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Product short description:
  • Eight RS232 serial ports
  • Extended temperature
  • PCIe Bus interface

The AP520 modules provide eight asynchronous serial communication ports from a single AP carrier slot for a high-density solution.

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AP520: Octal Serial RS232 Communication Module Description

The AP520 octal serial RS232 communication modules provide eight asynchronous serial communication ports from a single AP carrier slot for a high-density solution.

Software-configuration helps you quickly set baud rates, character-sizes, stop bits, and parity. Signal support for RTS/CTS handshaking is also included.

For more efficient data processing, each serial port is equipped with 256-character FIFO buffers on the transmit and receive lines.

The data ports generate individually controlled transmit, receive, line status, and data set interrupts. All interrupts can be read from a single register.

Designed for COTS applications these octal serial RS232 communication mezzanine modules deliver high-density, high-reliability, and high-performance at a low cost.

The AcroPack® product line updates our popular Industry Pack I/O modules with a PCIe interface format. This tech-refresh design offers a compact size, low-cost I/O, the same functionality and memory map of the existing Industry Pack modules and a rugged form factor.

The AP520 series modules are 70mm long, this is 19.05mm longer than the full length mini PCIe card at 50.95mm. The board’s width is the same as mPCIe board of 30mm and they use the same mPCIe standard board hold down standoff and screw keep out areas.

A down facing 100 pin Samtec connector will mate with the carrier card. Fifty of these signals are available as field I/O signals. Pin spacing and signal assignments will allow for 100V of signal to signal isolation.

The AP520 series maintains the same functionality and memory map of the existing Industry Pack modules providing a smooth transition to the AcroPack I/O modules.

AcroPack modules are ROHS compliant and ideal for military, defense, automation, aerospace, scientific, and development labs industries.

Learn more about the AcroPack Series and view all the models >

AP520: Octal Serial RS232 Communication Module Benefits & Features

  • PCI Express Generation 1 interface
  • Eight RS232E serial ports
  • 256-byte transmit FIFO buffers, 256-byte receive FIFO buffers
  • Programmable baud rate (up to 500Kbps)
  • Individual handshake lines (RTS, CTS) on each channel
  • Line-break and false start-bit detection
  • 16550 compatible register set
  • High-density design lowers per-port costs and saves IP carrier card slots for other functions
  • 256-byte FIFO buffers minimize CPU interaction for improved system performance.
  • Each serial channel provides handshake support to simplify interfacing with modems.
  • Extended temperature range

Learn more about the AcroPack Series and view all the models >

APSW-API-LNX (Log in to download the file)
APSW-API: I/O Functions Routines Information Page (Log in to download the file)
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    AP-CC-01: Conduction-Cool Kit

    • Required for conduction-cooled applications using an AcroPack
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    APSW-API: I/O Function Routines for VxWorks, Windows, Linux

    • Programming interface with function routines for AcroPack modules/carriers.
    • Customizable for other operating systems.
    Select options

Additional information

Weight 0.8 oz
Dimensions 3.25 × 1.25 × 1 in
Part Number

AP520-64E-LF: Eight RS232E serial ports

Communication

Serial RS232 Communication

Product Series

AcroPack Series

  • Description

    AP520: Octal Serial RS232 Communication Module Description

    The AP520 octal serial RS232 communication modules provide eight asynchronous serial communication ports from a single AP carrier slot for a high-density solution.

    Software-configuration helps you quickly set baud rates, character-sizes, stop bits, and parity. Signal support for RTS/CTS handshaking is also included.

    For more efficient data processing, each serial port is equipped with 256-character FIFO buffers on the transmit and receive lines.

    The data ports generate individually controlled transmit, receive, line status, and data set interrupts. All interrupts can be read from a single register.

    Designed for COTS applications these octal serial RS232 communication mezzanine modules deliver high-density, high-reliability, and high-performance at a low cost.

    The AcroPack® product line updates our popular Industry Pack I/O modules with a PCIe interface format. This tech-refresh design offers a compact size, low-cost I/O, the same functionality and memory map of the existing Industry Pack modules and a rugged form factor.

    The AP520 series modules are 70mm long, this is 19.05mm longer than the full length mini PCIe card at 50.95mm. The board’s width is the same as mPCIe board of 30mm and they use the same mPCIe standard board hold down standoff and screw keep out areas.

    A down facing 100 pin Samtec connector will mate with the carrier card. Fifty of these signals are available as field I/O signals. Pin spacing and signal assignments will allow for 100V of signal to signal isolation.

    The AP520 series maintains the same functionality and memory map of the existing Industry Pack modules providing a smooth transition to the AcroPack I/O modules.

    AcroPack modules are ROHS compliant and ideal for military, defense, automation, aerospace, scientific, and development labs industries.

    Learn more about the AcroPack Series and view all the models >

    AP520: Octal Serial RS232 Communication Module Benefits & Features

    • PCI Express Generation 1 interface
    • Eight RS232E serial ports
    • 256-byte transmit FIFO buffers, 256-byte receive FIFO buffers
    • Programmable baud rate (up to 500Kbps)
    • Individual handshake lines (RTS, CTS) on each channel
    • Line-break and false start-bit detection
    • 16550 compatible register set
    • High-density design lowers per-port costs and saves IP carrier card slots for other functions
    • 256-byte FIFO buffers minimize CPU interaction for improved system performance.
    • Each serial channel provides handshake support to simplify interfacing with modems.
    • Extended temperature range

    Learn more about the AcroPack Series and view all the models >

  • Specs & Data Sheets

  • Software

    APSW-API-LNX (Log in to download the file)
    APSW-API: I/O Functions Routines Information Page (Log in to download the file)
  • Accessories

    • Compare

      AP-CC-01: Conduction-Cool Kit

      • Required for conduction-cooled applications using an AcroPack
      Select options
    • Compare

      APSW-API: I/O Function Routines for VxWorks, Windows, Linux

      • Programming interface with function routines for AcroPack modules/carriers.
      • Customizable for other operating systems.
      Select options
  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0.8 oz
    Dimensions 3.25 × 1.25 × 1 in
    Part Number

    AP520-64E-LF: Eight RS232E serial ports

    Communication

    Serial RS232 Communication

    Product Series

    AcroPack Series