Product Description
Product Overview
The General Electric VMICLB-5565 is a Reflective Memory Interface Module designed for high-speed data sharing in real-time control systems, including those used in GE’s turbine control applications. Manufactured by General Electric (GE) under its VMIC (VME Microsystems International Corporation) brand, this module enables data to be shared between up to 256 independent systems (nodes) at rates up to 174 MB/s via a fiber-optic network. It is part of GE’s broader portfolio of industrial control solutions, often integrated into turbine control systems like the Mark series for power generation and industrial automation. The VMICLB-5565 features onboard SDRAM for fast data access and transparent data transfer, making it ideal for distributed control environments requiring low-latency communication, such as gas and steam turbine management.
Technical Information
| Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Electric (VMIC) |
| Series | VMIC Reflective Memory |
| Model/Part Number | VMICLB-5565 |
| Description | Reflective Memory Interface Module |
| Data Transfer Rate | 43 MB/s (4-byte packets) to 174 MB/s (64-byte packets) |
| Memory | 64 MB to 256 MB onboard SDRAM (configurable) |
| Nodes Supported | Up to 256 |
| Connection | Multimode fiber up to 300 m; Single-mode fiber up to 10 km |
| Power Supply | 5 Vdc (via host system bus) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +70 °C (32 °F to +158 °F) |
| Dimensions | 160 mm H x 100 mm W x 20 mm D (6.3 in x 3.94 in x 0.79 in) |
| Weight | 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) |