Knowledge Base

There are several issues you should be aware of regarding compatibility of the XBIO16 with other SPLat products.

Controller boards

The XBIO16 works with 2nd generation SPLat controllers. At time of writing that means the MMi20x/MMi99 the SL99 and the MS12x, plus certain custom SPLat controllers.

That means the following older controllers cannot be used with the XBIO16: SP108, SL88, MMi88, OEM32, OEM36, AJ18 or any custom board designed before 2002. Please consult us regarding custom boards designed after January 2002.

Other expansion boards

You can use XBIO16 with other XPice boards, such as the HIO16.

Note that this does not preclude Touch of SPice boards. They use a different connector, and do not involve the high speed serial SPx bus.

Program timing

There are some things you need to be aware of concerning the timing of inputs and outputs with the XBIO16. This is documented under Timing Restrictions.