Emerson / Motorola / Force Computers PMC-VGA Module

The PMC-VGA Module is a PCI Mezzanine Card–based video graphics adapter engineered for embedded systems and industrial applications requiring integrated display output. It delivers standard SVGA capabilities through a 15-pin DB-15 connector, supporting resolutions up to 1280 × 1024 pixels with 16 million colors. The module features either a CL-GD5446 VisualMedia Accelerator or CHIPS B69000 HiQ Graphics Accelerator chipset paired with 2–4 MB of VRAM and a 64-bit BitBLT graphics engine for hardware-accelerated rendering and video playback.

Technical Specifications

Chipset: CL-GD5446 VisualMedia Accelerator (64-bit DRAM-based SVGA controller) or CHIPS B69000 HiQ Graphics Accelerator

Video Memory: 2 MB VRAM standard; up to 4 MB RAM

Graphics Engine: 64-bit BitBLT with hardware acceleration

Maximum Resolution: 1280 × 1024 pixels, 16 million colors

Video Output: 1 × SVGA DB-15 female connector

Bus Interface: 32-bit PCI with bus master capability; IEEE-P1386 compliant

Power Supply: +5 VDC interface; 5 W maximum at 3.3 VDC

Operating Temperature: −10 °C to +55 °C

Storage Temperature: −40 °C to +125 °C

Form Factor: Single-width PMC (150 mm × 75 mm), IEEE P1386 compliant

Key Features

Hardware-accelerated BitBLT and video playback for real-time graphics rendering

Single +5V supply simplifies integration into industrial platforms

Rugged design rated for harsh industrial and military environments

Extended temperature range operation supports extreme thermal conditions

Operating System Support

Windows NT

VxWorks

QNX

Linux

Real I/X

Compatibility & Integration The module installs into any baseboard with PMC expansion slots, including General Micro Systems VMEbus and CompactPCI CPU boards. VESA-standard monitor timing ensures broad display compatibility.