MOTOROLA MVME5100
Product Name
Motorola MVME5100 6U VME64 Single-Board Computer (SBC), PowerPC-Based, with Dual Ethernet & Dual PMC Slots (PowerPlus II Architecture).
Product Description
The Motorola MVME5100 is a rugged 6U VME64 single-board computer (SBC) built on the PowerPlus II architecture, engineered for high-reliability, real-time embedded applications in harsh industrial, aerospace, and defense environments. It features a PowerPC processor (MPC7400/7410 with AltiVec or MPC750/755), 32KB/32KB L1 cache, up to 2MB backside L2 cache, and a 100 MHz front-side bus for consistent throughput. On-board ECC SDRAM (64MB/128MB/512MB standard, expandable to 1GB via optional RAM500 mezzanine) ensures data integrity, while up to 17MB Flash memory supports persistent storage for boot code and application images. Key I/O includes dual 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet ports, dual 16550-compatible async serial ports, and dual 32/64-bit IEEE P1386.1-compliant PMC slots for expansion (e.g., I/O, communication, video). A 64-bit PCI mezzanine connector enables further PMC scaling. Designed for rack/cabinet mounting in VME chassis, it delivers robust performance for real-time control, data acquisition, and distributed processing, with options for extended temperature and ruggedization to suit extreme operating conditions.
Key Parameters & Specifications
| Category | Specification | Notes (Discrepancy Alert) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Motorola (now part of Artesyn/NXP Embedded) | MVME5100=VME64 SBC; not I/O/servo |
| Model Number | MVME5100 (series) | Confirm suffix for variant/options |
| Form Factor | 6U VME64, single-slot | Standard VME chassis mounting |
| Processor | PowerPC MPC7400/7410 (AltiVec) or MPC750/755; 32KB/32KB L1 cache; up to 2MB backside L2 cache; 100 MHz FSB | AltiVec is MPC74xx-only |
| Memory | On-board ECC SDRAM: 64MB/128MB/512MB; expandable to 1GB via RAM500 mezzanine | ECC critical for reliability |
| Storage | Up to 17MB Flash (1MB socketed+16MB surface-mount); EEPROM for config | Persistent boot/application storage |
| Networking | Dual 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet ports | For redundant/segmented networks |
| Serial I/O | Dual 16550-compatible async serial ports (RS-232 typical) | For console/modem/device comms |
| Expansion | Dual 32/64-bit IEEE P1386.1 PMC slots; 64-bit PCI mezzanine connector (for additional PMCs) |