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Revision as of 11:39, 6 September 2015

This section contains FACE Modules portfolio presentation, general overview, HW specification and block diagrams.


Concept

FACE Module (Function And Connectivity Extension Module) designed as additional/optional system board providing extended functionality and IO connectivity options. The interface between main system board and FACE module implemented with high speed, low pitch, and high pin count board-to-board connectors (B2B). Connectors’ pinout including signals mapping and description described later in this chapter.

FACE Module Interface

Connectors Specs

Complete B2B receptacle and plug connector’s specifications shown in the tables below.

B2B receptacle connector HOST side

B2B plug connector FACE Module side

Connectors Pinout

The tables below provide complete pinout of extension connectors EXT1, EXT2 and signals mapping.

EXT1 connector HOST side pinout

Notes:

  1. Fit-PC3/3i features PCIe REF clock only on these signals
  2. Merged with PCI Express signals to Mini PCIe card on fit-PC3/3i
  3. Fit-PC3/3i support SATA3.0 with rates up to 6Gbps

EXT2 connector HOST side pinout

Notes:

  1. Merged with PCI Express signals to Mini PCIe card on fit-PC3/3i
  2. GPIOs on fit-PC3/3i
  3. Fit-PC3/3i design does not feature LVDS interface


Layout

Host side extension connector’s footprints with respect to board geometry shown in the below layout captures. Host side extension connectors provide complete Host/FACE Module interface connectivity. FACE Module side may have either both or only one of the connectors, connecting only FACE Module relevant signals.

Note for 180deg orientation offset between the connectors.

Intense PC main board Bottom view B2B connector footprint view


Acronyms and Abbreviations