Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
19 Apr 2022 20:55 #240683
by superbug
Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98? was created by superbug
Hello everyone,
I know we have a supply chain shortage and I was happy to get my last 7i96 from BigJohnT. Any updates on cards coming in?
I know we have a supply chain shortage and I was happy to get my last 7i96 from BigJohnT. Any updates on cards coming in?
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19 Apr 2022 21:01 #240684
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
We may have 7I96S's by the end of May
The 7I96S is a 7I96 with a different (and actually available) FPGA
It also has some changes:
1 Ethernet ESD protection to make it a bit more rugged in plasma applications
2. 2 of the SSR outputs are high isolation
3. Larger FPGA (more complex configurations possible)
4. Analog spindle output
The 7I96S is a 7I96 with a different (and actually available) FPGA
It also has some changes:
1 Ethernet ESD protection to make it a bit more rugged in plasma applications
2. 2 of the SSR outputs are high isolation
3. Larger FPGA (more complex configurations possible)
4. Analog spindle output
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19 Apr 2022 22:42 #240698
by cakeslob
Replied by cakeslob on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
PCW, may I play devils advocate and ask about how the last 2 years have affected your supply chain/final product? like chip shortage or discrete components or design revisions or anything like that?
I apologize if this is an inappropriate question, it just appeared like your supply was well managed so I was just wondering is all.
I apologize if this is an inappropriate question, it just appeared like your supply was well managed so I was just wondering is all.
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19 Apr 2022 23:57 #240708
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
Not really any major issues until the end of 2021
Then the SHTF with 50-70 week leadtimes on
Power supply chips
Ethernet chips
MOSFETS
FPGA chips
Microcontrollers
Optocouplers/SSRs
Then the SHTF with 50-70 week leadtimes on
Power supply chips
Ethernet chips
MOSFETS
FPGA chips
Microcontrollers
Optocouplers/SSRs
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20 Apr 2022 05:29 #240717
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is this ever going to end!
we seemed to have returned to some normality in the UK now
Replied by robertspark on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
wow!!!...... with 50-70 week leadtimes ....
is this ever going to end!
we seemed to have returned to some normality in the UK now
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20 Apr 2022 08:51 #240721
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Replied by tommylight on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
In about 4 to 6 years, then there will be to much of them for a while.
is this ever going to end!
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21 Apr 2022 21:34 #240814
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Replied by andypugh on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
My employer have created a whole new director-level job just to handle chip supply issues. And this is a company with 180,000 employees so "Director" pays big money.
is this ever going to end!
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21 Apr 2022 21:39 #240818
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Replied by tommylight on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
You work for Siemens?
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17 Oct 2022 19:09 #254350
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Hi, I’m new to mesa cards and have a question re the 7i96s that is still available. Do I need any other card to run 5 axis which are currently controlled with gecko g540 and gecko 203v via 2 parallel port cards and a b.o.b. Just want to check I have this right to avoid paying 2 lots of freight.
Thanks Ant
Thanks Ant
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17 Oct 2022 20:37 #254358
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic Any updates on card availablity from Mesa? 7i96 or 7i98?
No, but you will need to cut a DB25 cable to wire the G540 to it.
Or make new firmware that puts the first 4 stepgens and charge pump on the IDC header, and stepgen 5 will be on the normal 7i96S step/dir outputs for the G203.
Or make new firmware that puts the first 4 stepgens and charge pump on the IDC header, and stepgen 5 will be on the normal 7i96S step/dir outputs for the G203.
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