Motorola MVME61006E-0163R‌ VMEbus single-board computer

The ‌Motorola MVME61006E-0163R‌ is a high-performance VMEbus single-board computer designed for mission-critical industrial automation and military applications. As part of the MVME6100 series, this ruggedized controller features a dual-core PowerPC 7448 processor clocked at 1.4GHz with 2MB L2 cache, delivering deterministic real-time performance for nuclear power plant control systems. The ‌MVME61006E-0163R‌ supports up to 4GB DDR2-533 SDRAM with ECC protection, ensuring data integrity in radiation-hardened aerospace environments.

Equipped with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and PMC/XMC expansion slots, the ‌Motorola MVME61006E-0163R‌ enables seamless integration with legacy VME64x backplanes while supporting modern industrial protocols like PROFINET and EtherCAT. Its -40°C to +85°C operating range and MIL-STD-810G vibration resistance make it ideal for mobile defense systems and offshore drilling rigs. The board’s dual-redundant CompactFlash slots provide RAID 1 storage redundancy for continuous operation in SCADA systems.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Product Model	‌MVME61006E-0163R‌
Manufacturer	Motorola (now Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions)
Product Type	VMEbus Single Board Computer
Processor	Dual-core PowerPC 7448 @ 1.4GHz
Memory	4GB DDR2-533 ECC SDRAM (expandable)
Storage	Dual CompactFlash slots (RAID 1 supported)
Expansion	2x PMC/XMC sites, 1x PCI-X 64-bit
Network	2x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
Backplane	VME64x (6U) with 2eSST protocol
Operating Temp	-40°C to +85°C
Power Input	+5V DC (±5%), 25W typical
Certifications	CE, FCC, MIL-STD-810G

Key Features and Advantages:

Real-time performance: The ‌MVME61006E-0163R‌ achieves <5μs interrupt latency through its TimeSys Linux real-time OS support, critical for radar signal processing and flight control systems. Its AltiVec vector processing unit accelerates FFT calculations in sonar array controllers.

Rugged design: Conformal coating and shock-mounted components withstand 15g peak vibration (11ms duration) in armored vehicle deployments. The gold-plated VME connectors ensure reliable contact in 95% humidity environments.

Legacy compatibility: Backward-compatible with MVME5500 series mezzanine cards enables cost-effective upgrades in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The onboard FPGA (Xilinx Virtex-4) allows custom I/O protocol implementation without hardware modifications.

Application Areas:

The ‌Motorola MVME61006E-0163R‌ excels in:

‌Defense‌: Fire control systems in main battle tanks
‌Energy‌: Turbine control in geothermal power plants
‌Transportation‌: Train collision avoidance systems
‌Telecom‌: Base station controllers for 4G/LTE networks

In particle accelerator control rooms, the board processes beam position monitor data with 16-bit ADC precision. Oil refineries utilize its MIL-STD-461 EMI compliance for FCCU (Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit) monitoring. The dual watchdog timers and hot-swap capability ensure 24/7 operation in air traffic control radars.

Installation and Maintenance:

Installation preparation: Verify backplane compatibility with VME64x 2eSST protocol before installing ‌MVME61006E-0163R‌. Use torque-controlled screwdriver (0.6 N·m) for board retention in high-vibration environments.

Maintenance recommendations: Monitor CompactFlash wear level through onboard SMART diagnostics. Replace thermal interface material every 3 years in continuous 85°C operations. Perform BIOS updates via serial console using MVME6100 Flash Utility v3.2+.

Product Assurance:

HONG KONG SAUL ELECTRICAL LIMITED provides 12-month warranty for ‌MVME61006E-0163R‌ units, including free configuration support for VxWorks 6.9 BSP integration. Each board undergoes 72-hour burn-in testing with -55°C cold start verification. Our global support network offers 12-hour emergency replacement for defense contracts and lifetime firmware security patches.