GE PCI-5576-001

• Error Detection: Includes error detection mechanisms
• Redundant Transmission Mode: Supports redundant transmission to suppress errors
• Processor Overhead: No processor involvement required during network operation
• PCI Slot Requirement: Single PCI 5 V slot, standard long card
• PCI Target Data Burst: Supports 44 Mbyte/s transfer rates
• PCI Master DMA Controller: DMA transfer rates up to 132 Mbyte/s (maximum); 33 Mbyte/s (sustained)
• Endian Conversion: Configurable endian conversions for multiple CPU architectures
• Communication Link Compatibility: Compatible with VMIVME-5576 and VMIMB1-5576
• Digital Output Bit: Software-addressable digital output bit available at the output connector for use with optical switch boards or user-defined purposes
• Operating System Support: Windows NT OS driver available, operates as a network interface board, supporting TCP/IP and other protocol connectivity

Functional Characteristics

• High-Speed Data Sharing: Enables fast and efficient data sharing across distributed computer systems by writing data to memory in one node, which is automatically replicated in all nodes
• Reflective Memory Technology: Utilizes Reflective Memory concept for real-time data synchronization with minimal latency
• Fiber-Optic Network: Forms a high-performance, daisy-chained, fiber-optic network when used with other VMIC 5576 family boards
• No Processor Involvement: Operates independently of the processor, ensuring no impact on system performance
• Interrupt Generation: Facilitates immediate communication between nodes through interrupt generation capabilities
• Error Suppression: Redundant transmission mode enhances data integrity by suppressing errors
• Scalability: Supports a large number of nodes (up to 256) and long distances between nodes (up to 2,000 meters)

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation: Used in industrial control systems for real-time data exchange between controllers, sensors, and actuators
• Aerospace: Employed in aerospace applications for data sharing between different avionics systems
• Telecommunications: Utilized in telecommunications for network synchronization and data consistency
• Data Acquisition Systems: Supports high-speed data acquisition and real-time monitoring in scientific and engineering applications
• Simulation and Testing: Used in simulation environments where multiple systems need to share data in real-time
• Military Applications: Deployed in military systems for secure and reliable data communication

Additional Information

• Board Configuration: The board may be configured with 256 Kbyte to 1 Mbyte of on-board SRAM, providing fast read access times
• Network Compatibility: The Reflective Memory network can include PCI, VME, and Multibus systems, enhancing flexibility in system design
• Software Support: Comes with drivers and software tools to facilitate integration and operation within various systems