Chapter 1
Introduction
VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual
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Figure 1-2.
VMEpc-650 Embedded Controller
The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series controllers are B-size, embedded computers
based on x86 Processor architecture and on the Peripheral Component
Interface (PCI) bus. These computers are high-performance, easy-to-use
platforms for controlling VXI/VMEbus systems, featuring complete VXI
and VME functionality through interactive utilities and C function calls. In
addition, the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series has Ethernet capability plus an
IEEE 488.2 interface that is compatible with the NI-488.2 architecture.
The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series is a custom computer that you install directly
in two B-size slots of your VXI or VME mainframe. An embedded
computer can take full advantage of the VXI/VME high-performance
backplane capabilities and give you direct control of VXI registers,
memory, interrupts, and triggers.
All models in the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series are fully VXIplug&play
compliant and are compatible with PC-compatible software tools, the
National Instruments LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI application
software, and the NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and NI-488.2 bus interface software.