Product Short Description
The GE PCIE-5565RC-100000 is a high-speed, deterministic fiber optic reflective memory card designed for distributed real-time data sharing across industrial computing nodes. It operates as a network node in a fiber-optic ring, enabling multiple computers, PLCs, and embedded systems to maintain a synchronized shared memory space with ultra-low latency. Engineered for mission-critical applications, it delivers software-transparent data replication, eliminating CPU overhead for inter-node communication and ensuring consistent data visibility across all nodes in the network.
Description
Technical Specifications
- Bus Interface: PCI Express x4 Gen1 (compatible with x8/x16 slots)
- Onboard Memory: 128 MB SDRAM (shared memory space)
- Fiber Interface: LC duplex, multimode 850 nm
- Network Topology: Dual fiber ring (redundant)
- Serial Bit Rate: 2.12 Gbaud (full-duplex)
- Data Throughput: 170 MB/s sustained (43–170 MB/s dynamic)
- Node-to-Node Latency: 450–500 nanoseconds (deterministic)
- Max Network Nodes: 256 nodes per ring
- Fiber Distance: Multimode (850 nm) up to 300 meters
- Packet Size: Dynamic, 4–64 bytes
- Power Consumption: 15 W typical (3.3 V PCIe power)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
- Humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing)
- Dimensions: Standard full-height PCIe form factor
- Weight: 0.45 kg (1.0 lb)
- Certifications: RoHS compliant, CE, FCC
- Error Handling: Hardware CRC, data loss detection, redundant ring failover
Key Features
- Deterministic Ultra-Low Latency: Delivers consistent 450–500 ns node-to-node latency, ensuring real-time data synchronization for time-critical processes。
- Software-Transparent Data Sharing: Writes to local memory automatically broadcast to all network nodes; no application-layer communication code required, reducing CPU overhead。
- Redundant Dual Fiber Ring: Features redundant fiber paths; automatic failover ensures uninterrupted data transmission if one fiber path fails。
- High-Bandwidth Data Transfer: Supports up to 170 MB/s sustained throughput, ideal for high-volume real-time data such as sensor streams and simulation data。
- Large-Scale Network Support: Scales to 256 nodes per ring, enabling deployment in large distributed control and simulation systems。
- Multimode Fiber Compatibility: Uses cost-effective multimode fiber for distances up to 300 meters, suitable for on-site industrial networks。
- Robust Error Protection: Implements hardware CRC checks and data loss detection, ensuring data integrity in high-noise industrial environments。
- Wide Industrial Temperature Range: Operates reliably from -40°C to +85°C, adapting to extreme industrial conditions。
- Plug-and-Play PCIe Interface: Connects to standard PCIe slots (x4/x8/x16) for easy integration into industrial PCs and servers。
- Field-Upgradable Firmware: Supports firmware updates via software, enabling feature enhancements without hardware replacement。
Application Scenarios
- Real-Time Simulation & Training: Deployed in aerospace, defense, and automotive simulation systems to synchronize data between simulators, control consoles, and data acquisition systems。
- Distributed Industrial Control: Used in power generation, oil and gas, and chemical processing plants to link PLCs, DCS controllers, and SCADA systems for coordinated real-time control。
- High-Speed Data Acquisition: Applied in research institutions and industrial test facilities to aggregate data from multiple sensors and instruments with synchronized timing。
- Aerospace & Defense: Utilized in military avionics, radar systems, and flight test environments for low-latency data sharing between onboard computers and ground stations。
- Industrial Automation & Robotics: Deployed in smart manufacturing and robotics cells to synchronize motion control data between robots, CNC machines, and supervisory computers。
Functional Overview
The PCIE-5565RC-100000 functions as a reflective memory node in a fiber-optic ring network. Each card hosts a 128 MB shared SDRAM, where data written to the local card is automatically replicated to all other nodes in the ring via high-speed fiber-optic transmission. The dual-ring topology provides redundancy, ensuring data continuity if a fiber cable or port fails. With deterministic latency and software-transparent operation, it eliminates the complexity of traditional network protocols, enabling seamless real-time data sharing across heterogeneous computing platforms. This makes it a critical component for building reliable, high-performance distributed systems in industrial, simulation, and defense applications.





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