MOTOROLA+MVME2432

Description

The Motorola MVME2432 is a VMEbus single-board computer (SBC) designed for high-performance, embedded applications. It is part of Motorola’s MVME (Motorola VME Embedded) product line, which was widely used for industrial, military, and telecommunications systems.

Product Name:

Motorola MVME2432

Product Description:

The MVME2432 is a rugged VMEbus-based SBC featuring a Motorola 68040 processor, designed for use in mission-critical embedded systems. It is part of the MVME series, offering high reliability, processing power, and scalability for applications requiring real-time computing. This board is built for environments where both high processing power and I/O flexibility are crucial.

The MVME2432 is equipped with a wide range of connectivity options and supports industry-standard peripherals for integration into embedded systems in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial control systems. It is typically used in systems requiring real-time data processing, control systems, and embedded applications.

Product Parameters:

• Processor: Motorola 68040 CPU
• Processor Speed: 25 MHz or 33 MHz (depending on the specific configuration)
• Memory:
  • RAM: Up to 32 MB of DRAM (depending on configuration)
  • EPROM: Up to 8 MB (for system firmware and boot code)
• Bus Type: VMEbus (IEEE 1014-1987)
• Form Factor: 6U VME (standard VME 6U board size)
• Power Supply: +5V, +12V, -12V required, with power dissipation of approx. 15W
• Clock Speed: 25 MHz or 33 MHz
• Cache Memory: 4KB data cache, 4KB instruction cache
• I/O Ports:
  • Serial ports (RS-232 or RS-422)
  • Parallel ports (printer ports, etc.)
  • Ethernet interface (10/100Mbps)
• Onboard Features:
  • Real-time clock
  • Watchdog timer for system monitoring
  • Diagnostics and status LEDs
• Expansion Capabilities:
  • Up to 2MB of battery-backed RAM
  • Multiple VMEbus slots for additional cards (depending on the system configuration)

Specifications:

• Processor: Motorola 68040, 32-bit RISC microprocessor, 25 MHz or 33 MHz
• Memory:
  • 32MB DRAM (expandable)
  • 8MB EPROM (for firmware, booting)
• Bus Interface: VMEbus, 32-bit, with direct memory access (DMA) support
• I/O Ports:
  • Dual serial (RS-232/RS-422)
  • Dual Ethernet ports (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX)
  • SCSI port (optional)
• Power Consumption: 15W (approximate)
• Operating Temperature: Typically 0°C to 60°C (commercial grade)
• Form Factor: 6U VME, standard dimensions (160 mm x 233 mm)
• System Clock Speed: 25 MHz or 33 MHz, based on configuration
• Real-time Capabilities: Includes features like watchdog timer and real-time clock for embedded applications

Product Use:

The Motorola MVME2432 module was designed for embedded real-time computing tasks where ruggedness and performance are crucial. Typical use cases include:

• Industrial Control Systems: Providing real-time control and data acquisition capabilities.
• Telecommunications Equipment: Used in network devices for data processing and routing.
• Military and Aerospace Applications: Embedded control systems in defense and aerospace for data logging, diagnostics, and system monitoring.
• Medical Equipment: In medical instrumentation and diagnostic equipment that requires reliable and high-speed processing.
• Test and Measurement Equipment: Used in high-end test systems that require processing large amounts of data in real time.

The MVME2432 was often used in systems where space, power consumption, and processing performance needed to be balanced, making it a highly versatile platform for mission-critical embedded applications.

MOTOROLA+MVME2432