Section 1 Pt-Vme161 Introduction; Scope - Performance Computer PT-VME161 User Manual

Section
1
PT-VME161 INTRODUCTION

Scope

This document provides information for users of the Model PT-VME161 and PT-VME161E Extensible
Single Board Computer/Controllers.
This manual is not intended as a stand-alone document. If you plan on writing software for the board or
developing an Expansion Module the references cited below in the Applicable Documents section are
necessary.
This manual does provide the information necessary to understand the operation and features of the
board. A prime objective was to answer those questions raised by system developers as to whether the
PT-VME161 will complement their architecture. When combined with the supporting documentation
listed below, a complete description of PT-VME161 facilities are presented.
Section 1 Provides an introduction and general overview of the PT-VME161. It is intended as a quick
Section 2 (Getting Started) describes the physical setup and installation procedures.
Section 3 The Functional Description provides a detailed description of PT-VME161 architecture and
Section 4 Summarizes the PT-VME161 memory map, registers, controls, indicators, etc.
Section 5 (Connector Pinouts) summarizes the PT-VME161 external connections.
Section 6 Describes mechanical and environmental characteristics of the PT-VME161.
Section 7 Appendices.
Section 8 Index.
Section 9 Schematics.
summary of PT-VME161 features and provides a framework for the rest of the docu-
ment.
functional blocks.
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