{"product_id":"vita-930-qmc-philippe-faucon-9798278938330","title":"Vita 93.0 Qmc: System Integration, and the Evolution from PMC to QMC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVITA 93.0 QMC\u003c\/b\u003e is the first book dedicated entirely to the architecture, design philosophy, and real-world system integration of the QMC (Quick Mezzanine Card) standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs embedded systems demand higher I\/O density, longer lifecycles, and greater configurability, traditional mezzanine formats such as PMC, XMC, FMC, and M.2 are increasingly stretched beyond their original intent. VITA 93 introduces a fundamentally different approach: small, intelligent, management-aware mezzanine modules designed for distributed I\/O, connector modularity, and long-term serviceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explains \u003cb\u003ewhat makes QMC different\u003c\/b\u003e-and why it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than treating QMC as \"just another form factor,\" the book dives into the architectural decisions behind the standard: \u003cbr\u003e- IOPIPE-based signal abstraction instead of fixed pin-to-protocol mapping\u003cbr\u003e- PCIe lane flexibility and bifurcation across multiple mezzanine sites\u003cbr\u003e- Mandatory management infrastructure using IPMI and FRU EEPROMs\u003cbr\u003e- Separation of data plane and management plane for safe, scalable systems\u003cbr\u003e- Transition modules (QTM\/XIOm\/SIOm) that decouple connectors from electronics\u003cbr\u003e- Thermal and mechanical design as first-class interfaces, not afterthoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll see how QMC enables system designs that would be impractical-or fragile-using Mini-PCIe or M.2, especially in aerospace, defense, industrial control, instrumentation, and long-lifecycle embedded platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book bridges \u003cb\u003etheory and practice\u003c\/b\u003e, covering: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eQMC fundamentals and connector architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrier and mezzanine design trade-offs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower, thermal, and cooling strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirmware, software, and IPMI-based management models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eValidation, lifecycle planning, and obsolescence mitigation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed system-level case studies across multiple industries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear positioning of QMC relative to PMC, XMC, FMC, and M.2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by an engineer for engineers, \u003cb\u003eVITA 93.0 QMC\u003c\/b\u003e is both a design guide and a systems-thinking reference-intended for hardware architects, FPGA designers, firmware developers, and technical managers who need to understand not just \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e QMC works, but \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e it was designed the way it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are building modular embedded systems that must evolve gracefully over a decade or more, this book will give you the conceptual and practical foundation to do it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philippe Faucon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278938330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.62d","brand":"Philippe Faucon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083928346879,"sku":"9798278938330","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vita-930-qmc-philippe-faucon-9798278938330","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}