6U CompactPCI SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER  ·  SKU 90055165

XCalibur5300

The XCalibur5300 is a secure, high-performance 6U CompactPCI single board computer based on the Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) processor (formerly Panther Lake).

Ideal for ruggedized systems requiring high-bandwidth processing and low power consumption, the XCalibur5300 delivers superior performance and efficiency for today’s network information processing and high performance embedded computing applications.

XCalibur5300 6U cPCI Single Board Computer (SBC)

 

01At a Glance

Form Factor
6U CompactPCI
Compliant with PICMG 2.1, 2.3, 2.9, 2.16

Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Code name: Panther Lake

Memory
64 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM
With in-band ECC

Ruggedization
Level 1
Air-cooled

Product Lifecycle

X-ES also offers comprehensive configuration and obsolescence management services, providing customers with direct control over non-interchangeable changes and extending product availability and serviceability well beyond standard end-of-life milestones.

Engineered for Extended Reliability

All X-ES products are designed and manufactured 100% in the USA with components from trusted supply chains in order to deliver rugged, reliable performance in the most demanding environments.

Built with components rated for extreme conditions and validated through rigorous testing, our solutions minimize obsolescence risk and lower total cost of ownership across the full program lifespan.

 

02Core Capabilities

Introduction to XCalibur5300

The XCalibur5300 is a secure, high-performance 6U CompactPCI single board computer based on the Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) processor (formerly Panther Lake).

Ruggedized, Standards-Based Design

Ideal for ruggedized systems requiring high-bandwidth processing and low power consumption, the XCalibur5300 delivers superior performance and efficiency for today’s network information processing and high performance embedded computing applications.

Security & Data Protection

The XCalibur5300 integrates SecureCOTS™ technology with a Microchip PolarFire™ System-on-Chip (SoC) FPGA for hosting custom functions to protect data from being modified or observed and provides an ideal solution when stringent security capabilities are required.

Memory & Storage

The XCalibur5300 supports up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 SDRAM with in-band ECC in eight channels and up to 1 TB of onboard NVMe storage, with optional AES-128/256 TCG Opal 2.0 Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support.

I/O & Connectivity

The XCalibur5300 also provides fast and efficient I/O, including 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, USB 2.0, PCI, DisplayPort and DisplayPort++, and RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial ports through the backplane connectors.

An M.2 site and additional front-panel USB 2.0 and Ethernet interfaces are available by default, but are not available on configurations where XMC/PMC 0 connectors are populated.

Software Support

Wind River VxWorks, X-ES Enterprise Linux (XEL), and Linux Yocto Board Support Packages (BSPs) are available.

 

03Block Diagram

 

04Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) processors (formerly Panther Lake)

Memory

  • Up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 SDRAM with in-band ECC
  • Up to 1 TB of onboard NVMe storage with optional Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) offering AES-128/256 TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption support
  • 64 MB NOR boot flash
  • 64 kB EEPROM

Security and Management

  • Microchip PolarFire™ SoC FPGA with 256 MB SPI NOR flash
  • Designed with SecureCOTS™ technology to support enhanced security and trusted computing
  • System voltage monitor, power-on/reset control, non-volatile write-protection control
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

Additional Features

  • Non-volatile memory write protection
  • DS1339 I²C Real-Time Clock (RTC) powered via VBAT or optional battery

cPCI

  • 33/66 MHz 32-bit PCI interface to J1 and J2
  • PICMG 2.0 R3.0 cPCI keying to 3.3 V (contact factory for 5 V)
  • PICMG 2.1 (Hot Swap support)
  • PICMG 2.3 (PMC I/O to J3 and J5)
  • PICMG 2.9 (dedicated IPMI controller)
  • PICMG 2.16 (two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports)

XMC/PMC

  • 33/66 MHz 32-bit PCI interface to PMC connectors
  • x4 PCI Express Gen4-capable interface to J15
  • x8 PCI Express Gen4-capable interface to J25

Front Panel I/O

  • One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface
  • Two additional 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interfaces (default configuration but mutually exclusive placement with XMC/PMC 0)
  • One USB 2.0 port
  • Two additional USB 2.0 ports (default configuration but mutually exclusive placement with XMC/PMC 0)
  • One DisplayPort++ interface

Rear Panel I/O

  • Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • Up to four RS-232 or up to two RS-422/485 serial ports
  • 3.3 V GPIO signals
  • One DisplayPort interface

Internal I/O

  • One M.2 site to support one x2 PCI Express Gen4-capable interface (default configuration but mutually exclusive placement with XMC/PMC 0)

Software Support

  • UEFI firmware
  • Wind River VxWorks BSP
  • X-ES Enterprise Linux (XEL) BSP
  • Linux Yocto BSP
  • Contact factory for availability of Microsoft Windows drivers and other operating systems

Physical Characteristics

  • 6U CompactPCI air-cooled form factor
  • Dimensions: 233 mm x 160 mm

Environmental Requirements

Contact factory for appropriate board configuration based on environmental requirements. Additional ruggedization levels may also be possible to support.

  • Supported ruggedization levels (see the X-ES Ruggedization Chart): 1
  • All components support junction temperatures of -40°C to +85°C or greater
  • Conformal coating available as an ordering option
  • Thermal performance will vary based on CPU frequency and application

Power Requirements

  • Power will vary based on configuration and usage. Please consult factory.

Accessories

 

XCalibur5300 is also available as a fully customizable, derivative design.

Through our derivative design services, X-ES can modify the standard pinout, I/O, form factor, and other key attributes to meet specific requirements, providing the proven performance of a COTS foundation with the tailored fit of a custom solution.

 

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XCalibur5300 6U cPCI Single Board Computer (SBC)

XCalibur5300

Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) Processor-Based 6U CompactPCI Module with 64 GB of LPDDR5 and Microchip PolarFire™ SoC FPGA

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