RTD/Target Catalog - RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.

RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. 

Boards & Systems 

PC/PCI/PCI-Express-104 

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RTD 2011 Q1 Product Guide 

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Corporate Headquarters 

Design, Manufacturing, Engineering & Tech Support 


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State College, PA 16803 USA 

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Target Group 

Turkish Distribution 

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Telephone: +90 312 284 3434 

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Global Sales Offices 

Australia 

Belgium 

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China 

Czech Republic 

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Germany 

Hungary 

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Italy 

Netherlands 

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South Africa 

Spain 

Sweden 

Turkey 

USA 

All of RTD’s products are proudly 

designed and manufactured in 

the United States of America. 

Advanced Analog I/O, Advanced Digital I/O, aAIO, aDIO, a2DIO, Autonomous SmartCal, “Catch the Express”, cpuModule, dspFramework, dspModule, expressMate, ExpressPlatform, HiDANplus, “MIL Value for COTS 

prices”, multiPort, PlatformBus, and PC/104EZ are trademarks, and “Accessing the Analog World”, dataModule, IDAN, HiDAN, RTD, and the RTD logo are registered trademarks of RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. 

All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. 

Copyright © 2011 RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents 

RTD: Complete In-House Solutions 4 

A Broad Range of Solutions from RTD 5 

RTD AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality & Process Control 6 

RTD: Leading the Industry 7 

Stackable PCI Express 8 

Solid Engineering 10 

PCI/104-Express cpuModules & Controllers 12 

Intel ® Core 2 Duo & expressMate 

PC/104, PC/104-Plus, & PCI-104 cpuModules & Controllers 14 

Intel ® Pentium ® M/Celeron ® M 

PC/104 & PC/104-Plus cpuModules & Controllers 16 

Intel ® Celeron ® & AMD Geode LX 

Power Supplies 18 

dspModules and dspFramework 20 

Data Acquisition 101 24 

Autonomous SmartCal 26 

dataModules ® 27 

Specialty I/O Modules 30 

Motion Controllers 31 

Video Controllers 32 

Quality Policy 

“We commit ourselves to total quality and zero defects to 

meet the needs and expectations of our customers.” 

AS9100 Certified 

ISO 9001 Certified 

Mission Statement 

“To create innovative, quality computer, data acquisition, 

and control products for military, aerospace, transportation, 

and industrial applications; to provide expert 

technical assistance and guidance; and to maintain a 

global presence.” 

Frame Grabbers 33 

Communication Modules 34 

Wireless Telematics 35 

Mass Storage Modules 36 

Software Engineering 38 

Development Tools 39 

HighRel Systems & MIL Packaging 40 

Selected Application Highlights 41 

IDAN ® , HiDAN ® and HiDANplus 39 

Proven in the Field 46

RTD: Complete In-House Solutions 

“…ALL of your embedded 

solutions under 

one roof…” 

Hardware Engineering 

All of our hardware is designed by an inhouse, 

expert engineering staff. RTD’s storied 

reliability starts with PCB fabrication to 

stringent IPC-6012 Class 3 PCB standards. 

One of the advantages that RTD offers its customers is its unique blend 

of engineering talent and manufacturing expertise. When you choose to 

work with RTD, you gain the benefit of working with a company intimately 

knowledgeable of its product offering. After all, we are the ones who design 

and build what we sell. 

Choose from our wide selection of COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) 

products, or call us to discuss custom options. Whether it’s military, 

industrial, or aerospace, we have the embedded solution that’s right for you. 

Software Engineering 

RTD’s software group develops the tools 

necessary to support the full functionality of 

RTD’s advanced product line. Our engineers 

are among the best in the embedded industry. 

Systems Engineering 

RTD systems engineers bring years of 

experience to the design process. Working 

closely with customers, our staff provides 

rugged, system-level integrated solutions to 

satisfy the most demanding applications. 

Automated Surface Mount 

RTD uses the most advanced surface mount 

assembly equipment available. An optimized 

profile 10-zone oven with a pure nitrogen 

atmosphere assures superior reliability of all 

soldered connections. 

Board & System Assembly 

RTD’s highly-trained in-house manufacturing 

personnel are a critical part of our commitment 

to total quality and zero defects. 

Testing and Inspection 

RTD’s products are 100% inspected using 

state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained 

personnel. From a project’s beginning to its 

completion, RTD works expertly to meet the 

needs and expectation of our customers. 

Technical Support 

RTD’s tech support is the best in the embedded 

world. Time after time, customers find the 

support they need when they call RTD. Our 

engineers excel at configuration assistance, 

problem identification, and debugging. 

Sales & Customer Service 

RTD has one of the broadest product offerings 

in the industry. Contact our friendly sales 

team to help you find the RTD products and 

services that best meet your particular needs. 

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A Broad Range of Solutions From RTD 

“Accessing the Analog World” 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Use an RTD cpuModule (Single Board Computer) or peripheral module to perform necessary tasks. 

Use multiple RTD boards configured to work together to perform any number of data collection, data processing, or system control tasks. 

Use RTD products with other form factors or modules from 3rd party manufacturers. 

Use multiple RTD modules configured in milled aluminum IDAN rings and stack them together to create a rugged, enclosed system with standard PC connectors. 

5. Use multiple RTD modules in a waterproof HiDAN or HiDANplus enclosure system with high-reliability, cylindrical military connectors. 

6. 

Use an RTD rugged, enclosed system as an autonomous node within a larger system or payload. 

No matter how you choose to use RTD’s product line, you gain the full support of a highly trained design, 

engineering, manufacturing, and technical support team committed to helping your project succeed. 

A History of Success 

• Lunar impact and crater observation 

• Space telescope positioning 

• Wireless telematics 

• Geological surveying 

• Torpedo defense 

• Vehicle performance monitoring 

• Border security 

• High altitude research 

• Precision steel bending 

• Electromagnetic aircraft launch 

• Aircraft arresting gear 

• Pyrotechnic bolt control 

• Acoustic research 

• Small arms detection and localization 

• Beyond-line-of-sight communications 

• Autonomously guided parafoil 

• Aerial surveillance and threat detection 

• Aerospace tracking systems 

• Rainfall radiometry 

• Antenna beam steering 

• Rocket-based mesospheric research 

• Star tracking 

• Vehicle event data recording 

• Aircraft-ground communications 

• Jet engine monitoring and control 

• Experimental aircraft control 

• Intelligence gathering 

• Atmospheric laser systems 

• Aircraft navigation 

• Space-based plant growth chamber control 

• Radar control 

• And many more… 

RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. | 2010 Product Guide 

5

RTD AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality & Process Control 

RTD has established a comprehensive management system based on the 

international quality standards AS9100 and ISO 9001. Our registration is with 

Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. and a copy of our certificate can be obtained by 

visiting www.rtd.com. RTD is dedicated to maintaining customer satisfaction and 

the integrity of its “zero defect policy”. The elements below outline the structure 

of RTD’s quality and process control system employed to guarantee MIL value for 

COTS prices starting with PCB fabrication to IPC-6012 Class 3 standards. 

Management Responsibility 

• Established quality policy and objectives are regularly reviewed to ensure their relevance in 

meeting the needs and expectations of our customers. 

• Top management is dedicated to monitoring quality performance and effectiveness through 

regular management reviews of the quality system. 

• Quality system planning and implementation of documented procedures extend to every 

aspect of the business. Quality involvement is universal at RTD. 

Contract Review 

• Procedures are defined and documented for reviewing customer requirements, drawings, 

specifications, and quality provisions associated with product orders. 

• Requirements are reviewed to ensure the complete understanding of customer needs and 

expectations prior to order acceptance and upon product delivery. 

• Customer support and technical assistance are readily available from highly trained sales, 

engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments. 

Design Control 

• All hardware and software is designed by in-house, expert engineering staff. 

• Uncompromised PCB board reliability is a paramount design objective. This is assured by 

using the most stringent IPC-6012 class 3 standards and the dependability of sequential 

lamination processes in the fabrication of complex multi-layer PCB’s containing blind and 

buried vias. 

• Comprehensive design planning and records include schematics, circuit board/component 

layout drawings, assembly instructions, programming, inspection/test procedures, and 

software/hardware user’s documentation. 

• RTD can readily incorporate custom design needs for customer specific requirements, 

including full documentation. 

• The design process includes validation to ensure that products conform to the needs 

and requirements defined by the user. This is accomplished through rigorous burn-in, 

inspection, and testing. 

Purchasing and Receiving Control 

• Suppliers are selected, evaluated, and approved based on their ability to meet specified 

requirements including an evaluation of their own quality system. 

• A revision controlled list of approved suppliers and part numbers is maintained and 

includes a supplier rating system for statistical evaluation on a continuous basis. 

• Purchasing documents are reviewed and approved for adequacy of specified requirements 

prior to release of purchase orders for all materials, components, equipment, and services 

used in the manufacturing process. 

• Received purchases are verified to ensure that goods meet specified requirements. 

RTD Quality Policy 

“We commit ourselves to 

Total Quality and 

zero defects to 

meet the needs & expectations 

of our customers.” 

The fundamental policy of RTD is one of total quality responsibility— 

responsibility for the satisfactory performance of its service and the 

assured quality of its end product, from the inception of the job to the 

ultimate fulfillment of the customer’s requirements. This responsibility 

resides in some measure with each individual of RTD. 

The primary purpose must be to meet the needs and expectations of our 

customers and other stakeholders to achieve a competitive advantage in 

an effective and efficient manner, and to achieve, maintain, and improve 

overall organizational performance and capabilities. 

Assurances of quality further require recognition of the axiom that quality 

cannot be inspected into a product; it must be designed and built into 

the product. RTD is committed to continuous improvement through an 

unwavering quest toward quality excellence and a zero defects policy. 

Therefore, consistent achievement of a quality engineered and manufactured 

product can only be realized by a self-imposed system of discipline 

and control that is conscientiously subscribed to by all employees 

at every working level in the company. Manager, salesman, engineer, 

designer, and production worker must share alike the responsibility 

for the control of quality, thereby guaranteeing production quality as a 

natural result rather than a manifestation of chance. 

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Manufacturing Process Control 

• Made in USA: In-house capability for both leaded and RoHS compliant products. 

• Products are individually serialized. Bar coding of components allows for automatic 

recording of traceability information. 

• Every product that is produced can be traced easily from component receipt, through 

processing, and into the field. 

• All processes are defined in documented process specifications stating how the work is to be 

performed, what equipment is to be used, and what process parameters are to be monitored. 

• RTD uses the most advanced surface mount assembly equipment available. Components are 

reflowed in an optimized profile 10-zone oven with a pure nitrogen atmosphere to assure 

superior reliability of soldered connections. 

Inspection and Testing 

• RTD modules are 100% inspected using state-of-the-art automatic optical inspection 

systems and are verified by highly trained QC personnel using IPC-A-610 Class 3 (most 

stringent) for all products produced. 

• 100% electrical testing after a burn-in period to assure quality performance. 

• Data is continuously collected for statistical analysis of defect rates and other performance 

indicating measurements. 

• Control charts are evaluated for trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. 

Corrective/Preventive Action 

• All products deemed nonconforming to specified requirements are segregated and evaluated 

for root cause and determination of appropriate disposition. 

• Corrective action is applied for affected items and preventive action is determined and 

initiated in order to eliminate future occurrences. 

• Computer tracking of all non-conformances and resulting actions taken allows data to be 

analyzed, summarized, and presented for review by management on a periodic basis. 

Calibration and Control of Measuring Equipment 

• All equipment used for testing, inspection and measuring purposes is regularly calibrated. 

• RTD has a calibration program which conforms to ISO10012. 

• All standards used for measuring and calibrating purposes have NIST-traceable accuracy. 

• A computer database tracks the status of all equipment and provides for efficient systematic 

recall at prescribed intervals. 

External/Internal Audits 

• Every element of the entire quality system is audited on a periodic basis for completeness, 

adequacy and control of documentation, as well as demonstrated compliance to the 

requirements specified by internal procedures. 

• Records of audit results are maintained and follow-up activities form an integral part of the 

audit planning and implementation. 

• Annual compulsory external audit. 

• Regular management reviews of audit results are performed ensuring timely corrective action 

on any deficiencies found. 

One of RTD’s four temperature and 

humidity test chambers 

RTD’s specialized Bulk Liquid 

Nitrogen Storage for high quality 

inert atmosphere solder reflow 

X-Ray Image of High Density 

BGA Packages 

Automated 

Optical Inspection 

Training 

• Documented procedures are established for providing training to all personnel performing 

activities affecting quality. 

• Records of training and competency skills are regularly reviewed to assess the need for new 

and refresher training. 

• Training is provided for job specific skills, equipment operation, and process procedures, as 

well as all aspects of the quality management system and policy. 

RTD’s surface mount assembly equipment is the most advanced available. 


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RTD: Leading the Industry 

New? But this looks familiar… 

You are absolutely right: the PCI/104-Express connector seamlessly integrates 

into current PC/104 architectures. The PCI/104-Express spec preserves the 

hallmarks of PC/104: compact size, self-stacking expansion, rugged connectors, 

four-corner mounting holes, and full PC compatibility. 

PCI/104-Express provides transition from legacy PCI to PCIe, while leveraging 

the broad market of available PC/104, PC/104-Plus and PCI-104 hardware 

and software. Fast data transfer, high reliability, and long-term sustainability: 

welcome to the growing family of PC/104. 

Left: a stellar PCI/104-Express IDAN ® including dual, hot-swappable SATA 

drawers, a 1.86 GHz Intel ® Core 2 Duo cpuModule and Controller with 

video ports, serial ports, gigabit Ethernet, Advanced Analog & Digital I/O 

ports, and an 88W high-efficiency power supply. 

Below: a sample of RTD’s Express offering. RTD leads the industry in 

PCI/104-Express selection and development. 

PCI/104-Express 

Intel ® Core 2 Duo cpuModule 

PCIe/104 with Dual Ethernet 

Intel ® Core 2 Duo cpuModule 

High-Speed Digital I/O 

Isolated Digital I/O 

88W Power Supply 

SATA Drive Carrier 

Dual-Slot Mini PCIe 

5-Port Ethernet Switch 

Dual Gigabit Ethernet 

PCI Express to PCI Bridge 

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The key to rugged PC/104 Express architectures is the bus configuration, the connector design, and the add-on card 

interchangeability. In 2007, RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. and Samtec Inc. allocated substantial engineering and 

financial resources to modify the high speed, rugged Q2 connector pair for the 104, EPIC and EBX form factors of 

the PC/104 Consortium PC/104 standard 0.600 inch and 22 mm stacking heights. 

Four x1 links have the bandwidth to handle many applications. What do you do if you need more than four x1 devices? 

How do you meet the requirements of multiple high bandwidth PCI Express devices such as high-end graphics, powerful 

Virtex FPGA engines, advanced DSP architectures, and 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet to name a few? Ultimately, the ability to 

expand through a x16 PCI Express link is an imperative for stackable PC system configurations. 

RTD’s innovative expressMate modules (see page 13) take advantage of the x16 link to break the current 6 board PCIe/104 and 4 board PCI-104 stack height limits. 

The expressMate modules use the x16 link to repopulate the x1 links and allow for additional x4, x8, and x16 links, add PCIe-PCI bridge, enable PCIe peer-to-peer 

communication, and provide redundant fail-over processing for PCIe/104 and PCI/104-Express applications. 

PCI Connector PCI Connector PCI Connector 

ISA Connector ISA Connector PCIe Connector 

PCIe Connector 

PC/104 PC/104-Plus PCI-104 PCI/104-Express PCIe/104 

Above: bus structure diagrams 

showing the evolution of PC/104. 

Right: ISA, PCI & PCIe connectors. 

PCI/104-Express Connector Overview 

Excerpt from an article by Jim Blazer, RTD Chief Technology Officer, published in COTS Journal 

Incorporating the PCI Express bus within the industry-proven PC/104 form factor brings many advantages to users including fast data transfer due to express 

technology, low cost due to PC/104’s unique self-stacking bus, high reliability due to PC/104’s inherent ruggedness, and long-term sustainability. The 68-member 

consortium chose PCI Express as its new standard for embedded applications because of its full PC market adoption, performance, scalability, and growing silicon 

availability worldwide. It provides a new high-performance physical interface while retaining software compatibility with existing PCI infrastructure. Twenty-two 

member companies participated in the PCI/104-Express specification development. The PC/104 Embedded Consortium adopted the PCI/104-Express specification 

by member vote in March 2008. 

In defining an addition of PCI Express to PC/104, the consortium board aimed to preserve the attributes that have made PC/104 so successful in embedded applications. 

The PCI/104-Express module size, like others in the PC/104 family, is a compact 3.6 by 3.8 inch (90 x 96 mm). The boards self-stack so stacks can expand 

without backplanes or card cages. Rugged, reliable connectors ensure reliability in harsh environments, and four corner mounting holes increase resistance to 

shock and vibration. Full PC compatibility reduces end-user development costs and improves their time-to-market. In addition, the PC/104 Embedded Consortium 

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Stackable PCI Express (cont’d) 

“...impressive data 

throughput rates...” 

(continued from previous page) board determined that this new, stackable 

form of PCI Express had to maintain backward compatibility with 

the organization’s current specifications and form factors. The design 

needed to support automatic detection of up or down stacking and had 

to have automatic link shifting to allow simplified, universal add-on 

module designs. The PCI/104-Express design approach provides a 

consistent and interchangeable path for the stackable PC architecture 

across the consortium’s 104, EPIC and EBX form factors. 

PC/104 stackable embedded PCs have followed the desktop PC, 

leveraging on the hardware and software support developed for this 

popular platform (see bus variant diagram on page 9). PCIe/104 is PCI/104-Express without the PCI bus. Because 

it is so similar to the PCI/104-Express standard, PCIe/104 did not receive its own specification and is grouped with 

PCI/104-Express. Since PCI Express is based on PCI technology, a PCI Express to PCI Bridge is straightforward. Both a 

PCI/104-Express CPU stack and a PCIe/104 CPU stack will easily support PCI Express and PCI add-in cards. 

Table 1: Data Throughput Rates 

MB/sec 

Comparison 

PCI Bus 132 26 times ISA 

Single x1 Link 500 4 times PCI 

x16 Link 8,000 60 times PCI 

Total for all Links 10,000 75 times PCI 

Comparison of data throughput rates with 

traditional PCI bus vs. x1 and x16 PCIe bus. 

PCI/104-Express uses two connectors: the PCI Express bus connector and the PCI-104 bus connector. The PCI Express 

bus connector features four x1 PCIe links and one x16 PCIe link. The x16 link is optionally configurable as two x8 links, 

two x4 PCIe links, or two SDVO Interfaces. 

The PCI Express connector was specifically designed and tested for the PC/104 Embedded Consortium. The connectors 

precisely match the PC/104 standard 0.600 inch (15.24 mm) stacking height and standoff tolerances. Multiple 

vendors will supply the connectors to ensure reliable part availability. A 22mm alternate stacking height provides more 

space above the PCB for taller components and additional cooling while remaining compatible with all standard PC/104 

boards. 

PCI/104-Express also utilizes the PCI-104 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI Bus connector. It has four bus master capability, just as 

on PC/104-Plus and & PCI-104. Power capabilities include +3.3V, +5V, +12V, or – 12V. Additional options include +5V 

standby, power supply on, and power management event signals for an ATX power supply. The PCI Express bus has a 

+5V power capability of 84 watts and a +12V power capability of 100 watts. 

Users can stack four x1 and one x16 PCI/104-Express modules together, or two x4 or x8 modules. Accessory modules 

can be stacked either up or down from the CPU. The standard offers impressive data throughput rates (see Table 1). 

Signal Integrity Test Stack 

In order to evaluate signal integrity, RTD funded the creation of 

a specialized test fixture (seen at right). System stack heights of 

up to 12 boards were assembled to detect any signal degradation 

while keeping Gen2 PCI Express specifications in sight. The eye 

diagram (far right) shows the excellent quality of signal transmission 

achieved by the Q2 connector. 

Eye Diagram 

Shown here at actual size: the Q2 Connector. 

This connector was developed and funded by 

an RTD and Samtec joint project. The mated 

connector is optimized for 0.600″ (15.24 mm) 

stack height to maintain compatibility with 

PC/104. The surface mount connector uses 

three “banks” for a total of 156 pins and three 

central power blades. 

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Solid Engineering 


Incorporated in 1985, RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.—a founder of the PC/104 Consortium and an AS9100 and 

ISO 9001 certified company—specializes in the research, design, and manufacturing of PC/104, PC/104-Plus, PCI-104, 

PCI/104-Express, PCIe, desktop, and 19-inch rack compliant modules and systems, addressing intelligent process 

control, data acquisition and processing, adaptive signal processing, video capture, telematics, wireless, field bus, and 

power supply technologies. Our high-performance products are all designed and manufactured in-house at our State 

College, Pennsylvania facility. 

RTD’s offering is the broadest in the industry, guaranteeing system integrity and minimal debugging. Why are we so 

confident in the quality and reliability of our products? Because we have a wealth of engineering and field experience in 

a variety of software, electrical, mechanical, and system integrating disciplines. The RTD staff combines expert knowledge 

with years of experience to provide customers with the resources necessary to follow a project from start to 

finish. In addition, we arm our engineers with cutting-edge design and testing tools; our production personnel are highly 

trained and equipped with precision manufacturing, inspection, and testing equipment. The end result is a product 

worthy of your attention. 

With vast and diverse engineering experience and a product line second to none, RTD can help guide you through your 

project development. After evaluating your requirements, our experts will design a hardware system that best meets 

your needs, and is complemented by example software programs that support multiple operating systems and programming 

languages. 

Whether you need a custom multi-module stack or an integrated, ruggedized, high reliability system, RTD is your source 

for solutions. From low-power to high-end performance, from industrial applications to the most extreme environmental 

conditions, RTD’s integrated, compact systems have been deployed on every continent, in many oceans, at various 

levels of our atmosphere, and in space. 

Our rugged packaging and system solutions include standard and custom designs. Enclosures are available for all RTD 

products. IDAN ® , HiDAN ® , and HiDANplus systems are used in the most demanding industrial and military applications 

around the world. 

From A to Z 

Cutting-edge design is backed by a 

100% inspection process, ensuring 

RTD’s products meet the most 

stringent standards. 

Don’t be fooled by RTD’s diverse product line: we are not a distributor. RTD is the manufacturer. That means that all of 

our products are designed and built at our Pennsylvania facility and proudly bear the words “Made in USA.” Since we 

fabricate our own modules and systems, RTD is able to maintain a highly refined quality control process. 

Let our engineers and sales associates help you take your project 

from start to finish. With our highly trained staff, you will be able 

to tackle the most challenging of applications with innovative, 

cutting-edge solutions. RTD is driven to provide across-the-board 

quality at the highest standards making us an industry leader. 

“Made in USA” 

While RTD is consistently at the forefront of technology, we are 

also committed to providing legacy support. This guarantees that 

within a constantly developing industry, our company has a keen 

eye on products, trends, and availability. Ultimately, you can trust 

that your RTD system will provide you with years of service. 

With strict adherence to 

AS9100 and ISO 9001 documented 

standards and IPC-6012 Class 3 

PCB standards, RTD manufacturing 

delivers stacked board solutions preloaded 

with your software for easy 

integration into your product. 

When you work with RTD to engineer application solutions, you benefit from years of military and industrial experience. 

Driven by some of the brightest minds in software, hardware, and systems engineering, RTD will take you to the top. 


cpuModules 

& Controllers 

RTD is proud to offer its most advanced cpuModules with the Intel ® Core 2 Duo Processor 

and up to 2 GB of SDRAM. These high-performance, energy-efficient cpuModules are 

powered by the Intel ® GS45 chipset from the “Montevina” platform. A dual channel DDR2 

memory interface ensures adequate memory bandwidth to keep up with both processor 

cores. 

An Intel Gen 5.0 integrated graphics engine provides extensive rendering 

capabilities. Some of this CPU’s I/O features include Gigabit Ethernet, two SATA hard 

drive connections plus an on-board SATA Disk Chip, up to six USB 2.0 ports, up to four 

RS-232/422/485 serial ports, analog SVGA and digital LVDS video ports. These modules 

also support RTD’s Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO : see page 16) and Advanced Analog I/O 

(aAIO ), which allows them to be used as single-board solutions for some data acquisition 

and controller applications. CMX models include high-definition audio with Cirrus Logic 

CS4207 Codec. 

Intel ® Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz 

SDRAM 

SSD 

Socket 

SATA 

Drives 

PCIe 

x1 

PCIe 

x16 

PCI 

(bits) 

Gigabit 

Ethernet 

USB 

2.0 

– 40 to +70°C 

Serial aDIO aAIO HD 

Audio SVGA Panel Power 

(W) 

PCIe/104 CMX32MVD - Dual Core 2 GB 8 GB 2 8 1 – 2 6 † 4 14 8 1 1 LVDS 21.0 

PCI/104-Express CMA22MVD - Dual Core 2 GB 8 GB 2 8 1 32 1 6 † 4 14 8 – 1 LVDS 21.0 

† 

two USB 2.0 ports on the I/O connector, four additional ports supplied to the stackable PCIe/104 bus 

Intel ® Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz 

SDRAM 

SSD 

Socket 

SATA 

Drives 

PCIe x1 

PCIe 

x16 

PCI 

(bits) 

Gigabit 

Ethernet 

USB 

2.0 

– 40 to +85°C 

Serial aDIO aAIO HD 

Audio SVGA Panel Power 

(W) 

PCIe/104 CMX32MVD - Dual Core 2 GB 8 GB 2 8 1 – 2 6 † 4 14 8 1 1 LVDS 15.8 

PCI/104-Express CMA22MVD - Dual Core 2 GB 8 GB 2 8 1 32 1 6 † 4 14 8 – 1 LVDS 15.8 

PCIe/104 CMX32MCS - Single Core 2 GB 8 GB 2 8 1 – 2 6 † 4 14 8 1 1 LVDS 13.3 

PCI/104-Express CMA22MCS - Single Core 2 GB 8 GB 2 8 1 32 1 6 † 4 14 8 – 1 LVDS 13.3 

† 

two USB 2.0 ports on the I/O connector, four additional ports supplied to the stackable PCIe/104 bus 

PCI (Stack-Down) 

SVGA 

LVDS 

aAIO 

COM 2 & 4 

COM 1 & 3 

Stack-Down PCI Bus 

(Stack-Through Optional) 

Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 

64-bit Processor with Intel 

Virtualization Technology 

8 GB SATA 

Flash Drive 

2 USB 2.0 

aDIO 

Ethernet 

Utility 

Power 

PCIe/104 Type 2 (Stack-Up) 

PCIe/104 Type 1 (Stack-Down) 

PCI/104-Express Core 2 Duo 

CMA22MVD 

“…rugged, versatile 

system expansion…” 

Stack-Down PCIe/104 

Type 1 Expansion Bus 

Stack-Up PCIe/104 

22 mm Stack Height 

Type 2 Expansion Bus 

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Intel ® Core 2 Duo −40 to +85°C 

® 

• Intel 64-bit Processor on 45 nm process 

 

• 1.86 GHz Core 2 Duo with 6 MB L2 Cache 

 

• 1.20 GHz Core 2 Duo with 3 MB L2 Cache 

® 

• 1.20 GHz Celeron (single core) with 1 MB L2 Cache 

® 

• Supports Intel Virtualization Technology 

® 

• Enhanced Intel Dynamic Acceleration Technology increases the 

speed on one core when the other is idle. 

• 1066 MHz, source-synchronous Front Side Bus (FSB) 

• 1 GB DDR2-800 SDRAM or 2 GB DDR2-667 SDRAM 

• Surface-mounted for maximum reliability 

• Dual Channel for increased bandwidth 

® 

• Intel Gen 5.0 Integrated Graphics Engine 

• 10 Fully Programmable Cores 

• 533 MHz Core Render Clock 

• Render Standby reduces graphics core voltage when idle 

• Dual Pipe allows different images on each display 

• LVDS flat panel output & Analog SVGA output 

• Stack-Up PCIe/104 Type 2 Bus (22 mm stack height) 

• Four PCI Express x1 Links 

• Two SATA 2.0 Links supporting Hot-Plug and eSATA 

• Two USB 2.0 and LPC bus 

• Stack-Down PCIe/104 Type 1 Bus 

• Four PCI Express x1 Links 

• One PCI Express x16 Link 

• Two USB 2.0 

• Stack-Down PCI bus 

• Supports up to 4 PCI bus master add-on cards 

• 3.3 V or 5 V PCI bus signaling 

• RTD Enhanced BIOS with ACPI and APIC 

• USB Boot, Fail Safe Boot, and Quick Boot 

• Nonvolatile CMOS configuration without battery 

• Watchdog timer & real time clock (external battery required) 

• SATA Disk Chip socket supports up to 8 GB Flash Drive 

• RS-232/422/485 serial port(s) – BIOS selectable 

• 6 high speed USB 2.0 ports 

• Two ECHI Controllers 

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet 

• Jumbo Frame Support (9kB) 

• Smart speed operation reduces speed with faulty cables 

• Advanced Cable Diagnostics 

• Time Domain Reflectometry 

• Channel Frequency Response 

• Automatic MDI crossover 

• Advanced Digital I/O: aDIO 

 

• 12 Digital I/O bits with match/event/strobe interrupts 

• Bit-masking plus 2 strobe/input bits 

• ESD Protection 

• Optional Incremental Encoder or PWM interface 

 

• Advanced Analog I/O: aAIO (CMA models) 

• 8 single-ended or 4 differential analog inputs 

• 100 KHz sampling rate 

• 16-bit resolution 

• 0 to +5, ±5, ±10, 0 to +10V input ranges 

• High-Definition Audio with Cirrus Logic CS4207 Codec (CMX models) 

• Software selectable stereo mic. input or stereo line-level input 

• Stereo line-level output and stereo headphone output 

• Power Management features including: 

® 

• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology 

• Dynamic FSB frequency switching 

• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0 

• Supported power down modes: S1 (power on suspend), 

S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (hibernate), and S5 (soft-off) 

• Wake-on aDIO, Wake-on-LAN, and Wake-on-RTC 

• ATX power supply compatible 

• Power On, 5 Vdc Standby, and PME# signals 

• Advanced thermal management 

• Thermal throttling reduces clock speed to prevent thermal runaway 

• Auto fan control only runs fan when needed 

® 

• Passive structural heat sink and heat pipes in IDAN and 

HiDAN ® system configurations 

• Compatible with all x86 operating systems, including 

DOS, Windows, Linux, and various RTOSes 

expressMate 

• Take full advantage of the x16 link 

• Break the current 6 board PCIe/104 stack height limits 

• Repopulate the x1 links 

• Break the current 4 board PCI-104 stack height limits 

• PCI Express to PCI bridge 

• Provide additional x4, x8, or x16 link 

• Enable PCI Express peer-to-peer communication 

• Provide Cabled PCI Express 

• Provide redundant fail-over processing 

Family 


cpuModules 

& Controllers 

RTD offers high-performance PCI-104 and PC/104-Plus cpuModules and Controllers with the Intel ® 1.4 GHz Pentium ® M and 1.0 GHz Celeron ® M, featuring 512 MB 

and 1 GB of surface-mount BGA DDR SDRAM and one ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket for an on-board true IDE flash drive which is natively supported by all major GPOSes 

and RTOSes. Latest I/O technologies include two or four USB 2.0 ports, up to four RS-232/422/485 serial ports, a multiPort with ESD protected Advanced Digital I/O 

(aDIO : see detailed description on page 16). Nonvolatile BIOS settings and storage of CMOS settings require no battery. The Pentium ® M features the latest in power 

management including Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep ® Technology. A stackable transition module with PCI/ISA bridge makes this PCI-104 single board computer compatible 

with any PC/104 and PC/104-Plus interface. 

Intel ® Pentium ® M: 1.4 GHz 

SDRAM 

SSD 

Socket 

EIDE Eth USB 2.0 Serial aDIO Audio SVGA Panel Power (W) Temp (°C) 

PC/104-Plus CMA157886PX 512 MB 8 GB 1 1 4 4 14 — 1 LVDS 13.7 – 40 to +85 

PCI-104 CMX158886PX* 1 GB 8 GB 1 1 2 4 18 1 1 LVDS 12.7 – 40 to +85 

PCI-104-BRG CMX158886PX-BRG 1 GB 8 GB 1 1 2 4 36 1 1 LVDS 13.7 – 40 to +85 

* ECC Memory available 

Visit www.rtd.com for complete product listing 

Intel ® Celeron ® M: 1.0 GHz 

SDRAM 

SSD 

Socket 


PC/104-Plus CMA157886CX 512 MB 8 GB 1 1 4 4 14 — 1 LVDS 11.9 – 40 to +85 

PCI-104 CMX158886CX 1 GB 8 GB 1 1 2 4 18 1 1 LVDS 10.9 – 40 to +85 

PCI-104-BRG CMX158886CX-BRG 1 GB 8 GB 1 1 2 4 36 1 1 LVDS 11.9 – 40 to +85 


Stackable PCI-104 Expansion Bus 

Intel Pentium M 

1.4 GHz Processor 

FSB 

SVGA 

LVDS Panel 

855GME 

North Bridge 

333 MHz 

Surface Mount 

DDR SDRAM 

EIDE 

Connector 

These rugged, single board computers 

feature surface-mounted RAM 

soldered directly onto the board 

to maximize reliability in extreme 

temperatures, and in high shock and 

vibration environments. 

32-pin ATA/IDE 

Disk Chip 

2 High Speed 

USB 2.0 Ports 

AC’97 Audio 

Codec 

(CMX & CMD) 

COM 1 

COM 3 

COM 2 

COM 4 

(CMX & CMA) 

RS-232/422/485 

Transceiver 

RS-232/422/485 

Transceiver 

ICH4 

South Bridge 

Super I/O 

LPC Interface 

PCI Interface 

RTD Enhanced 

BIOS 

RTD Custom 

ASIC 

Parallel Port 

Floppy 

aDIO 

IE 

PWM 

BIOS Selection 

PCI to ISA Bridge 

(CMA only) 

ISA Interface 

10/100 

Ethernet Port 

multiPort 

PS/2 Mouse 

and Keyboard 

Stackable PC/104 ISA Bus 

(CMA only) 

Full 8/16-bit ISA bus with DMA & Interrupts 

Pentium M Block Diagram 



Intel ® Pentium ® M and Celeron ® M 

• Active stackable PCI & ISA busses 


• 3.3V or 5V PCI bus signaling 

• 400 MHz, source-synchronous Front Side Bus 

• 512 MB & 1 GB DDR2700 SDRAM 

• Surface-mounted for maximum reliability 

• Up to 333 MHz data rate 

• BIOS Selectable Error Checking - SEC ECC & DED ECC (512 MB CMX only) 

• 32-pin ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket supports up to 8 GB Flash Drive 

• Natively supported by all major GPOSes and RTOSes 

• Supports MMX and SSE2 instructions 

• Internal cache 

• Pentium M: L1 - 32 KB of instruction and 32 KB data; L2 - 2 MB 

• Celeron M: L1 - 32 KB of instruction and 32 KB data; L2 - 512 KB 

• RTD Enhanced BIOS with ACPI 


• Nonvolatile CMOS configuration without battery 

• Watchdog timer & real time clock (external battery required) 

• RS-232/422/485 serial port(s) - BIOS selectable 

• 24 advanced programmable interrupts 

• 3 timer/counter channels 

• High resolution 100 MHz APIC timer 

• 4 high speed USB 2.0 ports 

• 10/100 Ethernet 

• AC’97 audio support 

• aDIO 

 

• 12, 16, or 32 Digital I/O bits with match/event/strobe interrupts 

• Bit-masking plus 2 or 4 strobe/input bits 

• EIDE controller with UltraDMA-100 

• Power Management features including: 

• Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep ® Technology (Pentium ® M) 

• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 

• ACPI 2.0 compliant 

• Supported power down modes: S1 (power on suspend), 

S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (hibernate), and S5 (soft-off) 

• Wake-on aDIO, Wake-on-LAN, and Wake-on-RTC 

• ATX power supply compatible 

• Power On, 5 Vdc Standby, and PME# signals 

• multiPort – BIOS selectable 


• Parallel port (SPP, ECP, and EPP) 

• Floppy drive interface 

• Optional Incremental Encoder or PWM interface 

• 855GME SVGA controller on-board with 3D acceleration 

• LVDS flat panel output & Analog SVGA output 

• 64-bit AGP hardware graphics accelerator 

with 2–64 MB of selectable shared video memory 

• DirectX and OpenGL 3D accelerator 

• Advanced thermal management 

• Thermal throttling reduces clock speed to prevent 

thermal runaway 

• Auto fan control only runs fan when needed 

• Passive structural heat sink and heat pipes 

in IDAN ® and HiDAN ® system configurations 



– 40 to +85°C 

PCI Bus 

PCI Bus 

SVGA 

LVDS 

COM 1 & 3 

SVGA 

LVDS 

Audio 

COM 1 & 3 

2 USB 2.0 

2 USB 2.0 

COM 2 & 4 

aDIO 

COM 2 & 4 

2 USB 2.0 

multiPort 

Ethernet 

Utility 

Ethernet 

Utility 

Power 

EIDE 

ISA Bus 

Power 

EIDE 

PC/104-Plus Pentium M 

CMA157886PX1400 

PCI-104 Pentium M 

CMX158886PX1400 


cpuModules 

& Controllers 

RTD offers a family of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus cpuModules and Controllers based on high-performance and low-power 

Intel ® Celeron ® and AMD Geode LX processors. RTD’s philosophy of standardized customization means offering many 

versions of a processor with an I/O subset suited to a specific application. This results in improved reliability and higher Mean 

Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time Between Critical Failure (MTBCF). Feature sets range from minimum I/O to fully 

integrated modules. 

All PC/104-Plus cpuModules support 4 PCI bus masters. BIOS selectable thermal throttling and ACPI (Advanced Configuration 

and Power Interface) are featured on the Celeron. APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) is implemented on 

the Celeron family. cpuModule I/O options include USB, Ethernet, video, RS-232/422/485 serial ports, EIDE, ESD protected 

multiPort , audio, Advanced Digital I/O, and a 32-pin ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket for a true 8 GB IDE flash drive which is natively 

supported by all major GPOSes & RTOSes. Memory chips are surface-mount and soldered directly on-board. 

RTD’s exclusive multiPort allows the parallel port to be configured as an Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO ), ECP/EPP parallel 

port, or a floppy drive. ESD protected aDIO is 18 digital bits configured as 8 bit-programmable and 8-bit port-programmable 

I/O giving you any combination of inputs and outputs. Two strobe inputs latch data into the bit-programmable port and generate 

an interrupt. The inputs can also be used as two general purpose digital inputs. Match, event, and strobe interrupt modes 

mean no more wasting valuable processor time polling digital inputs. Interrupts are generated on a value change event or 

when the 8 bit-programmable digital inputs match a pattern. Bit masking allows the selection of any subgroup of eight bits. 

Custom aDIO features can include Incremental Encoder interfaces or Pulse Width Modulators. 

“RTD’s philosophy 

of standard 

customization...” 

Intel ® Celeron ® : 650 MHz – 40 to +85°C 

MHz 

SDRAM 

SSD 

Socket 


PC/104 CME146786CX 650 512 MB 8 GB 1 1 2 2 18 — 1 — 9.0 / 7.5 – 40 to +85 

PC/104-Plus 

CME147786CX 650 512 MB 8 GB 1 1 2 2 18 1 1 — 9.0 / 7.5 – 40 to +85 

CML147786CX 650 512 MB 8 GB 1 1 2 2 18 1 1 TTL 9.1 / 7.6 – 40 to +85 


PC/104 650 MHz Celeron 

CME146786CX650 

• RTD Enhanced BIOS with ACPI 


• BIOS selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports 

• BIOS selectable multiPort 




 

• aDIO 

: 16 Digital I/O bits with match/event/strobe 

interrupts and bit-masking plus 2 strobe/input bits 

• Optional Incremental Encoder or PWM Interface 

• 10/100 Ethernet 

• 32-pin ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket supports up to 8 GB Flash 

Drive (natively supported by all major GPOSes and RTOSes) 

• EIDE controller with UltraDMA 33/66/100 

• SVGA display controller and TTL or LVDS flat panel options 

• AC’97 audio support (PC/104-Plus modules) 






PC/104-Plus Geode LX 

PC/104 Geode LX 

(Shown with heat sink) 

• RTD Enhanced BIOS 

• Fail Safe Boot and Quick Boot 

• 4 BIOS selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports 

• 2 High Speed USB 2.0 ports 

• BIOS selectable multiPort 




 

• aDIO 

: 16 Digital I/O bits with match/event/strobe 


• Optional Incremental Encoder (IE) or PWM Interface 

• 10/100 Ethernet (2 on CME136, 1 on CME137) 

• 32-pin ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket supports up to 8 GB Flash 

Drive (natively supported by all major GPOSes and RTOSes) 

• EIDE controller with UltraDMA 33/66/100 

• SVGA display controller 

• LVDS flat panel (CME136 only) 




AMD Geode TM 

LX 500 MHz & 333 MHz 

– 40 to +85°C 

PC/104 

PC/104-Plus 

MHz 

SDRAM 

SSD 

Socket 

EIDE 

Eth 

USB 

2.0 

Serial aDIO SVGA Panel Power (W) Temp (°C) 

CME136686LX 500/333 256 MB 8 GB 1 2 2 4 18 1 LVDS 5.7 / 6.2 – 40 to +85 

CME136686LX 500/333 512 MB 8 GB 1 2 2 4 18 1 LVDS 5.7 / 6.2 – 40 to +85 

CME137686LX 500/333 256 MB 8 GB 1 1 2 4 18 1 — 5.1 / 5.5 – 40 to +85 

CME137686LX 500/333 512 MB 8 GB 1 1 2 4 18 1 — 5.2 / 5.6 – 40 to +85 


Stackable PCI-104 Expansion Bus 

CME137686LX only 

SVGA 

LVDS Panel 

(CME136686LX) 

LVDS 

Transmitter 

(CME136686LX) 

AMD Geode LX 

Processor 

(333 or 500 MHz) 

Surface Mount 

DDR SDRAM 

10/100 Ethernet 

Controller 

10/100 Ethernet 

Controller 

(CME136686LX) 

Ethernet Port 

Ethernet Port 

(CME136686LX) 

EIDE 

Connector 

PCI Interface 

32-pin ATA/IDE 

Disk Chip 

2 High Speed 

USB 2.0 Ports 

COM 1 

COM 3 

COM 2 

COM 4 

RS-232/422/485 

Transceiver 

RS-232/422/485 

Transceiver 

AMD CS5536 

Companion 

Super I/O 

LPC Interface 

RTD Enhanced 

BIOS 

RTD Custom 

ASIC 

Parallel Port 

Floppy 

aDIO 

IE 

PWM 

BIOS Selection 

PCI to ISA Bridge 

ISA Interface 

multiPort 

PS/2 Mouse 

and Keyboard 

Stackable PC/104 ISA Bus 

Full 8/16-bit ISA bus with DMA & Interrupts 


Power Supplies 

RTD has a proud tradition in high quality PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and PCI-104 power supply systems. To that lineup, we’ve added a highly efficient, 88 W PCI/104-Express 

power supply. Our vision has produced rugged MIL rated supplies designed for demanding applications, isolated modules that provide protection in challenging environments, 

and standard units for everyday PC/104 applications. Additionally, RTD carries uninterruptible power supplies with battery chargers to ensure continuous power 

even during blackouts. Our engineers are personally driven to continually advance power supply and battery back-up performance to push the industry forward. 

RTD’s most advanced modules utilize low profile, lightweight, surface-mount components for increased shock and vibration resistance. They are engineered as uncompromised 

power efficient workhorses, utilizing advanced thermal techniques and cutting-edge component selection to ensure cool operation with no heat sinks. With a 

123 W capability, RTD’s IATX104plus power supply (Available only in HiDAN and HiDANplus Systems) packs a power density of 279 Watts/lb with ATX control supporting 

5 V Standby, PS_On and PWR_OK while producing less than 30 mV peak to peak ripple on all voltages and achieving step responses critical for Gigahertz CPUs. To 

remove noise from a design is to eliminate it at its source. RTD uses precise layout practices along with post-design bench testing to generate the greatest possible 

suppression of EMI. Our dual-phase designs (XPWR, VPWR, ATX104plus, and HPWR104plus) feature current foldback output short circuit protection. 

ATX104plusHR 88W 

XPWR104HR 75W 

IATX104plusHR 123W 

“when you 

need More 

than cots” 

APWR104HR/APWR106HR 

RTD’s robust APWR family uses MIL rated modules in a PC/104 form factor and provides reliable operation for applications 

that demand military conditioning. These modules offer clean, safe power for a PC/104 stack by providing input filtering, 

surge suppression, reverse input voltage protection, and protection against voltage spikes. This ensures that the system has 

a clean, safe power source for operation over the full – 40 to +85°C operating range. 

APWR104HR 50W 

APWR104HR – 50W & APWR104HR – 30W 

• Meets MIL-STD-704A, B, C, and D surge limits 

• Meets MIL-STD-461C CE03 & MIL-STD-461D CE102 requirements 

• Meets DEF STAN 59-41 & DEF STAN 61-5 EMC requirements 

• Protects against conducted susceptibility specified in 

MIL-STD-461C, CS01, and CS02 

• Protects against voltage spikes specified in MILSTD-461C CS06 

• 40 dB minimum attenuation at 500 kHz 

• Soft start 

• Under voltage lockout to avoid slow start up problems 

• Operating temperature: – 40 to +85°C 

ATX104-Express 88W 

Above: Uninterruptible power 

supply with removable battery. 

ATX104HR-Express 

• High efficiency at full load w/ models that exceed 90% 

• Synchronized designs to reduce surge induced EMI 

• Wide input voltage range, low input ripple current, low output ripple voltage 

• Status LEDs placed conveniently next to PCI-Express Bus for easy viewing 

• Reverse Polarity Protection to 40 Volts 

• Remote ON/OFF operation available 




Non-Isolated 

Isolated 1500 V 

(peak 2 s) 

Isolated 500 V 

(peak 2 s) 

VPWR104 

50W 

HPWR104 

75W 

XPWR104 

75W 

HPWR104plus 

83W 

ATX104plus 

88W 

ATX104-Express 

88W 

IPWR104HR 

50W 

IPWR104HR 

L100W 

IPWR104HR 

H100W 

IATX104plusHR 

123W ‡ 

APWR104HR 

50W 

APWR106HR 

50W 

ISA 

Bus 

PCI 

PCIe 

 

Input (Vdc) 8–36 8–30 8–36 8–36 8–36 8–36 9–36 18–36 33–75 18–36 16–50 16–50 

Power (W) 50 75 75 83 88 88 50 100 100 118 50 50 

5 Vdc Output (A) 10.0 15.0 15.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 20.0 20.0 15.0 6.0 6.0 

5 Vdc STBY (A) 1.0 1.0 2.0 

–5 Vdc Output (A) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 

12 Vdc Output (A) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.17 1.17 

–12 Vdc Output (A) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.17 1.17 

3.3 Vdc Output (A) 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 

Max Efficiency (%) 90 88 92 90 90 90 81 88 88 90 72 72 

MIL-STD-704, 461 

Continuous Output Short Circuit Protection 

Reverse Polarity Input Protection (Vdc) – 40 – 40 – 40 – 40 – 40 – 40 – 40 – 40 – 100 – 40 – 100 – 100 

Voltage Transient Input Protection (kW) 1.5 † 1.5 † 1.5 † 1.5 ‡ 6.6 † 6.6 † 1.5 † 1.5 † 1.5 † 1.5 † 1.5 † 1.5 † 

MIL Standard Input Transient 80V (for 1s) 

Over Temp Protection (°C) 100 105 105 100 

Remote ON/OFF 

ATX Control Signal 

Operating Temperature: – 40 to +85°C 

† 

Peak pulse current (28A) 10 μs, (14A) 1000 μs 

UPS25 Battery Backup Controllers 

‡ 

Available only in HiDAN and HiDANplus Systems 

The UPS25ER is a flexible PC/104 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) subsystem, designed to work together with RTD’s power supplies to form a reliable UPS system. 

The UPS25 routes power to your power supply module from either the main input or from the backup battery during main input power failure. It allows main power interruption 

up to 30 minutes at 24 W (with our NiMH battery pack) while still maintaining complete computer operation. While the main supply is over 10 V, the UPS25ER will 

charge the backup NiMH/NiCd battery pack using its on-board charger circuitry. Application software can interrogate the UPS status and power states at any time. An 

interrupt can be generated when the main power fails and there is a status bit that indicates low battery charge. 

Features 

• Complete battery backup system for embedded CPUs 

• Wide input range 10–40 Vdc 

• Charger current limited to 1.2 A 

• Battery output: +9.6 V nominal, 1.5 Ah 

• Adjustable backup voltage trip level 

• Charger modes: fast, top off, and trickle 

• Battery temperature and voltage condition monitoring 

• Two charger status LEDs 

• Software controlled charger operation and diagnostics 

• Battery and power disconnect after shutdown 

• Fast Charge Termination Methods 

• – ∆V/t and ∆T/t 

• Maximum temperature, time, and voltage 

SK-UPS25ER-1 (NiMH) 

• 8 AA NiMH cells: 1500 mAHr 

• 30 min. backup at 24 W 

• Discharge temp: – 10 to +65°C 

• Charge temp: 0 to 40°C 

SK-UPS25ER-2 (NiCd) 

• 8 AA NiCd cells: 1000 mAHr 

• 20 min. backup at 24 W 

• Discharge temp: – 20 to +65°C 

• Charge temp: +10 to +40°C 


dspModules 

RTD offers a broad line of Digital Signal Processing Modules based on Texas Instruments’ high-performance DSPs. These specialized modules speed up math-intensive 

operations permitting the CPU to manage other application specific tasks. dspModules also operate as stand-alone processors by using the on-board Flash memory to 

store executable programs, thereby reducing overall system costs and power consumption when a CPU is not needed. All dspModules are programmable in C/C++ using 

Texas Instruments’ Code Composer Studio and RTD’s dspFramework libraries to streamline software development. RTD offers dspModules in two configurations: 

coprocessors and accelerators. The DSP Coprocessors are PC/104-Plus, and provide a passthrough ISA connector. This allows the dspModule to be located anywhere in 

the system. The DSP Accelerators are PCI-104, and provide a PlatformBus to directly connect front-end cards to the dspModule. 

TI DSP 

TMS32C 

DSP Speed 

SDRAM 

(MB) 

Memory 

Transfer 

Audio 

Power (W) 

DSP 

PlatformBus 

DSP to PCI 

Interface 

Temp (°C) 

SPM176430 6416 

1.0 GHz (8000 MIPS) 

600 MHz (4800 MIPS) 

32 / 128 / 256 800 MB/s 

5.4 

2.7 

Direct 

– 20 to +70 

– 40 to +85 

PC/104-Plus 

Coprocessors 

SPM176431 6416 

1.0 GHz (8000 MIPS) 

600 MHz (4800 MIPS) 

32 / 128 / 256 800 MB/s 

5.4 

2.7 

Direct 

– 20 to +70 

– 40 to +85 

SPM6030 6202 233 MHz (1864 MIPS) 16 466 MB/s 3.0 PLX – 40 to +85 

PCI-104 

Accelerators 

SPM186420 6416 

1.0 GHz (8000 MIPS) 

600 MHz (4800 MIPS) 

32 / 128 / 256 800 MB/s 

5.4 

2.7 

 

Direct 

– 20 to +70 

– 40 to +85 

SPM6020 6202 233 MHz (1864 MIPS) 16 466 MB/s 3.0 PLX – 40 to +85 

dspFramework included with all dspModules. 


Processors 

RTD dspModules are based on the TMS320C6416 and TMS320C6202 DSPs operating at up to 1 GHz with 

up to 256 MB of SDRAM. Flash memory is provided for user firmware. The processor interfaces to the PCI 

bus to provide high speed data transfer. The DSP features the VelociTI advanced very long instruction words 

(VLIWs) to supply up to eight 32-bit instructions to the eight functional units during every clock cycle. The 

VLIW architecture only requires instructions to be stored for the functional units that are ready to execute. 

I/O 

Multi-Channel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSP ) provide extensive I/O bandwidth up to 100 Mb/s each. Selected 

modules offer RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports, aDIO, and Stereo I/O using an AC’97 CODEC for additional 

functionality. The SyncBus provides synchronization between cards. dspModules also include optional 

direct stack-through connectors to RTD dataModules ® or additional DSP modules for parallel processing and 

direct communication. 

PlatformBus 

Selected models allow up to four expansion cards via a PlatformBus. The PlatformBus provides a dedicated 

32-bit bus that connects directly to the DSP, simplifying development of custom analog front-end cards to be 

used with the dspModule Accelerator. 

PlatformBus Features 

• Buffered Asynchronous Memory Interface of the DSP allows direct interface to dspModule 

• High speed data transfer between the DSP and the analog interface 

provided by 32-bit address bus and 16-bit data bus 

• Enables the rapid development of custom front-end for the dspModules 

Product Family Features 

• Eight 32-bit instructions per cycle 

• Very long instruction word (VLIW) device 

• Fixed point 

• 2 MB or 4 MB Flash memory 

• All DSP resources accessible from PCI bus 

• 3.3 V and 5 V PCI signaling compatible 

• PCI bus master or target only 

• Watchdog timer 

• 3 Multi-Channel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSP) 

• SyncBus to sync with RTD’s dataModules 

• Boot from PCI or on-board Flash memory 

• aDIO: 16 Digital I/O bits with match/event/strobe 


• Two RS-232/422/485 serial ports 

• AC’97 audio CODEC 

• JTAG emulator connector 

• Rugged passive heat sink 

• Power connector for stand-alone operation 

• Software support via dspFramework 

® 

AIM6020 PlatformBus dataModule ® 

• Two 1.25 MHz 12-bit A/D converters with anti-aliasing filter provide simultaneous sampling 

• Two 200 KHz 12-bit D/A converters 

• Full scale input range: ± 2.5 V 

• Full scale output range: ± 2.5 V (unbuffered), ± 5 V (buffered) 

SPM6020 dspModule stacked 

onto an AIM6020 dataModule. 



800 MB/s Transfer Rate 

SPM176431 

Accelerator with PlatfomBus 

SPM186420 

Simultaneous Sampling 

AIM6020 

DSP Application Example 

DSP technology has uses in a wide variety of applications: audio processing, 

digital image processing, biomedical signal processing, radar signal processing 

and more. Within each of these categories, the capabilities to implement 

DSP technology are extensive. Take audio processing as an example: 

• Voice encryption 

• Sound Isolation 

• Echo Cancellation 

• Audio Compression 

• Background Noise Filtering 

• Sound and Speech Recognition 

• Sonar 

From weather forecasting to computer-generated animation, DSP technology 

is at use in many industries. Contact RTD to learn more about how our 

dspModule capabilities can meet your specific needs. 


dspFramework 

DSP software development was once a difficult and time consuming task. But now, RTD’s dspFramework software makes it easy. Applications can be developed using 

the popular C and C++ programming languages. RTD provides standard functions for host/DSP communication and peripheral access. With most of the low-level code 

already written, you can focus on developing your algorithm. Even a DSP novice can quickly develop applications: all one needs is a basic understanding of C/C++. 

DSP Side dspFramework 

The RTD dspFramework supports single- and multi-threaded (DSP/BIOS) applications. It includes a library of C functions and 

macros for access to the DSP’s peripherals. All of the low-level initialization and setup is already handled by the framework. 

Example programs with full source code are provided. This gives you a template to develop your own application. 

Host-Side dspFramework 

The RTD dspFramework includes a matching host-side library that makes communication with the DSP easy. All functions 

are exposed via standard C++ class members. All host/DSP communication is handled by the framework. The host can call 

DSP routines as easily as standard operating system functions. Example programs with full source code are provided. The 

host-side software also includes support for downloading executable code to the DSP via PCI, and for programming the 

on-board flash. 

Development Tools 

The RTD dspFramework fully supports the Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio IDE, which is required for DSP 

software development. Host-side code can be developed using standard compilers for your operating system. DSP debugging 

is supported using JTAG emulators. Development kits are available, which include a dspModule, Code Composer Studio, 

and a JTAG emulator. 

Operating Systems 

The host-side dspFramework natively supports DOS (DPMI32), Windows, and Linux. Source code is provided so it can be 

easily ported to other operating systems. DSP software is operating system independent. 

Board Support 

Library 

Single-Threaded 

Chip Support 

Library 

Host Programs 

Host Interface Library 

Driver 

PCI Bus 

Multi-Threaded 

(DSP/BIOS) 

Chip Support 

Library 

Board Support 

Library 

Features 

• Portable C/C++ code 

• Matching host-side and DSP-side dspFrameworks 

• Standard interfaces for passing messages 

between the DSP and the host system 

• Ability for the host to call DSP functions 

• Support for single-threaded & multi-threaded 

DSP/BIOS applications 

• Support for on-board hardware 

(McBSP, SyncBus, Flash, etc.) 

• DSP applications can be downloaded through the 

PCI bus or programmed into the on-board Flash 

• Modular design and source code enable 

modifications to extend the framework 

• Source code, sample programs, and API 

documentation for all supported platforms 

• Access to RTD’s Engineering and Technical Support 

DSP Programs 

RTD DSP BOARDS 

HOST COMPUTER 

Customer created applications or RTD’s example applications (1) 

communicate with the RTD supplied HIL (2) which can download 

programs to the DSP and can communicate with them using the 

RTD supplied driver (3) which communicates with the RTD supplied 

BSL (4) which uses the Texas Instruments’ CSL (5) which are 

both used by programs running on the DSP (6). 


RTD Flies High with NASA 


RTD IDAN ® 

Impacts the Moon, NASA Finds Water 

NASA Ames Research Center engineers selected commercial off-the-shelf products manufactured by RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. to be used in connection with a 

specialized, light measuring instrument aboard the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). LCROSS – NASA’s mission to search for water on the moon 

– was successfully launched on an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on June 18, 2009 along with its companion mission, the Lunar Reconnaissance 

Orbiter. Preliminary data indicate that the mission successfully uncovered water in its October 9, 2009 impact on the permanently shadowed region of the Cabeus crater. 

Launch Date: June 18, 2009 

RTD IDAN ® and HiDAN ® Systems Part of NASA WB-57 High Altitude Research 

When NASA engineers needed a tough, highly reliable data acquisition 

solution for high altitude research, they looked to RTD’s line of 

rugged systems and box enclosures. With a shock mount base plate, 

transport handle, and MIL SPEC connectors, the HiDANplus 

housing was a perfect match. On the interior, the unit is stacked with 

RTD’s cutting-edge modules. The entire system is able to operate in 

temperatures from – 40 to +85°C, and in conditions involving high 

levels of shock and vibration. 

RTD’s rugged systems and box enclosures are ideal for a wide 

variety of applications. On land, at sea, and in space, these modular 

products consistently meet industry’s most rigorous challenges. 


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Data Acquisition 101 

Computer data acquisition involves converting real world signals such as position, temperature, or pressure into information a computer can understand. Any data 

acquisition board (DAQ) will give you lots of data. RTD’s DAQs not only collect data, they provide information. Information is what data acquisition is about; it means only 

collecting the data you want, when you want it. It is critical that you control when you take data, how much data you take, and have complete control over such parameters 

as timing, channel, gain, polarity, and triggering. RTD’s dataModules ® give you that control and the information you need. 

RTD Data Acquisition Modes 

RTD offers many acquisition modes by implementing a Channel-Gain table (CGT) that helps you get just the data you need. A CGT entry holds channel, gain, polarity, 

range, single-ended/differential, and skip bit information that is scanned at the full sampling rate of the DAQ. What makes a CGT so unique is that each channel can be 

programmed independently for sampling purposes with up to 8 K total entries in the table. Digital data markers can be collected and stored with the analog samples to 

identify your data accurately. Below are examples of RTD’s acquisition modes. Notice that all acquisition modes start with a trigger. 

TRIGGER 

SINGLE CONVERSION 

A single channel is sampled on each trigger 

SAMPLE TAKEN 

SAMPLED CHANNEL 

1 1 

1… 

TRIGGER 

MULTIPLE CONVERSIONS 

Pacer clock controls sample rate 

PACER CLOCK 

SAMPLE TAKEN 

SAMPLED CHANNEL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1… 

CHANNEL SCAN 

Randomly scans any channel at any gain 

TRIGGER 

PACER CLOCK 

SAMPLE TAKEN 

CHANNEL-GAIN 

TABLE ENTRY 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9… 

BURST 

Triggers one channel/gain table scan 

TRIGGER 

BURST TRIGGER 

BURST CLOCK 

SAMPLE TAKEN 

CHANNEL-GAIN 

TABLE ENTRY 

1 2 3 1 2 3 

MULTI-BURST 

Triggers programmable number of channel/gain table scans 

TRIGGER 

PACER CLOCK 

SAMPLE COUNTER 

OUTPUT 

SAMPLE TAKEN 

To learn more about systems like 

the HiDANplus pictured here, 

turn to page 40. 

CHANNEL-GAIN 

TABLE ENTRY 

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 



Triggering 

If it is crucial to get the data you want, when you want it, then it follows 

that being able to communicate to your DAQ system which data you want 

is equally important. Triggering accomplishes this task. In fact, the more 

triggering options a board offers, the better the likelihood you will collect 

good data. RTD offers an abundance of triggering options that allow you 

to define how and when to capture data to ensure that you get the information 

you need. 

An oscilloscope is a specialized data acquisition system. If you let it run 

freely you will see lots of data. However, little information will be gained 

from the blur on the screen unless you use triggers. A trigger is an event 

happening. Some real world examples are when a pulse starts or ends, a 

warning light turns on or off, or an overload is detected. 

“Stackable, 

powerful, 

and optimized for 

success...” 

To get information from your DAQ you have to trigger it like an oscilloscope. 

There are three things that could happen when you get a trigger. 

A pre-trigger starts the DAQ, a post-trigger stops the DAQ, or an abouttrigger 

collects some data before and after the event. RTD’s many internal 

and external start, stop, and about trigger options give you all of 

these functions. 

Features of Start, Stop, and About Triggers 

Software 

External 

Digital Interrupt 

Timer/Counter 

Gated 

Sample Counter 

Sync Bus 

Trigger under software control 

Trigger on an external rising or falling edge 

Trigger when digital I/O matches a preset state or when 

any digital bit changes 

Trigger when a timer/counter expires 

Collect data when an external signal is active (signal can 

be either active low or active high) 

Trigger after a programmed number of samples 

have been collected 

Trigger multiple boards simultaneously 

This PC/104-Plus stack includes 

an AMD Geode LX cpuModule, 

a DSP Coprocessor, a 16-channel, 

12-bit analog module with Autonomous 

SmartCal, and an 83 Watt 

power supply. 

Skip Bit 

Skip bits allow sampling different channels at different rates while maintaining 

accurate individual channel timing. The diagrams show how to sample channel 1 

once every second and channel 4 once every three seconds. To take a set of eight 

samples, six from channel 1 and two from channel 4 (shown in the top diagram) 

make 12 entries into the channel-gain scan memory (bottom diagram) and set the 

pacer clock to run at 0.5 seconds. Four of the entries are skipped (skip bit set) and 

no A/D conversion is performed. Samples are not stored when they are not wanted, 

saving memory and eliminating the need to throw away unwanted data. 

PACER CLOCK 

A/D CONVERSION 

SAMPLED CHANNEL 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 

skip 

1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 

1 sec 

skip 

1 sec 

skip 

3 sec 

skip 

1 sec 1 sec 1 sec 1 sec 


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Autonomous SmartCal 

RTD’s latest generation of data acquisition boards meets the ever daunting task of accurately collecting a wide range of analog signals over varying environmental conditions. 

RTD Autonomous SmartCal boards automatically remove uncertainties of hardware setup and drift, allowing you to focus on application development and data 

analysis. RTD expands on this unique approach of calibration by incorporating a high-speed DSP on our latest boards for calibration and–when it’s desirable–to execute 

user-specific applications. 

A single command from the host adjusts for all range and gain offsets in less than 300 ms, compensating for all temperature dependent analog errors associated with 

analog front ends. The host application does not have to tie up its processing time with calibrating and can therefore perform more important user functions. The Autonomous 

SmartCal algorithm is stored in the on-board DSP and is operating system independent. No special host-side software is required. 

On-board external Flash and internal DSP memory allow the customer the ability to create user specific applications that harness the TI2812 series DSP functionality and 

peripherals. These include but are not limited to Pulse Width Modulators, Timer Outputs, Capture Inputs, and Compare Outputs. The DSP offers a fast, efficient approach 

for calibration with the added feature of on-board processing power allowing data pre-processing which in turn saves valuable CPU time. 

The Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO ) port provides the user with 18 digital bits configured as eight bit-programmable and 8-bit port-programmable I/O giving you any 

combination of inputs and outputs. Match, event, and strobe interrupt modes mean no more wasting valuable processor time polling digital inputs. Interrupts are generated 

when the eight bit-programmable digital inputs match a pattern or on any value change event. Bit masking allows selecting any subgroup of the eight bits. The strobe 

input latches data into the bit-programmable port and generates an interrupt. The on-board EPLD can be reconfigured to harness the I/O functionality of the DSP including 

Pulse Width Modulator, Incremental Encoder, A/D Converter, and the D/A Converter. 

Features 

• 12-bit resolution, 1.25 MS/s rates 

• TI TMS320C2812 series DSP and 4 MB external flash 

• Low-noise analog design, using state-of-the-art technology and layout techniques 

• 16 single-ended/8 differential multiplexed analog input channels 

• Analog input ranges: ±5, ±10, 0-10 V 

• Programmable gain of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 

• Programmable channel-gain table (CGT) 1K deep and 24 bits wide 

• Two fast settling 12-bit analog output channels 

• Analog output ranges: ±5, 0-5, ±10, 0-10 V 

• Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO) and 16-bit counter/timers 

• Calibration of all analog A/D and D/A sections in less than 300 ms 

• Analog outputs set to known state during calibration 

• On-board sensor which can be used in temperature dependent calibration 

• EEPROM to store factory default values and the last calibrated data values 

• Advanced interrupt capabilities 

• High speed McBSP serial port interface to dspModules 

• SyncBus for multi-board simultaneous sampling 

• Available in PC/104-Plus and PCI-104 

-40 

-30 

Temperature (°C) 

At each 10°C temperature increment, and in less than 300 ms, the Autonomous 

SmartCal board calibrates its analog section before digitizing a known voltage 

input. Each point on the graph shows how the measured value differs from the 

known value in Least Significant Bits (LSB). Accuracy is within ±½ LSB. 

RTD’s operating system independent, unique Autonomous SmartCal sets a 

new industry standard for data acquisition precision and accuracy over a wide 

temperature range. 

Real World 

PCI Bus 

Deviation (LSB) 

Temperature 

Sensor 

3 

2 

1 

0 

-1 

-2 

-3 

Deviation from Known Value vs Temperature 

High Speed 

Serial Port 

FPGA 

-20 

PCI 

Interface 

-10 

0 

10 

20 

30 

Calibration 

Data EEPROM 

TI 2812 

Series DSP 

8K FIFO 

40 

50 

60 

Analog/ADC 

70 

80 

Offset/Gain 

Calibration 

Circuitry 

PC/104-Plus 

SDM7540HR 

PCI-104 

SDM8540HR 

8K CGT 

40 MByte 

Flash 

8K FIFO 

8K FIFO 

DAC1/Analog 

DAC2/Analog 

Real World 


dataModules ® 


RTD was founded on data acquisition over 20 years ago, and has since been providing the PC/104 industry with dataModules that are second to none. We provide a wide 

array of data acquisition and control modules with auto-calibrating analog I/O, advanced digital I/O, SyncBus for multi-board simultaneous sampling, and a high-speed 

McBSP serial port in PC/104, PC/104-Plus, PCI-104, and PCI/104-Express form factors. In today’s high accuracy environments, where discerning signal from noise at 

high throughput rates is the difference between success and failure, RTD is continually redefining the DAQ industry. 

16-bit 500 KHz A/D 

DM7530HR 

16/32 Channel A/D 

DM6425HR 

12-bit 1.25 MHz A/D 

DM7520HR 

Autonomous SmartCal 

SDM series Smart dataModules feature a DSP for software independent, multi-range auto-calibration. An 

on-board temperature sensor allows for triggering auto-calibration in dynamic thermal environments. An 

operating system independent Autonomous SmartCal performs an in-circuit offset and gain adjustment for 

all ranges in under 300 ms. Values acquired from the last user calibration are loaded at power up. Factory 

calibration defaults can also be loaded. Smart dataModules feature on-board Flash and internal DSP SRAM for 

user DSP applications, and are available in PC/104-Plus and PCI-104. 

Analog 

Analog I/O solutions feature 12-bit or 16-bit resolution, with FIFO buffers, sample rates up to 1.25 MHz, and 

16/32 single-ended or 8/16 differential inputs. Analog outputs feature 12-bit or 16-bit resolution with up to 

8 outputs. Many models combine analog and digital I/O. A channel-gain table allows for unique scanning 

patterns controlled by the hardware. A single trigger can initiate one scan of the entire channel-gain table in 

burst mode, or scan the table multiple times in multi-burst mode. Pre-, post-, and about-trigger modes ensure 

that you collect only the data you want. 

Digital 

Bit or byte programmable digital I/O modules are enhanced by RTD’s advanced interrupts to detect a pattern 

match or bit change. Options include pulse width modulators, incremental encoders, user programmable 

timer/counters, relays, and MOSFETs. 

Software 

dataModules include fully documented drivers, libraries, example programs and source code. Native support is 

provided for DOS, Windows, and Linux. Source code is provided for easy porting to other platforms, including 

various RTOSes. Data acquisition toolkits such as LabVIEW and MATLAB may be used with the Windows 

drivers. RTD develops its drivers with the application programmer in mind. The driver APIs are designed to be 

easy-to-use. Example programs with source code provide a starting point for developing custom applications. 

Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO ) 

The Advanced Digital I/O port provides 16 digital bits configured as eight bit-programmable and 8-bit portprogrammable 

I/O giving you any combination of inputs and outputs. Match, event, and strobe interrupt modes 

mean no more wasting valuable processor time polling digital inputs. Interrupts are generated on a value 

change event, or when the eight bit-programmable digital inputs match a pattern. Bit masking allows the selection 

of any subgroup of the eight bits. The strobe input latches data into the bit-programmable port and generates 

an interrupt. 


• 12-bit resolution up to 1.25 MS/s rate 

• 16-bit resolution up to 500 kS/s rate 

• 16 single-ended, 8 differential channels 

• 1 K or 8 K A/D and D/A FIFOs 

• 1 K Channel-Gain table 

• Multiple analog input ranges 

• Multiple analog output ranges 

• Programmable gain 

• 3 user timer-counters 

• High reliability: – 40 to +85°C 

• Up to 25 MHz Digital I/O Clock Rate 

• Advanced Digital I/O with event and match interrupts 

• Versatile triggering for advanced sampling 

• High speed McBSP serial port interface to dspModules 

• SyncBus for multi-board simultaneous sampling 

• Fast, software-independent, multi-range auto-calibration 

by on-board DSP 

• On-board temperature sensor 

• Synchronous switching supplies with spread spectrum 

• Dynamic gain scaling 


dataModules ® Smart A/D Analog I/O Digital 

SDM7540HR 

SDM8540HR 

DM6420HR 

DM6425HR 

DM6430HR 

Bus 

DM6620HR 

DM7520HR 

DM7530HR 

DM8530HR 

DM25424HR 

DM6810HR 

DM6812HR 

DM6814/16HR 

DM7820HR 

DM8820HR 

DM9820HR 

FPGA7800HR 

Active Bus PCI PCI ISA ISA ISA ISA PCI PCI PCI PCIe ISA ISA ISA PCI PCI PCIe PCI 

ANALOG 

Analog Input 

Analog Out 

Advanced 

Features 

Passthrough Bus ISA ISA ISA ISA PCI ISA 

DMA or PCI Bus Master 

McBSP Sync Serial Interface 

Single-Ended Inputs 16 16 16 32 16 16 16 16 

Differential Inputs 8 8 8 16 8 8 8 8 16 

Max Throughput (KHz) 1250 1250 500 500 100 1250 500 500 100 

Resolution (bits) 12 12 12 12 16 12 16 16 24 

Input Ranges 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1 

Programmable Gains 7 7 4 4 4 6 3 3 7 

Autonomous Calibration 

Data Marker Inputs 3 3 3 3 3 

Analog Trigger 

Analog Outputs 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 2 2 16 

Max Throughput (KHz) 200 200 200 200 100 200 200 100 100 100 

Resolution (bits) 12 12 12 12 16 12 12 16 16 16 

Output Ranges 4 4 3 4 1 4 4 5 5 1 

D/A FIFO Buffer 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 512K 

Scan/Burst/Multi-Burst 

Channel-Gain Table 1K 1K 1K 1K 1K 1K 1K 1K 

A/D FIFO Buffer 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 512K 

Sample Counter 

SyncBus 

Simultaneous Sampling 

 

 

Total Digital I/O 16 16 16 32 16 16 16 16 16 14 48 48 18/9 48 48 48 48 

Bit Programmable I/O 8 8 8 16 8 8 8 8 8 8 48 24 6/0 48 48 48 ‡ 

DIGITAL 

Digital I/O 

Input FIFO Buffer 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 8K 

Max Digital I/O Clock Rate (KHz) 1250 1250 500 500 100 1250 500 500 500 25000 25000 25000 25000 

Opto-Isolated Inputs 

Opto-Isolated Outputs 

User Timer/Counters 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 10 10 6 

Advanced 

Features 

Advanced Interrupt Modes 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ‡ 

Versatile Memory Buffer 4M 4M 4M 8MB 

External Trigger ‡ 

Incremental Encoders/PWMs 3/9 4 4/8 4/8 ‡ 

Operating Temperature: – 40 to +85°C 

Power (W, +5V, typical) 4.0 4.0 2.8 3.2 3.5 2.1 2.5 3.1 3.1 3.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 

visit www.rtd.com for a complete selection of dataModules 

‡ 

User-defined, realizable in FPGA 

(l-r) SDM7540, DM6420, DM7820. 

With over 20 years of experience 

in data acquisition, RTD provides 

dataModules that are second to none. 


Real Time Data Logging 


PCI/104-Express 

DM9820HR 

Shown above, an RTD system monitors vehicle performance in 

an extended roadway test for fleet vehicles. Information about 

acceleration, roll, pitch, global positioning, and mechanical 

functionality is collected and stored. Data are accessed through 

a PC slot, or by way of cell phone connectivity. To learn more 

about RTD’s rugged enclosures, turn to page 40. 

Product Highlight: Express Digital I/O 

The DM9820 is a PCI/104-Express board that interfaces to a PCI Express x1 link. 

The board has 48 Digital I/O lines with diode protection to guard the board against 

transients. Each I/O is capable of 24mA of drive current, allowing it to control 

a broad range of devices. Sample rates can be up to 12.5 MHz for continuous 

throughput, or up to 25 MHz for a single burst. Sample rates are fully adjustable, 

and based on a 25 MHz clock. Extensive data buffering is provided with two 

2 Mega-Sample FIFOs which relaxes software latency requirements. 

This particular dataModule provides extensive software selectable features 

beyond simple digital I/O. Eight Pulse Width Modulators with 16-bit resolution can 

generate either single-ended or differential outputs. Separate period and width 

clocks can be used to provide full resolution at low duty cycles. Four incremental 

encoder channels with single-ended or pseudo-differential inputs control a 

16-bit counter. Adjustable digital filtering on the inputs eliminates erroneous 

counts due to noise or slow signal transitions. Counters can be combined to 

increase the range of a channel and reduce software interaction. The counter 

values can be sampled to the FIFO for automatic position sampling. The 

Advanced Interrupts can generate an interrupt on Pattern Match, Change, or 

on a Strobe transition. Any combination of the 48 I/O lines can be tested, and all 

48 I/O lines are captured when an interrupt is generated. The board functions 

are controlled by four Programmable Clocks with a maximum frequency of 

25 MHz. The clocks have features that allow a great degree of automation in 

sampling, including the ability to start and stop from an interrupt or another 

clock, the ability to cascade clocks, and continuous & one-shot operation. 


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Specialty I/O Modules 

Specialty I/O encompasses an array of digital input, digital output, pulse width modulator, and incremental encoder interface modules. The inputs are designed to protect 

the computer and the outputs to provide high isolation with high current and/or voltage capability. Digital inputs are opto-isolated or diode protected and outputs are 

opto-isolated, relay contact, or MOSFET. If you have special digital I/O requirements, our FPGA modules allow you to define your digital I/O using a 200,000 gate Xilinx 

Spartan II FPGA and Xilinx’s free ISE WebPACK software. 

Pulse Width Modulator & Digital I/O 

• 9 pulse width modulators 

• 8-bit resolution 

• 9 digital outputs 

Incremental Encoder & Digital I/O 

• 3 quadrature encoder inputs 

• Rotary or linear encoders 

• 6 digital I/O 

Opto-Isolated MOSFET & Relay I/O 

• 60 V, 4 A MOSFET output 

• 60 VA relay output 

• 5, 12 or 24 V opto-isolated inputs 

• 30 V, 8 mA opto-isolated outputs 

• Multiple input and output configurations 

FPGA 

• Xilinx Spartan II XC2S200 FPGA with 

on-board configuration Flash 

• ESD protected I/O 

• 256 KB SRAM or 8 MB SDRAM on-board 

• RTD Customized FPGA 

• User FPGA download from JTAG connector 

• ISA and PCI bus 

Digital I/O 

Bus 

DM6814HR 

DM6816HR 

DM6858HR 

DM6856HR 

DM6854HR 

DM6852HR 

DM6952HR 

DM6956HR 

DM6888HR 

FPGA6800HR 

FPGA7800HR 

ISA Expansion Bus 

PCI Expansion Bus 

 

Total Digital I/O 18 9 32 32 36 36 32 64 99 48 

Discrete Digital I/O 12 9 24 24 ‡ ‡ 

Bit Programmable I/O 6 ‡ ‡ 

Isolated Inputs 32 16 8 4 16 48 

Isolated Outputs 16 4 8 16 

User Timer/Counters 3 3 3 6 

PWM Outputs 9 ‡ ‡ 

Incremental Encoder Inputs 3 ‡ ‡ 

Relay Outputs 16 16 

Low-Skew Clock Distribution 

Onboard SRAM 

256 KB 

Onboard SDRAM 

8 MB 

RTD Customized FPGA 

User-Programmable FPGA 

 

Operating Temp: – 40 to +85°C 

Power (W, +5 V typical) 1.2 1.2 0.63 0.8 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.4 0.85 1.5 1.5 

‡ 

User-defined, realizable in FPGA Visit www.rtd.com for complete product listing 

(l-r) DM681xHR with aDIO, PWM & Incremental Encoder, 

FPGA7800HR programmable Spartan II FPGA, DM6956HR 

relay module, and DM6888 opto-isolated I/O module. Also shown: 

compliant PC/104-Plus stack. 


Motion Controllers 


RTD’s line of motion control modules are ideal for many industrial, automotive and HighRel environments including airborne, marine, process control, and automation. 

Applications such as robotics, machine vision, X–Y tables, and pick & place machines rely on these technologies to provide the unique profiles for controlling motor 

speed and acceleration to perform their specific task, lower costs, and make more efficient use of motors. This not only requires controlling a motor, but also providing 

feedback to ensure that it is positioned correctly. RTD’s DC motor controllers incorporate incremental encoders for relative feedback and synchro/resolvers for absolute 

positional feedback. 

Synchro/Resolvers 

The ERES104ER Synchro/Resolver to digital interface provides two channels 

of absolute position data. It provides a direct interface to two synchros, resolvers, 

Inductosyn ® scales, or LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) 

channels. Both sensor input channels are independently configurable with 

jumpers. 

Motor Controllers 

The ESC629ER and ISC629ER Motor Controllers provide two 

independent DC servo motor control interfaces based on the National 

Semiconductor LM629 chipset. Controlling the motor trajectory 

(velocity, position, and acceleration) makes fast precise motion 

control much easier. 

On-board solid state Scott-T circuitry provides a precision conversion from 

Synchro S1, S2, and S3 to Resolver sine and cosine signals. On-board sockets 

are available for optional precision thin film resistor divider networks for 

standard 11.8 V or 90 V synchros. Interfacing to LVDT sensors and Inductosyn 

scales may require a preamplifier or signal conditioning boards. 

The programmable sine wave oscillator outputs a 0–7 Vrms excitation signal 

with a programmable frequency of 400 Hz to 1600 Hz, or an external excitation 

can be used. 

Sensor data is acquired either by polling the channels or by an interrupt-driven 

scheme, where an interrupt is generated upon an LSB change on either channel. 

Each channel has its own independent jumper-selectable host interrupt. 

Features 

• 2 independent Synchro/Resolver/Inductosyn/LVDT channels 

• Connection to 90 V/11.8 V Synchros with solid state Scott-T 

• Programmable sine wave excitation of 400 to 1600 Hz 

• External excitation from controlled system 

• Programmable resolution of 10/12/14/16 bits 

• Bandwidth up to 1200 Hz 

• Tracking speed up to 2300 rps 

• Monitor for overspeed or loss of signal or reference 

• Built-in test LED indicates error 

• 16-bit I/O mapped device with simple interface from software 

• 5 V only operation 

The ESC629ER and ISC629ER provide two 7-bit plus sign PWM 

signals with sign and magnitude outputs and have two 60 V, 10 A 

MOSFET H-bridges for direct motor connection. They have a 12 V 

supply to directly drive motors. For larger motors, an external power 

supply may be connected. Each motor interface has an incremental 

encoder input to provide motor position feedback. 

The ISC629ER is a galvanically isolated version of the ESC629ER. 

Features 

• Single-board DC servo motor solution with 2 independent motor interfaces 

• Motor trajectory control includes position, velocity, and acceleration using 

dedicated motor control chipset 

• Two full bridges for direct motor connection 

• 60 V, 10 A on-board MOSFET H-bridges 

• Two incremental encoder inputs 

• Galvanic isolation (ISC629ER) 

• On-board 12 V @ 0.5 A supply for external devices 

• Output control port to external power stage 

• 24 TTL digital I/O, Intel 8255 based 

• 5 V only operation 

• Typical power consumption: 2 W 

ESC629ER 

ERES104ER 


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Video Controllers 

RTD offers a wide range of PC/104 and PC/104-Plus modules for high-speed video input and output applications. Analog VGA and digital flat panel support is available 

on video controller modules over the industrial temperature range (– 40 to +85°C). All modules support the ability to drive both the VGA and flat panel outputs simultaneously. 

Both TTL and DVI panel interfaces are supported. The on-board VGA BIOS includes support for many common panel types. Software tools are provided to add 

BIOS support for custom flat panels. Other key features include on-board IDE and floppy controllers. 

RTD’s VGA and flat panel controllers are especially useful to provide video for systems whose primary controllers do not support a video display. This permits system 

integrators to minimize system power consumption by selecting a primary control unit that only includes features required in the final application. A dedicated video 

controller module enables system designers to develop and test a headless system, allowing the final product to function without a video interface. This capability 

increases Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time Between Critical Failure (MTBCF) and reduces power consumption. 

PC/104-Plus Video Controller Features 

• Analog VGA interface 

• TTL flat panel support 

• Hardware controlled DVI-I flat panel interface with 

support for up to 16 million colors 

• Simultaneous analog and flat panel operation 

• Dual independent display capability for supported OSes 

• Supports passive and active color, monochrome, 

EL, and plasma displays 

• On-board hardware graphics accelerator 

• Linear memory addressing 

• On-board 4 MB display memory 

• Flash-programmable user video BIOS 

• 0.1-inch DIL connectors 

• Low power consumption (2 W typical from single 5 V supply) 

• 5 V tolerant signaling 

• Software support for DOS, Windows, and Linux 


PC/104 Video Controller Features 

• VGA controller that supports CRT, LCD, EL and plasma flat panel 

• 1.5 MB display memory 

• Flat panel power switching and adjustable LCD bias supplies 

• On-board IDE and floppy drive controllers 


CM110HR 

(clockwise from above left) CM17110HR, 

CM17120HR, IDAN ® Video Controller 

PC/104 

CM112HR 

CM17110HR 

PC/104-Plus 

CM17120HR 

Analog VGA Interface 

TTL Flat Panel Support 

Video Controller 

IDE & Floppy Drive Interface 

CM112HR 

DVI-I Flat Panel Support 

Simultaneous Analog/Flat Panel 

Operations 

 

SVGA Controller 

Maximum Resolution (VGA) 640 x 480 640 x 480 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 

Maximum Resolution (Panel) 640 x 480 640 x 480 2048 x 1024 1600 x 1200 

Onboard Video Memory 1.5 MB 1.5 MB 4 MB 4 MB 

Hardware Graphics Accelerator 32-bit 32-bit 64-bit 64-bit 

IDE Controller 

Floppy Controller 

Operating Temperature (°C) – 40 to +85 – 40 to +85 – 40 to +85 – 40 to +85 

 

 

 


Frame Grabbers 


RTD designs and manufactures a Video Frame Grabber product family that supports up to 8 composite or 4 S-Video switched inputs using NTSC, SECAM, or PAL signaling. 

Select Video Frame Grabbers support dual, simultaneous inputs. Four stereo audio I/Os can be interfaced with 0.1-inch DIL connectors. All Video Frame Grabber 

modules include 8 general purpose I/O lines per channel supporting 4 opto-coupled digital inputs and 4 opto-coupled digital outputs. Hardware MPEG-2 compression is 

available on selected modules. 

Hardware MPEG-2 Compression 

Hardware on selected Frame Grabbers provides full support for MPEG-2 compression without any specialized 

software libraries. Hardware MPEG-2 compression reduces storage and PCI bandwidth requirements 

for video and audio data. MPEG-2 is the same compression standard used on DVDs, and it is widely accepted 

in video applications. The on-board compression hardware can be software enabled or disabled at will with 

RTD’s drivers. 

Independent Simultaneous Channels 

Dual independent channels support audio and video capture of simultaneous A/V input streams. Multiplexed 

video inputs on each channel may be switched independently as specified by the user. MPEG-2 compression 

can be enabled or disabled independently on each channel. 


• Dual independent channels support capture of 

simultaneous A/V input streams 

• Opto-coupled digital I/O 

• 5 V tolerant signaling 

• PC/104-Plus compliant 

• Hardware MPEG-2 compression 

selectable through software 

• Stereo audio support (VFG7330 & VFG7350) 

• Software support: Linux support via Video4Linux2, 

(DOS, Windows & Linux on CM7327) 

Opto-Isolated Digital I/O 

The opto-isolated digital I/O interface allows the Video Frame 

Grabber to interface with control equipment in the presence 

of high voltages and current loops. General purpose optoisolated 

digital I/O lines are available on all Frame Grabbers, 

and can be used to monitor and control devices which would 

otherwise harm a system with no isolation. 

NTSC, SECAM or PAL 

CM7327ER 

Hardware MPEG-2 

VFG7350ER 

Independent Channels 2 2 1 

Composite Video Inputs per Channel 4 (8 total) 4 (8 total) 6 

S-Video Support 

Switched S-Video Inputs per Channel 2 (4 total) 2 (4 total) 3 

Video Decoding performed by Samsung S5D0127 

Video Decoding performed by Philips SAA7133HL 

MPEG-2 Compression with Philips SAA6752HS Encoder 

(no software compression libraries required) 

8 MB dedicated SDRAM per Channel 

Stereo Audio Inputs per Channel 2 2 

Total Number of Stereo Audio Outputs 2 2 

Opto-Coupled Digital Inputs per Channel 8 8 4 

Opto-Coupled Digital Outputs per Channel 8 8 4 

Operating Temperature (°C) 0 to +70 0 to +70 0 to +70 

VFG7350ER 

 

VFG7330ER 

CM7327ER 

 

Mbits per second 

Transfer Bandwidth for NTSC 

30 fps, 640 x 480 resolution, RGB 

150 

125 

100 

75 

50 

25 

0 

Raw 

Data 

MPEG-2 

(max) 

Minimum required bandwidth to transfer 

NTSC video streams over the PCI bus. Philips 

SAA6752HS MPEG-2 compression chip 

supports 1.5 to 25 Mbit/s output data rates 

in constant or variable bit rate modes giving 

maximum application flexibility. 


Communication Modules 

RTD has developed a variety of PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and PCI/104-Express networking and communication boards, and cpuModules with built-in networking. Whether 

your requirements are for advanced, high-speed communication with fiber optic or simple 2-wire serial communications, RTD has what you need. Powerful Ethernet, 

USB 2.0, or FireWire using fiber optic or shielded twisted pair cable or simple CAN, RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 options make system communications easy. RTD implements 

the latest technologies to provide the easiest solutions for data communications and system integration. 

PC/104-Plus FireWire 

CM17208HR 

PC/104-Plus 5-Port USB 2.0 

CM17407HR 

PC/104-Plus Octal Serial Port 

CM17320HR 

PC/104 Dual CAN Bus 

ECAN527DHR 

FireWire 

This module provides high-performance serial bus communication complete with FireWire, 

iLINK, and SB1394 implementation of IEEE STD-1394b. Three independent channels are 

capable of supporting 100/200/400/800 Mb/s each. 

Ethernet 

RTD offers 10 Mb/s, 10/100 Mb/s, and 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet modules. Configurations 

include single- and dual-channels with supported connections for fiber optic, and RJ-45 twisted 

pair. Most Ethernet modules also support network booting for diskless environments. Available 

in PC/104-Plus and in PCI/104-Express form factors. 

PCI/104-Express 5-Port 

Gigabit Ethernet Switch 

IDAN-LAN25255HR 

USB 2.0 

This module provides five independent, high-speed, Type A USB 2.0 connections. Four ports 

provide the standard 500 mA at 5 V while one port provides 2 A, which allows connections to 

unpowered hubs or a cable-powered USB device. 

CAN Bus 

For automotive applications, RTD provides a wide range of CAN bus products. We offer boards 

using either the Intel ® 82527 or Philips SJA1000 CAN controller. Boards are available in single- or 

dual-channel configurations, with either fiber optic or twisted pair connections. 

CAN Spider 

The CAN Spider is an active CAN hub designed to connect four RTD fiber optic ECAN527HR-2 

CAN bus boards, thus forming a star-type fiber optic CAN system. The CAN Spider preserves 

CAN’s bitwise arbitration even in a fiber environment. This network topology is expandable to 

multiple CAN Spider modules through the on-board, galvanically isolated twisted pair CAN port. 

Serial Ports 

All RTD Dual, Quad and Octal Serial Port modules are configurable for RS-232/422/485 operation. 

In RS-422/485 mode, a maximum speed of 1.5 Mb/s is supported. RTD also offers Quad 

Serial Port boards with integrated Ethernet. PCI Octal Serial Port module uses an Exar XR17D158 

PCI Bus UART chip to eliminate IRQ conflicts. The RTD Dual Synchronous Serial Port module 

supports up to 1 Mb/s synchronous operation. 

The HiDANplus system shown above is a highreliability 

GPS Metric Tracking Unit. Its design is 

optimized to meet Class 3 avionics standards, and 

includes module-to-module EMI shielding. 

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Wireless Telematics 


RTD designs and manufactures a broad line of wireless telematics modules including cellular modems, GPS systems, and short range wireless networking. Fully 

integrated quad-band and tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE modems are suitable for worldwide cellular applications. RTD uses the latest technologies for fast GPS fixes, 

centimeter accuracy, and reliable tracking in difficult moving environments. Simple, low cost GPS receivers for general purpose location data are also available. Wireless 

Ethernet provides economical and reliable short range communications. Wireless telematics modules are ideal for automotive and fleet management systems. 

GSM/GPRS/EDGE Modems and GPS Receivers 

These modules use either the Siemens MC75 quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz or the MC55 tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM engines. For railway system applications, 

a Triorail TRM:2 tri-band GSM-R/900/1800 MHz engine is used. A SIM card socket is available on-board (standard) or mounted externally (optional). Selected 

models have a fully integrated GPS receiver. 

GPS Receivers 

RTD offers GPS receiver modules with fully integrated 12-channel, low-power GPS receivers using the Fastrax iTrax03/02 engine or the high-end, 36 or 72-channel 

Novatel OEMV-2 GPS series engines when accuracy to 1 cm (CEP) is required. Modules can be configured to support True NMEA-0183 or binary data protocols. 

Wireless Ethernet 

To meet WLAN needs, RTD offers an 802.11 a/b/g module that can operate in Infrastructure or Ad-hoc modes. The high bandwidth can support streaming and file 

sharing. The module is based on the 4G Atheros AR5004 chipset and has two MCX connectors for antenna leads. 

PC/104-Plus Quad Band GSM 

COM17075ER 

PC/104-Plus Wireless Ethernet 

WLAN17202ER 

PC/104 GPS Novatel OEMV2 

GPS6185HR 

Features 

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 

• Siemens MC75 and MC55 GSM engines 

• Triorail TRM:2 engine for railway systems 

• Data, voice, and text messaging 

• Standard AT modem command set 

• GPS Receivers 

• 12-channel low-power Fastrax iTrax03/02 GPS engine 

• NMEA-0183 ASCII or iTALK binary interface 

• Available as stand-alone module or combined with 

GSM/GPRS/EDGE engines 

• 34 or 72-channel Novatel OEMV-2 GPS engine 

• Multiple engines available, including engines 

with 1 cm (CEP) accuracy capability 

• NMEA-0183 ASCII or binary interface 

• Wireless Ethernet 

• 4G Atheros AR5004 WLAN chipset 

• 802.11 a/b/g and Super AG 

• Hardware-based WPA/WEP encryption 

• Two MCX connectors for dual antennas 

Shown Above: Ruggedized Wireless 

Communication IDAN ® System. 


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Mass Storage Modules 

RTD provides a variety of ways to interface a storage system with a PC/104 or PC/104-Plus system including support for 2.5-inch IDE hard drives, True IDE mode Flash 

disks, floppy drives, CompactFlash and Type I, II, and III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). All modules support flash drives for rugged applications, and rotating media 

drives for low-cost, high capacity applications. Selected modules do not require any external controllers and provide a carrier to include a storage device in a PC/104 or 

PC/104-Plus stack. An external IDE connector allows the addition of a CD-ROM drive or another hard drive. 

CMT36106HR 

CMT6118HR 

CM17109ER-1 

CM17109ER-2 

CM6109HR-1 

CM6109HR-2 

CMT6107HR 

CMT6106HR 

CMT6104HR 

CM112HR 

CM102HR 

SATA34106 

IDAN-RSATA 

PC/104 

PC/104-Plus 

PCIe/104 Type 2 

SATA Carrier 

IDE Controller 

PCMCIA Controller (16-bit) 

CardBus Controller (32-bit) 

Floppy Controller 

External IDE Connector 1 1 1 1 1 1 

2.5-inch Drive 1 1 1 

PCMCIA Socket 1 2 1 

CardBus Socket 1 2 

CompactFlash Socket 1 

Bootable 

Hot-Swappable 

UltraDMA Mode (max) 100 

VGA Video Output 

 

Battery and Speaker 

 

Removable Drive 

 

Features 

• Easily add SATA or IDE hard disk or 

True IDE mode Flash disk to a stack 

• On-board controllers can be disabled to 

use as a drive carrier 

• May be configured as master or slave, 

primary or secondary 

• IDE connector for external DVD-ROM 

or other IDE device 

• CompactFlash, 2.5-inch & PC Card 

• 2.5-inch extended temperature drive 

• 40 GB rotating drive standard 

• Operating temp: – 30 to +85°C 

• 32 GB flash drive standard 

• Operating temp: – 40 to +85°C 

2.5" Drive Controller & Floppy Interface 

CMT6107HR (CMT107ER – High density drive Included) 

• Supports 2.5-inch Flash or rotating IDE hard drives 

• Decodes IDE interface from the PC/104 ISA bus 

• IDE controller with standard 40-pin connector to attach additional IDE device 

• Integrates with PC/104 and PC/104-Plus cpuModules 

• Floppy controller with standard 34-pin connector 

High Speed Drive Carrier 

CMT36106HR (CMT3106ER – High density extended 

temperature drive included) 

• Supports 2.5-inch Flash or rotating IDE hard drives 

• Direct IDE connection from the 2 mm EIDE 

stack-through connector 

• Interfaces directly with cpuModules with integrated EIDE 

• External IDE connector to attach additional IDE device 

• Transfer rates up to UltraDMA 100 

Right: The hot-swappable IDAN-RSATA-SYS104 allows sensitive data to be easily removed from a rugged 

system. The stackable frame features a PCIe/104 Type 2 SATA interface with lane shifting, and a removable 

drive drawer for use with 2.5″ SATA drives. See page 8 to see this product integrated into a fully system. 



CompactFlash Controller 

and Floppy Interface 

Express Card utilityModule 

Multi-Function IDE 

and Floppy Interface 

CMT6118HR 

• Single-slot CompactFlash carrier 

• Decodes IDE interface from PC/104 ISA bus 

• IDE controller with standard 40-pin connector to 

attach additional IDE device 

• Integrates with PC/104 and PC/104-Plus 

cpuModules 

• Floppy controller with standard 34-pin connector 

CM17119HR 

• Universal for both 54 mm and 34 mm Express Cards 

• Wake supported from S1 Standby 

• Push-Push Ejector 

• PCIe x1 Link for Gigabit Ethernet, SATA, FireWire 

National Instruments PXI Interface, Framegrabbers… 

• USB 2.0 interface for Flash drives, GPIB Cards, 

Memory card adapters (SD, CompactFlash etc.) 

Smart Card Readers, Wireless Modems, TV Tuners 

• 4 USB 2.0 Ports with Standard connectors or 10-pin 

DIL, 5 V at 500 mA per port (can be configured for 

1.5 A per port), ESD protected 

CM102HR 

• IDE controller with standard 40-pin connector 

• Floppy controller w/ standard 34-pin connector 

• Interface decoded from PC/104 ISA bus 

• Battery backup for real-time clock 

• Speaker for audio output 

• Standard power connector for disk drives 

• Terminal block for power I/O 

• No additional controller required 

RTD's highly trained engineers and QC personnel are equipped with 

the finest testing instruments and an impeccably organized process 

control. Every module that leaves our plant has been 100% inspected 

using the most stringent IPC-A-610D, Class 3 standards. It comes 

as no surprise that RTD is committed to quality, excellence, and a 

zero defect policy. 


Software Engineering 

RTD is acutely aware that the only way to provide outstanding embedded solutions is to combine the best of both hardware 

and software design. In an age where time to market, solid design, and reliability are critical to success, software is of utmost 

importance. Software must support the full functionality of hardware to unlock the potential of real time interface modules. 

RTD focuses on developing, writing, and maintaining user-friendly software through its dedicated software engineering group 

at our headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania, USA. Since RTD develops and controls all of its software, you can be 

assured that our software engineering group can provide accurate and timely answers to each of your technical questions. 

RTD’s software design philosophy stresses four key principles: in-house expertise, the right tools, thorough design, and 

comprehensive testing. We have dedicated software engineers for all platforms. Our software and hardware engineers work 

closely together before and during product development to ensure a complete high quality design. RTD utilizes Software 

Configuration Management tools including source control, issue tracking, knowledge management, and automated end-to-end 

builds to produce high quality software. RTD’s dedicated testing staff performs comprehensive verification on every software 

product before release, adhering to formalized documented procedures. 

BIOS Development 

RTD performs all CPU BIOS development and maintenance in-house. Since RTD has the complete source code for 

all of its BIOSes, RTD’s software engineers are able to resolve compatibility issues and are able to customize the 

BIOSes according to customer-specific needs. Special features include: 

“...complete source 

code for all of its 

BIOSes...” 

• Fail Safe Boot. Boot without a hard drive or flash disk. Useful for disaster recovery and troubleshooting. 

• Quick Boot. BIOS boot your system in under 5 seconds. 

• USB Boot. Boot to a USB key, USB floppy, USB hard drive, or USB CD-ROM. Enables access to USB storage devices in DOS. 

• ACPI compliance. Supports power-saving features of your system. 

• Solid State Disk. Add an ATA/IDE Disk Chip to the CPU and boot the system without attaching an external drive. 

• Console Redirection. Access your system via a serial port without having to attach a keyboard or monitor. 

• Nonvolatile Configuration. Save your CMOS settings without the need for a battery. 

• Video Disable. Shut off the on-board VGA controller to save power. 

• Video Suppression during POST. Display no boot messages until the operating system loads. 

• Component Removal. Eliminate unneeded code from the BIOS to improve reliability. 

Software Support Package 

When you purchase an RTD product, you get a thoroughly tested software support 

package, designed with all the components necessary to enable you to develop your 

own applications quickly and efficiently. A typical software support package includes 

a low-level driver, a mid-level library, high-level example programs, source code, and 

Application Programming Interface (API) documentation. 

• Full source code. Designed to ANSI/ISO C99 standards for maximum portability to other 

platforms. (Exceptions: Windows kernel-mode and the DOS DPMI libraries.) 

• Freedom to customize. If you need to modify the source code, you are able to do it yourself 

or RTD can assist you. 

• Revision transparency. Our software is not a “black box.” Changes between software 

revisions are documented. 

• Commented and documented code. Proper commenting and documentation is used in all 

of RTD’s software to ensure that APIs are easy to understand. 

• Software manuals and API documentation. External documentation is provided to 

eliminate blind source code searches for answers. 

• Application notes. RTD application notes demonstrate the unique features of our hardware. 


Development Tools 


RTD specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of PC/PCI-104 data processing and acquisition 

modules & systems for embedded applications. To further assist system developers in the PC/PCI-104 industry, 

RTD has crafted the PCI-ISA104D and ISA104D development stations with accompanying cable assemblies. 

The PCI-ISA104D is a complete development platform equipped with an ATX power supply, CD-ROM drive, 

3.5-inch floppy drive, built-in high density hard drive, and backplane designed for use with PC/PCI-104 modules 

and expansion cards. It also includes standard PC desktop I/O connectors for serial, parallel, IDE, USB, video, 

and PS/2 interfaces, along with a 3.3/5 V PCI slot, and ISA slot. The PCI-ISA104D provides a high level of 

flexibility and convenience for developing, prototyping, and testing embedded computer systems. Users simply 

attach a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to a user-supplied CPU board to have all of the system resources of 

a typical desktop PC. In addition, the PCI-ISA104D is equipped with a POST Code display, which is ideal for 

debugging during system integration. 

The ISA104D provides rapid development of ISA-only based embedded solutions. The ISA104D includes PC 

desktop I/O connectors for serial, parallel, IDE, video, and PS/2 interfaces along with three ISA slots, RTC 

battery, speaker, and reset switch. 

“High level of 

flexibility 

and convenience...” 

PCI-ISA104D Development Station 

Standard PC-Compatible I/O Connectors 

• Two serial ports 

• Parallel port 

• Two USB ports 

• Mouse/keyboard PS/2 port 

• Video port 

• ISA slot 

• Socketed battery for backup of RTC (real time clock) 

• On-board speaker 

• ISA or PCI POST Code display/Programmable display 

• Screw terminal outputs for ±12, ±5, and 3.3 Vdc 

• One PCI slot: 3.3 V or 5 V 

Features 

• Built-in high density hard drive 

• CD-ROM drive 

• multiPort floppy drive 

• ATX power supply 

• Power LED indicators 

• Reset switch 

Applications 

• Electronic work bench 

• Production test station 

• Engineering development 

• Software design 

• Desktop PC 

The PCI-ISA104D enables rapid development or creation 

of demonstration systems for RTD cpuModules or other 

PC/104, PC/104-Plus, or PCI-104 boards. 

PCIe x1 Adapter Kit 

PCIe x1 to PCIe/104 Adapter 

• Allows use of PCI/104-Express and PCIe/104 modules 

in a PCIe x1 bus slot 

• Provides full PCIe x1 connection between PCIe/104 bus 

• Standard I/O connector for providing +5 V to PCIe/104 bus 

• Includes two boards for connecting top and bottom connectors 

I/O Functions 

• PCIe/104 bus connector (156 pins) 

• PCIe bus edge-connector 

• 4-pin box header power connector 


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HighRel 

Systems & MIL Packaging 

RTD specializes in the design and manufacture of turnkey PC/104 systems qualified for the most demanding applications. RTD’s HighRel systems include the IDAN ® 

(Intelligent Data Acquisition Node) and the HiDAN ® and HiDANplus (High Reliability Intelligent Data Acquisition Nodes). Each system is built using frames milled from 

solid aluminum blocks to exacting specifications ensuring that your PC/104 system is rugged and reliable. Frames for thermally sensitive components have internally 

milled heat sinks and embedded heat pipes to move heat to the outside walls of the enclosure, allowing operation from – 40 to +85°C without the use of active cooling. 

Optional shock-mount bases withstand specific shock and vibration specifications. 

RTD’s rugged systems have a proven track record in high-reliability military, industrial, and aerospace applications. We are proud to have systems deployed across the 

globe serving the U.S. Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, Army and Coast Guard. Many U.S. operational and information-gathering agencies such as NASA, NOAA, NSA, 

CIA, and national communication centers also employ RTD products to satisfy their goals and missions. Our stackable, scalable Plug-and-Play architecture makes RTD 

systems popular in many industrial settings and research centers as well. RTD’s extensive product line, and our many packaging options, create a one-stop-shop that 

customers have come to know and trust. Turn back to page 5 to see a sampling of RTD’s continuing success. 


Selected Application Highlights 


MRAP Vehicle 

A specialized RTD IDAN is mounted inside the 

newest MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles. Deployed worldwide, 

RTD electronics and enclosures provide high-reliability solutions optimized for 

worst-case scenarios. 

EMALS Program 

RTD HiDAN systems are used as a part of the U.S. Navy’s 

Elecromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). This technology, which 

launches aircraft from carriers using a linear motor drive instead of steam pistons, 

is being developed for the newest Ford-class aircraft carriers. 

Howitzer Program 

An RTD shock-mounted HiDAN is a part of towed field Howitzers designed for high 

rate of fire. HiDAN blends ruggedization with cutting-edge technology to create 

solutions that withstand all weather conditions and extreme shock and vibration. 

Geological Surveyor 

RTD IDAN units operate within electromagnetic 

geophysical survey systems. These airborne surveys are conducted on four 

continents in a variety of climatic conditions ranging from arctic to tropical. 

PROVEN 

“…Deployed worldwide, 

proven again and again…” 


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IDAN, ® HiDAN, ® and HiDANplus 

® 

IDAN a standard off-the-shelf product consisting of any RTD PC/104 board mounted in its own 

frame and wired to the frame’s standard PC connectors, thus eliminating the need for 

module-to-module wiring inside the case. This solution maintains PC/104’s modularity 

and lets one configure a system as rapidly as one would configure a stack of boards. 

HiDAN ® 

a rugged, watertight enclosure for a stack of PC/104 boards. Environmental sealing 

and EMI suppression O-rings coupled with MIL I/O connectors make HiDAN ideal for 

environmentally challenging applications. A custom internal wiring harness minimizes 

external I/O connections and ensures rugged reliability. 

HiDANplus 

a scalable PC/104 system that combines the modularity of IDAN with the rugged 

MIL I/O connectors and watertight/EMI suppression features of HiDAN. Inter-module 

communications via a custom wiring harness is enhanced by an internal 120-pin 

stackable signal raceway. 

IDAN ® HiDAN ® HiDANplus 

Splash Proof 

Watertight 

Modular Stack 

EMI Suppression 

-40 to +85°C Operation 

Shock Mount Isolation Available 

Milled T-6061 Aluminum Frames 

Optional Milled Heat Sink Fins 

MIL-SPEC Paint Available 

Standard PC Interface Connectors 

MIL-SPEC Cylindrical Connectors 

(high-reliability, aerospace, defense) 

 

 

“Scalable, modular, 

versatile 

and reliable...” 

Advanced heat transportation technology 

maximizes transfer of heat from the 

modules to the precision-milled fins. 

Whether IDAN, HiDAN, or HiDANplus, 

all systems are custom-wired to match 

your I/O requirements. 

HiDANplus Wiring: An internal raceway 

enables module-to-module communication and 

MIL connectors on any frame. 

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IDAN ® Systems 


IDAN is the only industry standard PC/104 packaging method that maintains PC/104’s modularity, which enables 

reconfiguration without the costly chore of rewiring or board redesign. IDAN packaging expands the simple but 

rugged stacking concept of PC/104 to the enclosure. 

Each board is mounted in its own frame and all I/O connections are accessible on the outside of the frame using 

standard PC type connectors. No connections are made from board-to-board internal to the system other than 

through the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus bus, allowing any module to be removed or changed easily. Expanding the 

functionality of an IDAN system is as easy as adding another module to the stack. 

IDAN Features 

• Easily build your own IDAN system with RTD’s full product line 

• Maintains the PC/104 stacking concept 

• Standard product for easy system implementation 

• Fast prototypes for “proof-of-concept” applications 

• Enables quick interchangeability of modules and system expansion 

• Standard PC type I/O connectors 

• Milled aluminum frames with module and wiring 

• Integrated structural heat sinks and heat pipes with optional cooling fins 

• High impact resistant aluminum alloy – 6061, Temper-T6, clear chromate 

• MIL-SPEC paint optional 

• Shock-mount isolation base plate available 

• 5.12 x 6 x height in inches (130 x 152 x height in mm) 

Hybrid systems mixing RF and digital components can easily 

be accommodated by using frames with shielding membranes 

between sections. RF feed-through connections are used to pass 

signals into the 120-pin signal raceway for isolation. Shockmount 

isolators provide protection under extreme conditions. 

This powerful system 

is a mere 12″ in height. 

Thermal Vacuum 

Random Vibration 

Sine Vibration 

Shock 

Acceleration 

EMIC 

Duration 

400,000 ft (2 x 10 –7 PSIA) 

26.4 grms, 3-Axis, 0–2000 Hz 

14.14 Gpk, 0–300 Hz, 3-Axis 

21.21 Gpk, 301–2000 Hz, 3-Axis 

40 G, 11 ms, 3-Axis, 12 Shocks 

30 G, 3-Axis 

MIL-STD 461A thru D 

3 minutes per test 

Vibration figures courtesy of Vehicle Based Tracking System (VBITS) 

Project, Space Information Laboratories, Inc., Vandenberg AFB 


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HiDAN ® 

Systems 

HiDAN is the ideal solution when conditions demand a system capable of performing in 

harsh environments. HiDAN’s design maximizes ruggedization by enhancing resistance 

to shock, vibration, water, and airborne particles. 

Just like the IDAN system, each frame is milled from a solid block of aluminum with 

the addition of an integrated tongue and groove O-ring for environmental sealing and 

EMI suppression, ensuring a watertight system with minimum emissions. The machined 

aluminum frames coupled with MIL I/O connectors add superior shock and impact resistance 

to your system. 

HiDAN Features 

• Custom designed systems with your choice of RTD modules 

• User selectable and configurable MIL-C-38999 I/O connectors 

• Custom wiring harness for rugged reliability 

• Many mounting options can be customized to your requirements 

• Integrated EMI O-rings form a watertight design 

• All modules attach to the CPU frame and are wired together internally 

• Milled aluminum frames with rugged I/O connectors 





• 5.12 x 6.30 x height in inches (130 x 160 x height in mm) 

5.12" 

6.30" 

variable 

height 

“Proven to 

survive the 

temperature, 

electricity, 

and shock 

from the fall…” 

(left) In this high altitude balloon test, an 

RTD system was blown into a series of 

high-powered electricity lines. Despite the 

harsh encounter, the system survived, and 

remained fully functional—a true testament 

to the reliability of RTD’s products. 

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HiDANplus 

Systems 


RTD developed HiDANplus to combine the modular stacking concept of IDAN with the environmental ruggedness of HiDAN. Each HiDANplus frame has an integrated 

tongue and groove O-ring for environmental sealing and EMI suppression, ensuring a watertight system with minimum emissions. The machined aluminum frames 

coupled with MIL I/O connectors add superior shock and impact resistance to your system. 

Each module contains one to four PC/104 or PC/104-Plus boards with a custom wiring harness and I/O connectors. In addition to the stackable ISA and PCI bus, 

module-to-module signal connections are accomplished using an internal 120-pin stackable signal raceway, which is user-configurable allowing I/O connectors to be 

mounted on any frame of the system. Expanding the functionality of a system is as easy as adding another module to the stack. 

HiDANplus Features 

• Sealed modular stack integrates the ruggedness of 

HiDAN with the modular concept of IDAN 

• User selectable and configurable MIL-C-38999 I/O connectors 

• Integrated EMI O-rings form a watertight design 

• Connections from board-to-board or board-to-connector via 

stackable signal raceway 

• Enables quick interchangeability of modules and system expansion 

• Milled aluminum frames with rugged I/O connectors 

• RF isolation available 





• Designed using MIL-STD-810 test methods 

• 5.85 x 7.30 x height in inches (149 x 185 x height in mm) 

Versatility 

Integrating the modularity of IDAN 

with the ruggedization of HiDAN, 

HiDANplus enables connectors on all 

system frames, with signals running 

between frames through a dedicated 

stack-through raceway. 

Ruggedization 

Anywhere harsh environments and 

sophisticated systems are combined, you 

are sure to find RTD HighRel systems 

pushing the limits. 

“…120-pin Stackable 

signal raceway…” 


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Proven In the Field 

RTD products are found in some of the most sophisticated military and 

industrial vehicles, machines, and devices. Our turnkey solutions allow 

customers to address a variety of needs in one modular, interchangeable, 

customizable stack. Design a stand-alone box, or integrate our products 

into the scope of a broader project. 

With sustained vibration, changes in altitude and extreme temperatures, 

helicopters offer a complete list of challenges for embedded systems. 

Fortunately, RTD’s line of HighRel Systems are built to perform in 

the most demanding environments. When the mission is critical and 

failure is not an option, make sure RTD is part of your arsenal. 


RTD IDAN ® 

an Integral Part of 

Astronaut Escape Mission 


NASA’s alternate launch abort system for astronaut escape 

was successfully demonstrated on Wednesday, July 8th at 

6:26 a.m. at Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia. 

An RTD IDAN ® was responsible for initiating all staging 

separations, and all drogue and parachute deployments 

during flight. The MLAS mission was a complete success. 

With RTD’s broad offering of sophisticated products, the 

sky is not the limit: it’s just the beginning. Our products 

are built to operate in the most punishing environments. 

Launch Date: July 8, 2009 

Image courtesy of NASA 

Take a look at some of the temperature 

ratings of RTD’s product 

selection. You will quickly see that 

a great number of our modules are 

rated to operate in temperatures 

ranging from – 40 to +85°C. While 

we guarantee functionality within this 

range, we also know that some of our 

customers have had successful tests 

well outside of our guaranteed rating. 

– 40 to +85°C 

“...exceptionally Rugged, fully reliable, 

& Mission-Ready...” 


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