ICS ELECTRONICS VXI-5501 Quick Start Manual

DESCRIPTION
ICS's VXI-5501 and VXI-5502 Proto-
type Kits are flexible, low-cost solutions for
developing prototype or short-run VXIbus
modules. Both kits use ICS's VXI-5524 Reg-
ister-based Interface card to interface with
the VXIbus. The VXI-5524 provides the
user with a simple but powerful interface
for controlling his circuits from the VXI-
bus. The user circuits are constructed on the
supplied bare or prototyping board that
mates with the VXI-5524 to form a complete
'C' size, VXI module as shown below.
A choice of VXI hardware shield kits
lets the user assemble one, two or three-slot
wide modules which accommodate stan-
dard or oversize components or even wire-
wrap tails. Applications are fabricating pro-
totype VXIbus modules, packaging circuits
in VXIbus modules and building short-run
modules.
Each hardware kit includes the side
shields, front panel, and all hardware to
finish the module. The VXI-5501 Kit in-
cludes a bare copper-clad board for mount-
ing RF devices. The VXI-5502 Kit includes
a prototyping board
with holes on 0.1 inch
centers for mounting
sockets or components.
The VXI-5502 is
shown on the right
with the shields re-
moved to show how
the prototyping board
is mates to the VXI-
5524 Register-based
VXI Interface.
VXIBUS PRODUCTS
VXI Interface
ICS's VXI-5524 VXI Interface Card is a
VXI register-based interface that meets the
latest VXI-1 and VXI-2 Specifications for an
Extended Register Based Device. The VXI-
5524 Interface Card provides all of the VXI
required registers and makes all of the de-
vice register addresses available to the user's
circuits in a way that is the easiest for the user
to use. The user can alter the default values
in the VXI-5524's registers to personalize the
finished VXI module as his product. The
user's setting can be saved and recalled at
power turn-on.
The VXI-5524 provides the user with a
48 line parallel digital interface for control-
ling or reading signals, a 16-bit wide data
expansion bus for driving additional cir-
cuits, an interrupt input and two VXIbus
Trigger lines. In some applications, the VXI-
5524's registers provide all of the needed
signals so that the user does not have to
construct additional decoding or driver cir-
cuits. The user's interface also includes all
seven VXIbus power lines, a selectable clock
and ground.
-5501
-5502
VXI PROTOTYPE
MODULE KITS
Choice of two prototyping
boards and 4 VXI Shield
Kits
Fastest way to build any size
VXIbus module.
Uses register-based VXI
interface that provides
digital I/O lines and a
VXI data expansion bus
Easiest interface for control-
ling user's circuits.
VXI-5501 has a Bare
Copper-clad Board for RF
and microwave modules.
Provides ground planes for
high frequency modules.
VXI-5502 has a Prototyp-
ing Board with holes on
0.1 centers plus power
and ground planes.
Breadboard analog or digital
circuits.
CAD Design aids for
PC board layout.
Upward migration path to a
PC board without major
redesign.
User configurable VXI
response registers.
Personalizes the finished
module as your product.
ICS
ICS
ELECTRONICS
division of Systems West Inc.
7034 Commerce Circle
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 925.416.1000
Fax: 925.416.0105
Web: www.icselect.com