Astronics / EADS / Talon Instruments 10240 BE-64 Interconnect Module

The Astronics/EADS/Talon Instruments 10240 BE-64 Interconnect Module is a VXI card component that provides signal routing and interconnect capabilities within the BE-64 Bus Emulator/Word Generator system. Operating as either a logic recorder or word generator, the module supports dual I/O configurations: 64 channels × 32 Kbits/channel at 25 MHz, or 32 channels × 64 Kbits/channel at 50 MHz. The interconnect module enables reliable digital signal routing for complex test and troubleshooting applications.

Technical Specifications Architecture & Form Factor

C-size VXI card

Part of BE-64 Bus Emulator/Word Generator system

SCPI command set support I/O Configuration Options

64 I/O channels × 32 Kbits/channel at 25 MHz data rates

32 I/O channels × 64 Kbits/channel at 50 MHz data rates

Tristate output control

Maximum 64 channels × 32 Kbits/channel recording capacity (logic recorder mode) Memory & Sequencing

Software-allocated memory tables

Up to 32K tables definable

Table length programmable from 1 word to 32K words

Loop capability from 1 to 64K iterations per table, or continuous mode

Each table selectable for input or output operation

Key Features

Transmit/receive capability: 64 channels × 32 Kbits per channel up to 25 MHz

Programmable sense signals

Dual-mode operation: word generator and logic recorder

Supports simulation of over 1000 different digital interfaces

Microprocessor bus structured interface emulation

Digital interface range: serial T2 communication through high-speed VME bus protocols

Typical Applications

Digital bus emulation and troubleshooting

Logic recording and waveform capture

Microprocessor bus interface simulation

Multi-protocol digital interface testing (serial to VME-class speeds)

Compatibility & Integration The BE-64 interconnect module integrates with VXIbus systems and operates within the broader BE-64 ecosystem for comprehensive digital test solutions.