Product Description

Overview

The GE VMIC PCI-5565‑010 is a high-performance reflective memory board designed for deterministic, real-time data sharing across multiple nodes. It delivers ultra-low latency and high throughput, ensuring precise synchronization in distributed control, simulation, and industrial automation systems. Moreover, its PCI form factor allows seamless integration into standard computing platforms.

Technical Specifications

Bus Interface
• PCI bus, 32-bit, 33 MHz
• Sustained transfer rate: up to 132 MB/s

Memory & Latency
• Onboard SDRAM: 128 MB (model 010 variant)
• Node-to-node transfer latency: ~1 microsecond
• Full 30-node system synchronization: ~30 microseconds

Reflective Memory Network
• Fiber-optic speed: 2.125 Gbps
• Data transfer rate: 43 MB/s (4-byte packets) to 170 MB/s (64-byte packets)
• Supports up to 256 nodes in a single network
• Compatible with Reflective Memory Hub for redundancy

Networking & Reliability
• Ring or star topology
• CRC error detection
• Redundant transmission for fault tolerance

Distance Support
• Single-mode fiber: up to 10 km
• Multi-mode fiber: up to 300 m

Compatibility & OS Support
• Available in PCI, cPCI, PMC, and VME variants
• Supports Windows, Linux, VxWorks

Physical Specifications
• PCI card form factor
• Weight: 0.5 kg

FAQ 

Q1: What is the memory capacity of the PCI-5565‑010?
A: The module includes 128 MB of onboard SDRAM for deterministic data sharing.

Q2: What is the maximum node support?
A: It supports up to 256 nodes in a single reflective memory network.

Q3: How fast is the data transfer?
A: Data transfer rates range from 43 MB/s for 4-byte packets to 170 MB/s for 64-byte packets.

Q4: What fiber distance can it handle?
A: Single-mode fiber supports up to 10 km, while multi-mode fiber reaches 300 m.

Q5: Is it compatible with multiple operating systems?
A: Yes, it supports Windows, Linux, and VxWorks for industrial and simulation applications.