IEEE 896.2-1991
IEEE Standard for Futurebus+ - Physical Layer and Profile Specification
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IEEE 896.2-1991 defines the physical layer and profile specification for Futurebus+, making it a focused reference for hardware designers working on interoperable computing and processing systems. By addressing how the bus interface is implemented at the physical level, it helps support consistent signaling, connectivity, and system integration. For engineers and procurement teams handling components, circuits, devices, and systems, IEEE 896.2-1991 is useful when evaluating compatibility and technical alignment within Futurebus+ environments.
About IEEE 896.2-1991
This standard belongs to the Futurebus+ family and concentrates on the physical layer and profile requirements rather than the higher-level system architecture. It provides technical direction for implementing the bus at the hardware interface, which can influence electrical behavior, interconnection details, and overall interoperability. As a profile specification, IEEE 896.2-1991 helps narrow how the standard is applied in practice, giving designers and integrators a clearer basis for consistent implementation and verification.
Where is IEEE 896.2-1991 used?
IEEE 896.2-1991 is most relevant in computing platforms and electronic systems that rely on Futurebus+ for modular hardware communication. It may be used in board-level designs, backplane-based equipment, and other systems where physical-layer compatibility is important for reliable data exchange. The standard is especially useful during development, integration, and test activities when teams need a common reference for the bus profile and the associated hardware interfaces.
Importance in practice
In practice, this standard supports design control and consistency across hardware implementations that must work together at the physical layer. Using IEEE 896.2-1991 can reduce integration risk, improve interoperability, and make compliance testing more straightforward. It also helps buyers and engineering teams compare products against a defined technical profile instead of relying on informal assumptions. For organizations maintaining Futurebus+ equipment, the document can be an important reference for repeatable engineering decisions and procurement review.
- Futurebus+ physical layer guidance
- Hardware profile specification
- Interoperability and integration reference
- Board-level and backplane systems
- Design and compliance support
- Publication Date: 1992
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Computing and Processing; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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