GE VMIVME-7807 VMEbus Single Board Computer

Description

Technical Specifications

Core Processing & Memory

• Processor: Intel Pentium M (1.1 GHz / 1.6 GHz / 1.8 GHz)
  • 1.1 GHz / 1.6 GHz: 1 MB L2 cache
  • 1.8 GHz: 2 MB L2 cache
• Chipset: Intel 855GME (400 MHz system bus)
• System Memory: Up to 1.5 GB DDR SDRAM (optional ECC support; 512 MB solder-in memory available)
• Non-Volatile Storage:
  • Up to 2 GB bootable CompactFlash (secondary IDE interface)
  • 32 KB nonvolatile SRAM for critical data retention
• BIOS: Reprogrammable flash memory for system and video BIOS

VMEbus Interface

• Form Factor: Single-slot 6U VMEbus Eurocard (233.4 mm × 160 mm × 20.3 mm)
• Bus Compliance: VME Specification Rev. C.1, VME64
• Bridge: Tundra Universe II PCI-to-VME bridge
• Bus Capabilities: Full VMEbus master/slave; A24/A32 addressing; 32/64-bit data transfers (BLT32/BLT64)
• System Controller: Supports slot-1 system controller operation with programmable arbitration modes (Round Robin, Priority, Single Level)
• Mailboxes: Four 32-bit mailboxes for interprocessor communication

Expansion & I/O Interfaces

• PMC Slot: 1x PCI-X (64-bit, 66 MHz) PMC expansion site
• Ethernet:
  • 1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (front-panel RJ-45, Intel 82551ER)
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet (Intel 82546EB; front-panel and rear I/O/P2; optional VITA 31.1 support via P0)
• Serial Ports: 4x 16550-compatible serial ports
  • COM1: Front-panel RJ-45 (RS-232)
  • COM2/COM3/COM4: Rear I/O/P2 (configurable RS-232/422/TTL)
• USB: 4x USB 2.0 (2 front-panel, 2 rear I/O; up to 480 Mbps)
• Graphics: Integrated SVGA/DVI controller (Intel 855GME)
  • Max resolution: 1600 × 1200 (true color)
  • SVGA (front-panel), DVI (rear I/O)
• Storage Interfaces: Ultra ATA/100 IDE; SATA support via rear I/O/P2
• Peripherals: Front-panel keyboard/mouse port (Y-adapter included)
• Timers: Software-configurable hardware watchdog timer; battery-backed real-time clock (RTC)

Physical & Electrical

• Power Input: +5 VDC (±5%) from VMEbus backplane
  • 1.1 GHz: Typical 6.42 A, Max 8.7 A
  • 1.6 GHz / 1.8 GHz: Typical 7.28 A, Max 9.1 A
• Cooling: Passive heatsink cooling (≥450 LFM airflow required)
• Weight: Approx. 0.85 kg
• Compliance: CE, FCC

Environmental Ratings

• Operating Temperature:
  • 1.1 GHz: 0°C to +60°C
  • 1.6 GHz / 1.8 GHz: 0°C to +50°C
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to +80°C
• Relative Humidity: 10%–90% RH (non-condensing)
• Vibration: 2 g RMS (10–2000 Hz)
• Shock: 20 g (11 ms half-sine)

Software & Compatibility

• Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000, VxWorks®, Linux®, QNX®, LynxOS®
• Board Support Packages (BSPs): Comprehensive BSPs for all supported OS (e.g., VMISFT-7418 for VxWorks)
• Remote Boot: PXE, NetWare, TCP/IP, RPL Ethernet remote boot support
• Diagnostics: Built-in self-test (BIST) and hardware monitoring utilities

Key Features

• High-Performance Pentium M Core: Up to 1.8 GHz with 2 MB L2 cache for demanding computational tasks
• Single-Slot VME Design: Minimizes backplane space while delivering full SBC functionality
• High-Speed Memory: Up to 1.5 GB DDR SDRAM with ECC for data integrity
• Flexible Expansion: PCI-X PMC slot for custom I/O and communication module integration
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet: High-bandwidth network connectivity with redundant options
• Integrated Graphics: SVGA/DVI support for local display and HMI applications
• Rich I/O Suite: USB 2.0, multiple serial ports, IDE/SATA for versatile connectivity
• VMEbus Master/Slave: Full bus arbitration and interprocessor communication via mailboxes
• Passive Cooling: Reliable operation in embedded environments without fans
• Real-Time Optimization: Optimized for VxWorks and Linux for deterministic real-time performance
• Legacy System Compatibility: Seamless integration with existing VMEbus infrastructure

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation: Factory automation, distributed control systems (DCS), PLC platforms, and motion control
• Test & Measurement: High-speed data acquisition (DAQ), automated test equipment (ATE), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators
• Aerospace & Defense: Avionics computers, ground support equipment, radar/signal processing, and mission control systems
• Energy & Power: Power plant control, turbine management, smart grid monitoring, and renewable energy systems
• Transportation: Railway signaling, marine vessel control, and heavy equipment monitoring
• Telecommunications: Legacy telecom switching and network management platforms
• Research & Development: Scientific computing, experimental control, and data logging
• Legacy System Maintenance: Upgrading and sustaining older VMEbus-based embedded systems