WOLF-3183
Overview
SOSA-Aligned 4K Video Capture and Conversion with FGX2
The WOLF-3183 provides a high data rate, high density video capture and transmit platform with the FGX2, WOLF’s second-generation frame grabbing technology. FGX2 is a 4K-capable digital and analog frame grabber with conversion and transmit capability, built on the Xilinx® Kintex® UltraScale+™ series of FPGA devices. It is ideally suited for machine vision, synthetic vision or video processing applications deployed in harsh environments where low latency counts and SWaP is at a premium.
This module’s ICD aligns with SOSA and ANSI/VITA 46.9 for 3U and 6U VPX configurations. It provides an excellent upgrade path from the previous generation WOLF-3080 with a compatible hardware ICD and thermal envelope. This module can be paired with a WOLF NVIDIA-based GPGPU module to provide extremely low latency peer-to-peer communication which will reduce CPU overhead when processing or encoding large amounts of data.
MCOTS options include the ability to change interfaces to other analog or digital video standards. RTOS drivers are optionally available upon request.
Block Diagram
The block diagram shows an SOSA-aligned FGX2 XMC with high channel density for SDI/ARINC-class inputs/outputs, emphasizing capture, conversion, and transmit blocks implemented in FPGA logic. It highlights the PCIe x8 path to the host or a peer GPU module and the low-latency data movement intended for real-time vision and video processing pipelines.
Features
WOLF-3183 is a rugged high-density XMC video capture and transmit module built on WOLF FGX2, a 4K-capable digital and analog frame grabber with conversion and transmit capability. It supports up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs with configuration options spanning 12G-SDI and 3G/HD-SDI, ARINC 818, optional CoaXPress, and CVBS/RGB plus HDMI/DVI inputs.
FGX2 Features
- WOLF Frame Grabber eXtreme 2 (FGX2) with up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs
- 12G-SDI, 3G/HD-SDI inputs and outputs
- ARINC 818 inputs and outputs
- Optional CoaXPress inputs
- CVBS/RGB inputs, HDMI/DVI inputs
- NVIDIA GPUDirect RDMA support for low latency data exchange with an NVIDIA GPU
- Optional 8Gb DDR4 RAM for additional application support
Connectivity / System Management
- PCIe Gen3 x8
- Linux and Windows drivers
- VxWorks RTOS drivers optional
- Extended product lifespan
Mechanical / Open Systems Architecture
- High level of ruggedization:
- Rugged conduction cooled
- Operating temperature: - 40° to +85°C
- Vibration Random: VITA 47.1 Class V3 (5 to 2000Hz)
- Vibration Sine: 10g peak (5 to 2000 Hz)
- Shock: 40G (MIL- STD- 810H, Method 516.8)
- VITA 46.9 I/O compliant mapping for 3U and 6U VPX configurations
- Weight (approx.): 130g
- Dimensions: 143.75 x 74.00 mm
Specifications
Key configuration and performance parameters for WOLF-3183 are summarized below for quick comparison. Values shown reflect the standard module configuration; contact WOLF if you need a tailored build or a specific payload profile.
Configuration Guide
The following table defines series of common order codes for the XMC-FGX2-8IO module. The asterisks denote characters of the part number that are defined based on common configuration options.
Some common configuration options for this module are:
- Display Interface Options
- XMC Connector
- Conformal Coatings
- DDR4 Memory
- Variant Locked
- RTOS Drivers
Contact Sales for the latest Ordering Numbers and available options.
Representative ordering numbers
| Ordering Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 318331-F***-XMCvA0 | XMC 1.0, Conduction Cooled, WOLF FGX2, 8x 3G-SDI In, 8x 3G-SDI Out |
| 318332-F***-XMCvA0 | XMC 2.0, Conduction Cooled, WOLF FGX2, 4x 12G-SDI In, 4x 12G-SDI Out |
| 318332-F***-XMCvA0 | XMC 2.0, Conduction Cooled, WOLF FGX2, 2x 12G-SDI In, 2x ARINC 818 Out |
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FAQ
Choose WOLF-3183 when you need higher channel density and more flexibility across SDI/ARINC-class I/O configurations.
WOLF-3183 is typically selected for:
- Applications requiring up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs (configuration dependent)
- Programs that need ARINC 818 in addition to SDI
- High-density real-time vision/video processing pipelines where minimizing slot count matters
If your system needs a smaller set of SDI I/O plus DP ingest and you want simpler integration, WOLF-3185 can be the better fit.
Treat the I/O mix as a platform decision that affects downstream equipment and harnessing.
WOLF-3183 supports configuration-dependent options spanning:
- 12G-SDI and 3G/HD-SDI inputs and outputs
- ARINC 818 inputs and outputs
- CVBS/RGB inputs and optional HDMI/DVI inputs
- Optional CoaXPress inputs
Best practice is to lock the required formats and channel counts early (and document the expected sink/source standards) because those decisions drive carrier mapping and external I/O design.
Confirm early:
- PCIe interface: PCIe Gen3 x8—ensure your carrier provides x8 and that your throughput expectations align with Gen3.
- ICD alignment: the module aligns with SOSA and ANSI/VITA 46.9 mapping for VPX systems; ensure your carrier mapping matches the chosen configuration.
- Software baseline: Linux/Windows drivers are supported; VxWorks RTOS drivers are optional.
For high-channel-count capture cards, PCIe lane width and carrier mapping are usually the dominant integration constraints.
Key ordering-time decisions typically include:
- I/O configuration: SDI vs ARINC channel mix and speeds, plus optional CVBS/RGB and HDMI/DVI inputs
- XMC connector selection: XMC 1.0 vs XMC 2.0 for carrier compatibility
- DDR4 option: optional onboard DDR4
- RTOS drivers: VxWorks option if required
- Program controls: conformal coatings and variant locking
Contact Sales for the latest Ordering Numbers and available options.