Motorola MVME162-213

Product Introduction:
The Motorola MVME162-213 is a high-performance, 6U VMEbus single board computer (SBC) engineered for mission-critical embedded applications. It serves as a robust central processing and control core, delivering a balanced combination of computational performance, extensive I/O expansion, and long-term system stability for demanding industrial environments.

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Description

Motorola MVME162-213

Technical Specifications:

  • Brand: Motorola
  • Model: MVME162-213
  • Processor: Motorola MC68040 or MC68LC040 running at approximately 25MHz
  • Memory: 8MB to 32MB DRAM (Expandable); 512KB battery-backed SRAM
  • Bus Interface: Standard VMEbus interface supporting A16/A24/A32 addressing and D08/D16/D32 data transfer
  • I/O Interfaces: Serial ports (RS-232/RS-422); Optional Ethernet and SCSI interfaces
  • Operating System Support: VxWorks, pSOS, LynxOS, and other real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Functional Features:

  • High Reliability: Engineered specifically for continuous, long-term stable operation in harsh embedded environments with strong anti-interference and anti-vibration performance.
  • Rich Connectivity: Equipped with diverse communication interfaces to facilitate seamless data exchange with external industrial devices and networks.
  • High Scalability: Supports various expansion modules to adapt to evolving application requirements.

Application Scenarios:
Widely deployed in industrial automation (CNC machines and robotics), telecommunications (early switches and signal processing), transportation control (railway and aviation ground systems), and military/aerospace (command and control, weapon platforms).

Performance Parameters:

  • Delivers superior real-time data processing and low-latency I/O response.
  • Typical power consumption is approximately 20W, powered via the VME backplane.

Material Composition:
Constructed with premium industrial-grade electronic components and high-reliability printed circuit boards (PCBs) to ensure stable operation under rigorous conditions.

Structural Characteristics:
Adopts a standard 6U VMEbus single board computer form factor (approximately 233 x 160 mm), equipped with standard VME P1/P2 connectors.

Working Principle:
Executes instructions via the 68040 core, communicates with onboard peripherals via the internal local bus, and exchanges data with the system backplane through the VME interface and interrupt management.

Installation Requirements:
Must be inserted into a standard chassis backplane slot supporting the VME bus. Ensure connectors are perfectly aligned and securely locked before operation.

Usage Precautions:
Always implement Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions before handling. Ensure adequate system cooling and airflow. Never insert or remove the module while the system is powered on.