The Woodward 5503-173 is a Micronet VME CPU adapter manufactured by the Woodward Governor Company. It is a component used in various control systems to connect the Micronet VME bus to the CPU board. Common applications include:
Industrial Automation Systems: Connect VME-based controllers and PLCS to industrial machinery, process control systems and robotics applications
Aerospace and Defense Systems: Connecting VME-based control systems in aircraft, missiles, and other critical applications
Test and measurement systems: Integration of VME-based data acquisition systems with test equipment and sensors
Main functions:
The Woodward 5503-173 Micronet VME CPU adapter provides several basic features in these applications:
Bus Interface: It provides the physical and electrical connection between the Micronet VME bus and the CPU board
Signal conversion: Converts electrical signals from the Micronet VME bus to the signal level required by the CPU board
Address decoding: It decodes the address signal from the Micronet VME bus, enabling the CPU board to access specific memory and I/O locations
Interrupt Handling: It handles interrupt signals from the Micronet VME bus, enabling the CPU board to respond to events in a timely manner
Technical specifications:
Woodward 5503-173 The specific technical specifications of the Micronet VME CPU adapter vary depending on the model and application. However, some common specifications include:
Bus type: Miniature VMEbus, a variant of the VMEbus standard
CPU Board Compatibility: Compatible with specific CPU boards designed for Micronet VME bus
Form factor: Usually a compact pcb mounting module for easy integration into the control system
Power requirements: Low power consumption to minimize heat generation and power demand
Operating temperature range: Designed to operate within a specified ambient temperature range
