Can VMEbus support live insertion (hot swap) systems?
Live insertion usually means that an electronic module can be removed and then reinserted into a system while the system remains under power. Another popular term for “live insertion” is “hot swap”. The assumption is that removal of the module and reinsertion will cause no electrical harm to the system. Why is this capability desirable? Systems are usually powered down for either repair or reconfiguration. However some systems are configured in such a manner that it is not acceptable to power down all or part of the system. Telecommunications system fall into this category. Other systems may control industrial equipment such as robots, sorters, etc. that must remain powered up. Whatever the reason live insertion is becoming a desirable feature for many systems. A Design Issue Live insertion is really a system design issue. What are the application requirements that make live insertion a desired feature? Including live insertion support in a system costs money. If your application doesn
