Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878 Intel PIII CompactPCI Controller
The VMICPCI-7756-878 is a CompactPCI controller board from Abaco Systems / VMIC, featuring an Intel PIII processor.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price · starting from
- $5,499
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- VMICPCI-7756-878
This unit
The VMICPCI-7756-878 is a 6U CompactPCI single-board controller built on the Intel 815E chipset with a Pentium III processor. Designed for embedded computing in harsh environments, this single-slot Eurocard delivers real-time performance within a compact 9.2" × 6.3" × 0.8" form factor. The board supports processor speeds to 1.26 GHz, onboard dual-ported DRAM up to 512 Mbyte, integrated Fast Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX), Ultra DMA/100 storage control, and high-resolution graphics via internal AGP SVGA controller.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: Intel Pentium III FC-PGA 370 socket, up to 1.26 GHz
- Cache: 512 Kbyte advanced transfer cache
- Chipset: Intel 815E
- System Bus: 133 MHz
- Memory: Up to 512 Mbyte PC-133 SDRAM (single 144-pin SODIMM); dual-ported to CompactPCI backplane
- Graphics: Internal AGP SVGA controller, 4 Mbyte display cache, resolutions to 1,600 × 1,200
- Storage: Ultra DMA/100 hard drive controller; secondary IDE port supports up to 192 Mbyte CompactFlash
- Expansion: Dual PMC (Peripheral Module Mezzanine) sites
- Networking: Fast Ethernet controller (10BaseT/100BaseTX)
- Serial/USB: Two 16550-compatible serial ports, one USB port (via backplane); PS/2 keyboard/mouse (front panel)
- Real-Time Clock & Watchdog: Onboard RTC; software-selectable watchdog timer with reset
- BIOS: System, video, and LAN Boot BIOS in reprogrammable flash memory
Key Features
- CompactPCI 2.0 Revision 2.1 compliant
- PICMG 2.1 Rev. 1.0 hot-swap capable for high-availability configurations
- Passive heat sink included; forced air cooling required (250 LFM minimum)
- Power: +5VDC (5A typical, 6A max), +3.3VDC (3A typical, 8A max), ±12VDC auxiliary rails
Compatibility & Integration Supports Windows NT/2000, VxWorks, QNX, Solaris, Linux, and LynxOS. Development via Visual Basic, C/C++, and compatible languages.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 133 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: '-12VDC (50mA typical, +12VDC (100mA typical, +3.3VDC (3A typical, +5VDC (5A typical, 100mA max), 500mA max), 6A max), 8A max) |
Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878 faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878 price
This Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878 is listed at $5,499. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / VMIC VMICPCI-7756-878 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
