Resources & Links
CompactPCI
Mezzanine Board Carriers
CompactPCI mezzanine board carriers are 3U or 6U CompactPCI boards that have
smaller special purpose daughter cards plugged into them. These carriers
provide access to hundreds of different kinds of I/O functions. Two popular,
standardized mezzanine formats are PMC and IndustryPack. PMC modules have
a PCI interface and are popular for functions needing high bus bandwidth,
such as video, Fibre Channel or ATM. IndustryPack modules, originated by Greenspring Computers are available
from dozens of manufacturers. Functions like analog and digital I/O, motion
control, T1/E1, and many types of communications interfaces are widely
available. The GRoupIPC web site has a good
listing of available PMC and IndustryPack modules. Another good place is
the web site of VME International Trade Association (VITA).
The PCI SIG
The PCI Special Interest Group (SIG) is an association of members of the microcomputer
industry set up for the purpose of monitoring and enhancing the development of
the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture. Contact them at www.pcisig.com.
PCI-ISA
The PCI SIG
The PCI Special Interest Group (SIG) is an association of
members of the microcomputer industry set up for the purpose
of monitoring and enhancing the development of the Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture. Contact them
at www.pcisig.com.
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