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                                                     PET-VI Configurable System Platform      

                                                       

                                                                 

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Planar Electronics Technology's new configurable system platform, the PET-VI is user configurable and is easily adaptable to meet many military and commercial requirements.  The PET-VI features a 6" color LCD touch screen display which allows easy system control and configuration.  This platform consists of three plug and play, field replaceable modules, namely the power supply module, computer module, and the RF module.  The details and capabilities of these modules are mentioned further below.

A few possible applications for the PET-VI System:

• Airborne RF Distribution Units

• Broadband Switch Matrices

• RF Attenuation featuring internal computer controlled linearization and touch screen attenuation selection.

• State-of-the-Art Up/Down Converters with integrated options such as linearized attenuation features and many others.

• High Speed Frequency Synthesizers

• Log Amplifiers featuring touch screen log slope selection.

• Multiple RF functions.  The PET-VI RF Module can be populated to meet your desired system functions.

 

Features:

• Airborne Ruggedized 19" Rack Mount Chassis, 6U Height, 18" Deep

• 6" Color LCD Touch Screen Display

• Arcom SBC-GX533 400MHz Single Board Computer featuring AMD Geode GX Processor

• Linux or Windows CE Operating System

• Compact Flash contains all boot up and operation software.  Can be removed for security purposes.

• Compatible with RS-232-C, RS-422, RS-485, PECL, TTL, and Ethernet protocols.

• Current monitoring of every internal RF component.  Failures are displayed on the front panel display.

• Cooling Fan speed monitoring.  Fan failures are displayed on the front panel display.

• RF module internal temperature monitoring.  Over temperature conditions are displayed on the front panel display.

• Plug and Play, Modular design to allow in-the-field repairs and flexibility for custom configurations. (3 Modules)

    - Power Supply Module can contain any required power supply. 

    - Computer Module can be switched out in minutes.

    - RF Module can contain any set of RF components required.  Up to 320 individual control lines can be accommodated.

 

      Figure 1 - Front View of PET-VI System Platform                     Figure 2 - Rear View of PET-VI System Platform

 

Plug and Play Modules:                                                        

Power Supply Module:

Standard:

• Vicor (85-264VAC, 47-500Hz) 1200W

• Airborne Ruggedized

Options:

• Commercial Grade

• Other Power Ratings

• DC Voltage Operation

Computer Module:

Standard:

• Arcom SBC-GX533 (AMD Geode GX Processor, 400MHz)

• Linux Operating System

Options:

• Windows CE Operating System

RF Module:

Standard:

• Any RF components or sub-system that is required to serve one or multiple functions.

• Up to 320 single control lines

• Every component is DC current sensed for failure feedback.  Failures can be identified via the front panel display.

• Fan speed sensors.  Fan failure is displayed on the front panel display.

• SMA or QMA Connectors

Options:

• Additional control lines can be accommodated.

• Other connector types can be furnished.