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General Standards Corporation
8302A Whitesburg Dr. SW
Huntsville, AL 35802, USA
Telephone: (256) 880-8787
Fax: (256) 880-8788
Email: sales@generalstandards.com
http://www.generalstandards.com

Order Desk: Melinda Forsythe
Sales/Marketing: Paul Rainosek
Applications/Technical: John Peterson

General Standards Corporation specializes in the development of high performance PMC, PCI and VME products. PMC boards include serial I/O, optically isolated digital I/O, Sigma-Delta A/Ds, 16-bit 200KHz A/D and 400KHz D/A, and 8-96 Mbyte Flash memory. Digital I/O boards with flexible cable interface protocol (40 to 200 Mbytes/sec transfer rates) for PMC, PCI, cPCI and VME allow the customer to interface to a wide variety of peripherals (satellite, telemetry, radar, video, sonar and high-speed cameras). The high-speed digital I/O boards are customizable. Software is available for most leading operating systems, such as WindowsNT, VxWorks, Solaris, and others.


PCI Analog I/O
FunctionDescriptionSoftware
Support
Form
Factor
Analog
Video
Input
ncludes two video digitizers, FIFOs, and a DMA engine. Each video digitizer provides luminance and chrominance signal processing for NTSC M, NTSC N, NTSC 4.43, NTSC-Japan, PAL BGHI, PAL N, PAL M, and SECAM. Applications include security monitoring, alarm systems; multimedia, digital television, and image processing. Model PCI-VIDEO-AI2
.
Short Size
PCI
16-Bit A/D
4 channels, simultaneous sampling, 32,000 sample storage in FIFO, up to 200KHz each channel, 4 D/A channels, autocalibration, on-board metal shield eliminates noise from host CPU, 8 bits digital I/O with handshaking. Model No. PCI-ADADIO
VxWorks
Win NT, QNX
LabVIEW
MathLab
Short Size
PCI
16-Bit A/D-D/A
Multifunction
8 input and 8 output channelswith waveform generation capability, metal shield, 8000 sample FIFO, built-in self-test, automatic calibration. Model No. PCI-16AIO88
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
16-Bit
12 Channel
D/A
16-bit digital I/O port, 400KHz each channel update rate, autocalibration, waveform generation, FIFOs, external trigger. Model No. PCI-16AO12
VxWorks
Win NT
Short Size
PCI
Sigma-Delta
16-Bit A/D
Six analog inputs (2-200KHz per channel), two D/A outputs (200KHz per channel). Each of the six channels has a separate Sigma-Delta converter. FIFOs for analog inputs. On-board metal shield and accomodation for two separate clock rates. Model No. PCI-6SDI
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
Short Size
PCI
High-Speed
Sigma-Delta
A/D
Provides TBD four precision 16-bit Sigma-Delta analog inputs, and requires no external antialiasing filters. Sample rates are adjustable from 30 KSPS to 1.1M SPS, for a maximum aggregate rate of 4.4 MSPS. The input range is software selectable as ±1.25V, ±2.5V, ±5V or ±10V. Model No. PCI-16SDI-HS
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
Linux
Long Size
PCI
16-Bit
A/D
Provides a cost effective 300,000 conversions-per-second 16-bit analog input capability. Inputs are configurable either as 64 single-ended channels or as 32 differential channels, and the input range can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5V or ±2.5V. Multiple PMC-16AI64 boards can be connected together for synchronous scanning. Model No. PCI-16AI64
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
12-Bit
A/D
Provides cost effective 1,500,000 conversions-per-second 12-bit analog input capability. The inputs are configurable either as 64 single-ended channels or as 32 differential channels, and the input range can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5V or ±2.5V. Internal auto calibration networks permit calibration to be performed without removing the board from the system. Model No. PCI-12AI64
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
12-bit
A/D
32 input/4 output channels, 32,000 sample FIFOs. Cost effective 300,000 samples/sec per chan. Inputs configurable as 32 single-ended or 16 differential, scanned continuously or in bursts. Input and output ranges can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5, or ±2.5V. A digital I/O port provides 16 bi-directional data lines and 2 auxiliary I/O lines. Model No. PCI-12AIO
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
Linux
Short Size
PCI
16-bit
A/D
32 input/4 output channels, 32,000 sample FIFOs. Cost effective 300,000 samples/sec per chan. Inputs configurable as 32 single-ended or 16 differential, scanned continuously or in bursts. Input and output ranges can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5, or ±2.5V. Model No. PCI-16AIO
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
Linux
Short Size
PCI
16-bit
A/D
2 output channels, updated independently from an internal buffer or by an externally supplied clock. Supports arbitrary waveform generation. Continuous, periodic, and triggered burst functions. Output ranges are supplied as ±10V, ±5V, or ±2.5V. Model No. PCI-16AO2MF
Win2000
Short Size
PCI
16-Bit
16 Channel
Sigma-Delta
6-bit analog input resources on a standard PCI expansion board, requires no external filters for antialiasing. Optimized for flexibility and performance. Ideal for applications ranging from simple precision voltage measurements to analysis of complex audio signals and waveforms. Each of the 16 sigma-delta analog input channels can be controlled by any one of four independent sample clocks, and multiple channels can be harmonically locked together. A deep FIFO buffer holds up to 256K channel-tagged input samples. A/ D conversions on multiple boards can be synchronized and phase-locked. Sample rates from 5 to 220 KHz per channel. Model No. PCI-16SDI
Win NT
Solaris
LabVIEW
Linux
Long Size
PCI

CompactPCI Analog I/O
FunctionDescriptionSoftware
Support
Form
Factor
Analog
Video
Input
ncludes two video digitizers, FIFOs, and a DMA engine. Each video digitizer provides luminance and chrominance signal processing for NTSC M, NTSC N, NTSC 4.43, NTSC-Japan, PAL BGHI, PAL N, PAL M, and SECAM. Applications include security monitoring, alarm systems; multimedia, digital television, and image processing. Model cPCI-VIDEO-AI2
.
3U
cPCI
16-Bit A/D
4 channels, simultaneous sampling, 32,000 sample storage in FIFO, up to 200KHz each channel, 4 D/A channels, autocalibration, on-board metal shield eliminates noise from host CPU, 8 bits digital I/O with handshaking. Model No. cPCI-ADADIO
VxWorks
Win NT, QNX
LabVIEW
MathLab
3U
cPCI
16-Bit A/D-D/A
Multifunction
8 input and 8 output channelswith waveform generation capability, metal shield, 8000 sample FIFO, built-in self-test, automatic calibration. Model No. cPCI-16AIO88
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
16-Bit
12 Channel
D/A
16-bit digital I/O port, 400KHz each channel update rate, autocalibration, waveform generation, FIFOs, external trigger. Model No.c PCI-16AO12
VxWorks
Win NT
3U
cPCI
Sigma-Delta
16-Bit A/D
Six analog inputs (2-200KHz per channel), two D/A outputs (200KHz per channel). Each of the six channels has a separate Sigma-Delta converter. FIFOs for analog inputs. On-board metal shield and accomodation for two separate clock rates. Model No. cPCI-6SDI
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
3U
cPCI
High-Speed
Sigma-Delta
A/D
Provides TBD four precision 16-bit Sigma-Delta analog inputs, and requires no external antialiasing filters. Sample rates are adjustable from 30 KSPS to 1.1M SPS, for a maximum aggregate rate of 4.4 MSPS. The input range is software selectable as ±1.25V, ±2.5V, ±5V or ±10V. Model No. cPCI-16SDI-HS
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
Linux
3U
cPCI
16-Bit
A/D
Provides a cost effective 300,000 conversions-per-second 16-bit analog input capability. Inputs are configurable either as 64 single-ended channels or as 32 differential channels, and the input range can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5V or ±2.5V. Multiple PMC-16AI64 boards can be connected together for synchronous scanning. Model No. cPCI-16AI64
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
12-Bit
A/D
Provides cost effective 1,500,000 conversions-per-second 12-bit analog input capability. The inputs are configurable either as 64 single-ended channels or as 32 differential channels, and the input range can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5V or ±2.5V. Internal auto calibration networks permit calibration to be performed without removing the board from the system. Model No. cPCI-12AI64
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
12-bit
A/D
32 input/4 output channels, 32,000 sample FIFOs. Cost effective 300,000 samples/sec per chan. Inputs configurable as 32 single-ended or 16 differential, scanned continuously or in bursts. Input and output ranges can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5, or ±2.5V. A digital I/O port provides 16 bi-directional data lines and 2 auxiliary I/O lines. Model No. cPCI-12AIO
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
Linux
3U
cPCI
16-bit
A/D
32 input/4 output channels, 32,000 sample FIFOs. Cost effective 300,000 samples/sec per chan. Inputs configurable as 32 single-ended or 16 differential, scanned continuously or in bursts. Input and output ranges can be software selectable as ±10V, ±5, or ±2.5V. Model No. cPCI-16AIO
VxWorks
Win NT
LabVIEW
Linux
3U
cPCI
16-bit
A/D
2 output channels, updated independently from an internal buffer or by an externally supplied clock. Supports arbitrary waveform generation. Continuous, periodic, and triggered burst functions. Output ranges are supplied as ±10V, ±5V, or ±2.5V. Model No. cPCI-16AO2MF
Win2000
3U
cPCI

PCI Digital/Parallel I/O
FunctionDescriptionSoftware
Support
Form
Factor
Optically
Isolated
I/O
1000V isolation, 24 inputs / 8 outputs. Inputs to 50V, outputs to 30V. Change-of-State Interrupts, Pulse counter. Model No. PCI-OPTO32
Linux
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
32-bit
I/O
Fast, flexible, and bi-directional. Transmits/receives data up to 80MB or up to 200MB/sec. Capable of transferring data to/from host memory using D32 block transfers, while FIFO memory provides continuous transmission of data. 7 bi-directional programmable handshake lines and eight pre-configured software selectable interface protocols allow easy interfacing to most I/O peripherals. Model No. PCI-HPDI32A
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
64-bit
I/O
Capable of 400M bytes/sec. Receives data up to 200Mbytes/sec (LVDS) and has 7 bi-directional programmable handshake lines to allow easy interfacing to most digital I/O peripherals. Model No. PCI64-HPDI32A
Win NT
Long Size
PCI
24-bit
I/O
Simple 25-bit discrete I/O interface board. Host side connection is PCI based and the external I/O interface is variable. External interface includes 24 pins that can be arbitrarily programmed as either input or output and one pin that is input only. The 24 programmable pins are divided into three groups of eight pins each: A, B, and C, with Port C being individually programmable. Model No. PCI-DIO24
Linux
Win2000
Short Size
PCI
32-bit I/O
Provides for data I/O via the cable at up to 200 Mbytes per second and can transfer data indefinitely without host intervention. Data path is up to 32 bits wide. Bi-directional handshake signals can be user defined and programmed by the factory to accommodate almost any protocol. Model No. PCI-DMI32
Win NT
Long Size
PCI
I/O with
Change of
State
32-bit parallel digital input board that samples input data at selectable rates. Can detect any change-of-state and store the changed data word data in the on-board FIFO. Can be used in type mode by storing up to 64,000 samples after receipt of a trigger word. Model No. PCI-HPDI32A-COS
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
32 bit
I/O
Flexible bi-directional 32-bit digital I/ O board transmits and receives data from 20 Mbytes (TTL I/ O) to 100 Mbytes/s (LVDS). Useful as a general-purpose DMA interface to a variety of external peripherals. DMA engine is capable of transferring data to/from Host memory using D32 block transfers, while the FIFO memory (up to One Mbyte of total FIFO) provides continuous transmission of data without interrupting the DMA transfers or requiring intervention from the Host CPU. 7 bi-directional programmable handshake lines and eight preconfigured software selectable interface protocols allow easy interfacing to most digital I/ O peripherals. Model No. PCI-HPDI32A-MULTI-I/O
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI

CompactPCI Digital/Parallel I/O
FunctionDescriptionSoftware
Support
Form
Factor
Optically
Isolated
I/O
1000V isolation, 24 inputs / 8 outputs. Inputs to 50V, outputs to 30V. Change-of-State Interrupts, Pulse counter. Model No. cPCI-OPTO32
Linux
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
32-bit
I/O
Fast, flexible, and bi-directional. Transmits/receives data up to 80MB or up to 200MB/sec. Capable of transferring data to/from host memory using D32 block transfers, while FIFO memory provides continuous transmission of data. 7 bi-directional programmable handshake lines and eight pre-configured software selectable interface protocols allow easy interfacing to most I/O peripherals. Model No. cPCI-HPDI32A
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
I/O with
Change of
State
32-bit parallel digital input board that samples input data at selectable rates. Can detect any change-of-state and store the changed data word data in the on-board FIFO. Can be used in type mode by storing up to 64,000 samples after receipt of a trigger word. Model No. cPCI-HPDI32A-COS
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
32 bit
I/O
Flexible bi-directional 32-bit digital I/ O board transmits and receives data from 20 Mbytes (TTL I/ O) to 100 Mbytes/s (LVDS). Useful as a general-purpose DMA interface to a variety of external peripherals. DMA engine is capable of transferring data to/from Host memory using D32 block transfers, while the FIFO memory (up to One Mbyte of total FIFO) provides continuous transmission of data without interrupting the DMA transfers or requiring intervention from the Host CPU. 7 bi-directional programmable handshake lines and eight preconfigured software selectable interface protocols allow easy interfacing to most digital I/ O peripherals. Model No. cPCI-HPDI32A-MULTI-I/O
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
3U
cPCI

PCI Serial I/O Boards
FunctionDescriptionSoftware
Support
Form
Factor
Multi-protocol
to 10Mbits/s
Zilog Z16C30, 128kbyte FIFOs, DMA, interrupts, RS-485/422, 10Mbits on all four channels simultaneously. Async, Bisync, HDLC, 9-bit protocols. Model No. PCI-SIO4A
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
Multi-protocol
to 10Mbits/s
Zilog Z16C30, 128kbyte FIFOs, DMA, interrupts, RS-232, 10Mbits on all four channels simultaneously. Async, Bisync, HDLC, 9-bit protocols. Model No. PCI-SIO4-RS232
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
High Speed
Di-Phase
Serial I/O
Full-duplex RS-422/485 serial I/ O board. Each channel can operate up to 10M bits/s. FIFO buffers up to 512Kbyte for both transmit and receive (1Mbyte total) provides for a smooth and efficient interface between the serial interfaces and the host computer. The high-speed di-phase transmit/receive is implemented in an FPGA and provides for protocol flexibility. It features a full duplex DMA interface. Model No. PCI-HPDI32-DIPHASE
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI
High Speed
Async I/O
Full-duplex RS-422/485 serial I/O board. Each channel can operate up to 10M bits/s. FIFO buffers up to 512Kbyte for both transmit and receive. Features a full duplex DMA interface. Model No. PCI-HPDI32A-ASYNC
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
Short Size
PCI

CompactPCI Serial I/O Boards
FunctionDescriptionSoftware
Support
Form
Factor
Multi-protocol
to 10Mbits/s
Zilog Z16C30, 128kbyte FIFOs, DMA, interrupts, RS-485/422, 10Mbits on all four channels simultaneously. Async, Bisync, HDLC, 9-bit protocols. VxWorks Driver. Model No. cPCI-SIO4A
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
Multi-protocol
to 10Mbits/s
Zilog Z16C30, 128kbyte FIFOs, DMA, interrupts, RS-232, 10Mbits on all four channels simultaneously. Async, Bisync, HDLC, 9-bit protocols. VxWorks Driver. Model No. cPCI-SIO4-RS232
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
High Speed
Di-Phase
Serial I/O
Full-duplex RS-422/485 serial I/ O board. Each channel can operate up to 10M bits/s. FIFO buffers up to 512Kbyte for both transmit and receive (1Mbyte total) provides for a smooth and efficient interface between the serial interfaces and the host computer. The high-speed di-phase transmit/receive is implemented in an FPGA and provides for protocol flexibility. It features a full duplex DMA interface. Model No. cPCI-HPDI32-DIPHASE
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
3U
cPCI
High Speed
Async I/O
Full-duplex RS-422/485 serial I/O board. Each channel can operate up to 10M bits/s. FIFO buffers up to 512Kbyte for both transmit and receive. Features a full duplex DMA interface. Model No. cPCI-HPDI32A-ASYNC
Linux
WinNT/2000
LabVIEW
VxWorks
3U
cPCI


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