Abaco Systems / SBS CPMC1 PMC Carrier Card for 3U CompactPCI

The Abaco Systems CPMC1 is a 3U CompactPCI PMC carrier card that integrates a single PCI Mezzanine Card into CompactPCI systems. This mechanical adapter bridges PMC modules to 3U CompactPCI slots, enabling modular I/O expansion with support for both front and rear panel connections.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3U CompactPCI


• PMC Sites: 1


• Data Path: 64-bit


• Operating Frequency: 66 MHz


• Maximum Bandwidth: 512 MB/s


• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C


• Cooling Options: Air cooling, Conduction cooling

Key Features

• PICMG 2.0-compliant CompactPCI interface with bus mastering support


• IEEE 1386.1 standard PMC interface


• Flexible I/O architecture accommodating both front and rear panel I/O configurations


• Dual cooling pathways for thermal management in constrained or environments


• Extended temperature operating range suitable for harsh industrial deployments

Typical Applications The CPMC1 serves embedded and rugged computing systems where PMC-based functionality must be deployed within existing CompactPCI backplanes. Common use cases include data acquisition, signal processing, and I/O expansion in defense, aerospace, and industrial automation platforms.

Compatibility & Integration The card accepts standard PMC mezzanine modules compliant with IEEE 1386.1 and interfaces directly into 3U CompactPCI systems via a PICMG 2.0-compliant slot. Bus mastering capability enables direct PMC-to-memory transfers without host CPU intervention. The single-slot footprint preserves backplane real estate while maintaining full 64-bit, 66 MHz data connectivity.