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The GE Fanuc IC698RMX016 and VMIVME-5567-100 combine to deliver ultra-high-speed data sharing for critical real-time systems within GE’s RX7i and VMIC platforms. The IC698RMX016 is a 16MB SDRAM memory expansion module for RX7i PACSystems CPUs, significantly enhancing processing capabilities for data-intensive applications like batch logging and motion control. The VMIVME-5567-100, part of GE’s VMIC reflective memory family, establishes deterministic fiber-optic networks with sub-microsecond latency, enabling synchronized data exchange across distributed systems. When integrated via VME64x backplanes, this solution provides deterministic, jitter-free communication for multi-processor architectures where conventional networks fail.
Engineered for aerospace, defense, and high-energy physics applications, this duo supports peer-to-peer data transfer at 174 Mbps without CPU overhead. The IC698RMX016 extends CPU buffer capacity for complex algorithms, while the VMIVME-5567-100’s dual-redundant fiber ports (ST/SC connectors) ensure zero-data-loss transmission across 10 km distances. Both modules feature MIL-spec shock/vibration resistance and conformal coating for deployment in extreme environments like particle accelerators or naval combat systems.
GE IC698RMX016 VMIVME-5567-100
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
| Product Model | IC698RMX016 + VMIVME-5567-100 |
| Manufacturer | GE Fanuc (General Electric) |
| Product Type | RAM Expansion + Reflective Memory Card |
| Memory Capacity | 16 MB SDRAM (IC698RMX016) / 256 MB DDR (VMIVME-5567-100) |
| Data Rate | 174 Mbps sustained (VMIVME-5567-100) |
| Latency | < 150 ns node-to-node |
| Interface | VME64x (P0/P1/P2 connectors) |
| Fiber Ports | 2x Duplex SC/ST (62.5/125 μm multimode) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (Both) |
| Power Consumption | 1.2A @ +5V (IC698RMX016), 8W typical (VMIVME-5567-100) |
| Shock/Vibration | 50G/5G (MIL-STD-810F) |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS, MIL-compliant design |
| MTBF | 200,000 hours (VMIVME-5567-100) |
Main Features and Advantages
Deterministic Performance: The VMIVME-5567-100 delivers hardware-level data synchronization with 150 ns latency, bypassing OS/network stacks. Its ring or star topologies maintain synchronization accuracy within ±50 ns across 256 nodes, ideal for phased-array radar beamforming.
Scalable Architecture: The IC698RMX016 expands CPU memory for large tag databases without compromising scan times. Supports error-correcting code (ECC) for mission-critical data integrity.
Fiber-Optic Resilience: Electrically isolates noise-sensitive systems like MRI machines or power converters. Dual ports enable redundant rings with automatic bypass on fiber break. The VMIVME-5567-100 achieves BER < 10⁻¹⁵ at 1300 nm wavelength.
Seamless Integration: Plug-and-play with RX7i racks via VME64x. GE’s Global Memory protocol allows direct PLC-to-PLC data sharing without programming.
Application Field
This solution excels where microseconds impact safety or precision. In energy, it synchronizes grid protection relays across substations, preventing cascading blackouts. For aerospace, the VMIVME-5567-100 enables flight simulators to sync motion platforms with 240+ I/O points at 1 kHz rates. Particle physics facilities like CERN use it to align detector readouts in hadron colliders.
Industrial applications include:
High-speed printing: Coordinating 32-axis servo networks with 10 μs jitter tolerance
Semiconductor: Wafer stepper stage synchronization in EUV lithography tools
Military: Jamming-resistant comms in electronic warfare systems
Test stands: Combining IC698RMX016 data logging with VMIVME-5567-100’s real-time sensor fusion
Related Products
IC698RMX008: 8MB RAM expansion for mid-range CPUs
VMIVME-5565: Lower-cost copper reflective memory
VMIVME-5577: 2.12 Gbps PCIe reflective memory
IC698CHS117: 17-slot VME64x rack
IC698CRE040: Redundant CPU (primary host)
VMIPMC-5565: PMC reflective memory variant
DSP-110: Legacy reflective memory hub
GE IC698RMX016 VMIVME-5567-100
Installation and Maintenance
Pre-installation preparation: Verify VME slot compatibility (J1/J2 pinout). For VMIVME-5567-100, pre-terminate fibers with <1.0 dB loss. Assign unique node IDs via rotary switches. Use ESD-safe handling for IC698RMX016 during installation.
Maintenance recommendations: Monitor fiber-optic power levels quarterly (-18 dBm min). Clean VME64x edge connectors annually with non-abrasive cleaner. For IC698RMX016, perform memory diagnostics via Proficy Machine Edition after firmware updates.
