The STD Bus Concept

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The STD Bus Concept
Modular
Compatible
Rugged
Cost Effective
Growth Path
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The STD Bus Concept

The STD Bus is a standardized, small format bus that excels at machine and process control applications. Compared to larger format buses (VME, MultiBus, etc.), the 4.5" x 6.5" STD Bus boards are more rugged and easier to integrate into larger systems.

Modular
The STD Bus is the epitome of a "building block" computer system. Any STD board can be plugged into any slot on the bus. STD Bus systems are easily tailored to your current needs, and expanded or modified just as easily for future requirements. You're never locked into yesterday's designs.

Compatible
The compatibility of the STD Bus allows you to select from hundreds of different boards from a wide range of manufacturers. From analog/digital converters, to stepper motor controllers, to video display generators, the STD Bus provides off-the-shelf solutions for almost any control application. The STD Bus boasts a wider selection of interface boards than any other bus.

Further, VersaLogic STD systems are true industrial PCs. You can order an industrial computer from VersaLogic that is fully Microsoft DOS and Windows-compatible. Use your favorite DOS or Windows development tools, such as Borland C/C++ or Visual Basic for Windows to develop your application. This compatibility with widely available tools and environments, coupled with the inherent physical ruggedness of STD systems, insures that your industrial control application will come in on time and on budget.

Rugged
The small format and simple interface of the STD Bus contribute to its higher reliability. In addition, the size and shape of STD Bus boards allow them to be ruggedly packaged and operated in a variety of hostile environments. VersaLogic STD Bus boards have typical MTBF of 15 to 35 years (depending on board complexity).

Cost Effective
Combine these factors with its low cost and you can see why the STD Bus is so widely used. From large manufacturers to small OEMs, the reliability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of the STD Bus makes it an easy choice.

Growth Path
With the establishment of STD 32 as a 32-bit extension of the STD Bus, current STD 80 users now have a significant growth option for their systems. Higher performance coupled with complete backward compatibility have made STD 32 an easy to use and attractive option for expanding designs.

For More Information

For additional information on STD Bus characteristics, system configurations, or application requirements, please contact VersaLogic's sales or technical support departments by phone at (541) 485-8575 or e-mail at info@VersaLogic.com.

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