PEP CP351, Manual

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CP351 Introduction
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1. IntroductionSystem Overview
The PEP Modular Computers CompactPCI systems described in this chapter operate
with the PCI bus architecture to support additional I/O and memory-mapped devices as
required by various industrial applications. In the following you will find the most impor-
tant information on all system relevant CompactPCI features. For more detailed infor-
mation concerning the CompactPCI standard, please consult the complete Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) and CompactPCI Specifications. For any further infor-
mation connect to the homepage of the
PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group
(PICMG) . PICMG is a consortium of companies involved in utilizing PCI for embedded
applications.
1.0.1 Note on CompactPCI
CompactPCI is an extension of the PCI specification. It has been optimized for industrial
and embedded applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor as com-
pared to Desktop PCI. CompactPCI systems use industry standard mechanical compo-
nents and high performance connector technologies to provide systems that are well
suited for rugged applications. CompactPCI stands for systems that are electrically
compatible with the PCI Specification, allowing low cost PCI components to be used.
CompactPCI is an open specification supported by PICMG.
1.0.2 Main Features of CompactPCI Systems
Some of the outstanding features of the CompactPCI systems compliant with Specifica-
tion 2.0, Release 2.1 are:
• PCI signalling
• 32 and 64 bit data transfer at 33 MHz
• up to 8 PCI slots per backplane
• industry standard software support
• 3U small form factor (100 mm by 160 mm)
• 6U form factor (233 mm by 160 mm)
• Eurocard packaging
• wide variety of available I/O functions
• industry support from over 350 members.
PEP Advantage
PEP Modular Computers’ CompactPCI systems are designed as
open systems, able to be expanded at any time, so that their back-
planes can be equipped with precisely the CPCI boards that corre-
spond to a customer’s specific needs. However, in order to supply
you with an appropriate choice of workstations, the PEP basic
equipment is divided into pre-configured sets and custom solutions.