Abaco Systems / VMIC VMIVME-4132-010 / VME-4132-010 32-Channel Analog Output Board

The VMIVME-4132-010 is a 32-channel analog output board for VMEbus systems, delivering 12-bit DAC resolution with programmable voltage ranges from 0 to +10 V (unipolar) or ±10 V (bipolar). Each channel includes a dedicated sample-and-hold circuit and can source or sink ±10 mA across the full output range. The board features low output impedance (<0.1 Ω) and total error of ±0.05% of full-scale range, with maximum settling time to 1 LSB of 3.4 ms.

Analog output codes support straight binary, offset binary, or two's complement formats.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Abaco Systems / VMIC


• Model: VMIVME-4132-010 / VME-4132-010


• Channels: 32 analog outputs


• Resolution: 12-bit DAC per channel


• Output Voltage Ranges (Jumper-Selectable): 0 to +10 V, 0 to +5 V (unipolar); ±2.5 V, ±5.0 V, ±10.0 V (bipolar)


• Output Current: ±10 mA across entire output range at ±10 V


• Output Impedance: <0.1 Ω (online)


• Total Error: ±0.05% of full-scale range


• Settling Time to 1 LSB: 3.4 ms maximum


• Output Protection: Indefinite short to common; transient overvoltage protected to ±25 V


• Monotonicity: Maintained over full temperature range

Key Features

• Dual refresh update rates: 294 Hz (default) for 0.05% settling on stepped outputs, 940 Hz (FAST REFRESH) for filtered complex functions


• Built-in-Test (BIT) with 32-channel multiplexer and 12-bit ADC for 100% active component verification


• Online and offline test modes with 26,000 channels/s scan rate


• Onboard multiplexer routes outputs to ADC without external equipment


• Monotonic operation across specified temperature range


• VMEbus specification (Rev. C.1) compliant, double-height Eurocard form factor


• A16:D16 addressing support with jumper-selectable board address (A07–A15 decoded)

Typical Applications Control systems requiring multi-channel analog signal generation, real-time simulation, instrumentation with integrated diagnostics, and VMEbus-based embedded platforms.

Compatibility & Integration Double-height Eurocard design integrates directly into standard VMEbus backplanes. Programmable voltage ranges and output code formats accommodate diverse signal conditioning requirements.