CV1-AMBIENT
CompactPCI Visual Graphics Adapter
for Digital and Analog Monitors
DVI and D-SUB Outputs - Double-Display Controller Board
The CV1-AMBIENT is a universal, dual-screen 3D graphics adapter for use within
CompactPCI®
systems. Housed on a 3U Eurocard, the CV1-AMBIENT is equipped with
both DVI and D-SUB connectors for simultaneous attachment of digital display units and
analog monitors. The board is built upon a 128-bit drawing engine, resulting in superior
performance (e.g. playing of DVD movies with full frame rate). Analog monitors with a
resolution up to 1600x1200 and TFT flat-panel displays up to 1280x1024 pixels are
supported by the hardware.
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When operated under Windows™, the CV1-AMBIENT allows for simultaneous use of two
screens. Multi-Display means applications are available at the same time across multiple display
devices, and Dual View is a synonym for displaying any rectangular portion of the primary
display zoomed up on the secondary screen.
Drivers are provided for all Windows™ operating systems and Linux.
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CV1-AMBIENT - Dual-Screen Visual Graphics Adapter
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The CV1-AMBIENT is based on the Lynx3DM (Silicon Motion), a low power high
performance graphics controller chip. The video memory is integrated into the chip package
(available as 4/8MB) and delivers over 1.6GB/s bandwidth, resulting in fast 3D rendering,
and real-time full frame video playback of MPEG2/DVD content without the need for
additional hardware.
The CV1-AMBIENT is suitable for attachment to all popular video monitors. Displays
provided with a Digital Visual Interface (oftenly flat panel TFT style screens) can be
connected to the DVI receptacle (Primary Display). For all legacy monitors with analog
inputs, the CV1-AMBIENT is provided with an additional D-SUB connector (Secondary
Display). Both graphics outputs of the CV1-AMBIENT are independent from each other and
can deliver different content, e.g. motion video, simultaneously to their respective screens.
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The boards video capture feature processes incoming video data from the Zoom Video Port
and sends the data to the local frame buffer. By using a flat ribbon cable, this interface can be
directly connected to the CP2-HIPHOP (PC Card adapter) or CF4-HIHAT (IEEE 1394
FireWire host adapter).
Complete OS software support is available for Linux, Windows™ 98, ME, NT, 2000,
and XP.
For use of the CV1-AMBIENT with 6U CPCI
Systems, a mechanical kit is available which
expands the 3U front panel to 6U (CR9-ADAPT).
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CV1-AMBIENT - Block Diagram
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Printed Circuit Board
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Dimensions
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3U Eurocard (100x160mm), front panel 4HP (20.3mm) EMV shielded, ejection lever
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Graphics
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Primary Display Port
Digital Visual Interface
DVI
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Supports digital monitors, e.g. TFT flat panel displays,
DVI-I1 receptacle mounted into the
boards front panel, up to 1280x1024 pixel, 16M colors, 85Hz refresh rate, interface
electronics based on PanelLink Digital Technology (Silicon Image), Hot Plug Detection,
immunity against noise by differential signaling according to TMDS (Transition Minimized
Differential Signaling), Single Link.
1 Though DVI-I preserves some pins for
analog signals, these pins are NC on the CV1-AMBIENT, resulting in a functionality
according to DVI-D (D = digital). The DVI-I (I = integrated analog and digital) receptacle
however allows use of both, DVI-I and DVI-D cables and accessories at your convenience.
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Secondary Display Port
Analog Monitor Connector
D-SUB 15
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Supports analog monitors, e.g. multi-sync displays, SXGA/UXGA compatible, Mini D-SUB
15-pos. socket mounted into the boards front panel, up to
1600x1200 pixel2, 16M colors,
85Hz refresh rate, RAMDAC 200MHz
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Currently available Windows™ drivers unfortunately do not support the maximum resolution
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TV Video Outputs
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S-Video socket Mini-DIN/Hosiden 4-pos. (S-VHS, Hi-8)3
Composite Video jack Cinch/RCA (CVBS, FBAS)3
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Due to lack of free space in the cards front panel, the TV video connectors are
mounted in the middle of the board, thus suitable for internal wiring or open experimental
card frames. Functionally, these outputs are dedicated to the Secondary Display Port.
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Zoom Video Port
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40/50-pos. pin header, metric 2mm, compatible to EKF boards providing Zoom Video Port
e.g. CP2-HIPHOP (PC Card adapter) and CF4-HIHAT (IEEE 1394 controller)
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Graphics Controller Chip
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Low power high performance controller Lynx3DM, 2D, 3D and DVD motion display, 128-bit
drawing engine, integrated video memory 4/8MB, Dual-View and Multi-Display support
under Microsoft Windows™, Zoom Video Port
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CompactPCI®
Bus
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Connector J1
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32-Bit, 33MHz (133MB/s),
DMA bus master,
3.3V or 5V interface
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Power Consumption
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Connector J1
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+5V ± 5% 0.1A max.
+3.3V ±0.3V 0.3A max.
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Temperature
Humidity
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Commercial Grade Version
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Operation temperature 0-70°C (industrial grade temperature range available on special
request)
Relative humidity 5-90% non condensing
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Software
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Drivers, API, Tools
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Linux (Xfree86), Microsoft Windows™ 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP,
VxWorks (planned 1.Q. 2002), BIOS, Windows™ API, Windows™ Control Panel
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subject to change without further notice
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CV1-AMBIENT - Component Assembly
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Ordering Information |
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Alias
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Ordering Number
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Short Description
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AMBIENT
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CV1-1-AMBIENT
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3U CompactPCI graphics controller, 4MB
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AMBIENT
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CV1-2-AMBIENT
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3U CompactPCI graphics controller, 8MB (please mail to
sales@ekf.de for availability)
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CR9-1-ADAPT
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Mechanical kit, extends front panel to 6U
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