A hardware standard which is electrically identical to standard PCI, but mechanically different, and uses a different form factor than standard PCI. CompactPCI boards can be removed from a computer without shutting down the system or an active application. See also hot swap, PCI.
The newest specification for PCI-based industrial computers is called CompactPCI. It is electrically a superset of desktop PCI with a different physical form factor. See http://www.picmg.org/compactpci.stm for details. D-K
ompact eripheral omponent nterface cPCI is a combination of the PCI bus contained on a Eurocard form factor. The Eurocard provides more rugged packaging and a more secure plug and socket for embedded systems than the standard PCI card used in desktop computers. It supports hot swapping and provides higher performance (32-bit, 33MHz) than the ISA bus in the PC/104 architecture. CompactPCI also provides modularity as Eurocard comes in several sizes. TechWeb
A bus configuration based on the popular PCI bus, but modified and enhanced for industrial applications.
An implementation of the PCI bus technology on a Eurocard form factor. CompactPCI is most commonly used in Telecomm applications.
CompactPCI is a very high performance industrial bus based on the standard PCI electrical specification in rugged 3U or 6U Eurocard packaging. Unlike its desktop cousin, the CompactPCI board uses a high quality 2 mm metric pin and socket connector that meets IEC and Bellcore standards. CompactPCI boards are inserted from the front of the chassis, and I/O can break out either to the front or through the rear. For more information, please refer to http://www.picmg.com.
Compact PCI is a modern, very high performance and ruggedized industrial bus based on the standard PCI electrical specification.
Compact Peripheral Component Interface. An industrial version of the PCI standard [Peripheral Component Interface]. CompactPCI uses the Euro board format/size, but uses the same electrical standard as the consumer PCI interface bus. CompactPCI Bus