Contec Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of PC-based instrument interfaces and industrial computers, has developed the new PIO-48D(CB)H "Non-Isolated, Bi-Directional Digital I/O Card for CardBus", a CardBus compliant PC card for the bi-directional I/O of LVTTL level (3.3VDC) digital signals. The card is suitable for use as a component in PC-based instrument control systems.  The PIO-48D(CB)H is a CardBus PC card that complies with the PC Card Standard and is used to add a digital I/O function for LVTTL level (3.3VDC) signals to a PC. The card can be used on notebook PCs and similar that have a CardBus compatible PC Card slot.  The operation is equivalent two i8255 (mode 0) parallel I/O ICs and supports a maximum of 48 I//O points. The points can be set as inputs or outputs by software (by issuing a control word).  The digital input function includes an "interrupt control function" to request interrupt processing by the PC when an input signal changes, and a "digital filter function" to prevent invalid inputs due to noise or chattering.  Windows and Linux driver software [Model No.: API-PAC(W32)] (CD-ROM) is included with the card and application software development is also supported through various programming languages such as Visual Basic and Visual C/C++ on Windows or gcc and Kylix2 on Linux.  Connection cables are available as an option and you can select a cable that suits your requirements. The DIO-68M/96F shielded cable is available if using an intermediate terminal block, and the PCA68PS-**P laminated and shielded ribbon-cable is available if connecting directly without an intermediate terminal block or if using your own connector.  The PIO-48D(CB)H is functionally equivalent to the existing PIO-48D(PCI) PCI board. When the DIO-68M/96F option cable is used, the connector shape and pin assignments are the same as when using the PIO-48D(PCI) with a PCB96PS-**P option cable, and the same terminal and other accessories can be used. Bi-Directional Digital I/O Card for CardBus PIO-48D(CB)H -> Larger image data[ 319KB ] 1000 x 493pix 350dpi

[ Features ] This board can be used to input/output 48 points bi-directional digital corresponding to the i8255 mode 0. LVTTL-level input/output enabling fast response. Functionally equivalent to the PIO-48D(PCI) PCI bus board. The connector signal assignments when the DIO-68M/96F cable is used are the same as the cable connector signal assignments for the PCB96P-** series and the PCB96PS-**P series option cable on the PIO-48D(PCI). It can use all of the input signals as interrupt inputs. It can also select the interrupt trigger edge of the input signal. A digital filter function is included to prevent problems due to noise or chattering on input signals.

[ Specifications ]

Item		Specification
I/O	I/O format	LVTTL-level input (Positive logic) *1
	Number of I/O channels	48 channels (all available for interrupts)
	Interrupt	48 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single output of interrupt signal INT. An interrupt is generated at the falling edge (HIGH-to-LOW transition)or rising edge (LOW-to-HIGH transition).
	Response time	200nsec within
	Rated output current	IOL=8mA(Max.)  IOH= -8mA(Max.)
Common	I/O address	8 bit x 32 port boundary(Common to I/O part)
	Power consumption	3.3VDC  120mA(Max.)
	Operating condition	0 to 50®C, 10 to 90%RH (No condensation)
	Allowable distance of signalextension	Approx. 1.5m (depending on wiring environment)
	Compatible PC card slot	PC card Standard compliant CardBus
	Dimension (mm)	85.6(W) x 54.0(D) x 5.0(H) TYPE II *2
	Weight	60g

*1  Data "1" and "0" correspond to the High and Low levels, respectively. *2  On PCs with two TYPE II size PC card slots arranged vertically, two PIO-48D (CB)H cards cannot be used       in the two slots at the same time.  This is due to the shape of the option cable connectors.

[ Options ] < Cables & Connectors Shielded Cable for CardBus Digital I/O Card  :DIO-68M/96F (0.5m) Shield Cable with One 68-Pin Connector        :PCA68PS-0.5P (0.5m) Shield Cable with One 68-Pin Connector        :PCA68PS-1.5P (1.5m) < Accessories Relay Terminal Unit for Crimping   :EPD-96  *1 Terminal Unit for Cables                :DTP-64(PC)  *1 *1  DIO-68M/96F optional cable is required separately. *   Check the CONTEC's Web site for more information on these options.

[ Support Software ] You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment. Driver Software Library API-PAC(W32) (Bundled) API-PAC(W32) is the library software that provides the commands for CONTEC hardware products in the form of Windows standard Win32 API functions (DLL). It makes it easy to create high-speed application software taking advantage of the CONTEC hardware using various programming languages that support Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic and Visual C/C++. It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations. CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/download/apipac/) to supply the updated drivers and differential files. Linux version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(LNX) (Supplied: Stored on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM) This driver is used to control CONTEC analog I/O boards (cards) from within Linux. You can control CONTEC I/O boards easily using the shared library used by gcc, the device driver (module) for each kernel version, and the board (card) configuration program (config). CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/download/apipac/) to supply the updated drivers and differential files.

[ Contact ]
U.S.A. (North & South America Sales) CONTEC Microelectronics U.S.A. Inc. 2161 O'Toole Ave., Suite I, San Jose, CA, 95131 TEL: (1)-408-954-7700  FAX: (1)-408-954-7710 E-mail: sales@contecusa.com Web Site: www.contecusa.com PHONE (800)888-8884   Toll Free in the USA	EUROPE CONTEC Microelectronics EUROPE B.V. Binnenweg 4, 2132 CT Hoofddorp, The Netherlands TEL: (31)-23-567-3030  FAX: (31)-23-567-3035 E-mail: sales@conteceu.nl Web Site: www.contec-europe.com
CONTEC GROUPS JAPAN (Headquarters) CONTEC Co., Ltd. 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishi-Yodogawaku, Osaka, 555-0025, TEL: +81-6-477-5219  FAX: +81-6-477-1692 E-mail: intsales@osaka.contec.co.jp Web Site: www.contec.com