WOLF-3184 DAL-C
Overview
DO-254 DAL-C FGX2 Video I/O XMC
The XMC-FGX2-VIO-DO254 module provides a high data-rate, high-density video capture and transmit platform using WOLF's second-generation FGX2 frame grabbing technology. FGX2 is an HD-capable digital and analog frame grabber with video conversion and transmit capability built on AMD/Xilinx Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA technology.
The WOLF-3184 DAL-C is developed in compliance with RTCA DO-254 Design Assurance Level C for aviation safety-critical applications. It is suited for machine vision, sensor processing, and low-latency video I/O in harsh environments where SWaP is constrained.
The module can be paired with an NVIDIA GPU module to enable low-latency peer-to-peer communication and reduce host CPU overhead when large volumes of video data must be captured, converted, and processed.
Block Diagram
The block diagram shows the FGX2 FPGA connected to XMC P16 for video and serial I/O, including 4x SDI inputs, 4x SDI outputs, 2x DisplayPort inputs with MST support, one RGsB input path, and 2x RS422. It also shows the PCIe Gen3 x4 host interface through XMC P15 plus board-level support functions such as configuration flash, temperature sensor, voltage regulation, FRU, and JTAG.
Features
WOLF-3184 DAL-C is a rugged XMC video I/O module that integrates WOLF FGX2 frame grabbing technology to provide low-latency video capture, conversion, and transmit capability for safety-critical aviation and defense applications. It supports up to 4 HD/3G-SDI inputs and outputs, 2 DisplayPort inputs with MST support, one RGsB input, and host connectivity over PCIe Gen3 x4.
Video I/O Features
- WOLF FGX2 frame grabber with multiple inputs and outputs
- Up to 4x HD/3G-SDI inputs and 4x HD/3G-SDI outputs
- 2x DisplayPort inputs, up to HBR2 and MST, with up to 2 streams each
- Direct DisplayPort-to-SDI conversion inside FGX2 without sending video to the host
- 1x RGsB input (STANAG-3350C / NTSC, 24-bit RGB)
- SDI compatible with progressive and interlaced video formats
Connectivity / Software
- PCIe Gen3 x4 host interface
- VITA 46.9 I/O compliant mapping for 3U and 6U VPX configurations
- 2x RS422 in default configuration
- Optional 2x RS422 / RS485 configuration
- Linux driver supported
- Windows driver optional
- Supports Green Hills INTEGRITY-178 tuMP Real-Time OS
- VxWorks RTOS drivers optional
- Can pair with NVIDIA GPU modules for low-latency peer-to-peer video processing
Mechanical / Open Systems Architecture
- Rugged conduction cooled
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C standard, operational to +85°C
- Vibration Random: VITA 47.1 Class V3 (5 to 2000 Hz)
- Vibration Sine: 10G peak (5 to 2000 Hz)
- Shock: 40G peak for conduction cooled
- Dimensions: 143.75mm x 74.00mm
- Weight: 130g max, 85g without heatplate
- XMC 2.0 module with VITA 46.9 I/O compliant mapping
Specifications
Key configuration and performance parameters for WOLF-3184 DAL-C 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 a common order code for the WOLF-3184 DAL-C module. Asterisks (*) indicate configurable options.
Some configuration options for this module include:
- RTOS drivers
- Conformal coatings
- Variant locking
- RS422 / RS485 configuration options
Contact Sales for the latest Ordering Numbers and available options.
Representative ordering numbers
| Ordering Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 318432-F***-000XMC | XMC 2.0, Conduction Cooled, FGX2, 4x 3G-SDI In, 2x DP (MST) In, 1x STANAG-3350C RGsB In, 2x RS422, 4x 3G-SDI Out, PCIe Gen3 x4 |
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FAQ
Choose WOLF-3184 DAL-C when your program needs FGX2 video capture and conversion in a safety-critical aviation or defense application where DO-254 DAL-C compliance is required.
This module is typically selected when:
- The program has RTCA DO-254 Design Assurance Level C requirements
- You need low-latency HD/3G-SDI video capture and transmit capability
- You need DisplayPort input, RGsB input, and SDI output conversion on the same XMC module
- You want an FGX2 video I/O module that can pair with an NVIDIA GPU for low-latency video processing
If your program does not require DO-254 DAL-C compliance, a standard FGX2 module such as WOLF-3185 may be the simpler option.
DO-254 DAL-C compliance makes WOLF-3184 DAL-C more appropriate for aviation safety-critical applications where hardware design assurance is part of the certification plan.
This matters most when:
- The video I/O module is part of a safety-relevant avionics function
- Program documentation, traceability, and configuration control are required
- Hardware changes must be managed carefully across qualification and production
- The system integrator needs a module developed under a defined design assurance process
Treat the DAL-C requirement as a program-level constraint, not just a module feature.
Confirm these early because they directly affect carrier mapping, cabling, and software bring-up:
- PCIe host interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 through XMC P15
- Video I/O mapping: VITA 46.9 compliant I/O mapping through XMC P16
- SDI I/O: up to 4 HD/3G-SDI inputs and 4 HD/3G-SDI outputs
- DisplayPort inputs: 2 DisplayPort inputs with HBR2 and MST support, up to 2 streams each
- Analog input: 1 RGsB input supporting STANAG-3350C / NTSC, 24-bit RGB
- Serial interfaces: 2 RS422 by default, with optional RS422 / RS485 configuration
- Software baseline: Linux driver supported, Windows optional, Green Hills INTEGRITY-178 tuMP supported, VxWorks optional
For XMC video modules, the biggest integration risks are carrier pin mapping, PCIe bandwidth, and locking the I/O configuration early enough.
The key ordering-time decisions are mainly about software, ruggedization, and interface configuration:
- RTOS driver requirements: confirm Green Hills INTEGRITY-178 tuMP, VxWorks, Linux, or Windows needs early
- RS422 / RS485 configuration: determines serial interface behavior and system wiring
- Conformal coating: supports environmental robustness for deployed systems
- Variant locking: supports configuration control for safety-critical or qualified programs
- I/O configuration: confirm SDI, DisplayPort, RGsB, and serial interface assumptions before locking the carrier design
Contact Sales for the latest ordering numbers and available configuration options.