A fast full parallel interface adapted to VERSAbus has been designed and specifically optimized for image data transfers between a VAX computer with a DR11-W and a special purpose image computer. The interface has been built around a AM9516 chip, and contains all features to optimize the bus occupation, the data transfer speed as well as the microprocessor over-head. Special features of the interface are (1) easy handling of two-dimensional image ar-rays, (2) all communication via one parallel link including all commands (no additional serial link), and (3) high speed data transfer possibility of up to 600 Kbyte/sec. A software shell is being designed on the VAX computer to provide a userfriendly and efficient environment for the software and the application groups of our department. So, all communication between the VAX computer and the image computer will be made easier.

Date Published: 18 May 1987
PDF: 4 pages
Proc. SPIE 0730, Automated Inspection and Measurement, (18 May 1987); doi: 10.1117/12.937850

Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 0730:
Automated Inspection and Measurement
Michael J. W. Chen; Robert H. Thibadeau, Editor(s)