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For release on March 12, 2001

Media contact:

Charles Mesarosh

Zephyr Engineering

(480) 736-8714 x3410

mesarosh@zpci.com

 

Zephyr Engineering introduces ZPCI.2400 compactPCI Active Extender Board

Tempe - Zephyr Engineering, Inc., leading designer of compactPCI (CPCI) boards and test equipment, today announced the release of the ZPCI.2400 Active Extender Board. This 6U board enables testing of CPCI boards while maintaining compliance with PICMG 2.0 R3.0 specifications.

The ZPCI.2400 maintains bus signal integrity through the use of an on-board transparent PCI bridge. Headers on the board provide convenient access to all CPCI and user I/O signals. All test headers are clearly labeled with signal names to allow easy connection without the need to refer to additional documentation.

"We have leveraged our compactPCI design experience to fill a void in the engineer's arsenal of tools with a reliable, rugged, and fully compliant extender board," said Scott Cowling, president of Zephyr Engineering.

A unique feature of the ZPCI.2400 is a standard PMC slot on the test side of the bridge that allows the direct connection of a PCI bus logic analyzer/exerciser. This slot also doubles as a PMC test site.

Every pin on the ZPCI.2400 is isolatable and can be opened by removal of a 0-ohm resistor. Plugging on a 2mm shunt easily restores the connection.

Power circuitry on the board is designed for short circuit protection. In addition, individual indicator LEDs show board power status at a glance. The ZPCI.2400 is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

The advanced features and ease of use of this extender board make the ZPCI.2400 the ideal choice for both CPCI and PMC board testing.

About Zephyr Engineering

Zephyr Engineering, Inc., a privately held company founded in 1995, is dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing of compactPCI components and systems.

For more information on the ZPCI.2400 Active Extender Board, contact:

Zephyr Engineering, Inc

1620 West Fountainhead Parkway, Suite 320

Tempe, AZ 85282-1876

(480) 736-8714

fax: (480) 736-8322

 

Visit the company's web site at: www.zpci.com

Send e-mail to: info@zpci.com

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