Product Description

Overview

The GE PCI‑5565 is a high-performance reflective memory board designed for deterministic, real-time data transfer in industrial automation and simulation systems. It enables ultra-low latency communication between multiple nodes while maintaining consistent memory synchronization. Moreover, its PCI form factor ensures easy integration into standard computer systems, supporting scalable and fault-tolerant networks.

Technical Specifications

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

Reflective Memory Network
• Fiber-optic network speed: 2.125 Gbps
• Data transfer rate: 43–170 MB/s depending on packet size
• Supports up to 256 nodes
• Ring and star topology support

Memory Capacity
• Configurable SDRAM: 128 MB or 256 MB
• Deterministic memory sharing across nodes

Latency
• Node-to-node latency: 1 microsecond
• Full 30-node system sync: 30 microseconds

Reliability & Error Checking
• Hardware-level CRC error detection
• Redundant transmission and hub bypass

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

Compatibility
• PCI, cPCI, PMC, and VME versions available
• Supports Windows, Linux, VxWorks

FAQ

Q1: What is the memory capacity of the PCI‑5565?
A: It offers configurable SDRAM of 128 MB or 256 MB with deterministic sharing.

Q2: How many nodes can be supported in a network?
A: The module supports up to 256 nodes in a single reflective memory network.

Q3: What is the typical data transfer latency?
A: Node-to-node latency is approximately 1 microsecond, ensuring real-time updates.

Q4: Which fiber types are supported?
A: Single-mode fiber up to 10 km and multi-mode fiber up to 300 m are supported.

Q5: Which topologies are compatible with this reflective memory board?
A: Both ring and star network topologies are supported, with redundant transmission for reliability.