The Motorola MVME5100 is a high-performance VMEbus single-board computer designed for mission-critical embedded systems, serving as the computational core in industrial automation and defense applications. Part of Motorola’s MVME5000 series, this 6U VME module integrates a PowerPC MPC7455 processor with AltiVec technology, delivering 1.4 GFLOPS performance for real-time signal processing in radar systems. The MVME5100 features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) expansion, enabling flexible I/O configuration for railway traffic control systems.
As a leader in rugged computing solutions, Motorola engineered this module with -40°C to +85°C operation range, making it ideal for aerospace test platforms. Its 512MB DDR SDRAM with ECC protection ensures data integrity in nuclear power plant monitoring networks. The Motorola MVME5100 supports VxWorks and Linux RTOS, providing deterministic response for robotic assembly line control.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | MVME5100 |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
| Product Type | VMEbus Single Board Computer |
| Processor | PowerPC MPC7455 @ 1GHz |
| Memory | 512MB DDR-266 SDRAM (ECC) |
| Storage Interface | Dual Ultra320 SCSI |
| Ethernet | 2×10/100/1000BASE-T |
| Expansion | 2×PMC slots (PCI-X) |
| VME Interface | VME64 (A32/D32) |
| Power Requirements | +5V DC ±5% (25W typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Dimensions | 233.35mm × 160mm × 25.4mm |
| MTBF | 100,000 hours @ 40°C |
Key Features and Advantages:
Military-grade reliability: The MVME5100 withstands 15G vibration (MIL-STD-810F) and 50g shock pulses, ensuring continuous operation in armored vehicle systems. Conformal coating option protects against salt fog in naval radar installations.
Real-time processing power: 1MB L2 cache and AltiVec vector processing unit handle 256-point FFT in 12μs, critical for weather radar signal analysis. Dual 64-bit PCI-X buses achieve 2.1GB/s throughput for medical imaging data acquisition.
Advanced diagnostics: Built-in temperature sensors monitor four board zones with ±1°C accuracy. Flash-based firmware allows field updates without disassembling railway signaling cabinets.
Application Areas:
The Motorola MVME5100 excels in:
- Defense: Missile guidance system test benches
- Transportation: High-speed train signaling control
- Energy: Substation phasor measurement units
- Manufacturing: Semiconductor wafer inspection
In particle accelerator control systems, the module’s μs-level interrupt latency synchronizes 50+ beamline devices. Offshore oil rigs utilize its corrosion-resistant design for subsea monitoring networks. The -40°C cold start capability maintains reliability in arctic surveillance stations.
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Installation and Maintenance:
Installation preparation: Discharge static electricity using grounded wrist strap before handling MVME5100. Verify VME backplane compatibility (A32/D32 addressing) using Motorola VME-CHECK tool.
Maintenance recommendations: Clean edge connectors annually with Motorola CC-1200 contact cleaner. Perform memory burn-in test every 10,000 operational hours using MVME-TEST diagnostic software. Replace thermal interface material every 5 years in continuous operation
Product Assurance:
Motorola provides 12 months extended warranty for MVME5100, including lifetime technical consultation. Each module undergoes 168-hour thermal cycling test (-55°C to +125°C) and 96-hour burn-in at 125% rated load. Our military-certified repair centers offer 10-day turnaround for depot-level maintenance.
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