product overview
The CT12AUF2K10A manufactured by GE Intelligent Platforms is a single-slot 6U CompactPCI high-performance dual-core single-board computer belonging to the CT12 hardware platform series. It is equipped with an Intel i7-610E 2.53 GHz dual-core processor and QM57 chipset, fully complying with the complete set of PICMG industrial bus specifications.
The CT12AUF2K10A features fully onboard soldered memory and flash storage, configured with 4 GB ECC DDR3 memory plus 4 GB soldered NAND flash storage as standard. Front and rear panel layered integration delivers four channels of Gigabit Ethernet, multiple video interfaces, serial ports, SATA, USB and general-purpose GPIO interfaces. In addition, it supports PMC/XMC expansion mezzanine cards and complies with the IPMI 2.0 device management protocol.
The CT12AUF2K10A supports a standard industrial temperature range of 0°C to +55°C, with an optional wide-temperature variant covering -40°C to +75°C. Compatible with three mainstream embedded operating systems including Linux, Windows and VxWorks, it targets demanding industrial applications such as communication base stations, industrial automation, measurement & control test systems and server blades.
Incorporating reliability mechanisms including vibration-resistant soldered components, dual backup BIOS and hardware write protection, the CT12AUF2K10A serves as a highly stable embedded main control core.
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Technical Specifications
(1) Processor Core
Core Model: Intel Core i7-610E, 2.53GHz base frequency, dual-core four-thread with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost technologyCache: 4 MB full-speed L2 Cache; 32 nm low-power μFCBGA packageCompanion Chipset: QM57 Peripheral Controller; FDI + DMI processor interconnect channelsCooling: Fanless passive cooling fins, onboard temperature sensor
(2) Memory & Storage (Standard Configuration for CT12AUF2K10A)
Main Memory: 4 GB dual-channel soldered DDR3 SDRAM, 1066 MHz, 144-bit hardware ECC; maximum system expandability up to 8 GBLocal Flash: 4 GB soldered NAND Flash (accessed via IDE bus), wear leveling supported; maximum capacity of 16 GB across the product seriesBIOS Storage: Optional dual-Flash backup BIOS, supports onboard BIT built-in self-test routineUser Storage: 512 kbit serial EEPROM for non-volatile storage of user configuration dataExpansion Storage: Optional onboard 2.5” SATA HDD / SSD. The second PMC/XMC slot becomes unavailable once installed.
(3) Bus & Expansion
Standard Form Factor: 6U single-slot CompactPCI, PICMG 2.0 R3.0, 64-bit PCI bus; max. 8 slots at 33 MHz, max. 5 slots at 66 MHzOperating Mode: Supports both CPCI System Host Mode and Peripheral Slave Mode; compliant with PICMG 2.1 Hot SwapHigh-Speed Expansion: Two PCIe x8 Gen2 lanes; 1 or 2 optional PMC/XMC mezzanine card slots; 3.3V PCI signals with 5V toleranceManagement Bus: IPMI 2.0 (PICMG 2.9) Baseboard Management Controller for remote hardware monitoring
(4) Front & Rear Panel I/O Interfaces
Front Panel I/O
2× Gigabit Ethernet (Intel 82574L), VGA video port, 1× USB 2.0, COM3 RS232 serial port (requires dedicated HarLink cable)
Rear Panel I/O (Brought out via CTM20 transition module)
2× Gigabit Ethernet, 1× VGA, 2× DVI-D, 3× SATA2 (3Gb/s), COM1/COM2 serial ports (configurable RS232/422/485), 4× USB 2.0, 13× programmable GPIO, PMC/XMC expansion signals
(5) Electrical & Environmental Specifications
Power Input: +5 V, +3.3 V, +12 V; -12 V required for external PMC modules. Maximum power consumption of mezzanine cards: 7.5 WOperating Temperature: Standard version: 0℃ ~ +55℃; Wide-temperature variant of CT12AUF2K10A available: -40℃ ~ +75℃Storage Temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃; Humidity: 5% ~ 95% non-condensing (at 40℃)Altitude: Maximum operating altitude: 4,500 m; maximum storage altitude: 12,000 mMechanical Compliance: Complies with VITA47 EAC1/EAC3 shock and vibration standards. Full component soldering improves anti-vibration performance.Safety Certifications: UL1950, Class A CE, Class A FCC; conformal coating available as an option
(6) System Support Features
Real-Time Clock: 146818-compatible RTC with lithium battery backupMonitoring Hardware: Hardware watchdog, CPU / chipset temperature sensing, tri-color ACPI system status LEDs, blue hot-swap indicator LEDGraphics: Intel integrated 3D graphics engine with OpenGL support, dual-display output (synchronous output via any two video ports)Operating Systems: Windows XP/7, Linux (Fedora/RHEL/SUSE), VxWorks 6.x
Functional Advantages
Fully Soldered Hardware for Harsh Operating Conditions: All processors, memory and flash storage of CT12AUF2K10A are soldered onboard. Compared with pluggable storage solutions, it delivers drastically improved shock and vibration resistance, suitable for vehicle-mounted equipment, communication base stations and field measurement & control devices.
Multi-layer Data Security Protection: Dual backup BIOS prevents boot failures caused by faulty firmware upgrades. Hardware write protection for programmable devices blocks unauthorized data tampering. Wear leveling on onboard NAND extends storage service life.
Comprehensive Remote Device Management: The IPMI 2.0 protocol enables remote power on/off, temperature reading, fault alerts and hardware status inspection, making it highly applicable for unattended operation in telecommunication equipment rooms.
Integrated Multi-Display and Multi-Channel High-Speed I/O: The front and rear panels collectively provide 3 video outputs, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 7 USB ports and multiple serial interfaces. Multi-screen monitoring and isolated multi-network measurement & control systems can be constructed without additional expansion cards.
Wide-Temperature Support and Customization Capability: CT12AUF2K10A supports optional wide-temperature hardware and conformal coating. Customization services including dedicated hardware tailoring, interface adjustment and firmware modification are available.
Complete Cross-Platform Development Ecosystem: Full sets of SDK and BSP (Board Support Package) are provided for Linux, Windows and VxWorks to shorten project development cycles, with compatibility for mainstream industry development tools.
Flexible Mezzanine Expansion: Single or dual PMC/XMC slots are optional. Users can extend with daughter cards for FPGA signal processing, high-speed data acquisition and optical fiber communication to meet high-performance computing requirements for radar, test and measurement applications.
Product Features
Hardware Architecture: Single-slot 6U CompactPCI integrated main controller with switchable host/slave mode, compatible with standard CompactPCI chassis backplanes.
Storage Performance: Onboard solid-state NAND with no moving mechanical components. The diskless architecture eliminates risks of hard drive failures. Optional SSD is available for extreme high-vibration environments.
Firmware Features: AMI Aptio UEFI in-system programmable BIOS. Built-in functions include PXE network boot, USB storage boot and headless boot operation.
Reliability Mechanisms: Integrated hardware watchdog for automatic system reboot upon crash; real-time temperature monitoring with configurable over-temperature protection policies. MTBF calculated in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217 standard.
Compatibility Design: Separated front and rear panel I/O layout. All rear interfaces are routed via the CTM20 transition module with standardized cabling compatibility.
Deployment Merits: Supports standard CompactPCI hot swap. System expansion and maintenance can be performed without full system power-off to minimize downtime losses.
Application Fields
Telecommunications Equipment: 5G base station main controllers, communication signaling processing units and remote room management units. Leveraging the four Gigabit Ethernet ports and IPMI remote management of CT12AUF2K10A to realize automatic operation and maintenance of equipment rooms.
Industrial Automation Production Lines: Controllers for large assembly lines, distributed motion control units and factory multi-screen monitoring hosts. The wide-temperature variant is suitable for non-air-conditioned workshops.
Test and Measurement Instruments: Automated test platforms, signal acquisition analyzers and radar simulation test equipment. High-speed acquisition daughter cards can be deployed via PMC/XMC expansion.
Military & Field Measurement and Control: Vehicle-mounted measurement & control equipment and field signal acquisition stations. The wide-temperature capability, vibration resistance and optional conformal coating of CT12AUF2K10A satisfy stringent outdoor environmental requirements.
Embedded Server Blades: Server nodes inside CompactPCI chassis. Multiple CT12 series boards can be deployed in parallel to build parallel computing platforms.
Rail Transit Control: On-board signal main controllers and track condition monitoring units. Vibration-resistant soldered components adapt to continuous bumping during vehicle operation.
Product Comparison (Intra CT12 Series)
CT12AUF2K10A: i7-610E @2.53 GHz, 4 GB memory + 4 GB NAND, standard temperature range, two front and two rear Gigabit Ethernet ports, baseline I/O configuration. Targets general industrial communication and automation scenarios with the highest performance in the series.
CT12CUF2K10A: Low-power i7-620LE @2.0 GHz processor, 4 GB memory + 4 GB NAND. Features lower power consumption for sealed chassis devices requiring low heat generation, with inferior computing performance compared to CT12AUF2K10A.
CT12 Wide-Temperature Custom Variant (Suffix F): Identical hardware to CT12AUF2K10A with industrial-grade wide-temperature screened components; supports operation from -40℃ to +75℃. Higher price than the standard model, dedicated to field and vehicle-mounted applications.
CT12 Single Expansion Slot Simplified Version: Eliminates the second PMC/XMC slot to reduce costs. Recommended for lightweight measurement & control devices without large-capacity local storage requirements.
FAQ
Q1: Does CT12AUF2K10A support diskless operation?A1: Yes. The onboard 4 GB soldered NAND Flash can independently host embedded operating systems without external SATA hard drives. The diskless configuration is recommended for vibration-prone applications.
Q2: Can the two PMC/XMC slots of CT12AUF2K10A be used simultaneously if a 2.5-inch SSD is installed?A2: No. The onboard SATA storage hardware occupies the second mezzanine card channel. Only the first PMC/XMC slot remains available after SSD installation.
Q3: What are the minimum and maximum operating temperatures of the wide-temperature version of CT12AUF2K10A?A3: The wide-temperature model operates within -40℃ ~ +75℃. The upper temperature limit is affected by CPU and mezzanine card load. It is advised to keep operating temperature below 70℃ under high-load conditions.
Q4: Do the serial ports on CT12AUF2K10A support RS485 bus?A4: Rear COM1 and COM2 support software-selectable RS232/422/485. Front-panel COM3 is native RS232 only. Use rear serial ports for industrial bus communication whenever possible.
Q5: Does CT12AUF2K10A support simultaneous dual-display output?A5: Yes. The onboard integrated graphics allows synchronous video output via any two ports among VGA and DVI. Although three video interfaces are equipped, only two can be activated for dual display at the same time.
Q6: Is IPMI function standard on CT12AUF2K10A?A6: IPMI 2.0 is an optional hardware configuration and must be specified upon order placement. Units without this option do not support remote hardware monitoring.
Q7: Can CT12AUF2K10A serve as a system host board for a CompactPCI chassis?A7: Fully supported. The hardware natively supports both host and peripheral modes. Install it in the chassis system slot to manage all backplane resources of the chassis.
Q8: Is the CTM20A10A transition module for CT12AUF2K10A available for separate purchase?A8: Yes, it can be supplied separately. CTM20A10A is exclusively designed for CT12 series single-board computers and incompatible with 6U CompactPCI boards from other manufacturers.
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