FireTrac® is an optimized product complementing DapTechnology’s successful FireSpy® and AS5643 OHCI host adapter product lines. It clearly is the next generation AS5643 data processing, simulation and testing solution.
DapTechnology has seen an increasing demand for more streamlined hardware systems for the processing of AS5643 (and generic 1394) data streams. Customers get more and more involved in monitoring the actual data content rather than the 1394 layer. And for simulation purposes they require advanced error insertion capabilities that can only be accomplished with non-off-the-shelf Link Layer implementations. IRIG time-stamping of monitored events on the bus is a typical requirement.
FireTrac® uses a combination of 1394 and AS5643 support in hardware, as well as a robust, well designed 1394 Software Stack (FireStack®) running on a host computer. Interfacing to this stack can be done via an API that offers LabVIEWTM and C/C++ interfaces. Currently DapTechnology supports Windows, VxWorks, Linux, IRIX, QNX and LabVIEWTM (RT) Operating Systems. Please contact us in case you need support for another platform./
FireTrac is positioned between the functionality of FireSpy and the Standard OHCI cards. It is not a Bus Analyzer yet not just a simple interface card either.
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| Dimensions: | PMC form factor, 15 x 74 x 154 mm |
| Weight: | 130 g |
| Power Requirements: | 7 Watts (max.) |
| Regulatory Compliance: | FCC Class A, CE |
| Connections: |
64-bit PMC connector configuration Off-board connector (high density) for transformer coupled 1394b ports |
| Indicators: | - |
| Switches: | dip switches for PHY port mode programming |
| Part Number: | FT3460bT(1)-OPT1-OPT2-OPT3-OPT4-[OPT5] |
In order to get the best out of the unique feature set of the FireTrac card DapTechnology recommends using the hardware in combination with FireStack, i.e. DapTechnology's home grown software stack.
FireStack optimally supports the hardware and firmware layers embedded into FireTrac. As FireTrac's host interface uses FireLink Extended (and not a standard OHCI Link Layer chip) functionality that has been tailored and optimized for the support of the AS5643 standard brings the combination of FireTrac and FireStack to an entirely new level.
An essential feature of FireTrac® is its thin software and firmware layer. In order to be usable in embedded designs having limited resources, great emphasis was given to keep the footprint and host system resource utilization as small as possible. And, in order to optimize and streamline performance, the individual features and functions of FireTrac® are grouped into so-called Personality Profiles. These profiles may be purchased separately so that the user may configure their system based on individual requirements.
The following table explains the functionalities provided by the different Personality Modules.
The following modules are available or are in development:
Low-Level API Profile:
The low-level API profile basically contains the kernel-level driver for the FireTrac card as well as simple packet-oriented functions for transmission and reception. Functional modules included in the other profiles will use this functionality to implement more complex tasks.
1394 Software Stack Profile
Contains the following functional modules as well as the Low-Level API.
1394 Software Stack + Bus Management Profile
Contains functionality to implement the following capabilities on the local node as well as all functionality included in the 1394 Software Stack Profile.
AS5643 Bus Interface Profile
This module offers the following dedicated AS5643 functionality:
Advanced AS5643 Bus Interface Profile (pending)
This module plans to offer further functionality like:
Manual available on request
The following accessories are available for this product:
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For Product(s): PMC cards wtih SCSI2 connector: FireTrac, Mil394-PMC |
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9x unterminated cable |
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Please contact DapTechnology or DapUSA directly by sending an email to sales(at)daptechnology.com for additional information about pricing and availability!