.5W |
| +5V (+5%, -2.5%) |
1.8A |
4.0A |
| +3.3V (+5%, -2.5%) |
3.6A |
3.55A |
| (requires 3.3V supply from backplane) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS |
| Temperature range |
SA |
WA |
RA |
RC |
| - Operating |
0° to +55°C |
-20° to +65°C |
-40° to +75°C |
-40° to +85°C |
| - Storage |
-45° to +85°C |
-45° to +85°C |
-45° to +100°C |
-45° to +100°C |
| Airflow |
1.2 m/s |
1.5 m/s |
1.8 m/s |
NA |
| Conformal Coating |
Optional |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Relative Humidity |
90% noncondensing |
95% 10 cycles 240 hours |
95% 10 cycles 240 hours |
95% 10 cycles 240 hours |
| Mechanical |
| - Vibration Sine |
5-200 Hz - 2g Peak |
5-200 Hz - 2g Peak |
5-2,000 Hz - 2.5g Peak |
5-2,000 Hz - 5g Peak |
| - Vibration |
0.01 g²/Hz 10-40 Hz |
0.01 g²/Hz 10-40 Hz |
0.04 g²/Hz |
0.1 g²/Hz |
| - Random |
0.0007 g²/Hz 100-200 Hz - 0.00005 g²/Hz 2,000 Hz |
with a flat response to 1,000 Hz 6 dB/Oct roll-off from 1 KHz - 2 KHz |
| - Shock |
10g Peak 16 ms Half Sine Pulse |
40g Peak 20 ms Half Sine Pulse |
| - Bumps |
N/A |
40g Peak 6 ms Half Sine Pulse 3 bumps/sec and 1,000 bumps/direction |
| Altitude |
-1,000 to 15,000 ft |
-1,000 to 33,000 ft |
-1,000 to 33,000 ft |
-1,000 to 50,000 ft |
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