Description
The PCIE-5565PIORC-100A00 functions as a high-speed, deterministic Reflective Memory (RFM) interface card in a standard PCI Express form factor. This board allows data to be shared seamlessly between up to 256 independent computers in a real-time ring network at transfer rates up to 174 MB/s. For hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation labs, flight simulators, and high-speed industrial data acquisition systems, this card provides replicated memory spaces without the software overhead of traditional network protocols.
Evaluating inventory availability for this module requires addressing severe lifecycle constraints. Because GE Intelligent Platforms (later Abaco Systems, now AMCC) moved this hardware family toward End-of-Life (EOL) cycles, global factory lead times for factory-new units are non-existent. We classify this interface card as an ‘A-class’ critical asset within our ABC analysis framework because a single board failure collapses the entire deterministic data ring, immediately stalling multi-million dollar test benches.
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| Parameter | Value |
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| Brand | GE Intelligent Platforms / Abaco / AMCC|
| Model Number | PCIE-5565PIORC-100A00 |
| Interface Type | PCI Express (PCIe) x1 |
| On-board SDRAM Memory | 128 MB |
| Network Connection Type | Multimode Fiber Optic (LC Connectors) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6.2 MB/s to 174 MB/s |
| Network Topologies | Ring or Hub Configuration |
| Dynamic Packet Size | 4 to 64 bytes |
| Operating Current | 1.5 A typical at +3.3 V DC |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +60 °C (with adequate airflow) |
| Condition | New Original (New Surplus) or Tested |
+---------------------------+---------------------------------------+ Our field deployment documentation indicates that data corruption issues can occur if network lengths exceed rated fiber limits. Well, technically the multimode fiber optic transceiver supports distances up to 300 meters between nodes, but operating near this boundary under heavy EMI conditions increases bit-error rates. If your real-time ring experiences intermittent packet drops, check the optical receiver power levels using the onboard diagnostic registers.
Maintaining a strict on-site buffer stock of 1 to 2 units is highly recommended for any facility running active validation testing cycles. Rather than sourcing unverified parts during a system crash, implement a proactive last-time-buy strategy from audited surplus vendors specializing in legacy aerospace components. Consolidate your inventory across local labs to ensure a standard hardware revision matches all nodes in the active ring.
