Astronics / EADS / Talon Instruments 10240 BE-64 Interconnect Module

The Astronics/EADS/Talon Instruments 10240 BE-64 Interconnect Module is a VXI card component that provides signal routing and interconnect capabilities within the BE-64 Bus Emulator/Word Generator system. Operating as either a logic recorder or word generator, the module supports dual I/O configurations: 64 channels × 32 Kbits/channel at 25 MHz, or 32 channels × 64 Kbits/channel at 50 MHz. The interconnect module enables reliable digital signal routing for complex test and troubleshooting applications.

## Technical Specifications

**Architecture & Form Factor**
• C-size VXI card
• Part of BE-64 Bus Emulator/Word Generator system
• SCPI command set support

**I/O Configuration Options**
• 64 I/O channels × 32 Kbits/channel at 25 MHz data rates
• 32 I/O channels × 64 Kbits/channel at 50 MHz data rates
• Tristate output control
• Maximum 64 channels × 32 Kbits/channel recording capacity (logic recorder mode)

**Memory & Sequencing**
• Software-allocated memory tables
• Up to 32K tables definable
• Table length programmable from 1 word to 32K words
• Loop capability from 1 to 64K iterations per table, or continuous mode
• Each table selectable for input or output operation

## Key Features

• Transmit/receive capability: 64 channels × 32 Kbits per channel up to 25 MHz
• Programmable sense signals
• Dual-mode operation: word generator and logic recorder
• Supports simulation of over 1000 different digital interfaces
• Microprocessor bus structured interface emulation
• Digital interface range: serial T2 communication through high-speed VME bus protocols

## Typical Applications

• Digital bus emulation and troubleshooting
• Logic recording and waveform capture
• Microprocessor bus interface simulation
• Multi-protocol digital interface testing (serial to VME-class speeds)

## Compatibility & Integration

The BE-64 interconnect module integrates with VXIbus systems and operates within the broader BE-64 ecosystem for comprehensive digital test solutions.