I/O Device

AIM API-FDX-2
PCI	x86 / IA-32	v. 4.0
PMC	PowerPC	v. 4.0
AFDX

The API-FDX-2 is AIM's new ultra-high performance intelligent PCI (PCIbus Mezzanine Card) module offering full-function test, simulation, monitoring and analyser functions for AFDX (Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet) networks. Its unique onboard processing capability, memory resources, customised AFDX MACs and IRIG-B time-code decoder/generator gives AFDX users unparalled features for the most demanding AFDX applications.

The API-FDX-2 PCI module provides two AFDX ports being configured as two single or one dual redundant ports, each implementing a 10/100Mbit full duplex Ethernet interface.

Ports can operate concurrently in traffic simulator or receiver/monitor modes with support for AFDX port-related frame statistics. Virtual Link (VL) packet capturing and monitoring features are complimented with powerful triggering and filtering capabilities.

The API-FDX-2 uses AIM's field proven 'Common Core' hardware design utilising two advanced RISC processors, one acting as bus interface unit processor and one as Application Support Processor (ASP). The vast memory resources on board allow to implement large receive buffers and complex transmit scenarios onboard. An AFDX specific physical bus interface implements two full duplex ports for connection to AFDX networks.

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