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Construction and Reliability
PCI Modules were conceived and engineered for rugged industrial environments. The PCI_LVDS_8R is
constructed out of 0.062 inch thick FR4 material. The connector bezel and extender bracket provide
support at both ends of the card in addition to the PCI connector.
Through hole and surface mounting of components are used. IC sockets use high quality plated screw
machine pins. High insertion and removal forces are required, which assists in the retention of components.
Thermal Considerations
The PCI_LVDS_8R design consists of CMOS circuits. The power dissipation due to internal circuitry other
than the SDRAM is very low. Forced air cooling is recommended. Commercial temperature components
are utilized. 0-70 C is the case temperature range for these components. Sufficient forced air is required
to provide adequate cooling to keep the component temperatures within normal operating limits. In most
chassis very minimal air flow will be required. The airflow required will be a function of the temperature of
the cooling air, and the amount of heat to dissipate from the PCI_LVDS_8R and the other cards installed into
the same chassis.
Warranty and Repair
Dynamic Engineering warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under
normal use and service and in its original, unmodified condition, for a period of one year from the time of
purchase. If the product is found to be defective within the terms of this warranty, Dynamic Engineering’s
sole responsibility shall be to repair, or at Dynamic Engineering’s sole option to replace, the defective
product. The product must be returned by the original customer, insured, and shipped prepaid to Dynamic
Engineering. All replaced products become the sole property of Dynamic Engineering.
Dynamic Engineering’s warranty of and liability for defective products is limited to that set forth herein.
Dynamic Engineering disclaims and excludes all other product warranties and product liability, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchandisability or fitness for a particular