GE DS3800DFPF CIRCUIT BOARD

GE DS3800DFPF CIRCUIT BOARD

Part Number DS3800DFPF Manufacturer General Electric Country of Manufacture As Per GE Manufacturing Policy Series Mark VI/VIe Function Module Availability In StockDS3800DFPF is a Firing Circuit Daughter Board manufactured and designed by General Electric as part of the Mark IV Series used in GE Speedtronic Gas Turbine Control Systems. A firing circuit daughter board is a component of an electronic system that is responsible for controlling the firing or activation of certain devices. Here are some key points about firing circuit daughter boards: Purpose: Firing circuit daughter boards are often used in applications where precise control of the timing and duration of electrical pulses is crucial. 

This can include applications like motor control, power inverters, or any system where controlled firing of electronic switches is necessary. Electronic Switching: These boards are commonly associated with controlling semiconductor devices such as thyristors, SCRs (Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers), IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors), or MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors). These devices are often used in power electronics for switching high voltages and currents. Timing and Triggering: The firing circuit daughter board is responsible for generating the necessary signals to trigger these electronic switches at precise moments in the electrical cycle. This ensures the efficient and controlled operation of the overall system. Isolation and Protection: In some applications, the firing circuit board might include isolation and protection features to safeguard the control system from electrical noise, voltage spikes, or other potential issues. Customization: Depending on the specific application, these boards may need to be customized for different control strategies, voltage levels, and current requirements.

Integration: The daughter board is typically integrated into a larger system, and it communicates with the main control unit to receive instructions and feedback about the status of the system. Cooling and Thermal Management: In high-power applications, thermal management is crucial. Firing circuit boards may include components for cooling, such as heat sinks or fans, to ensure proper operation under varying load conditions. Feedback and Monitoring: Some firing circuit daughter boards may incorporate feedback mechanisms to monitor the performance of the controlled devices, enabling the system to adjust its operation based on real-time conditions.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Celeron™ socket 370-based single-board computer (SBC) with operating  system support for Windows NT®/Windows® 2000, Linux, VxWorks, QNX,  and Solaris 

• Special features for embedded applications 

— Up to 512 Mbyte IDE CompactFlash (optional) 

— Three programmable 16-bit timers 

— 32 Kbyte of battery-backed SRAM 

— Remote Ethernet booting supported 

— Software-selectable watchdog timer with reset 

— Supports VMEbus P2 connection to HD/floppy drive 

— PMC expansion site with VMEbus P2 I/O 

— PC•MIP expansion site supported 

— VME64 modes supported: A32/A24/D32/D16/D08(EO)/MBLT64/BLT32 

— VMEbus interrupt handler, interrupter, and system controller 

— Includes byte-swapping hardware for little-endian and big-endian data  interfacing (patent no. 6,032,212) 

— Enhanced bus error handling 

— Passive heat sink design (no moving parts) 

• Standard features include 

— Celeron socket 370 processor 

— Up to 256 Mbyte SDRAM using one 144-pin SODIMM 

— 64-bit Intel® AGP SVGA controller with 2 Mbyte SGRAM 

— On-board Fast Ethernet controller supporting 10BaseT and 100BaseTX  interfaces 

— On-board Ultra DMA/33 hard drive and floppy drive controllers with  VMEbus P2 I/O 

— Two high-performance 16550-compatible serial ports 

— PS/2-style keyboard and mouse port on front panel 

— Real-time clock and miniature speaker included