GE CP238TA Advanced PAC System

GE CP238TA Product Overview

The GE CP238TA is a CompactPCI (cPCI) multi-purpose PMC expansion carrier card designed for industrial computer systems and high-performance embedded control applications. It is part of the GE Fanuc CP238 series and provides flexible expansion capability through dual PMC slots, allowing users to integrate additional communication, I/O, processing, or specialized PMC modules into cPCI-based systems.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: GE Fanuc / GE
Model: CP238TA (CP238-TA)
Product Type: CompactPCI PMC Expansion Card
Form Factor: 6U CompactPCI
PMC Slots: 2 × PMC expansion slots
PCI Bus Interface:

• 32-bit / 64-bit PCI bus support
• 33 MHz / 66 MHz operation

Communication Interface:

• Front panel Ethernet port
• Supports 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet

Additional Features:

• Hot-swap capability with Blue Light support
• IPMI management support
• Primary and secondary PCI buses can operate asynchronously
• Rear I/O support through CompactPCI J3/J5 connectors

Application Range

GE CP238TA is commonly used in:

• Industrial automation control systems
• Embedded computing platforms
• Railway and transportation control systems
• Military and aerospace embedded systems
• Energy and power monitoring systems
• High-performance industrial data acquisition systems

It provides a reliable hardware platform for expanding CompactPCI systems with additional PMC-based functionality.

Product Advantages

• Flexible expansion: Dual PMC slots allow integration of various functional modules.
• High-speed communication: Supports Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
• Industrial reliability: Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments.
• Compact design: 6U CompactPCI architecture saves cabinet space.
• Long lifecycle support: Suitable for legacy industrial systems requiring replacement or maintenance parts.

Conclusion

The GE CP238TA PMC Expansion Card is a high-performance CompactPCI expansion solution for industrial and embedded control applications. With dual PMC interfaces, flexible PCI bus support, Ethernet connectivity, and hot-swap capability, it is suitable for upgrading and maintaining GE Fanuc-based automation and embedded computing platforms.