Woodward APP-PS7-PCI PCI Express Network Interface Card

Overview

The Woodward APP-PS7-PCI is a high-performance PCI Express network interface card (NIC) designed specifically for industrial applications. Powered by the Xilinx Zynq-7000 System-on-Chip (SoC), it features a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor and a programmable FPGA fabric, providing superior versatility for handling complex communication tasks. This card supports various communication protocols, making it ideal for integration into diverse industrial systems. With its robust design, it operates reliably even in harsh environments.

Key Features

Versatile Communication Support: The APP-PS7-PCI supports multiple protocols, including Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP, and EtherCAT, ensuring seamless integration into different industrial setups.
Wide Operating Temperature: It operates effectively within a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, ensuring reliability in extreme environmental conditions.
High Shock and Vibration Resistance: Built to MIL-STD-810G standards, this card is resistant to high shock and vibration, making it perfect for industrial environments.
Galvanic Isolation: The card features galvanic isolation between the PCIe bus and the communication ports, enhancing safety and protecting sensitive equipment.
Programmable FPGA: The card uses the Xilinx FPGA (XC7Z010CLG-4I), providing flexibility for custom logic and high-speed communication tasks.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Form Factor	PCI Express x1
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0
Processor	Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC
CPU	Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1 GHz
FPGA	XC7Z010CLG-4I
Memory	512 MB DDR3
Communication Ports	1x RJ45 Ethernet port
	1x PROFINET port
	1x PROFIBUS DP port
	1x Modbus TCP port
	1x EtherCAT port
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Shock and Vibration Resistance	MIL-STD-810G
Galvanic Isolation	Between PCIe bus and communication ports

Applications

The Woodward APP-PS7-PCI is designed for industrial automation systems that require robust, high-speed communication. It is suitable for:

Factory Automation: For seamless integration with industrial controllers, sensors, and actuators using protocols like PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and EtherCAT.
Robust Communication Systems: Ideal for use in systems requiring high shock and vibration resistance, such as heavy machinery or vehicle automation.
Data-Intensive Applications: Leverage the dual-core ARM processor and FPGA for tasks demanding high data throughput and low latency.