Rocket Nallatech I/O Plug

Nallatech Rocket I/O Plug Overview

Features:

• Provides a Scalable Computing Platform for High Performance FPGA Development
• (3) DIME-II Slots
• PCI Form Factor

The Nallatech Rocket I/O Plug may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

I/O Plug Price & Specs

Nallatech Rocket I/O Plug Description

Functions

This plug-in card provides high-speed serial communication via multiple RocketIO GTP transceivers. It supports data transmission and reception at various rates, utilizing protocols like Serial RapidIO, PCI Express, and custom implementations. The card integrates with FPGA-based systems, facilitating data transfer, signal processing, and system interconnection in demanding applications.

Platforms

The Rocket I/O Plug is a high-speed FPGA-based I/O card designed for integration into computer systems via a PCI Express (PCIe) interface. It provides high-bandwidth data transfer capabilities, supporting multiple serial protocols such as Serial RapidIO, Aurora, and Gigabit Ethernet. The card typically integrates with a host PC or server, and offers a range of external I/O connectors, including optical transceivers and high-density connectors for interfacing with external devices and networks.

Applications

High-speed digital signal processing and data acquisition system designed for FPGA-based applications requiring ultra-low latency communication. Supports multi-gigabit serial data transmission protocols including Aurora, Ethernet, and custom streaming interfaces. Utilized in software-defined radio implementations, real-time spectrum analysis, high-frequency trading systems, radar signal processing, and telecommunications infrastructure. Enables direct memory access transfers and scatter-gather operations for sustained high-throughput data movement between host systems and reconfigurable computing platforms.

Accessories

Requires PCI Express x8 or x16 slot for installation. Uses standard PCIe edge connector with 98-pin configuration. Features four SMA connectors for high-speed serial I/O connections supporting multi-gigabit data rates. Includes JTAG connector for configuration and debugging. May require external power supply depending on configuration. Compatible with Xilinx development tools and requires appropriate FPGA configuration files for operation.

Interfaces

The Rocket I/O Plug for Nallatech FPGA boards supports up to 16 Rocket I/O multi-gigabit transceivers integrated on Virtex-II Pro FPGAs, enabling high-speed serial data communication. Typical connectors include high-density Mictor 152-pin connectors providing up to 7 high-speed serial I/O lanes plus up to 116 LVDS/LVTTL I/O signals. The design features plug-and-play compatibility with modular expansion architectures such as DIME-II expansion slots and PCI-104 form factor cards. Key interfaces include multi-gigabit Rocket I/O transceivers and LVDS parallel I/O through high-pin-count connectors for system integration and expansion[2][4].

Specifications

High-speed FPGA-based I/O processing module featuring multiple high-bandwidth serial transceivers operating at multi-gigabit data rates. Provides programmable logic fabric for custom protocol implementation and real-time data processing. Interfaces through PCIe slot connection for host system integration. Supports various serial communication standards including high-speed differential signaling protocols. Designed for applications requiring low-latency data acquisition, signal processing, software-defined radio, high-frequency trading systems, and custom digital signal processing implementations where reconfigurable hardware acceleration is essential.

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Nallatech Rocket I/O Plug Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Links

• Nallatech BenNUEY-PCI-4E Datasheet (pdf)
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Nallatech Rocket I/O Plug Specs

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