Graphics – Dual Head Module
Falcon series PMC Graphics – Dual Head Module is a rugged graphics accelerator
mezzanine that provides dual independent video outputs.
mezzanine that provides dual independent video outputs.
Rugged SOSA aligned SBC for Defense and aerospace systems
Key Features
Dual-head graphics output (support for two simultaneous independent displays)
High-performance GPU with 2D/3D acceleration and OpenGL support (e.g., AMD E8860 or NVIDIA GPU on PMC)
Analog (VGA) and digital (DVI or DisplayPort) output channels
Up to 2 GB GDDR5 video memory for high-resolution, high-refresh graphics
PCI-X or PCIe (via PMC-to-XMC bridge) interface to host SBC
Hardware video encode/decode support for mission video applications
Conduction-cooled build with rear I/O or front-panel video connectors (per configuration)
Driver support for real-time OS and Linux (OpenGL SC for safety-critical use)
Overview
- It enables high-resolution graphics and video display capabilities in embedded defense and aerospace systems.
- By adding this PMC card to a mission computer or display processor, systems can drive multiple cockpit or operator console displays with reliable performance under extreme environmental conditions.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Processor & Chipset | Embedded GPU (AMD RadeonTM E8860 or similar) with dual video outputs |
| Memory | 2 GB GDDR5 video RAM |
| I/O Interfaces | 2 × video outputs (e.g., 1 × VGA + 1 × DVI, or dual DVI/DP); optional video input (STANAG/RS-170) on some variants |
| Expansion slots | PMC form factor (PCI-X 66/133 MHz); also available as XMC (PCIe x8) variant |
| Power | ~20 W (max graphics load) from 5 V supply |
| Environmental | Conduction-cooled -40 °C to +85 °C; designed for MIL-STD-810 (shock, vibration) and DO-254/178C (if safety-certifiable variant) |
| Compliance | PMC IEEE 1386 and VITA 20 (conduction-cooled PMC) |
Application Areas
Multi-display cockpit or vehicle crew stations for map and video display
Real-time video rendering for surveillance and targeting systems
Simulation and training systems requiring rugged graphics output
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