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IRECTION FK091075, REVISION 04 VIVID 3N PRO/EXPERT SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 5 Components and Function (Theory) 5-29
Section 5-5 Back End Processor (cont’d)
5-5-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The CPU controls and processes the internal Back End Processor operations. In addition, the CPU
supports the Front End Crate via the IP card. The CPU used in the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit is a Pentium
4, 4.2GHz Intel Processor, or newer. On older units (Pentium III) the CPU is I GHz.
Figure 5-18 Back End Block Diagram - BT02/BT03 ( RFT Configuration)
VIC
Monitor
Extended Keyboard
A/N Keyboard
Audio
Doppler
Audio Bracket
Plug & Scan Card
SCSI Card
Network Card
PCI2IP Card
Empty slot
Key-Board Control Card
MO Driver
ECG Module
CD-R Driver
Floppy Driver
HD Driver
P&SBattery
Video
Out
Mother Board
S-VGA
To Front End
To LAN
VIC
Monitor
Extended Keyboard
A/N Keyboard
Audio
Doppler
Audio Bracket
Plug & Scan Card
SCSI Card
Network Card
PCI2IP Card
Empty slot
Key-Board Control Card
MO Driver
ECG Module
CD-R Driver
Floppy Driver
HD Driver
P&SBattery
Video
Out
Mother Board
S-VGA
To Front End
To LAN