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VL-MPEe-A1/A2 Eight Channel Analog Input Mini PCIe Module

Overview

Rugged Mini PCIe Analog Input Module

The VL-MPEe-A1 from VersaLogic is an extremely compact and rugged analog input module based on the industry-standard Mini PCIe module format.

The board provides eight single-ended or four differential input channels. Each input channel is individually configurable for an input range of 0 to 5V, -5 to +5V, 0 to +10V, and -10 to +10V. The board also provides three general purpose digital I/O lines which are independently configurable for input, output, or interrupts.

The MPEe-AX boards are very rugged, and have been designed and tested for full industrial temperature operation (-40º to +85ºC). They also meet MIL-STD-202G specifications for shock and vibration, making it at ideal for use in harsh environments.

Technical

Mini PCIe Module Format
Small and flexible.

Analog Input
Eight single-ended/four differential channels. 12 or 16-bit resolution.

Digital I/O
Three GPIO lines.

Application Programming Interface
Simplifies software development.

Industrial Temperature Operation
-40° to +85°C operation for harsh environments.

MIL-STD-202G
Qualified for high shock/vibration environments.

Latching Connector
Prevents detachment failures.

Class 3 Manufacturing (optional)
IPC-A-610 Class 3 for applications requiring extreme reliability.

OS Compatibility

10 Windows/8/7/XP, Windows Embedded Std. 7/XPe, Linux

Specifications

General

Board Size

Mini PCIe module (full size): 30 mm x 50.95 mm x 6.37 mm

Power Requirements

3.3V ±5% @ 0.45W (from the Mini PCIe socket)

Manufacturing Standards

Standard	IPC-A-610 Class 2 modified
Optional	IPC-A-610 Class 3 modified

Regulatory Compliance

RoHS

Mini PCIe Signal Type

PCI Express Base Specification, Rev 2.0

Environmental

Operating Temperature

-40° to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-40° to +85°C

Altitude *

Operating	To 15,000 ft. (4,570m)
Storage	To 40,000 ft. (12,000m)

Cooling

None (fanless)

Airflow Requirements

None (free air)

Thermal Shock

5°C/min. over operating temperature

Humidity

Less than 95%, noncondensing

Vibration,
Sinusoidal Sweep †

MIL-STD-202G, Method 204, Modified Condition A: 2g constant acceleration from 5 to 500 Hz, 20 min. per axis

Vibration, Random †

MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A, Condition A: 5.35g rms, 5 min. per axis

Mechanical Shock †

MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Condition G: 20g half-sine, 11 msec. duration per axis

Device I/O

Analog Input

Eight single-ended or four differential pairs. 12 or 16-bit resolution (depends on model). 100 Ksps. Software-configurable per-channel input ranges of 0 to +5V, ±5V, 0 to +10V, and ±10V.

GPIO

Three general purpose 3.3V digital I/O lines. Each line independently configurable as input, output, or interrupt.

Software

Drivers

Device drivers and VersaAPI included. Provides simplified I/O interface for most application languages. Supports on-board A/D channels and GPIO lines. Compatible with Windows, Windows Embedded, and Linux operating systems.

Technical documents

VersaLogic VL-MPEe-A1/A2 Datasheet

Ordering information

Model	Function	Operating Temp.
VL-MPEe-A1E	Analog input. Eight channel. 12-bit resolution.	-40° to +85°C
VL-MPEe-A2E	Analog input. Eight channel. 16-bit resolution.	-40° to +85°C

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