OP4800 Series

FPGA Processor and I/O Expansion Units

Unleash Power Electronics Simulation Potential with AMD VersalTM FPGA Technology

Embrace complex power electronic circuits, such as power converters, without the constraints of yesterday’s decoupling techniques. Double your simulation capacity for agile development and innovative control strategies with unparalleled precision and near-zero latency. Experience the future of power electronics with our cutting-edge innovations, tailored for applications like Dual-Active Bridge (DAB) Converters and On-Board Charger.

OP4800 Series
Achieve New Heights in Performance with Exceptional Features

The OP4810-IO and OP4815-IO are expansion units that connect to a compatible OPAL-RT simulator. They take full advantage of the very powerful computing power of the AMD Versal FPGA and of our most advanced version of eHS, our FPGA-based Power Electronics Toolbox. The expansion units also benefit from extra I/Os, the fastest ones we've ever offered.

eHS at a New Level

Leverage the full power of eHS, OPAL-RT's FPGA Power Electronics Toolbox with its new Advanced Performance Add-on, also known as eHS Gen 5 – the fastest FPGA-Based Power Electronics Toolbox in the industry:

• No decoupling
• FPGA cores scaling
• Picosecond Oversampling
• Co-simulation ready
Read the eHS Gen 5 brochure

Connectivity

Up to 140 I/O plus 12 high-speed 5 Gbsp SFP multi-mode fiber-optic module connectors.

Analog Sampling
10 MSPS

Minimum Time Step
90 ns

Sampling Rate
625 ps

Upgrade and Extend Your Existing OPAL-RT System

The OP4810-IO and OP4815-IO allow you to upgrade and expand your existing OPAL-RT system (OP4610XG, OP5705XG, and OP5707XG) with a new top-of-the-line FPGA technology and additional high-speed I/O capabilities.

The OP48XX-IO FPGA Processor and I/O Expansion Units connect to an existing OPAL-RT real-time simulator via a PCIe link, with the option for direct FPGA-to-FPGA communication using an optic-fiber SFP link. To enable this connection, a PCIe host adapter is required within the real-time simulator.

Typical HIL Simulation Applications

  • Detailed model of LLC/CLLC resonant converters as well as dual active bridge converters
  • Large power conversion applications
  • Complex power electronic systems such as large UPS, off-highway vehicle, or train electrical drive system
  • FPGA based rapid control prototyping of machine, power electronic, mechatronic control with 1+MHz control bandwidth
  • Multilevel converter simulation for HVDC, FACTS and SST applications
  • Simulation with a large number of converters and machines for large-scale IBR or EV integration
  • Traveling wave protection
  • Simulation of larger distribution networks

Connections and Interface

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1. Power and Reset push button with LED indicator

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2. 12 SFP sockets at 5Gbps

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3. 2 Ethernet RJ45 ports at 1 Gb/s

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4. Optical synch connectors

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5. IRIG-B/1PPS (Future use)

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6. USB port for JTAG programming

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7. FPGA status indicators

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8. LCD menu button selection

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9. LCD display

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10. Main power on/off switch

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11. DB37 I/O connectors slot 1

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12. DB37 I/O connectors slot 2


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13. Ground screw

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14. RS-422 DB9 connectors with 6 Rx and 6Tx

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15. PCI Express Gen 2 x4 connector

Specifications Overview

ProcessorsOP4810-IOAMD Versal™ Prime VM1302 Adaptative SoC
703 K logic cells adaptable engine (FPGA)
OP4815-IOAMD Versal™ Prime VM1402 Adaptative SoC
1,238 K logic cells adaptable engine (FPGA)
Software CompatibilityRT-LAB, HYPERSIM
Toolbox CompatibilityeHS, MMC, RT-XSG
I/O ModulesI/O boardsSlots for 2 I/O boards
Proposed base configuration
Slot 1: OP48H10 – Fast I/O type H Module: 32 DIO, 8 banks of 8 channels configurable as inputs or inputs, TTL 3.3/5 V |16 AI at 5 MSPS, ±10 V, 16 bits | 16 AO at 10 MSPS, ±10 V, 16 bits
Slot 2: OP48H10 – Fast I/O type H Module Optional
Connector kitsRS-422 DB9 connectors with 6 RX and 6 TX (default)
Fiber-optic connector with 6 RX and 6 TX channels (optional)
Connectivity12x SFP sockets, 10 Gbps
2x Ethernet, 1 Gbps
1x PCIe Gen 2 x4
RX/TX Synchronization
Dimensions Rack unit, W x D x H2U | 17.00” x 15.75”x 3.50” | 43.18 x 40.01 x 8.89 cm

OP4810-IO / OP4815-IO Architecture

At the heart of the OP48XX-IO units, there is an AMD VersalTM Prime Adaptative SoC & FPGA chip. 2 I/O modules can be factory installed in the FPGA Processor and IO Expansion units. Each module has 4 DB37-F connectors accessible at the back of the units, offering up to 64 I/Os.



Communication between the target computer and the OP48XX-IO FPGA is achieved via a PCIe link. The OP48XX-IO also comes with 12 SFP sockets, 2 Ethernet ports, TX/RX synchronization ports, and 4 DB9 connectors for 6 Tx and 6 Rx RS422 signals.

Compatible I/O Boards

OP48H10

OP48H10

Fast I/O type H Module

OP48H20

OP48H20

Standard I/O type H Module

Compatible Simulation Systems

HYPERSIM provides engineers with complete tools to address the most complex power systems control challenges. Widely used by international industries, academic institutions and research centers, HYPERSIM offers a unique software interface dedicated to EMT power systems research. Use HYPERSIM’s rich component library, including virtual PMUs, to easily and efficiently create detailed power systems models.

RT-LAB is an advanced simulation control platform that includes a complete design library for all applications and industries. Use RT-LAB to edit, compile, load, execute and analyze models. Fully integrated with MATLAB/Simulink®, RT-LAB offers the most complex model-based design for interaction with real-world environments. 

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