VMEbus for Physics

A tutorial on VME64 Extensions (VME64x) and VME64 Extensions for Physics (VME64xP - "VIPA") given by Bob Downing (FermiLab and VSO) and Jan Buytaert (CERN) at the ESONE SysComms'98 Conference and Exhibition held at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland on March 25-27, 1998.

Slide Shows

Link	Summary
VME64xP overview	Overview of the VME64xP ("VIPA") recommendations
VME64xP rules	VME64xP rules and recommendations
2eVME, 2eSST, VME320	High-speed protocols and new backplane technology. (2eVME in VME64x, 2eSST in development, VME320 backplane enabling technology)
CR/CSR	VME64, VME64x Configuration ROM, Control and Status Register Space
Keying	Mechanical keying for VME64x and VME64xP
EMC & ESD	Electro-Magnetic Compatibility and Electro-Static Discharge
Mechanics	VME64x and VME64xP mechanical considerations
9U	VME64x 9U x 400 mm Form Factor
Modules	VME64x and VME64xP module and transition module considerations
Power transition modules	Power transition modules for small-scale use of VME64xP P0/J0 power recommendations in VME64x systems
Components	VME64xP components - connectors, LVDS, interface chips
Slave interfaces	Slave interface components
Live insertion	Proposals on live VMEbus insertion
CBLT/MCST	Chained Block Transfer and Multicast Transactions for VME64, VME64x and VME64xP
Standards	Background information on the relevant standards documents

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