CONFIDENTIAL
Z3-DM8168-PCI-RPS V1.05.01c
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Z3 Technology, LLC
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100 N 8
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ST, STE 250
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Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA
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+1.402.323.0702
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General Description
The Z3-DM8168-PCI-RPS is a set of hardware boards, software tools, and applications designed to enable
the rapid development of media-centric PCI Express applications. It contains one Z3-DM8168-MOD-3x
System on Module card, one Z3-DM8168-APP-2x application board with PCI Express interface, as well as
bundled software with all of the necessary components for the user to quickly develop their own advanced
multimedia, graphics, and DSP applications.
The Z3-DM8168-APP-2x application board includes 1 HDMI 1080p60 input, 1 Component / Analog Audio
input, and 1 HDMI 1080p60 output. It includes a 2-lane PCIe interface that can plug into a 4-lane or 16-
lane PCIe slot or a 1-lane PCIe slot with open back. It has been proven on an ASUS motherboard (model
P8H67-M, PRO/CSM, revision 3.0).
In order to make custom hardware and software development easier, the Z3-DM8168-PCI-RPS is designed so
that standalone operation is possible. The system can then be developed and tested independently from
any hosts. To that effect, the DM8168-APP-2x board contains independent power, serial console, USB,
Ethernet and SATA jacks providing a direct connection to these DM8168 peripherals. Figure 1 below shows
the Z3-DM8168-APP-2X and its inputs/outputs.
Figure 1 Z3-DM8168-APP-2X Inputs and Outputs
168 mm
HDMI In 1
HDMI Out
Component/RGB In
On/Off
Serial
12V Power
Ethernet
USB
SATA
89 mm