Speedgoat I/O modules allow you to connect your target machine with your hardware under test. Based on your project specific requirements Speedgoat provides fixed-functionality as well as multi-function and configurable I/O, protocol, and other algorithmic functionality.
Multi-functional FPGA-based I/O modules are typically used to implement special I/O (PWM, Capture, Quadrature Decoding, ...) and protocol functionality (SPI, SSI, I2C, EnDat 2.2, ...) and to implement control loop algorithms running at highest cycle-rate.
It is one of Speedgoat’s key competencies to help you select the right set of I/O modules for your specific requirements by making sure that:
Ø they have the right characteristics for your application
Ø the selected modules lead to the smallest possible latency
Ø the Speedgoat xPC Target drivers access the I/O modules in its most efficient and flexible way
Ø the I/O connectivity is covered by the smallest possible amount of I/O modules
Ø they include the right transceivers for signal connection
Unless otherwise mentioned all I/O modules are delivered with a prewired terminal board, a cable, xPC Target drivers, and Simulink test models.
Most Speedgoat I/O modules are in the PMC form factor and can be used in all Speedgoat real-time target machines with the exception of the Classic real-time target machine supporting I/O modules in the PC/104 form factor.