PICMG 2.14
Encyclopedia
PICMG 2.14 is a specification
by PICMG
(PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) that defines a packet-based
communications
between heterogeneous PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) agents (multi-computing) within the CompactPCI
(3U
or 6U Eurocard-based industrial computer) system architecture.
Specification (technical standard)
A specification is an explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service. Should a material, product or service fail to meet one or more of the applicable specifications, it may be referred to as being out of specification;the abbreviation OOS may also be used...
by PICMG
PICMG
The PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group is a consortium of over 227 companies. The group, founded in 1994, was originally formed to adapt PCI technology for use in high-performance telecommunications, military and industrial computing applications but its work has now grown to include...
(PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) that defines a packet-based
Packet switching
Packet switching is a digital networking communications method that groups all transmitted data – regardless of content, type, or structure – into suitably sized blocks, called packets. Packet switching features delivery of variable-bit-rate data streams over a shared network...
communications
Computer network
A computer network, often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of hardware components and computers interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information....
between heterogeneous PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) agents (multi-computing) within the CompactPCI
CompactPCI
A CompactPCI system is a 3U or 6U Eurocard-based industrial computer, where all boards are connected via a passive PCI backplane. The connector pin assignments are standardized by the PICMG US and PICMG Europe organizations. PICMG stands for PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group...
(3U
Rack unit
A rack unit or U is a unit of measure used to describe the height of equipment intended for mounting in a 19-inch rack or a 23-inch rack...
or 6U Eurocard-based industrial computer) system architecture.