Flexible IO node Expander

CHIME

The CHIME is designed to expand the CEC Family with up to 6 additional Mini PCI Express sockets. So many different IO interfaces can be supported with only one CHIME adapter card.

Each set of 3 mPCIe socket resides on its own PCIe link. So the maximum interface speed available from the host board is used

Key Features

Up to 3/6 half-/full-size card PCI Express sockets
All mPCIe sockets with USB2.0 support
Each set of 3 mPCIe slots has one Mini-SIM socket
1.5V mPCIe sockets supply voltage
Environment temperature -40°C up to +85°C

The CHIME has been designed to withstand harsh environments and extreme temperature conditions. The special rugged design, combined with the best industrial-grade components, offer high reliability and long-term performance.

some integration samples:

CEC Solution with four mPCIe expansions

MIL-CEC Solution with five mPCIe expansions

Technical Features

Board Key Data
mPCIe Socket	Full-Mini Card Size mini PCI Express socket, USB 2.0 support According to PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification Rev. 2.0
Module (SIM) Slot	Directly accessible behind frontplate
Power
Power Dissipation	Depends on the plugged in mPCIe modules
Environment
Storage Temperature	-45°C to 85°C (-49°F to 185°F)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% none condensing
Standard Compliance
The CHIME is designed to meet or even exceed the most common standards. Particular references are:
EMC	EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000, MIL-STD-461E
Shock & Vibration	EN 60068
Environmental & Safety	EN 50155, MIL-STD-810-F, EN 60601, EN 60950
Approval List	CE, IEC 60945, IACS E10

Versions
Reference	Description
CHIME-3IS	CEC10 Family hex I/O module expansion 3 x mPCIe, 1x SIM slot. (Back-1 must be ordered separately)
CHIME-62S	CEC10 Family hex I/O module expansion 6 x mPCIe, 2x SIM slot. (Back-1 must be ordered separately)
CHIME-6ES	CEC10 Family expansion with 6 mPCIe slots and two SIM holder, external power supply. (Back-1 must be ordered separately)

Documentation

Product	Description	Doc Type	Size	pdf File
CHIME	CHIME Datasheet	EN Datasheet	692.51 KB
CHIME	CHIME User Manual	EN Manual	935.3 KB