CP302
Introduction
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PEP Modular Computers GmbH
1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to CompactPCI
The PEP Modular Computers CompactPCI product described in this chapter operates
with the PCI bus architecture to support additional I/O and memory-mapped devices as
required by various industrial applications. For detailed information concerning the
CompactPCI standard, please consult the complete Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI) and CompactPCI Specifications. For further information regarding these
standards and their use, visit the homepage of the
PCI Industrial Computer
Manufacturers Group (PICMG)
.
Many system-relevant CompactPCI features that are specific to PEP Modular
Computers CompactPCI systems may be found described in the PEP CompactPCI
System Manual. Due to its size, this manual cannot be downloaded via the internet.
Please refer to the section “Related Publications” at the end of this chapter for the
relevant ordering information.
The CompactPCI System Manual includes the following information:
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Common information that is applicable to all system components, such as safety
information, warranty conditions, standard connector pinouts etc.
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All necessary information to combine PEP Modular Computers racks, boards,
backplanes, power supply units and peripheral devices in a customized
CompactPCI system, as well as configuration examples.
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Data on rack dimensions and configurations as well as information on mechanical
and electrical rack characteristics.
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Information on the distinctive features of PEP Modular Computers CompactPCI
boards, such as functionality, hotswap capability. In addition, an overview is given
for all existing PEP Modular Computers CompactPCI boards with links to the
relating datasheets.
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Generic information on the PEP Modular Computers CompactPCI backplanes,
such as the slot assignment, PCB form factor, distinctive features, clocks, power
supply connectors and signalling environment, as well as an overview of the PEP
Modular Computers CompactPCI standard backplane family.
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Generic information on the PEP Modular Computers CompactPCI power supply
units, such as the input/output characteristics, redundant operation and distinctive
features, as well as an overview of the PEP Modular Computers CompactPCI
standard power supply unit family.
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