 |
|
The Evolution of Eurocard
Backplane-based architectures have advanced and continue to advance to meet market needs. We’ll take a look at the evolution of many of the VITA and PICMG-based architectures, see where they fit today, and analyze some upcoming technologies.
Origins of Eurocard and VME
The advent of the microprocessor created the foundation for the microcomputer bus industry. The VERSAbus by Motorola in 1979 based on the 68000 microprocessor formed the electrical basis for the new VMEbus (Versa Module Eurocard) along with the preexisting Eurocard mechanics. Eurocard is a term that collectively represents the products based on the DIN 41612 and IEC 60603-2 connector standards, the IEEE 1101 printed circuit boards standards and the DIN 41494 and IEC 60297-2 rack standards .(-More-) |
|
| VITA News |
 |
VITA 41.6 GigE Control Channel -- new revision of draft specification distributed Nov. 7 included the work on IPMB and GigE control plane done by Elma Bustronic's Michael Munroe. VITA 46.0 -- still needs a few edits before ANSI ballot.
|
|
| PICMG News |
|
The Requirements Engineering Subcommittee (PICMG RES) subcommittee is identifying specific requirements in the AdvancedTCA Specification for use in developing a series of compliance tests. MicroTCA will be the next document to be processed by the PICMG RES Committee.
|
|
|
| |
|
