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For synthesizer modules to work well together in a modular system, they need to have a few basic characteristics in common, such as physical size and power supply considerations. Thus, several standard module formats have been developed over the years, and manufacturers design their modules to adhere to one or more of these standards.
== 1U ==
[[1U]] is 1.75 inch (4.445cm) high.
Unusual but used by:
* [[Thomas Henry]] in [[19-inch rack]] width
* Erthenvar, Intellijel, PulpLogic as tiles
== 3U ==
[[3U]] is 5.25 inches (
* [[Eurorack]]
* [[Frac]]
== 4U ==
[[4U]] is 7 inches (17.78cm) high. Used by:
* [[Buchla]], modules are multiples of 4.25
* [[Serge Modular Music System|Serge]], most modules are full-width panels, i.e. 17 inches (43.18cm) to fit a rack.
== 5U ==
[[5U]] is 8.75 inches (22.225cm) in height. Used by:
* [[MOTM]], 1.75 inch (4.445cm) wide per unit.
* [[MU]] aka Dotcom.
== 6U ==
[[6U]] is 10.5 inches high (26.67cm). Used by:
* Modcan A series, panels are 2.25 inch (5.715cm) width.
* Wiard 300 series
== Other formats ==
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* Mattson Mini Modular
* [[Digisound 80]]
* LMNC [[Kosmo]] uses 20cm high front panels
== References ==
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