BS IEC 796-3:1990

What is BS IEC 796-3 - Mechanical and pin Eurocard configuration with pin and socket (indirect) connectors about?  

BS IEC 796-3 is the third part of the multiple series that is applicable to an interface used to connect microprocessor system components by means of the pin and socket (indirect) connector type backplane. 

Note: The height of the components on the front of each Eurocard shall not exceed 15.3 mm (0.6 in). 

Who is BS IEC 796-3 - Mechanical and pin Eurocard configuration with pin and socket (indirect) connectors for?  

BS IEC 796-3 on mechanical and pin configuration with pin and socket (indirect) connectors is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of products of microprocessor-based instruments (DVD players, ovens)   
• Audio/video equipment manufactures    
• Audio/video programmers    
• Sound technicians   
• Suppliers and dealers of microprocessor-based instruments  
• Electronic Engineers  
• Recording and dubbing studios    
• Regulatory bodies    

Why should you use BS IEC 796-3 - Mechanical and pin Eurocard configuration with pin and socket (indirect) connectors? 

Eurocard is a printed circuit board that is plugged into the backplane and communicates with other Eurocards installed in the same backplane.  

BS IEC 796-3 deals with the electrical and mechanical interfaces to allow various microprocessor system components to interact with each other. The interface bus serves as a parallel transfer and utility signal interconnect for closely coupled system components. BS IEC 796-3 specifies one functional description and two alternative mechanical standards. 

Overall, BS IEC 796-3 will help you to provide information and to assure that the bus backplane, card racks, and printed circuit boards are mechanically compatible.