TEWS QMC series mezzanine modules
- Technology
- Industrial I/O Modules & Embedded Interfaces
- Partner
- TEWS Technologies
The TEWS QMC (VITA 93) module range delivers a modular, compact, and highly flexible platform for embedded I/O, communication, and signal processing in space-constrained systems. Designed to the VITA 93.0/QMC mezzanine standard, these mezzanine modules bring PCI Express connectivity and robust I/O capabilities to industrial, transportation, aerospace, defence, and test-and-measurement applications.
Each QMC module is a single-width, small form factor mezzanine that plugs into compatible carrier boards (e.g., PCIe or CompactPCI-Serial carriers) to extend system functionality without sacrificing size, power, or ruggedness. All modules are available in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled variants with extended temperature operation (typically –40 °C to +85 °C).
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
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Modular & Scalable Architecture – Build system I/O configurations by mixing QMC modules on a carrier — no custom boards required.
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Rugged Embedded Performance – Designed for harsh environments with wide temperature range and industrial-grade components.
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High-Performance Connectivity – Ethernet and high-speed serial interfaces deliver deterministic communication and networking support.
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Reconfigurable FPGA Support – FPGA-based modules enable user-defined logic and custom signal processing, accelerating prototyping and adaptation.
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Mixed I/O Support – From analogue/digital I/O and AD/DA conversion to synced serial protocols, meet a wide range of application needs.
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Broad Protocol & Signal Support – Modules handle RS-232/422/485, high-speed synchronous/async serial, and Ethernet standards — ideal for legacy and modern communication.
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Software & Driver Ecosystem – Supported by TEWS device drivers for major operating systems to simplify integration.
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Compact PCIe Connectivity – PCI Express interface ensures low-latency communication and efficient host integration.
What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| Model | Primary Functionality | Key Interfaces |
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TQMC400 | 4-Channel Full-Modem RS232/RS422/RS485 | 4 UARTs, RS-232/422/485 (full/half-duplex), PCIe x1; up to 20 Mbps async speed |
TQMC401 | 4-Channel High-Speed Sync/Async Serial | 4 high-speed serial channels, multiple protocols (async, sync, HDLC), DMA, 512 longword FIFO |
TQMC600 | Reconfigurable FPGA with Digital I/O | Artix-7 FPGA, 32 TTL or 16 differential I/O (EIA-422/485 or M-LVDS), configurable I/O direction |
TQMC700 | Reconfigurable FPGA with AD/DA & Digital I/O | Artix-7 FPGA + 8× 18-bit ADC and 4× 16-bit DAC + 16 TTL I/O, simultaneous sampling |
TQMC701 | Multi-Function I/O with A/D, D/A & Digital | 8× 16-bit ADC, 4× 16-bit DAC, 16 TTL digital I/O; factory calibration & DMA support |
TQMC800 | 1-Channel 1000BASE-T Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet, auto-negotiation, PXE/iSCSI boot support, PTP & AVB support |
