S1Q32F-D Mercury Computer Systems SHARC Module

Mercury Computer Systems S1Q32F-D SHARC Module Overview

Features:

• (4) Analog Devices ADSP-21060 SHARC DSPs
• Mercury 14020-PXB Integrated Circuit
• PCI Form Factor

The Mercury Computer Systems S1Q32F-D SHARC Module may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

SHARC Module Price & Specs

Mercury Computer Systems S1Q32F-D SHARC Module Description

Functions

Performs high-performance, real-time floating-point digital signal processing and data acceleration. Executes computationally intensive algorithms for applications requiring parallel array processing, such as radar, sonar, and medical imaging. Offloads DSP tasks from host processors, enhancing system throughput and latency for embedded and specialized computing environments.

Platforms

VME, cPCI, and custom backplane architectures supporting high-speed serial interconnects including RapidIO, PCIe, and proprietary Mercury RACE++ fabric. Integrates with Mercury's MultiCore Plus infrastructure for heterogeneous processing environments. Interfaces through FPDP, Serial FPDP, and custom I/O via mezzanine sites. Compatible with Mercury's MCOE development environment and Scientific Algorithm Library. Supports real-time operating systems including VxWorks and Mercury's MCexec. Provides hardware interfaces for synchronization, timing, and control including external clock inputs, trigger signals, and GPIO. Designed for rugged conduction-cooled and air-cooled deployments in military and aerospace signal processing systems.

Applications

Embedded digital signal processing applications, including real-time audio and video processing, radar and sonar systems, telecommunications, and medical imaging, typically in systems requiring high-throughput data handling and complex algorithm execution.

Accessories

Requires Mercury Computer backplane or chassis with compatible RACE Series slots. Standard 2mm metric screws for mechanical mounting. VME64x P1/P2 connectors (160-pin DIN 41612) for data and control interface. RACEway crossbar switch fabric connections via dedicated high-speed serial links. External +5V, +3.3V, -5.2V power supply connections through backplane power pins. Optional heat sink or forced air cooling for thermal management. JTAG boundary scan connector for debug and programming access.

Interfaces

Dual 14-pin SHARC link ports supporting synchronous serial communication at up to 40 Mbps per port. Single 32-bit PCI bus interface with 33 MHz operation. JTAG boundary scan connector for debugging and programming. 48-pin SIMM-style edge connector for board mounting and power delivery. On-board oscillator provides system clock with external clock input capability via dedicated pins.

Specifications

Single-board digital signal processing module featuring dual SHARC DSP processors operating at high clock frequencies for intensive floating-point computations. Designed for PMC form factor integration into VME, CompactPCI, or standalone carrier boards through standard PMC connector interface. Provides high-bandwidth memory subsystem with dedicated local memory per processor and shared global memory architecture. Interfaces include dual-port memory access, host processor communication channels, and optional high-speed serial data links. Applications encompass real-time signal processing, radar/sonar systems, digital filtering, spectral analysis, and high-performance computing tasks requiring parallel DSP processing capabilities.

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