SCALEXIO Processing Units are ideal for high-performance applications with complex models with a large amount of I/O.

High Real-time Computation Performance

Simulation of very large and complex models with a large amount of I/O

Tailored to the Task

Two versions available: for high core performance and for high parallel performance

Scalable Processing Power

Build a multi-processor system by connecting several processing units

High Bandwidth

Integrated PCIe Interface for high-speed (automotive) ethernet communication

What is SCALEXIO Processing Unit?

The SCALEXIO Processing Unit is the computation core for a SCALEXIO system. It includes a real-time operating system and is used for computing complex and computationally intensive real-time simulation models. The SCALEXIO Processing Unit ist used for the communication with the I/O board of the SCALEXIO system and the communication with additional real-time processors within a multi-processor system.

 

Application Areas
  • Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
  • Applications requiring a strong computation performance on each individual core
  • Paralle computation of very large simulation models

Key Benefits

  • Based on an industrial PC with an Intel® processor
  • Equipped with four or eight IOCNET ports to set up multiprocessor systems
  • Real-time operating system
  • Specific product lines for high core performance and high parallel performance

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Variants & Technical Details

For the SCALEXIO Processing unit there are two versions available

  • High core performance (HCP), e.g., for handling of the large data volumes in modern bus communication, such as Ethernet or FlexRay
  • High parallel performance (HPP), e.g., for parallel execution of complex and computationally intensive simulation models.

 

Both lines use a dedicated core for system services to minimizes negative effects on the real-time performance and are ideal suited for observation of a large number of signals.

 

 

High Core Performance
(HCP P04)

High Core Performance
(HCP P03)

High Parallel Performance
(HPP P02)

Processor
  • Intel Core i5-12500E
  • Frequency: 4.0 GHz
  • Number of cores: 6
    • 5 cores for model computation
    • 1 core for services, e.g., host communication
  • Intel XEON® E3-1275v6
  • Frequency: 3.8 GHz
  • Number of cores: 4
    • 3 cores for model computation
    • 1 core for services, e.g., host communication
  • Intel® XEON® Gold 6208U
  • Frequency: 2.9 GHz
  • Number of cores: 16
    • 15 cores for model computation
    • 1 core for services, e.g., host communication
Memory
  • L1 cache: 48 + 32 kB (data + instructions) per core
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core (total 7.5 MB)
  • L3 cache: 18 MB
  • 32 GB RAM
  • L1 cache: 32 + 32 kB (data + instructions)
  • L2 cache: 256 kB
  • L3 cache: 8 MB
  • 16 GB RAM
  • L1 cache: 32 + 32 kB (data + instructions)
  • L2 cache: 256 kB
  • L3 cache: 22 MB
  • 64 GB RAM
Solid State Disk (SSD), optional
  • Data recording and replay
  • Optional: 480 GB
  • Data recording and replay
  • Optional: 480 GB
  • Data recording and replay
  • Included: 480 GB
Angular processing unit (APU)
  • 6 APUs on the DS2502 IOCNET Link Board
  • Angular resolution: 0.011°
  • Speed range: ± 28,610 rpm
  • Speed resolution: 0.109 rpm
  • 6 APUs on the DS2502 IOCNET Link Board
  • Angular resolution: 0.011°
  • Speed range: ± 28,610 rpm
  • Speed resolution: 0.109 rpm
  • 6 APUs on the DS2502 IOCNET Link Board
  • Angular resolution: 0.011°
  • Speed range: ± 28,610 rpm
  • Speed resolution: 0.109 rpm
IOCNET Interface 4 or 8 IOCNET connectors on the DS2502 IOCNET Link Board (can be optionally used as Gigalink connectors) 4 or 8 IOCNET connectors on the DS2502 IOCNET Link Board (can be optionally used as Gigalink connectors) 4 or 8 IOCNET connectors on the DS2502 IOCNET Link Board (can be optionally used as Gigalink connectors)
PCI Express/PCI1) Interface
  • 1 x PCI
  • 6 PCIe
    • 2 x Gen3 x1
    • 1 x PCIe Gen3 x8
    • 1 x PCIe Gen4 x8
    • 1 x PCIe Gen4 x16
    • 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16
  • 2 x PCI
  • 1 x PCIe Gen3 x16

  • 2 x PCIeGen 3 x4

  • 2 x PCIe Gen3 x1

  • 2 x PCIe Gen3 x16 or 4 x PCIe Gen3 x8
  • 1 x PCIe Gen3 x8

  • 1 x PCIe Gen3 x4

  • 1 x PCIe Gen3 x1

Ethernet interface
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet I/O interface
  • Additional ports via SCALEXIO Ethernet Boards
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet I/O interface
  • Additional ports via SCALEXIO Ethernet Boards
  • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet I/O interface
  • 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet I/O interface
  • Additional ports via SCALEXIO Ethernet Boards
Serial interface RS232 interface with standard UART allowing transfer rates up to 480.6 kBaud RS232 interface with standard UART allowing transfer rates up to 480.6 kBaud RS232 interface with standard UART allowing transfer rates up to 115.2 kbit/s kBaud
Host interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Multiprocessor system Building multiprocessor systems with more SCALEXIO Processing Units and/or processor boards Building multiprocessor systems with more SCALEXIO Processing Units and/or processor boards Building multiprocessor systems with more SCALEXIO Processing Units and/or processor boards
Cooling Active cooling Active cooling Active cooling
Ambient temperature Operating temperature 0 °C ... 40 °C (32 °F ... 104 °F) Operating temperature 0 °C ... 40 °C (32 °F ... 104 °F) Operating temperature 0 °C ... 40 °C (32 °F ... 104 °F)
Operating humidity 5% … 95% (non-condensing environment) 5% … 95% (non-condensing environment) 5% … 95% (non-condensing environment)
Size (width x height x depth)
  • Rack-mount version: 483 x 132 x 400 mm (19.0 x 5.2 x 15.7 in)
  • Desktop version: 428 x 132 x 400 mm (16.9 x 5.2 x 15.7 in)
  • 19-inch subrack
  • 3 height unit (H)
  • Rack-mount version: 483 x 132 x 400 mm (19.0 x 5.2 x 15.7 in)
  • Desktop version: 428 x 132 x 400 mm (16.9 x 5.2 x 15.7 in)
  • 19-inch subrack
  • 3 height unit (H)
  • Rack-mount version: 483 x 132 x 400 mm (19.0 x 5.2 x 15.7 in)
  • Desktop version: 428 x 132 x 400 mm (16.9 x 5.2 x 15.7 in)
  • 19-inch subrack
  • 3 height unit (H)
Mass approx. 12 kg approx. 12 kg approx. 12 kg
Power supply 100 ... 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 800 W 100 ... 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 500 W
  • 200 ... 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1200 W
  • 100 ... 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 800 W

1) Only dSPACE products and dSPACE qualified products can be used with the PCI and PCIe slots. Please contact dSPACE for more information.

SCALEXIO Hypervisor Extension

The SCALEXIO Hypervisor Extension is based on a kernel-based virtual machine (KVM). It runs the SCALEXIO real-time operating system and virtual machines with standard Linux distributions simultaneously. This lets you integrate Linux real-time and non-real-time applications into the SCALEXIO Processing Unit environment supporting low-latency, high-bandwidth data exchange between the two. The SCALEXIO Hypervisor Extension as an optional extension is the ideal choice to integrate Linux-based modeling and simulation tools and allows for a reuse of existing models, such as Functional Mock-up Units that were developed in an earlier development phase. Virtualization saves hardware installation space and reduces hardware maintenance costs, because no additional external PC hardware is required.

Required Products

  • ConfigurationDesk

    Configuration and implementation software for dSPACE real-time hardware

  • ControlDesk

    ControlDesk is the experiment software for seamless ECU development. It handles all tasks and provides a single working environment.

Optional Products

  • SCALEXIO LabBox

    The SCALEXIO LabBox is a compact chassis for desktop or rack-mount use. It can integrate a SCALEXIO processor board or be connected to a SCALEXIO Processing Unit. Its two versions offer space for up to 7 or 18 SCALEXIO I/O boards.

  • SCALEXIO Rack System

    The SCALEXIO rack system is very flexible due to extensive I/O features. All hardware is software-configurable, making it easy to adapt the system to changing project requirements.

  • SCALEXIO Customized System

    The dSPACE SCALEXIO customized system is a highly versatile hardware-in-the-loop simulator that offers a comprehensive range of adaption and configuration options to meet customer-specific requirements.

  • AutomationDesk

    Powerful test authoring and automation tool for HIL testing of ECUs

  • Automotive Simulation Models

    Tool suite for simulating the engine, vehicle dynamics, electrical system, and traffic environment

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