Introduction - Advantech MIC-3000 Series User Manual

1.1 Introduction

MIC-3041L is an ideal entry level CompactPCI platform. It is designed as a cost
effective 4U high enclosure with a 6U CompactPCI H.110 CT bus or non-CT bus
backplane. It is suitable for telecommunication, computer telephony integration,
and industrial automation. The built-in high quality backplane with 64 bit / 66MHz
bus speed offers best impedance control, meets open architecture standards and is
compatible with all Advantech CompactPCI boards.
The MIC-3041L supports build-in on-board IDE, floppy and USB connectors for
cost-effective solution. The MIC-3041L-TA supports IEEE 1101.11 rear I/O transition
board, but not for MIC-3041L-CA. Users can route I/O signals to the rear transition
board to simplify system cabling. Front boards pop in and out without any
hardwiring. Efficient hot swappable fan module gives easy self-maintenance
capability. The system slots can support CPU boards featuring desktop Intel
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Pentium IV processors up to 2.2GHz (MIC-3358) or Intel
up to 1.8GHz (MIC-3369). With the chassis management module (968A390021,
also call MIC-3924L-A), the chassis temperature and fan speed can be detected. A
1U space is reserved for two IDE drive bays on top of the chassis, and the built-in
slim line CD-ROM and floppy drive provides storage media needs.
To achieve the most cost effective combination for entry-level CT applications or
entry to middle-end industrial applications, one can have a MIC-3041L enclosure
with a MIC-3358 6U CPCI board and Intel Pentium IV processor without any rear I/O
transition board. This gives the best performance and price balance and makes the
MIC 3041L the most cost effective solution.
There are two kinds of MIC-3041L:
MIC-3041L-TA: MIC-3041L enclosure, w/ 4-slot CompactPCI™ 6U backplane
(MIC-3805) supporting non-CT bus application.
MIC-3041L-CA: MIC-3041L enclosure, w/ 4-slot CompactPCI™ 6U backplane
(MIC-3803) supporting CT bus application.
Please contact your local distributor for MIC-3041L-CA, not for
standard ordering process.
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