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CompactPCI Boards
*CompactPCI (cPCI) boards are 3U or 6U boards connected via a passive PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect). Up to 8 boards can be connected together in a segment. Segments can be connected through bridges. *They are grouped into four categories: CPU, Communication, Input/Output, PMC carrier.