The DS817 comes with an optional bracket for installation in low-
profile PCs.
You can use this bracket to install the DS817 in host PCs which
support only low-profile cards. Remove the standard bracket and
mount the optional low-profile bracket on the link board.
dSPACE does not guarantee that the bracket fits to all low-
profile PCs which are available on the market.
Optional bracket
DS817 Data Sheet
The following table provides the technical characteristics of the
DS817 Link Board (PC):
Technical data
Parameter Specification
Up to board revision
DS817-03
Board revision DS817-04 and
later
Host interface n 32‑bit PCI host interface
n 5 V PCI slot
n 33 MHz ±5 %
n 32‑bit PCI host interface
n 3.3 V / 5 V Universal PCI slot
n 33 MHz ±5 %
Supported link interfaces DS814, DS830, MicroAutoBox
Physical connection n Crossed‑over patch cable:
twisted pair (CAT5 STP)
n Fiber‑optic cable:
multimode (62.5/125 μm)
n Crossed‑over patch cable:
twisted pair (CAT5 STP)
n Standard patch cable
n Fiber‑optic cable: multimode
(62.5/125 μm)
Cable length per connection n Max. 10 m (patch cable)
n Max. 100 m (fiber‑optic cable)
Protocol High‑speed serial link (proprietary)
Max. transfer rate 100 MBit/s
1)
Power supply +5 V ±5%, 1.0 A from PC +3.3 V ±5%, 1.0 A from PC
Physical size 122 x 72 x 18 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x
0.7 in.)
122 x 64 x 18 mm (4.8 x 2.5 x
0.7 in.)
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