Motorola MVME55006E-0163 Product Overview & Technical Specifications
Product Brief
The Motorola MVME55006E-0163 is a high-performance VMEbus single-board computer (SBC) built around a 1 GHz PowerPC MPC7457 processor, designed for data-intensive industrial control, embedded computing, and real-time automation applications, offering robust processing, expandable I/O, and reliable operation in harsh environments.
Brand Motorola (now part of Emerson / NXP legacy embedded computing)
Model MVME55006E-0163 (VMEbus SBC, MVME5500 series)
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Dimensions
The board conforms to the standard VME 6U form factor, with physical dimensions of approximately 160 mm (width) × 233 mm (depth) × 25 mm (height), and a typical weight of about 0.5 kg, designed for installation in standard VMEbus card cages and rack-mount chassis.
Key Features
High-Performance Processing: Powered by a 1 GHz MPC7457 PowerPC processor with 256 KB on-chip L2 cache, 2 MB L3 cache, and integrated AltiVec coprocessor for accelerated vector and floating-point computations, ideal for data-intensive tasks.
Expandable Memory: Equipped with 512 MB of on-board 133 MHz ECC SDRAM, expandable to 1 GB via a memory mezzanine card, plus dual banks of soldered flash memory (32 MB + 8 MB) for firmware and non-volatile storage.
Dual PCI/PMC Expansion: Features dual independent 64-bit PCI buses (up to 66 MHz) and two PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) sites, enabling flexible I/O expansion with industry-standard mezzanine modules for custom interface requirements.
Rich On-Board I/O: Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB 2.0 ports, two multi-protocol serial ports (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485), and integrated VGA/LCD graphics output for local display and control.
Wide Environmental Tolerance: Operates reliably across an extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, with storage from -55°C to +125°C, and tolerates 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity, suitable for industrial, military, and aerospace deployments.
OS Compatibility: Supports industry-leading real-time operating systems including VxWorks, Linux, and other custom RTOS, ensuring compatibility with existing embedded software ecosystems.
VMEbus Compliance: Fully compliant with VMEbus standards, providing backward compatibility with legacy VME systems and a clear migration path from older Motorola MVME series boards (e.g., MVME2300, MVME5100).
Robust Power & Protection: Operates on standard VMEbus power inputs (5V DC, 12V DC) with overvoltage, reverse polarity, and short-circuit protection, and a maximum power consumption of approximately 25W for efficient thermal management.
Input & Output
Input Specifications
Power Input: Accepts standard VMEbus power rails (5V DC, 12V DC) from the backplane, with wide input voltage tolerance and built-in protection circuits to ensure stable operation under varying supply conditions.
VMEbus Input: Compliant VMEbus P1/P2 connectors for backplane communication, addressing, and control signals, supporting standard VMEbus transfer protocols for system integration.
Serial Inputs: Two multi-protocol serial ports (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) for receiving configuration commands, status data, and serial communication from field devices or host controllers.
Ethernet Input: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BASE-T) for high-speed network data input, supporting TCP/IP, UDP, and industrial Ethernet protocols for real-time data acquisition.
PMC/PCI Inputs: PMC mezzanine card interfaces and PCI bus inputs for accepting expanded I/O signals from custom mezzanine modules (e.g., analog input, digital input, fieldbus cards).
USB Inputs: Two USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripheral devices (e.g., keyboards, mice, memory sticks) for local configuration, data logging, and software updates.
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Output Specifications
VMEbus Output: Transmits processed data, control signals, and status information to other VMEbus modules via the backplane, supporting high-speed data exchange for distributed control systems.
Ethernet Output: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for sending real-time process data, diagnostic information, and control commands to networked HMIs, PLCs, or supervisory systems.
Serial Outputs: Multi-protocol serial ports for transmitting control signals, status updates, and data logs to serial field devices or remote monitoring systems.
Graphics Output: Integrated VGA/LCD output for local display of system status, diagnostics, and user interfaces, supporting standard display resolutions for operator interaction.
PMC/PCI Outputs: Routes processed I/O signals from on-board logic to PMC mezzanine cards, enabling custom analog, digital, or fieldbus outputs for field device control.
Status Indicators: On-board LED outputs for power, Ethernet link/activity, and fault conditions, providing visual feedback for quick system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Control Outputs: Isolated digital and analog control outputs (via PMC expansion) for driving actuators, relays, and field instruments, with configurable logic and fail-safe operation to ensure process integrity.
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