MicroSAM Base Specification

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This specification defines a new form-factor that is targeted at helping traditional sensor vendors quickly create smart sensors without having to worry about the control domain of the sensor. The Micro Sensor Adapter Module (MicroSAM) is a compact computing module developed specifically to meet the needs of sensor-domain control within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) application space.

MicroSAM fills a need not currently addressed by other PICMG specifications; namely, a compact module targeted at microcontrollers within a sensor domain. As such, the processing performance, and I/O connectivity are targeted toward sensor interface. MicroSAM may exist in parallel with other PICMG technologies, where MicroSAM devices provide sensor connectivity, and MicroTCA®, COM Express®, or CompactPCI® Serial provide higher layers of control.
This specification recognizes the availability of many microcontroller-based open-sourced platforms. MicroSAM extends and co-exists with this ecosystem by offering a standards-based solution that has been designed specifically for embedded use. Industrial environmental operating range, power filtering and robust connectors are some of its key advantages.

The basic features offered by MicroSAM are:

• Full industrial operating temperature range from -40C to +85C.
• Power filtering and signal conditioning for embedded installations
• RS422 communications link for reliable communications
• Direct connectivity to a variety of sensor types (analog voltage, analog current, digital)
• Latching connectors for secure connectivity
• PWM output for motion control applications
• Hardware interlock and trigger signals for synchronization
• Small size (32mmx32mm)
• Low power consumption