GE VME-7807RC

Product Overview: A 6U, single-slot, passively cooled VMEbus SBC based on the Intel Pentium M and 855GME chipset, offering up to 1.5 GB DDR SDRAM, integrated graphics, multiple serial/USB/Ethernet ports, SATA/IDE storage, and PMC expansion. Suitable for embedded control and industrial applications.

Category: SKU: GE VME-7807RC

Description

GE VME-7807RC

  • Technical Specifications:
    • Processor: Intel Pentium M, options at 1.1/1.4/1.8 GHz, up to 2 MB L2 cache
    • Chipset: Intel 855GME with 400 MHz system bus
    • Memory: Up to 1.5 GB DDR SDRAM (200-pin SODIMM plus optional 512 MB soldered)
    • Graphics: Integrated SVGA (front-panel) and DVI-D (rear I/O) with dual-head support
    • Ethernet: Intel 82551ER 10/100 (front-panel RJ45); optional dual Gigabit (Intel 82546GB) with VITA 31.1 support
    • Serial ports: 4× (COM1 front; COM2/COM3/COM4 rear)
    • USB: 4× USB 2.0 (two front, two rear)
    • Storage: SATA; IDE (rear); optional up to 2 GB CompactFlash via secondary IDE
    • Expansion: One PMC site (PCI-X 66 MHz)
    • NVRAM: 32 KB nonvolatile RAM
    • OS support: Windows XP/2000, VxWorks, QNX, LynxOS, Linux
  • Functional Features:
    • Rich I/O set (serial, USB, SATA, IDE) and dual-display graphics out of the box
    • Optional dual Gigabit Ethernet with VITA 31.1 for backplane-networked embedded systems
    • Watchdog timer, remote Ethernet boot, and front-panel reset/speaker enhance embedded robustness
    • RoHS-compliant version (RC) available
  • Application Scenarios:
    • Industrial control and monitoring (PLCs, SCADA front-ends)
    • Simulation and instrumentation
    • Process control and factory automation
    • Aerospace/defense and transportation embedded platforms
  • Performance Parameters:
    • Pentium M provides good performance per watt; 400 MHz system bus and dual-port memory meet typical embedded control needs
    • Multiple I/O and PMC expansion allow flexible, I/O-intensive configurations
  • Material and Structural Characteristics:
    • 6U VME Eurocard format with metal front panel and standard DIN front connectors
    • Passive cooling design requires chassis airflow but no onboard fan
    • Industrial PCB quality; optional extended-temperature variants available
  • Working Principle: Runs operating system and application code from system memory; accesses storage (IDE/SATA/CF) via Intel 6300ESB I/O hub; communicates over VME64x backplane and provides video, serial, USB, and Ethernet interfaces to external systems. PMC slot adds application-specific I/O.
  • Installation Requirements:
    • Insert into a 6U VME64x chassis; ensure VME P1/P2 connectors are fully seated
    • Provide sufficient chassis airflow; verify backplane power ratings match SBC requirements
    • Configure BIOS (boot order, graphics, Ethernet) as needed
  • Usage Notes:
    • Verify P2 pin assignment if using VITA 31.1 Gigabit over VME
    • Secure CompactFlash and cables properly to avoid loosening in vibration environments
    • Use watchdog timers appropriately in applications requiring high availability