ICE I/O Modules

IO MODULES

The 16-bit digital I/O module sites will accept a TTL ribbon cable connector or one of the 2x2.6in form factor modules listed below. The module sites use Altera PLDs to perform optional clock and MSB inversion, muxing/demuxing of data bits, and stripping off time code bits to be processed by the DSP controllers. The standard FPGA program supports 1,4,8, or 16 bit data words. If an ICE-A2D or ICE-D2E is connected, the FPGA is also used generate a sampling clock if not supplied externally. Dual module sites are clocked independently to allow for short/long term clock skew or different sampling rates. They may also be locked to either one of the sources. For mechanical reasons, the ECL output modules use the external sync/clock signal from the motherboard or an internally generated clock.

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ICE-LB2D-r2($2750 In Development) L-Band Receiver/Base Band Down Converter, Input 925MHz to 2175 MHz
ICE-FLZRXDR1 ($7000 In Production) 400/800/1600 MBits/Sec Fiber Optic Module For Use With PIC6 or PIC5XL

ICE-A2D-r12 (In Development) Dual A/D and Dual D/A I/O module for the ICEPIC6, Input - Dual 12 bit, 250 Mhz A/D Channels with coherent clocking. Output - Dual 12 bit, up to 400Mhz D/A channels

ICE-A2D-r4 Analog to Digital Converter Module ($500 In production)

One Analog Devices AD6644 14-bit 65MSPS A/D converter (AC coupled, 1Vp-p, 50ohm)
Clock: External (AC coupled 1Vp-p), Internal 40Mhz/N, or socketed crystal - software selectable
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-A2D-r6 Analog to Digital Converter Module ($750 In Production)

One Analog Devices AD9054 8-bit 200MSPS A/D converter (AC coupled, 1Vp-p, 50ohm)
25 MSPS to 200 MSPS Sampling Rates
Clock: External (AC coupled 1Vp-p), Internal 40Mhz/N, or socketed crystal - software selectable.
Data Output Is 2 8-Bit Samples At 1/2 Clock Sampling Frequency
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-A2D-r7 Analog to Digital Converter Module ($750 In Production)

One Analog Devices AD6645 14-bit 105MSPS A/D converter
Jumper Selectable AC or DC Coupling, 1 MSPS to 105 MSPS Sampling Rates.
Clock: External (AC coupled 1Vp-p), Internal 40Mhz/N, or socketed crystal - software selectable.
External Input For 1 ppS Signal Positioned IN LSBit of 16 Bit Word (14 Bit Data, LSBIT + 1: Over/UnderFlow, LSBIT: 1ppS Signal)
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-A2D-r8 Analog to Digital Converter Module ($750 In Production)

Utilizes TI ADS5424
14-bit 105MSPS A/D converter 1Vp-p analog input range
Jumper Selectable AC or DC Coupled analog input
External clock derived via a comparator-AC coupled 1Vp-p
Oscillator socket: For user supplied clock, jumper selectable with external comparator clock
External connector for 1-ppS TTL input-stored in bit 0 of 16 bit word (14 bit data MSB aligned)
Over/Underflow output on data bit 1 of 16 bit word (14 bit data MSB aligned)
For Use Only With ICE-PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-A2D-r9 Analog to Digital Converter Module (No longer in Production - Please see A2D-r13 below)

Utilizes TI ADS5444, 13-Bit 250MSPS
AC Coupled, Up to 10X Variable Gain Input Stage-Ideal For Connecting To RF Receivers
External connector for 1-ppS TTL Input-Stored in bit 0 of 16 bit word (14 bit data MSB aligned)
Multiple clock source-direct external clock drive using 1Vp-p input signal, user supplied on board 14 pin package oscillator, clock synthesized from Ext.10MHz ref or on-board 10MHz
For Use Only With ICE-PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-A2D-r10 Analog to Digital Converter Module ($1500 In production)

8 Bit 500MHz A/D converter
AC coupled 1Vp-p max input
Multiple clock source-direct external clock drive using 1Vp-p input signal, user supplied on board 14 pin package oscillator, clock synthesized from Ext. 20MHz ref or on-board 20MHz
Requires no extra heat sinking or fans
For Use Only With ICE-PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-A2D-r11 Analog to Digital Converter Module ($3500 In Production)

Uses National Semiconductor ADC08D1500 A/D Converter
8 Bit 1.5GHz A/D Converter
AC coupled 1Vp-p max input
Multiple clock source-direct external clock drive using 1Vp-p input signal, user supplied on board 14 pin package oscillator, clock synthesized from Ext. 20MHz ref or on-board 20MHz
Requires no extra heat sinking or fans
Dual site module, uses both I/O ports of ICE hardware.
For Use Only With ICE-PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-A2D-r13 Analog to Digital Converter Module ($1250 In Production)

12 Bit 250MSPS A/D Converter
AC Coupled, Analog input range up to 750 mVp-p
Variable gain range of -4dB to +20dB, Step size of 1dB
Multiple clock source-direct external clock drive using 1Vp-p input signal, clock synthesized from Ext.10MHz ref or on-board 10MHz
For use with PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-D2A-r2 Digital to Analog Converter Module ($750 In production)

One Analog Devices AD9754 14-bit 125MSPS D/A converter (AC coupled,DC coupled 1Vp-p, 50ohm)
Clock: External (AC coupled 1Vp-p), Internal 40Mhz/N, or socketed crystal - software selectable.
Jumpers for clock 50ohm termination, clock sleeve ground, and data sleeve ground.
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-D2A-r9 Digital to Analog Converter Module ($1000 In production)

Complements A2D-r9 and A2D-r10
One Analog Devices AD9726 16-bit 400MSPS D/A converter (AC coupled, 1Vp-p, 50ohm)
Multiple clock source-direct external clock drive using 1Vp-p input signal, user supplied on board 14 pin package oscillator, clock synthesized from Ext. 20MHz ref or on-board 20MHz
NOTE - ICE-PIC5XL is capable of 500MByte/Sec throughput, but D2A-r9 can only be used with 16 bit data up to 250MHz, or up to 400MHz with 8 bit data.
For Use Only With ICE-PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-DR2D Differential Receiver Input Module ($250 In Production)

16 Differential Data Lines + 1 Differential Clock Line
-4 V to 5 V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
For Use With Most Differential Signals-PECL, ECL, LVPECL, LVECL, LVDS, TTL, etc
Accepts SDR clock Rates up to 100Mhz
Special ICE Mode Allows For DDR Operation (Clocking On Rising & Fallinge Clock Edges)
For use with PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-E2D Differential ECL Input Module ($250 In production)

One 16-bit F100K Differential ECL to Standard TTL converter
Use part# ICE-E2D when ordering for PIC4 series, and ICE-E2D-r5 when ordering for the PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-D2E Differential ECL Output Module ($250 In production)

One 16-bit Standard TTL to F100K Differential ECL converter
Use part# ICE-D2E when ordering for PIC4 series, and ICE-D2E-r5 when ordering for the PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-PE2D Differential PECL Input Module ($250 In production)

One 16-bit F100K Differential PECL to Standard TTL converter
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-T2D Differential TTL Input Module ($250 In production)

One 16-bit RS422/RS485 Differential TTL to Standard TTL converter
Algorithms for handling port as 8 independent clock/data pairs
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-D2T Differential TTL Output Module ($250 In production)

One 16-bit RS422/RS485 Standard TTL to Differential TTL converter
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-CXD Communications Input Module ($500 In production)

One ITU G.703 Compliant 75 Ohm SMB Input for (E3/E2/E1 software selectable)
Allowable I/O modes: E3in, E2in, E1in
ICE Altera IOC code supports AMI, HDB3, BZ3S, or BZ8S encoding/decoding
ICE Altera IOC code available for E3->E1, E2->E1 demultiplexing
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-UXD User I/O Module ($100 In Production)

Breadboard (0.1" grid) with module site TTL interface, mounting screws, 5V power and ground
Layout accepts 4 SMB Coaxial connectors or one 16 pin ribbon cable

ICE-UDP Gigabit UDP Input/Output SDDS Module ($750/$1000/$1500 In Production)

One Gigabit UDP Serial to Parallel TTL converter
Provides Full UDP, AARP, and ARP network protocols
Interface options: CAT-5 Copper ($750), 850nm Fiber ($1000), or 1300nm Fiber ($1500)
Compatible with IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet and SDDS Protocols
For use with the PIC4, PIC5XL, or PIC6
For PIC4 Series order P/N: ICE-UDP-CPR, ICE-UDP-1800nm, or ICE-UDP-1300nm
For PIC5XL or PIC6 order P/N: ICE-UDP-r5-CPR ($750) for CAT-5 copper, or ICE-UDP-r5-FBR for 1300nm fiber ($750)

ICE-SONET Sonet Input/Output Fiber Module ($1500 In Production)

Operates at 155Mb/S or 622 Mb/S Fiber Line Rates
Bi-Directional, Interfaces To STM1, STM4, OC3, OC12, SDH Lines
Provides Byte Packing, Frame Alignment, and Descrambling
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-SONET-r2 Sonet Input/Output Fiber Module ($3500 In Production)

Bi-Directional, Interfaces To STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16, OC3, OC12, OC24, OC48 Lines
Provides Byte Packing, Frame Alignment, and Descrambling
Dual Site Module, Takes Up Both Input/Output Ports On ICE PCI card
Port 2 Provides STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16 BiDir Fiber Interface
Port 1 Provides STM1, STM4 BiDir Fiber Interface
Module is capable of realtime Demux of Port 2 STM16 to Port 1 STM1 or STM4
For use with the PIC4 series of cards

ICE-SONET-r4 Sonet Input/Output Fiber Module ($6500 In Production)

Bi-Directional, Interfaces To STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16, STM64, OC3, OC12, OC24, OC48, OC192
Accepts G.709 FEC OC192 Input and G.709 FEC OC48 Input
Provides Byte Packing, Frame Alignment, and Descrambling
Dual Site Module, Takes Up Both Input/Output Ports On ICE PCI card
Port 1 Provides STM64 BiDir Fiber Interface
Port 2 Provides STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16 BiDir Fiber Interface
INPUT-Port 2 is capable of realtime Demux of STM16 to User Selectable STM1, STM4, STM8
INPUT-Port 1 is capable of realtime Demux of STM64 to User Selectable STM1,STM4,STM8,STM16
OUTPUT-Port 1 is capable of "cloning" STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16 to STM64
OUTPUT-Port 2 is capable of "cloning" STM1, STM4, STM8 to STM16
LowNoiseFloor Provides Systems Capable Of Input/Output Of Full STM16 Rates
For Use Only With ICE-PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-SONETR-r5 Sonet Interface Module For Use With PIC5XL ($6500 In Production)

Sonet Interface Module For Use With PIC5XL
Dual Site Module-Uses Both I/O Ports Of ICE Hardware/rumeL signal transformation systems.
DUAL Bi-Directional, Interfaces To STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16,OC3, OC12, OC24, OC48
Output Interfaces To STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16, OC3, OC12, OC24, OC48, SDH Lines
Accepts G.709 FEC OC48 Input
Port 1 Provides STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16 BiDir Fiber Interface
Port 2 Provides STM1, STM4, STM8, STM16 BiDir Fiber Interface
INPUT-Port 1 is capable of realtime Demux of STM16 to User Selectable STM1, STM4, STM8
INPUT-Port 2 is capable of realtime Demux of STM16 to User Selectable STM1, STM4, STM8
OUTPUT-Port 1 is capable of "cloning" STM1, STM4, STM8 to STM16
OUTPUT-Port 2 is capable of "cloning" STM1, STM4, STM8, to STM16
Provides Bit Packing, Frame Alignment, and Descrambling/Scrambling
Rx 1310nm or 1550nm, Tx at 1300nm
Activating Rx Acquisition Provides For Feed Through To Tx Port Of Rx Data
Raw Input of FEC OC48, OC48 Data or Use Demux Function
Demux Operation Port 1: Software Selection Of Single STM1 Or STM4 From Raw STM16 Data Acquisition.
Demux Operation Port 2: Software Selection Of Single STM1 Or STM4 From Raw STM16 Data Acquisition
X-Midas/Nextmidas and C user interfaces.
LowNoiseFloor Provides Systems Capable Of Input/Output Of Full STM16 or FEC STM16 Rates With Full Integration Of Hardware & Software. (Full "Turn-key" Solutions)
Cost: $6500 (In Production )
Order P/N: ICE-SONETR5 For Module With Interface To ICE PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-LV2D LVDS Input Module ($250 In production)

One 16-bit plus clock convert from LVDS to Standard TTL converter
Interfaces to both 5V and 3.3V powered LVDS line drivers
Use part# ICE-LV2S when ordering for PIC4 series cards, and ICE-LV2D-r5 when ordering for the PIC5XL or PIC6 Cards

ICE-D2LV LVDS Output Module ($250 In production)

One 16-bit plus clock Standard TTL to LVDS converter
Interfaces to both 5V and 3.3V powered LVDS line receivers
Use part# ICE-D2LV when ordering for PIC4 series, and ICE-D2LV-r5 when ordering for the PIC5XL or PIC6

ICE-GigEXD-r2 ($3100 for individual units, In Production) ($3000 when order in a 1U chassis, In Production)

Offers data translation from A/D, ECL, to standard GigE UDP Packets using the SDDS protocol
Optional, time code insertion is added to the SDDS header to time stamp packets
Time code sources include IRIG for A/D conversion ad Embedded Serial Time code from ECL units
A2D-r13 version = $3100 - PT# ICE-GigEXD-A2D-r13
DR2D Version = $3000 - PT# ICE-GigEXD-DR2D (Allows for LVDS, TTL, ECL, PECL Input)
1U chassis Option = PT# ICE-1U-GIGEXD-xC (x = Number of channels (i.e. The number of GigEXDs you would like, we offer up to 8 Channels per chassis))
Cost for 1U Chassis = $8,000 for 1U bare bones chassis + Number of channels at $3000 for each (Example - PT# ICE-1U-GIGEXD-4C would be $8000 + (4 x $3000) = $20,000)
For 1U units with 4 Channels or less we can install up to 4ea Zeta high gain tuners (PT# Z0609). The tuners can be purchase directly from Zeta at a price of $9150, or we can purchase them and install them for you at no additional mark up cost.