Motorola MVME5500-0163

Product Introduction:
The Motorola MVME5500-0163 is a high-performance VMEbus single board computer designed for data-intensive applications. It provides balanced performance across the processor, memory, dual independent local buses, and I/O subsystems, offering an unparalleled performance upgrade while maintaining backward compatibility with existing VMEbus infrastructure.

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Description

Motorola MVME5500-0163

Technical Specifications:

  • Brand: Motorola / Emerson
  • Model: MVME5500-0163
  • Processor: MPC7457 PowerPC Processor running at 1GHz
  • Cache: 512 KB On-Chip L2 Cache and 2 MB L3 Cache
  • Coprocessor: AltiVec Coprocessor for high-performance computational applications
  • System Controller: Marvell GT-64260B supporting a 133 MHz host bus and 133 MHz SDRAM memory bus
  • PCI Bus: Dual independent 64-bit, 33/66 MHz PCI buses, each with a PMC site
  • Network Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet interface and 10/100BaseTX Ethernet interface
  • Serial Ports: Two serial ports
  • Memory: SDRAM, maximum 512MB

Functional Features:

  • Ultimate Performance: Utilizes a 1GHz MPC7457 processor and AltiVec coprocessor optimized for data-intensive applications.
  • High-Bandwidth I/O: Provides dual 64-bit PCI buses and Gigabit Ethernet for unmatched system throughput.
  • Backward Compatibility: Allows technology refresh for applications while maintaining compatibility with existing VMEbus infrastructure.

Application Scenarios:
Meets the needs of OEMs in defense and aerospace, industrial automation, and medical imaging market segments.

Performance Parameters:

  • Processor speed of 1GHz delivers extremely high computational throughput.
  • Supports 133 MHz SDRAM memory bus for high memory bandwidth.

Material Composition:
Features high-reliability industrial-grade components with a Marvell system controller ensuring high-speed signal integrity.

Structural Characteristics:
Standard VME single board computer dimensions featuring dual PMC expansion sites and multiple front-panel I/O interfaces.

Working Principle:
Utilizes the 1GHz PowerPC core and AltiVec coprocessor for parallel processing of data-intensive tasks, achieving high-speed data throughput via dual PCI buses and Gigabit Ethernet.

Installation Requirements:
Due to higher power consumption and heat generation, ensure the chassis has sufficient forced-air cooling capabilities.

Usage Precautions:
Always back up configurations before upgrading firmware. Ensure PMC cards are compatible with 33/66 MHz bus speeds.