Acromag AVME9210 Analog Output Board

The Acromag AVME9210 is an 8-channel analog output board for VMEbus systems delivering 12-bit resolution with jumper-programmable output ranges and exceptional linearity. Each channel features an independent D/A converter with ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, 0–5V, or 0–10V output capability. Non-linearity reaches just 0.013% of span maximum, while settling time to 1/2 LSB on 20V steps is 6.0 µs.

Gain and offset temperature coefficients hold to 30 ppm/°C and 10 ppm/°C respectively, ensuring stable operation across 0–70°C environments.

Technical Specifications

• 8 independent D/A converters, one per channel


• 12-bit resolution with 12-bit monotonicity over temperature


• Output accuracy: ±0.025% of span (±10V range); 0.45% of span adjustable to ±0.025% (other ranges)


• Non-linearity: 0.013% of span maximum


• Output noise: 3 mV peak-to-peak maximum


• Channel-to-channel rejection: 93 dB


• Settling time (1/2 LSB, 20V step): 6.0 µs


• Output ranges (jumper-selectable): ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, 0–5V, 0–10V


• Temperature coefficients: Gain 30 ppm/°C max, Offset 10 ppm/°C max


• Continuous short-circuit protection on outputs


• Power: +5V @ 3.3A max, +12V @ 0.6mA max, -12V no load


• VMEbus compliance: Revision C.1 (October 1985), IEC 821-1987


• Memory map: Short I/O space, 1K allocation


• Supports read-modify-write cycles; two software-programmable interrupt levels per IP module

Key Features

• Default reset to 0V (unipolar) or negative full scale (bipolar)


• Straight Binary or Bipolar Two's Complement output coding


• A16 D16/D08 DTB slave interface (address modifiers 29HEX, 2D HEX)


• Release On Register Access (RORA) interrupt mechanism


• Non-isolated design; RFI/EMI rejection <0.25% of full scale at 10 V/m, 27/151/467 MHz


• 6U VMEbus form factor

Typical Applications Industrial process control, real-time automation systems, instrumentation platforms requiring multiple synchronized analog control outputs, and legacy VMEbus system upgrades.

Compatibility & Integration Mates with Acromag AVME9630/9660 carrier boards and industry-standard IP modules via flat 50-pin ribbon cable (Model 5025-550-X or 5025-551-X).