Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4A-755-1510B04 High-Performance Single Board Computer

The Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4A-755-1510B04 is a high-performance 6U VME64 single board computer (SBC) designed for demanding embedded computing applications in naval, land-based, and airborne platforms. It leverages the PowerPC Reference Platform (PReP) architecture to provide a robust and upgradeable computing solution. The PPC4A-755-1510B04 is built for rugged environments, offering multiple levels of ruggedization in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled form factors.

### Technical Specifications

* **Processor:**
* PowerPC 755 or 7410 processors are available.
* Processors can be clocked at 400 MHz or higher for the PowerPC 755, and 500 MHz or higher for the PowerPC 7410 with AltiVec technology.
* **Cache:**
* 1 MB L2 Cache with a private L2 Bus for the PowerPC 755.
* 2 MB L2 Cache with a private L2 Bus for the PowerPC 7410.
* **Memory:**
* Supports up to 512 MB of SDRAM on-board with ECC (Error Correction Code).
* Features a fast 100 MHz memory bus for high performance.
* The CPU to memory interface is supported by the MPC107 bridge, implementing a 64-bit data bus to SDRAM with ECC, clocked at up to 100 MHz.
* **Storage:**
* 64 MB of 64-bit wide FLASH memory, which is paged with linear addressing (read and write).
* 512 KB User E2PROM.
* **Expansion:**
* Two PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) expansion slots are available on-board.
* Supports PMC carrier cards, which can accommodate up to 9 PMCs, allowing for significant system expansion.
* **Bus Architecture:**
* VME64 6U form factor.
* Features a 64-bit PCI bus.
* **Interfaces:**
* 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet or 10 BASE-5 Ethernet.
* Ultra SCSI interface.
* Support for Mouse, Keyboard, Floppy, Parallel, and up to 4 Serial Ports.
* VME64 5-row P1 and P0 Connectors (Type A or B).
* PMC Carrier Cards with up to 9 PMCs.
* Optional MIL-STD-1553 interface available.
* **Software Support:**
* Radstone Built-In-Test (BIT) and SilverChip Firmware.
* Board Support Packages (BSPs) and Enhanced Support Packages (ESPs) are available for VxWorks/Tornado (WindRiver Systems) and LynxOS (LynuxWorks).
* Third-party OS support includes BlueCat Linux and RTEMS (OAR Corp.).
* **Ruggedization:**
* Available in five ruggedization levels.
* Offered in both air-cooled and conduction-cooled form factors.
* Conduction-cooled versions can support extended temperature ranges, such as -40°C to +85°C.
* **Power Consumption:**
* Typical power consumption is around 19 Watts for the PowerPC 755 (400 MHz) and 20 Watts for the PowerPC 7410 (500 MHz).

Why Choose Aumictech for the Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4A-755-1510B04?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end embedded computing hardware. Whether you need robust single board computers for harsh environments, reliable processing for critical applications, or scalable expansion options, our team ensures the Abaco Systems / Radstone PPC4A-755-1510B04 delivers maximum performance for your application.