Compatible Extended Use of the CAMAC Dataway

A study Group of the ESONE Cmmittee has prepared proposals for extensions to the CAMAC Dataway. These extensions allow modules and controllers to exploit microprocessor technology by providing a greatly extended addressing range, logical addressing and handshake timing in a manner that is compatible with existing CAMAC equipment. This paper describes the specifications that have been prepared by the COMPEX Study Group and relates the potential application areas to those of "standard" CAMAC.