Arches: Dual 460GT AMC Reference Design Kit

The AMCC Arches reference design kit provides users with a solution which allows for quicker time to market and thus a quicker time to revenue. The Arches AMC card, incorporating the industry-standard Linux operating system and U-Boot firmware, is a comprehensive
reference design kit specifically for AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA systems.

The AMC card schematics and layout files for the reference design kit are available so that customers can customize their designs from a proven baseline. In addition, cards are available as a commercial off the shelf product from Silicon Turnkey Express. Likewise, the Linux code and U-Boot firmware source are available to accelerate customers´ software development.

The AMC card schematics and layout files for the reference design kit are available so that customers can customize their designs from a proven baseline. In addition, cards are available as a commercial off the shelf product from Silicon Turnkey Express.

Likewise, the Linux code and U-Boot firmware source are available to accelerate customers´ software development.

Product Highlights

• Comprehensive reference design kit for AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA systems, including
industry-standard hardware and software solutions
• Dual 460GT processor based design
• AdvancedMC Compliant
–Serial RapidIO (AMC.4)
–Gigabit Ethernet (AMC.2)
–PCI Express (AMC.1)
• Single width Mid-size form factor
• Includes LINX, an open-source solution for distributed system Inter-Process Communication
that is platform/interconnect independent
• Supports RapidFET™, a network management and diagnostic tool with a powerful graphical
user interface (GUI) for RapidIO-based systems
• Commercially available solution
• Architected to deliver improved reliability, flexibility, reduced equipment footprint, manageability
and serviceability
• Incorporates the latest trends in high speed interconnect technologies with higher I/O
capacity and computing performance.
• Resource CD with system-level benchmarks and sample applications
• Industry-standard U-Boot firmware, Linux operating system and Linux software development
tools
• Board schematics, layout files, U-Boot source and Linux source available from the AMCC Web site (http://www.amcc.com/Embedded/Downloads/Arches/)
• Software development tools CDs from multiple industry-leading suppliers
• Serial cable provides direct connection to the host system for initial configuration
• Ethernet crossover cable provides direct connection to the host system for downloading and
running applications
• On-board JTAG connector enables connection of any compatible external JTAG probe for runcontrol debugging
• Universal 120-240 V power adapter supports
operation worldwide
• Comprehensive processor, board and software documentation on the Resource CD.
• The Arches evaluation kit may be ordered from AMCC or any authorized AMCC distributor using part number RD-460GT-AMC-01.