I/O modules

Expansion Bridge Board for Mark VIe Chassis

The GE IS200EXTBG1A IS200EXTBG1AAA Printed Circuit Board extends communication between multiple VME chassis. This board bridges signals across backplanes for system expansion. Therefore, you can scale your turbine control system beyond a single rack.

Physical Dimensions and Weight Details

This printed circuit board measures 26.9 cm in length and 15.2 cm in width. Its total height reaches only 2.8 cm including all component tops. The GE IS200EXTBG1A IS200EXTBG1AAA Printed Circuit Board weighs exactly 0.44 kilograms. This lightweight design allows easy installation in expansion chassis.

Connector Interfaces and Component Count

You will find one 48-pin VME connector on the rear edge. The GE IS200EXTBG1A IS200EXTBG1AAA Printed Circuit Board also features two 50-pin flat ribbon connectors for chassis linking. These ribbon connectors use polarized headers to prevent misalignment. Inside the board, a single 8-layer PCB holds one hundred fifty-two discrete components. These components include bus transceivers, line drivers, and termination resistors.

Energy Storage and Power Characteristics

This expansion bridge board stores minimal energy using ceramic filter capacitors only. It draws operational power from the 5V VME backplane rail. The GE IS200EXTBG1A IS200EXTBG1AAA Printed Circuit Board consumes approximately 4.8 watts during normal operation. Consequently, you will never need to replace any internal batteries.

Bridge Communication Specifications

The board supports transparent bridging of all VME bus signals. Each ribbon connector transfers data at full backplane speed. The GE IS200EXTBG1A IS200EXTBG1AAA Printed Circuit Board includes active bus buffering to maintain signal integrity. This buffering allows cable lengths up to 1.5 meters between chassis.

Signal Integrity and Diagnostic Features

Onboard termination switches let you configure bus endpoints properly. The GE IS200EXTBG1A IS200EXTBG1AAA Printed Circuit Board features three status LEDs for system monitoring. A green LED indicates normal bridge operation without errors. A yellow LED illuminates during active data transfer across the bridge. A red LED triggers when the board detects a bus conflict.

Environmental Tolerance and Reliability Data

You can operate this board reliably from -20°C to +60°C ambient temperature. The module also withstands 5% to 95% humidity without any condensation. For long-term use, the ribbon connectors support 200 insertion and removal cycles.

Key Technical Data (List Format)

• Full Product Name: GE IS200EXTBG1A IS200EXTBG1AAA Printed Circuit Board

• Product Weight: 0.44 kg (0.97 lbs)

• Physical Dimensions: 26.9 cm (L) x 15.2 cm (W) x 2.8 cm (H)

• Interface Type: One 48-pin VME connector + two 50-pin ribbon connectors

• Internal Components: One 8-layer PCB + 152 discrete components

• Energy Storage: Ceramic filter capacitors only (no batteries)

• Power Consumption: 4.8 watts (from 5V rail)

• Bridge Type: Transparent VME bus bridging

• Maximum Cable Length: 1.5 meters between chassis

• Signal Buffering: Active bidirectional transceivers

• Termination: Configurable onboard switches

• Status Indicators: Three LEDs (Power, Active, Bus Error)

• Connector Durability: 200 cycles (ribbon connectors)

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C

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