IEC 60796-3:1990
Microprocessor system bus - 8-bit and 16-bit data (MULTIBUS I) - Part 3: Mechanical and pin descriptions for the Eurocard configuration with pin and socket (indirect) connectors
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IEC 60796-3:1990 defines the mechanical and pin descriptions for the Eurocard configuration with pin and socket (indirect) connectors in the MULTIBUS I 8-bit and 16-bit data bus environment. For engineering teams evaluating backplane and card interfaces, it provides a technical reference for layout, connector compatibility, and system integration. IEC 60796-3:1990 is relevant where documented interface consistency is needed for procurement review, equipment selection, and technical validation in modular electronic systems.
Purpose of IEC 60796-3:1990
The purpose of this document is to describe the physical and pin-related characteristics needed to support a defined Eurocard implementation of the MULTIBUS I bus architecture. It is likely used to align card edge or connector-based hardware with an expected mechanical arrangement, helping designers and laboratories carry out documented evaluation and interface checks. In compliance workflows, it supports a clear engineering specification for connector mapping, installation planning, and interoperability review.
Compliance applications of IEC 60796-3:1990
This reference may be used in technical assessment of computer and control hardware that relies on Eurocard-style module packaging and indirect connector interfaces. It can support verification activities during product development, system integration, laboratory evaluation, and procurement of compatible boards or backplanes. For organizations maintaining legacy electronic systems, IEC 60796-3:1990 can also assist with conformity assessment, replacement part review, and operational consistency across installed equipment.
Benefits of IEC 60796-3:1990
Using a defined mechanical and pin description helps reduce interface errors and improves confidence during assembly, inspection, and acceptance testing. It supports consistent technical documentation, which is valuable for quality assurance, risk management, and engineering validation. The reference can also streamline compliance workflows by giving procurement and test teams a common basis for evaluating connector compatibility, system fit, and design alignment. In practical terms, it helps limit integration uncertainty and supports repeatable verification.
- Mechanical and connector guidance for Eurocard-based MULTIBUS I implementations
- Pin and socket interface reference for compatibility and integration checks
- Useful for design review, test planning, and documented evaluation of hardware assemblies
- Supports procurement and replacement decisions for legacy modular systems
- Publication Date: 1990-02-15
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 60796-3:1990 (1990-02-15)
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