Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20 PMC Carrier VME Module
Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO VME Modules. Model: MIDAS-20.
- Model
- Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,650
- RFQ ref
- MIDAS-20
This unit
The Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20 is a PMC carrier module that integrates two PCI Mezzanine Cards into VMEbus systems. It delivers full Master/Slave VME64 capability with integrated DMA, decoupling FIFOs, and a 33 MHz PCI local bus interface. The module supports VME data rates to 70 MBytes/sec and PCI throughput to 132 MBytes/sec, making it suitable for data acquisition, signal processing, and communications applications requiring modular I/O expansion.
Technical Specifications VMEbus Interface
VME64 mode operation with data rates up to 70 MBytes/sec
Master and slave capability: A32/A24/A16 addressing with D64 (MBLT)/D32/D16/D08 data widths
Supports BLT, ADOH, RMW, and LOCK transfer modes
Slot-1 System Controller capable
Auto-Slot ID mechanism per VME64 specification PCI Interface
33 MHz PCI local bus, fully compliant
Theoretical peak data rate: 132 MBytes/sec
Integral write-posting FIFOs for bandwidth optimization
Programmable DMA controller with linked-list support Power Consumption
5V supply (board idle): 0.5A typical
5V supply (board active): 1.0A typical
3.3V PMC support: available at ECO level C.3 or higher, 4A maximum
5V supply from VME backplane PMC Configuration
Dual PMC slot architecture
Support for standard 5V and 3.3V PCI Mezzanine Cards
EMC shielding via PMC filler panels for unused positions Optional RACEway Interface
MIDAS-20R variant includes PCI-to-RACEway crossbar interface (PXB)
RACEway peak data rates: 160 MBytes/sec between nodes
MIDAS RACEway bridge performance: 132 MBytes/sec peak, 100 MBytes/sec sustained
Key Features
Decoupled VME and PCI interfaces maximize throughput
Interrupt transfer capability between PMC modules and VMEbus
Front panel I/O provisions for direct external connections
Standard VMEbus form factor
Typical Applications Data acquisition systems, real-time signal processing, communications interfaces, and modular I/O expansion in VME-based instrumentation platforms.
Compatibility & Integration Fully compatible with standard PCI Mezzanine Cards and VME64 backplanes. Supports industry-standard PMC modules for flexible system configuration.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '+3.3V @ 4A max, +5V @ 0.5A (idle) to 1.0A (active) |
Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20 price
This Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20 is listed at $1,650. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Curtiss-Wright / VMETRO MIDAS-20 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
