Motorola MVME162PA-242SE

Motorola MVME162PA-242SE

Product Introduction
The MVME162PA-242SE is a high-performance VMEbus embedded controller from the MVME162PA series. The “SE” suffix designates an enhanced configuration featuring a floating-point processor, Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, and integrated Ethernet and SCSI interfaces. It is engineered for complex data processing and real-time control in mission-critical environments.

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Motorola MVME162PA-242SE

Technical Specifications

  • Microprocessor: 25 MHz MC68040 enhanced 32-bit microprocessor with integrated 8KB cache, MMU, and FPU.
  • Main Memory: 16MB SDRAM with hardware ECC protection.
  • Storage Resources: 512KB battery-backed SRAM, 1MB Flash, and 8K NVRAM.
  • VMEbus Interface: A32/D64 VMEbus master/slave interface with system controller functionality.

Functional Features

  • Petra ASIC Integration: Replaces older discrete chips, optimizing memory subsystem performance and reducing latency.
  • High-Performance DMA: Supports Direct Memory Access for VMEbus D64 block transfers and local bus memory burst cycles.
  • Integrated Network & Storage: Features onboard 10/100Mbps Ethernet and SCSI interfaces utilizing DMA for high-speed throughput.
  • Serial Communications: Provides four asynchronous serial ports (EIA-232-D DTE) routed to RJ45 connectors.
  • IndustryPack Expansion: Accommodates up to two IndustryPack (IP) modules via a 32-bit data path.
  • System Timers: Includes six 32-bit tick timers and a hardware watchdog timer.

Application Scenarios
Ideal for semiconductor manufacturing tools, advanced motion control systems, radar signal processing, aerospace ground systems, automated test equipment, and distributed industrial control systems.

Performance Parameters

  • Power Requirements: +5Vdc (±5%) at 3.5A typical and 4.5A maximum; +12Vdc and -12Vdc at 100mA maximum each.
  • Thermal Specifications: Operating temperature 0°C to 70°C exit air with forced-air cooling; storage temperature -40°C to +85°C.
  • Environmental Tolerance: 5% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing).
  • Interrupt Handling: 7-level VMEbus interrupter and interrupt handler.

Material Composition
Constructed using high-Tg, multi-layer industrial-grade PCBs, populated with commercial or industrial-grade integrated circuits, including the MC68040 processor, SDRAM modules, and the custom Petra ASIC. Critical components are coated with conformal coating.

Structural Characteristics

  • Form Factor: Standard 6U Double-High VME module.
  • Dimensions: PC board height 9.187 inches (233.35 mm), depth 6.299 inches (160.00 mm), thickness 0.662 inch (16.77 mm). With connectors and front panel, height 10.309 inches (261.85 mm), depth 7.4 inches (188 mm), thickness 0.80 inch (20.32 mm).
  • Front Panel I/O: Four RJ45 serial port connectors, status LEDs (RUN, FAIL, STAT, SCON, LAN, FUSE, SCSI, VME), and two pushbutton switches (RESET and ABORT).
  • Backplane Connectors: Standard 6U VME P1 and P2 connectors.

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