Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC-604 VME PowerPC Board

The Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC-604 VME PowerPC Board is a single board computer designed for demanding embedded applications requiring high performance processing and robust I/O capabilities. This VME-based solution leverages the PowerPC architecture to provide a scalable and integrated platform for various technical and procurement needs.

### Technical Specifications

* **Processor:** PowerPC 604 RISC CPU
* Clock Speeds: Available at 66 MHz or 100 MHz
* Superscalar architecture capable of issuing multiple instructions simultaneously, with as many as six instructions finishing execution in parallel.
* Features six execution units that can operate in parallel: Floating-point unit (FPU), Branch processing unit (BPU), and Load/store unit (LSU).
* On-chip caches: Separate 16-Kbyte caches for instructions and data.
* Memory Management Units (MMUs) and Translation Lookaside Buffers (TLBs) for demand-paged virtual memory.
* **Memory:**
* User Memory: Up to 128 MB
* User Flash: 4 MB
* **Interfaces:**
* VMEbus Interface: Compliant with VME64 and VME64 extensions (5-row P1 and P2). Utilizes a 64-bit VMEbus interface with the Tundra Universe II chip.
* Front Panel I/O Module (10-20A/10-20B, POPPPC-20):
* Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX)
* Two Serial Channels (RS-232)
* Keyboard Input
* Mouse Input
* On-Board Channels:
* Serial Ports
* Parallel Ports
* Ethernet Channels
* SCSI-2 Peripheral Interface Controller
* 16-Bit Business Audio
* JTAG Port
* **Compatibility:**
* Fully compliant with PowerPC Reference Platform (PReP) recommendations, ensuring compatibility with PReP-compliant software.
* **Physical:**
* Form Factor: VME 6U
* Build Styles: Available in various build styles from Level 1 (Standard) to Level 5 (Rugged Conduction-cooled).
* Cooling: Air-cooled and conduction-cooled options available.

### Electrical Characteristics (PowerPC 604 Microprocessor)

* **Supply Voltage:** 3.3 V ± 5% DC
* **Operating Temperature:** 0 ≤ Tj ≤ 105 °C
* **Input Capacitance:** 10 pF maximum
* **Power Dissipation:**
* 100 MHz: Typical 14.5 W, Maximum 19.0 W
* 120 MHz: Typical 17.0 W, Maximum 22.5 W
* 133 MHz: Typical 18.5 W, Maximum 24.0 W
* Note: Power measured does not include power dissipated in output drivers. Typical power is an average value measured at 3.3 V in a system executing typical applications and benchmark sequences. Maximum power is measured at 3.3 V using a worst-case instruction mix. These values should be used for power supply design and thermal management planning.

### System Integration and Architecture

* **Bus Arbitration:** The 604 interface protocol allows multiple masters to compete for system resources through a central external arbiter.
* **Multiprocessor Support:** On-chip snooping logic maintains data cache coherency for multiprocessor applications.
* **Data Transfers:** Supports single-beat and burst data transfers for memory accesses and memory-mapped I/O accesses.
* **CMOS Technology:** Utilizes an advanced, 3.3-V CMOS process technology and is fully compatible with TTL devices.

### Why Choose Aumictech for Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC-604 VME PowerPC Board?

At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end VME PowerPC boards. Whether you need robust processing power for demanding embedded systems, seamless integration with existing VME infrastructure, or a reliable platform for complex data acquisition and control applications, our team ensures the Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC-604 VME PowerPC Board delivers maximum performance for your application.