Technical Information C41-CFAST • CFast™ Card SATA USB Mezzanine Module
About this Manual
This manual is a short form description of the technical aspects of the C41-CFAST, required for
installation and system integration. It is intended for the advanced user only.
Edition History
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c41_tie.wpd
1Technical Information C41-CFAST
English, Preliminary Edition
2General Reviewjj24 March 2010
3Added Photosjj12 May 2010
4Added Photo PC1-GROOVE w. C41-CFASTjj21 May 2010
5Updated Photosjj9 June 2010
6Added Photo PC1/C41 Exploded Viewjj28 March 2012
7Added Photos SC1/C41 & PC1/PCS/C41j28 January 2013
Technical Information C41-CFAST • CFast™ Card SATA USB Mezzanine Module
Related Documents
For a description of the SC1-ALLEGRO or PC1-GROOVE CPU cards, which may act as carrier board
with respect to the C41-CFAST, please refer to the correspondent CPU user guide, available by
download (change URL accordingly for other potential carrier cards).
Download Carrier Card User Guides
CCM-BOOGIEwww.ekf.com/c/ccpu/ccm/ccm_e.html
PC1-GROOVEwww.ekf.com/p/pc1/pc1.html
PC2-LIMBOwww.ekf.com/p/pc2/pc2.html
PCS-BALLETwww.ekf.com/p/pcs/pcs.html
SC1-ALLEGROwww.ekf.com/s/sc1/sc1.html
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Technical Information C41-CFAST • CFast™ Card SATA USB Mezzanine Module
Features
Feature Summary
Form FactorProprietary size mezzanine module, fits basically into the 4HP (20.3mm) envelope of the CPU
carrier board, typically delivered as a ready to use assembly unit (including the PC1-GROOVE,
SC1-ALLEGRO or successor CPU card), mounting position right (on top of CPU board)
Host I/F
Connector
(Bottom Mount,
Towards Carrier)
SATA Port Usage<SATA1, bound to the on-board CFast™ host connector CF1 (typically sourced from the
USB Port Usage<Option 2.0mm pitch pin header P-UFD1 for industrial grade low profile USB SSD
CFast™ Connector<Docking connector CF1 for on-board CFast™ card
Top Mount
Connectors
Summary
Thermal
Conditions
Environmental
Conditions
<High Speed mezzanine connector P-MEZ suitable e.g. for CCM-BOOGIE, PC1-GROOVE
and successor CPU carrier boards, and also side cards such as the PCS-BALLET
<conveys 3 x SATA, 2 x USB 2.0
PCH southbridge on a CPU carrier board)
<SATA2 and SATA3 (may be derived from a CPU carrier board secondary SATA
controller), wired to the optionial vertical SATA latching connectors P-SATA2 &
P-SATA3 (additional headroom is required beyond 4HP for this option)
mezzanine module
<Option USB 2.0 type A receptacle J-USB3, horizontal mount
<7 pins signal section + 17 pins power section
<CF1 for a SATA CFast™ Card
<Option P-SATA2 and P-SATA3 cable connectors for attachment of system internal SATA
drives
<Option P-UFD1 for a low profile USB 2.0 SSD mezzanine module (exclusive to J-USB3)
<Option J-USB3 for system internal attachment of USB 2.0 devices (exclusive to P-UFD1)
Not all of the connectors may be present or functional on your actual C41-CFAST board; assembly is
highly custom specific. Options may be exclusive, i.e. not necessarily concurrently present. Discuss
your needs with EKF before ordering.
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Short Description
Available as a mezzanine add-on expansion
board to the PC1-GROOVE, SC1-ALLEGRO and
successor CPU carrier cards, the main purpose
of the C41-CFAST is to provide a CFast™ host
connector for attachment of a CFast™ storage
card, as a rugged and fast mass storage media,
which can be easy replaced. Basically, the
C41-CFAST is designed to fit into the 4HP
(20.32mm) envelope of a CompactPCI® CPU
carrier board, so that another 4HP pitch
mezzanine expansion board can be stacked
above the CPU/C41 assembly in addition.
Further more, the C41-CFAST can be optionally
equipped with an USB Silicon State Drive (SSD)
module 1), or an USB type A host receptacle 1).
In addition, two SATA connectors (latching
headers) are optionally available on the
C41-CFAST 1), for attachment of system internal
drives by ordinary SATA cable harnesses.
Industrial grade CFast™ cards are widely
available. While compatible to the classic
CompactFlash card with respect to its
dimensions, the CFast™ card uses the SATA
signal interface for fast data transfers. The
newly defined CFast™ docking connector
protects from erroneous insertion of classic
CompactFlash cards. Installation of an
operating system to the CFast™ card, and
system boot from this media is straightforward.
With ruggedized systems in mind, the CFast™
card can be fastened by means of a screw
locked retainer on the C41-CFAST module PCB.
Low profile USB SSD modules (2.00mm
connector pitch) have also become popular in
embedded systems. Such a module 1) can be
optionally mounted on the C41-CFAST, either in
addition to the CFast™ card, or as alternate
mass storage.
1)
Some of the population options mentioned may exceed the 4HP total stack height for the CPU
carrier board and C41-CFAST assembly. Please read carefully the respective notes (subchapters
'P-UFD1', 'J-USB3', and 'P-SATA2 P-SATA3'. For some EKF expansion boards slight violations of the 4HP
envelope may be tolerable. Furthermore, some of the C41 stuffing options are exclusive to each other,
due to space restrictions on the C41-CFAST (see table below).
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Installing and Replacing Components
Before You Begin
Warnings
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with
industrial electronics and with safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment. Disconnectthe system from its power source and from
any telecommunication links, networks ormodems before performing any of the
procedures described in this chapter. Failureto disconnect power, or telecommunication
links before you open the system or performany procedures can result in personal injury
or equipment damage. Some parts of thesystem can continue to operate even though
the power switch is in its off state.
Caution
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this
chapter only at an ESD workstation. If such astation is not available, you can provide
some ESD protection by wearing anantistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a
metal part of the system chassis or boardfront panel. Store the board only in its
original ESD protected packaging. Retain theoriginal packaging (antistatic bag and
antistatic box) in case of returning the board to EKF for repair.
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Installing the Board Assembly
Warning
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect the system from its
power source before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect power, or
telecommunication links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Typically you will perform the following steps:
CSwitch off the system, remove the AC power cord
CAttach your antistatic wrist strap to a metallic part of the system
CRemove the board packaging, be sure to touch the board only at the front panel
CIdentify the related CompactPCI slot (peripheral slot for I/O boards, system slot for CPU boards,
with the system slot typically most right or most left to the backplane)
CInsert card carefully (be sure not to damage components mounted on the bottom side of the
board by scratching neighboured front panels)
CA card with onboard connectors requires attachment of associated cabling now
CLock the ejector lever, fix screws at the front panel (top/bottom)
Technical Information C41-CFAST • CFast™ Card SATA USB Mezzanine Module
Removing the Board Assembly
Warning
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect the system from its
power source before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect power, or
telecommunication links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Typically you will perform the following steps:
CSwitch off the system, remove the AC power cord
CAttach your antistatic wrist strap to a metallic part of the system
CIdentify the board, be sure to touch the board only at the front panel
Cunfasten both front panel screws (top/bottom), unlock the ejector lever
CRemove any onboard cabling assembly
CActivate the ejector lever
CRemove the card carefully (be sure not to damage components mounted on the bottom side
of the board by scratching neighboured front panels)
CStore board in the original packaging, do not touch any components, hold the board at the
front panel only
Warning
Do not expose the card to fire. Battery cells and other components could explode
and cause personal injury.
Technical Information C41-CFAST • CFast™ Card SATA USB Mezzanine Module
Technical Reference - Connectors
Caution
Some of the connectors may provide operating voltage (e.g. +12V, +5V and +3.3V) to devices inside
the system chassis, such as internal peripherals. Not all of these connectors are overcurrent protected.
Do not use these connectors for powering devices external to the computer chassis. A fault in the load
presented by the external devices could cause damage to the board, the interconnecting cable and
the external devices themselves.
Please Note
The C41-CFAST mezzanine module may be equipped with several on-board connectors for system
internal usage. Not all of these connectors may be present on a particular board. Be sure to specify
your individual needs when ordering the C41-CFAST board. Characteristic features and the pin
assignments of each connector are described on the following pages.
Technical Information C41-CFAST • CFast™ Card SATA USB Mezzanine Module
D1
FD1
I/O Connectors
The C41-CFAST can be equipped with several top side connectors. Some of these connectors are
available as an option only or exclusive to each other, and therefore may not be functional or even
present on your actual board.
Assembly of these connectors is highly custom specific. Discuss your needs with EKF before ordering,
so that the optimum board configuration for your application will be chosen.
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CF1 CFast™ Host Connector
As an option, the C41-CFAST can be provided with the CFast™ Host Connector CF1. It is suitable for
CFast™ cards operated in SATA mode, which are available up to 32GB as of current. After inserted,
the CFast™ card will have to be secured manually by a retainer assembly, in order to withstand shock
and vibration.
Technical Information C41-CFAST • CFast™ Card SATA USB Mezzanine Module
The CFast™ card retainer assembly is comprised of several parts, which come with the C41-CFAST
mezzanine module. If any element gets lost, spare parts may be obtained from EKF:
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P-SATA2 P-SATA3
The C41-CFAST can be optionally stuffed with two vertical latched SATA signal headers. TX/RX
designation of signals are shown with respect to the SATA controller. P-SATA2 corresponds to the
SATA channel 0 of the JMB362 controller on the carrier board, and P-SATA3 is wired to the JMB362
SATA channel 1. The SATA ports can be used individually or as RAID 0/1.
Latching cable assemblies are recommended for reliable industrial usage. Both on-board SATA
headers are aligned so, that a cable assembly with R/A plug leads to the rear side (opposite side with
respect to the front panel), for system internal attachment of SATA drives.
Usage of P-SATA2/3 exceeds the 4HP total height of the board assembly (carrier board together with
C41-CFAST mezzanine) by ~10mm, a cable harness with R/A SATA plug assumed. This is not tolerable
for an additional 4HP mezzanine expansion card such as the CCL-CAPELLA or the CCI-RAP. Discuss
your actual needs with sales@ekf.de before ordering.
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P-UFD1
As a custom specific option, the C41-CFAST can be provided with one USB SSD (Solid State Drive) low
profile mezzanine module. However, the total stack height of the CPU carrier board and the
C41-CFAST mezzanine module assembly would then exceed the 4HP envelope up to ~ 1.8mm. This
may be tolerable under the condition that there is no 4HP pitch expansion side board mounted, or the
locking screw for the USB Flash module is omitted, or the adjacent side board has no bottom mount
components opposed to the USB SSD.
The UFD1 Flash module cannot be populated together with the J-USB3 receptacle, since both
components would overlap each other. Be sure to discuss your needs with sales@ekf.de before
ordering.
The C41-CFAST USB ports are derived from the ICH southbridge on the CPU carrier board. Self
resettable fuses are provided on the C41-CFAST for short-circuit and overcurrent control regarding the
P-UFD1 pin headers.
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J-USB3
As a custom specific option, the C41-CFAST can be provided with one USB receptacles. Due to the
USB connector dimensions, the total stack height of the CPU carrier board and the C41-CFAST
mezzanine module assembly will exceed the 4HP envelope about ~1.3mm. This may be tolerable in
some situations, but should be nevertheless considered. USB cable assemblies with slim and short
plugs are also required - not any USB harness matches with the C41-CFAST due to space restrictions.
The same issue must be strictly observed if direct attachment of an USB stick (e.g. Flash Drive) is
intended - only a very short, low profile stick (with an overall length of less than 50mm) would be
suitable.
The J-USB3 receptacle cannot be populated together with the UFD1 Flash module, since both
components would overlap each other.Be sure to discuss your needs with sales@ekf.de before
ordering.
The C41-CFAST USB port are derived from the ICH southbridge on the CPU carrier board. A dual
electronic switch is provided on the C41-CFAST for short-circuit and overcurrent control regarding the
J-USB3 receptacle (0.5A).
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Inter-Board Connector
The C41-CFAST is equipped with a high speed mezzanine connector, mating with the connector
J-HSE on the CCM-BOOGIE or PC1-GROOVE CPU board and its successors. The inter-board connector
is situated at the bottom of the C41-CFAST and establishes the data path and power link to the carrier
board CPU via J-HSE. Since the C41-CFAST comes typically mounted as a unit together with the
CCM-BOOGIE or PC1-GROOVE, there is normally no need for the user to get access to the inter-board
connector. It is described here as a reference only and for better understanding of the C41-CFAST.
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m
m
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P-MEZ
The connector P-MEZ is a 1mm height shielded male pin header. Its counterpart on the CPU carrier
board is J-HSE, a 8mm height receptacle, for a nominal headroom of 9mm between the boards.
P-MEZ SATA & USB Mezzanine Interface
1.00mm Pitch Male Connector 1mm Height (275.90.01.068.51)
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Schematics
Complete circuit diagrams for this product are available for customers on request. Signing of a nondisclosure agreement would be needed. Please contact sales@ekf.de for details.
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Ordering Information
Ordering Information
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