Description
Motorola‑Emerson MVME6100 6U VME Single‑Board Computer (SBC)
Product Brand & Model Title
Official Product Name: MVME6100 6U VME Single‑Board Computer (SBC) Brand: Motorola / Artesyn / Emerson Model No: MVME6100 (sub‑variants: MVME6100‑0161,‑0163,‑0171,‑0173) Product Grade: Legacy high‑performance VMEbus single‑board computer; end‑of‑manufacture, available as spare‑part stock for existing installed‑base systems
General Product Overview
The MVME6100 is a 6U VMEbus single‑board computer built around MPC7457 PowerPC processor, adopting Tundra Tsi148 bridge chip supporting 2eSST high‑speed VME protocol up to 320 MB/s throughputSLAC Natio…. It features onboard DDR‑ECC memory, flash storage, dual Gigabit Ethernet and two PMC‑X expansion slots. It runs MOTLoad firmware and supports VxWorks / Linux real‑time operating systems, widely deployed for industrial control, power‑plant VME systems, medical imaging, aerospace & defense, semiconductor test equipment. Original manufacturing discontinued; mainly used for spare‑part replacement and legacy‑system upgrade projectsmvme.net。
Model Coding Definition
- MVME: Motorola VME modular embedded computer series
- 6100: Core hardware platform identifier for 6U VME PowerPC SBC
Suffix explanation (complete part numbers):
- 0161 / 0163: 512 MB DDR memory; Scanbe / IEEE ejector handleSLAC Natio…
- 0171 / 0173: 1 GB DDR memory; Scanbe / IEEE ejector handleSLAC Natio…
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
‑ CPU: MPC7457 PowerPC, 1.267 GHz, integrated 128‑bit AltiVec parallel coprocessormvme.net ‑ Cache: L1 32K I / 32K D; L2 512 KB; L3 2 MBmvme.net ‑ RAM: On‑board DDR‑ECC SDRAM, max 2 GB (512 MB /1 GB standard options)SLAC Natio… ‑ Flash: 128 MB (two 64 MB banks), for MOTLoad firmware & boot image ‑ NVRAM: 32 KB battery‑backed non‑volatile memory for system parameters & fault logs
Bus & Communication Interfaces
‑ VMEbus: Tsi148 bridge, supports 2eSST (320 MB/s), backward compatible with VME64 / VME64xSLAC Natio… ‑ Network: Dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports ‑ Expansion: Two PMC‑X mezzanine slots (33/66/100 MHz PCI‑X) ‑ Debug: Serial console port, boundary‑scan JTAG header ‑ Front‑panel: Status LEDs, geographic‑address switch, reset‑abort switchManualsLib
Electrical Parameters
‑ Power supply: +5 V, +12 V, −12 V via VME backplane; on‑board DC‑DC converters for core voltagesManualsLib ‑ Typical power consumption: approx. 38 W
Environmental Specifications
‑ Operating Temperature: 0 ℃ ~ +70 ℃ standard; −40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃ wide‑temperature variant ‑ Storage Temperature: −40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃ ‑ Relative Humidity: 5 %‑90 %, non‑condensing ‑ Vibration / Shock: Compliant with IEC 60068‑2 & NEBS standards ‑ Conformal‑coated option: Available for corrosive / high‑humidity cabinet environments ‑ Ingress Rating: IP20 (cabinet‑mount only)
Mechanical & Certification
‑ Form Factor: Standard 6U‑4HP VME card; dimensions: 233 mm × 160 mmManualsLib ‑ Weight: Approx. 0.7 kg ‑ Certifications: CE compliance for industrial embedded equipment ‑ Lifecycle Status: EOP (End‑of‑Production); spare‑part supply only
Core Product Features
- High‑speed PowerPC computing: MPC7457 1.267 GHz CPU plus AltiVec coprocessor for signal‑intensive real‑time tasks.
- 2eSST high‑performance VME bus: Up to 320 MB/s VME throughput, maintains backward‑compatibility with legacy VME64 systemsSLAC Natio….
- ECC error‑corrected onboard memory: Mitigates memory bit‑error risks for high‑reliability applications.
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet: Supports redundant network or separated control/data network layout.
- Dual PMC‑X expansion slots: Add custom I/O, extra network, SCSI or FPGA mezzanine modules without extra VME slotsmvme.net.
- MOTLoad boot firmware: Provides POST, initialization, debug console and multi‑OS boot capability.
- Wide‑temperature & conformal‑coating options: Suitable for power‑plant, offshore and defense harsh‑environment cabinets.
- Proven OS support: Official BSP for VxWorks and Linux for embedded real‑time deploymentmvme.net.
Application Fields
‑ Power‑generation industry: VME‑based turbine & plant control system main CPU spare‑part ‑ Aerospace & defense: Radar signal processing, ship‑borne embedded control systems ‑ Medical‑imaging equipment: CT / MRI real‑time image‑processing units ‑ Semiconductor industry: ATE test‑equipment and wafer‑handling machine controllers ‑ Industrial automation: High‑speed data‑acquisition and complex real‑time control ‑ Retrofit‑maintenance projects: Spare‑part replacement for existing MVME‑series VME‑rack installations
Product Advantages & Value
‑ Delivers major VME‑bus performance upgrade while re‑using existing VME rack infrastructure, protecting customer hardware investment. ‑ AltiVec coprocessor offers powerful parallel‑computing capacity for signal‑processing workloads. ‑ Dual‑PMC‑X mezzanine expansion enables flexible customization without consuming extra VME slots. ‑ ECC memory and battery‑backed NVRAM improve stability for high‑reliability mission‑critical systems. ‑ Large global installed‑base with mature firmware and software ecosystem.
MVME61006E-0163R
Compatible System & Interface Description
‑ Compatible Platform: Standard 6U VME64 / VME64x system rack ‑ Installation: Plug‑in VME module, powered and communicating via VME backplane ‑ Expansion: PMC‑X mezzanine cards installed onto onboard PMC slots; transition‑board MVME761 for rear‑I/O routing ‑ Firmware: MOTLoad resident in onboard flash ‑ Supported OS: VxWorks, Linux with corresponding board‑support‑packages
Related Recommended Products
- MVME761: Transition‑adapter board for rear‑panel I/O breakout
- PMCSPAN series: PMC‑X carrier / extender accessories
- MVME6100‑0171: 1 GB memory variant of
- MVME5500: Previous‑generation VME single‑board‑computer
- VME64 standard 6U rack: Hardware carrier for and companion VME modules
- PMC‑X mezzanine modules: Multi‑port serial, SCSI, fiber‑optic interface boards
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