The TPCE240 is a PCI Express Revision 2.0 compatible carrier board for one PCIe Mini Card. While specifically designed to run, test and maintain TEWS Mini PCI Express modules, it is an ideal solution for prototyping, but it can also be used to build modular, flexible and cost effective I/O solutions for all kinds of applications like process control, medical systems, telecommunication and traffic control.
Prototyping is facilitated by a couple of features: Clip latches allow to easily change the board without screws, a PCB cutout allows access to the PCIe Mini Cards from both sides, and a 12 V fan supply is provided for power demanding applications (if integrated on the mounted module). The supply source for the PCIe Mini Cards is selectable with a jumper setting (3.3 V PCIe, 3.3 V AUX or 12 V). The PCIe Mini Cards WxAN signals are connected to onboard LEDs.
A TEWS TA308 is partially integrated with providing the possible connection to an onboard JTAG Interface via XSR cable (XSR cable not included).
The TPCE240 also provides an option to adapt the PicoClasp connection usually used on TEWS PCIe Mini Cards to a MDR50 connector in the bracket (PicoClasp cable not included).
