I. Brand and Product Positioning
Brand Evolution
Original Research: Motorola Embedded Division → GE Fanuc → Emerson → Artesyn Anseny; The industry still commonly refers to it as Motorola MVME series, and the PCB printing retains the Motorola logo
Category Definition
6U VME64x Industrial Real-time Embedded Single Board Computer (SBC Master Controller), as the core computing unit of the entire VME industrial control system, responsible for real-time control, high-speed data acquisition, signal processing, network communication, belongs to high-end military/industrial-grade controller module
Life Cycle
Original factory discontinued and phased out (Obsolete), no new original factory stock available; circulating in the market is dismantled, refurbished, and overseas inventory spare parts
Complete Model Code Interpretation MVME6100-0173
MVME6100-0173: VME PowerPC Controller Basic Series
6E: Reinforced wide-temperature enhanced version, PCB enhanced anti-vibration, wide-temperature hardware design
0173: Fixed hardware configuration code (core specifications of this model)
CPU: MPC7457 PowerPC 1.267GHz, with AltiVec vector processor
Memory: 1GB DDR ECC Error-Correcting Memory (maximum expansion 2GB)
Storage: 128MB NOR Flash (double 64MB partitions, write protection jumpers)
Panel Accessories: IEEE standard wide metal puller (red unlock latch)
R suffix: RoHS lead-free environmental protection standard model; 0173CR = Three-proof Coating Reinforced Military Version; without R is the old non-environmental protection version
Model Comparison for Identifying the Same Type Table
Model Memory Insertion Handle RoHS
MVME61006E-0171R 1GB Scanbe Narrow Handle RoHS
MVME61006E-0173R (This model) 1GB IEEE Standard Wide Handle RoHS
MVME61006E-0163R 512MB IEEE Wide Handle RoHS
Core Hardware Control Parameters (Embedded Controller Core)
1. Computing Processing Unit (Control Computing Power)
Processor: Freescale MPC7457 PowerPC, Main Frequency 1.267GHz, 133MHz System Bus
Cache: 32KB L1 Instruction + 32KB L1 Data, 512KB On-board L2, 2MB External L3 Cache
Co-processor: 128-bit AltiVec Vector Arithmetic Unit, Suitable for Radar, Simulation, Image, and Complex Control Algorithm Parallel Computing
2. Memory / Storage (Program, Process Parameter Storage)
Memory: On-board 1GB DDR ECC Hardware Error Correction Memory, Industrial Data Error Prevention, Maximum Support 2GB
Flash: 128MB On-board NOR Flash, Stores Firmware, Control Program, Process Configuration
NVRAM: 32KB Battery Backup Non-Volatile Storage, Saves Parameters, Real-Time Clock, Lithium Battery Normal Temperature 5-Year Life
3. VME Bus (System Backplane Expansion, Controller Core Bus)
VME Control Chip: Tundra Tsi148, Supports 2eSST High-Speed Transmission Protocol
Peak Bus Bandwidth: 320MB/s, Compatible with VME64/VME64x, A16/A24/A32/A64 Full Addressing, Downward Compatible with Older VME Board Cards
Backplane Interface: Standard 6U P1+P2 Dual Row 5-Column VME64x Connector, Can Mount I/O Acquisition Cards, Motion Control Cards, Communication Cards
4. Communication I/O Interface (Controller External Interaction)
Front Panel Exposed Interfaces (Field Debugging / Upper-Level Communication)
2 Independent Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000M), Used for SCADA Upper-Level, Distributed Control Networking
2 DB9 RS232 Serial Ports, Connect Sensors, Debug Terminals, Old Instruments
Hardware Reset Button, Running / Fault Status LED, JTAG Debug Port
P2 Rear Expansion (Complementary MVME761 Transition Board Connection)
Additional 1 Gigabit Network, Multiple RS422/485 Industrial Serial Ports
1 PMC/XMC Expansion Slot (33/66/100MHz PCI-X), Can Expand High-Speed Acquisition, Image, Synchronization Control Subcards
5. Electrical and Industrial Environment (Stable Control in Harsh Conditions)
Power Supply: VME Backplane + 5V DC Power Supply, Typical Power Consumption 8.4A, Peak 10.2A
Operating Temperature: Standard Model -40℃ ~ +70℃; CR Three-Defense Coating Model Can Reach – 40℃ ~ +85℃
Anti-Vibration Shock: Working 10g RMS Vibration, 50g Impact; Storage 20g Vibration, 100g Impact
Size Weight: 6U Standard 233.4×160mm, Net Weight Approximately 425g
Support Embedded Real-Time Operating System (Controller Operating Environment)
VxWorks (Original Factory Supporting BSP Driver, Mainstream for Industrial / Military)
QNX Real-Time Operating System
PowerPC Architecture Embedded Linux V. As a typical application scenario for embedded controllers
Energy and Power: DCS main control for thermal power / wind power / nuclear power, real-time interlock control of boilers and units
Rail Transportation: Train signal interlocking, on-board measurement and control system
Military Radar / Aerospace: Radar signal processing, ground measurement and control, shipborne command control system
Semiconductor High-End Equipment: Vacuum process, lithography equipment motion and process controller
Test and Measurement Equipment: Automated ATE simulation, synchronous accelerator measurement and control
Medical Imaging: Real-time computing processing unit for CT/MRI images
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