MVME162-012

MVME162-012 is a Motorola/Force Computers MVME162 Series Single-Board Computer (SBC) (also referred to as MVME162-012 Industrial Embedded Controller, VMEbus-Based Process Control Module), a rugged embedded computing component designed for industrial automation, process control, and mission-critical applications based on the VMEbus architecture.

The MVME162-012 module is a high-reliability single-board computer (SBC) developed by Motorola (later acquired by Force Computers, now part of Kontron) as part of the MVME162 Series—one of the most widely used VMEbus-based embedded computing platforms for industrial applications. Its core function is to provide a compact, rugged computing solution for real-time control, data acquisition, and system integration in harsh industrial environments.

Featuring a Motorola 68040 32-bit microprocessor, the module delivers reliable computing performance optimized for real-time industrial control tasks. It supports industry-standard VMEbus (IEC 60913) for seamless integration with other VME-compatible I/O modules, communication cards, and peripherals, enabling flexible system expansion. The rugged design includes industrial-grade components, wide temperature tolerance, and resistance to vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), making it suitable for deployment in power plants, manufacturing facilities, aerospace systems, and other harsh operating environments.

Widely used in legacy and modern industrial control systems, the MVME162-012 module serves as a core computing hub for applications such as process control, machine automation, data logging, and embedded monitoring. It supports real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks and QNX, ensuring deterministic performance for time-critical control tasks.