Description
GE MVME6100
Technical Specifications:
- Processor: Freescale MPC7457 PowerPC, 1.267 GHz
- Coprocessor: 128-bit AltiVec vector processing unit
- System Controller: MV64360 Discovery III system controller
- VMEbus Interface: Tundra Tsi148 ASIC (2eSST protocol, 320 MB/s)
- Host Bus: 133 MHz
- Memory Bus: 133 MHz DDR
- Memory: Up to 1 GB on-board DDR ECC DRAM
- Flash Memory: 128 MB in two 64 MB banks
- Ethernet: Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
- PMC Slots: Two 33/66/100 MHz PMC-X sites (IEEE 1386.1 compatible)
- Serial Ports: Two RJ-45 asynchronous serial ports (RS-232/RS-422)
- PCI-X Buses: Two PCI-X buses (one to Tsi148, one to PMC-X sites)
- Front Panel: LEDs for CPU status, board fault (BRDFAIL), Ethernet link
- Operating Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C (extended industrial)
- Vibration/Shock: Compliant with MIL-STD-810F
- MTBF: Over 100,000 hours
- Dimensions: Standard 6U VME form factor
Functional Features:
- 2eSST VMEbus protocol delivering 320 MB/s transfer rate across VMEbus
- Backward compatibility with legacy VMEbus protocols for investment protection
- Balanced performance: 133 MHz host bus, 133 MHz DDR memory, PCI-X to VME bridge
- 128-bit AltiVec coprocessor for parallel vector processing
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking
- Dual PMC-X expansion slots supporting PCI bus speeds from 33 to 100 MHz
- Watchdog timer for automatic fault recovery
- On-board debug monitor (MOTLoad) with self-test diagnostics
- Supports VxWorks, Linux, and other real-time operating systems
Application Scenarios:
- Industrial automation: high-speed PLC/PAC, motion control, robotics
- Defense and aerospace: radar, missile guidance, electronic warfare, flight control
- Medical imaging: MRI, CT scanners, ultrasound processing
- Data acquisition: multi-channel high-speed sampling and real-time analysis
- Telecommunications: high-throughput routing and switching
- Test and measurement: complex signal processing and high-speed communication testing
Performance Parameters:
- 1.267 GHz MPC7457 processor ideal for data-intensive applications
- 320 MB/s VMEbus bandwidth via 2eSST protocol
- Up to 1 GB ECC DDR memory for large application footprints
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet for high-throughput network communication
- Balanced subsystem performance eliminating bottlenecks
Material and Structural Characteristics:
- 6U VME form factor with robust metal front panel and ejector levers
- Industrial-grade PCB with high-reliability components
- Convection cooling design (no onboard fan required at rated temperature)
- MIL-STD-810F compliant for vibration and shock resistance
- Front panel with status LEDs, serial connectors, and Ethernet jacks
Working Principle: The MPC7457 processor executes application code from DDR ECC memory, with the AltiVec unit handling vector processing tasks. The MV64360 system controller manages the 133 MHz host bus, DDR memory bus, and PCI-X buses. The Tsi148 VMEbus interface provides 2eSST high-speed communication across the VMEbus while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy protocols. Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces handle network communication, and PMC-X slots allow application-specific expansion. Installation Requirements:
- Wear anti-static wrist strap grounded to electrical ground during installation
- Align upper and lower edges with chassis guide rails
- Slide the board in until resistance is felt, then squeeze both ejector levers inward
- Secure with the two mounting screws adjacent to the ejector levers
- Connect Ethernet, serial, and PMC I/O cables
- Use MOTLoad commands for initial configuration and diagnostics
Usage Notes:
- Confirm firmware compatibility with the target RTOS (VxWorks, Linux, etc.)
- Ensure chassis cooling meets the -25 °C to +70 °C operating range
- Do not block front-panel ventilation during rack mounting
- Monitor BRDFAIL and status LEDs for rapid fault diagnosis
- Use the watchdog timer to enhance system reliability in unattended applications
- Follow ESD precautions; the module contains sensitive PowerPC circuitry
