Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) is a computing module plug-in format available for adding computing capability to

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. The format was first announced by

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, and

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in 2010. Computing modules in the OPS format are available on Intel- and ARM-based CPUs, running operating systems including Microsoft Windows and Google Android. The main benefit of using OPS in

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is to reduce downtime and maintenance cost by making it extremely easy to replace the computing module in case of a failure.

Technical specification

* A computing module fully enclosed in a 180mm x 119mm x 30mm box * JAE TX25 plug connector and TX24 receptacle * 80-pin contacts * Supported interfaces: ** Power **

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and

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** Audio **

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2.0/3.0 ** UART ** OPS control signalshttps://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-t/oth/06/5B/T065B00000B0063PDFE.pdf

Pin definition

Succession

The OPS format is planned to be succeeded by the Smart Display Module (SDM) format.

References

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