Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4-750-1000B High-Performance Single Board Computer

The Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4-750-1000B is a high-performance single-board computer (SBC) built on the PowerPC architecture, designed for demanding embedded applications in sectors such as defense and aerospace. It features the PowerPC 750 processor and supports a fast processor-memory bus for high data throughput. The PPC4 series is known for its ruggedization options and compatibility with previous generations, enabling technology insertion and component reuse. This SBC is suitable for systems requiring reliable and powerful computing in harsh environments.

### Technical Specifications

* **Processor:** PowerPC 750 (specific clock speed for PPC4-750-1000B not explicitly detailed in sourced documents, but related PPC4A models mention PowerPC 750 clocked at 266MHz or higher, and PPC4B models mention PowerPC 7410 up to 500MHz or higher and PowerPC 755 up to 400MHz or higher).
* **Architecture:** PowerPC Reference Platform (PReP)
* **Memory:**
* SDRAM: Up to 256MB or 512MB (specific configurations vary, e.g., 64MB to 256MB in PPC4A, 128MB fitted as standard in PPC4B, with options for 256MB or 512MB).
* Processor-Memory Bus: 83.3MHz (yielding 296MB/sec sustainable memory transfer rate) or 100 MHz (for PPC4A).
* L2 Cache: 1MB with private L2 Bus (for 750 version); 2MB for 7410 processor.
* **Storage:**
* FLASH: 16MB 64-bit wide (on PPC4B) or 64MB 64-bit wide (paged, with linear addressing).
* E2PROM: 512KB User E2PROM.
* Non-volatile RAM: 32 KB Ferroelectric Nonvolatile RAM.
* **Buses:**
* PCI Bus: 32-bit, 33 MHz or 64-bit, 66 MHz (on PPC4B).
* **Interfaces:**
* Ethernet: 10/100BaseT or 10Base5.
* SCSI: Ultra SCSI.
* Serial Ports: 4 x Serial Ports (COM 3 & 4 may not be supported with certain ruggedization options on PPC4B).
* Other: Mouse/Keyboard, Floppy, Parallel Port.
* VME Connectors: 5 row VME64 & Type A or B P0 Connectors.
* **Expansion Slots:**
* PMC Expansion Slots: 2 x PMC Slots.
* PMC Carrier Cards: Support for PMC Carrier Cards, enabling expansion up to 9 PMCs.
* **Ruggedization:** Available in 5 ruggedization levels, including Air-Cooled and Conduction-Cooled form factors.
* **Firmware:** Radstone Built-In-Test (BIT) and SilverChip Firmware.
* **Software Support:** Board Support Packages (BSPs) and Enhanced Support Packages (ESPs) for VxWorks/Tornado, LynxOS, and RTEMS.

### Physical

* **Form Factor:** Standard 6U VME64.

### Compatibility

* **PReP Architecture:** Compliant with the PowerPC Reference Platform (PReP) architecture.
* **Form, Fit, and Function:** Designed for compatibility with previous generations of Radstone PowerPC SBCs to facilitate technology insertion and component reuse.
* **I/O Compatibility:** PPC4B is fully I/O compatible with PPC4 and PPC4A.

Why Choose Aumictech for Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4-750-1000B?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-performance embedded computing hardware. Whether you need a robust single-board computer for mission-critical applications, require advanced processing power for complex data analysis, or seek a reliable solution for harsh environmental conditions, our team ensures the Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4-750-1000B delivers maximum performance and longevity for your application.