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VME8008X

4U 8 Slot VME64X Mini Crate

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  • 19″ x 4U enclosure

  • 8 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules

  • 450W Power Supply

  • Short circuit protection

  • VME64X J0/J1/J2 monolithic backplane

  • Horizontal Ventilation (side to side)

  • Powered by 100 – 240 Vac (50 – 60 Hz)

  • CBLT cycles supported

The Model VME8008X is a 8 slot VME crate, suitable for 6U x 160mm boards, with VME64X compliant backplane. The Unit is powered by 100 – 240 Vac (50 – 60 Hz). The power distribution is 25A@+5V, 10A@+12V, 10A@-12V, 25A @ +3.3V. The VME8008X provides Automatic daisy chain and supports Chained Block Transfer (CBLT).


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Code Description
WV8008XBVME0

VME8008XB – VME64x 4U Mini crate,8 Slot J1/J0/J2, (5V 50A, +12V 10A, -12V 10A, 3.3V 50A)

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WV8008XVME00

VME8008X – VME64x 4U Mini crate,8 Slot J1/J0/J2, (5V 25A, +12V 10A, -12V 10A, 3.3V 25A)

(Discontinued)

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    Name
    Package
    No. of Slots
    Width
    Height
    Backplane connectors
    Pluggable power supply
    Pluggable fan unit
    Remote control
    Output power
    VME8008X

    VME8008X

    VME64X

    8 (6U)

    19”

    4U

    VME64X J1/J0/J2

    No

    No

    No

    450 W / 655 W

    VME8004B

    VME8004B

    VME64

    4 (6U)

    19"

    2U

    VME64 J1/J2

    No

    No

    No

    365 W

    VME8001

    VME8001

    VME64

    2 (6U)

    19”

    1U

    VME64 J1/J2

    No

    No

    No

    170 W

    VME8008B

    VME8008B

    VME64

    8 (6U)

    19”

    2U

    VME64 J1/J2

    No

    No

    No

    490 W

    VME8004X

    VME8004X

    VME64X

    4 (6U)

    19”

    4U

    VME64X J1/J0/J2

    No

    No

    No

    450 W

    µ-crate

    µ-crate

    VME64X

    1 (6U)

    34 cm

    96 mm

    VME64X J1/J2

    No

    No

    No

    130 W

    Technical Specifications

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    Mechanics

    19″ x 4U enclosure, depth: 290 mm, weight: 9.5kg; 8 slots 6U, 160 mm VME boards

    Backplane

    VME64X J0/J1/J2, 8 slot Automatic daisy chain

    Mains Input

    100 – 240 Vac (50 – 60 Hz)

    Output power

    • 450 W

    • 655 W (VME8008XB version)

    Power requirements

    • 565W

    • 830W (VME8008XB version)

    Maximum Current

    • 25 A @ +5 V, 10 A @ +12 V, 10 A @ -12 V, 25 A @ +3.3 V

    • 50 A @ +5 V, 10 A @ +12 V, 10 A @ -12 V, 50 A @ +3.3 V (VME800XB version)

    Noise and ripple (backplane connector)

    +5V: 10 mVpp; ±12V: 20 mVpp. Measured on 100 nF ceramic in parallel to 10 µF electrolytic

    Power supply type

    ROAL RCB600

    Cooling Airflow

    Horizontal Ventilation (side to side)

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