Emerson / Artesyn Technologies MVME4100-0173 VMEbus Single-Board Computer

The Emerson/Artesyn Technologies MVME4100-0173 is a VMEbus single-board computer built around the Freescale MPC8548E system-on-chip processor running at up to 1.3 GHz. Designed for demanding industrial and embedded applications, it delivers high-performance real-time control, data acquisition, and communication capabilities within a compact VME-compatible form factor. The board integrates an e500 processor core with double-precision floating-point support, an encryption engine for data security, and extensive memory resources including 2GB DDR2 ECC RAM, 128MB NOR flash, 4GB NAND flash, and 512KB MRAM.

## Technical Specifications

• **Processor:** Freescale MPC8548E SoC, 1.3 GHz maximum clock rate with e500 core architecture
• **Memory:** 2GB DDR2 ECC RAM (SO-DIMM format), 128MB NOR flash, 4GB NAND flash, 512KB MRAM
• **VMEbus Interface:** 2eSST protocol, 320MB/s transfer rate
• **Ethernet:** Four Gigabit Ethernet ports
• **Expansion:** One on-board PMC site; up to four optional XMC sites via expansion cards; dual 33/66/100MHz PMC sites; 8x PCI/PCI-X expansion connector for PMC/XMC carrier support
• **Firmware:** MOTLoad resident in flash with POST, initialization, and debugger interface
• **Temperature Range:** Extended -40 °C to +71 °C; Commercial 0 °C to +55 °C; Storage -40 °C to +85 °C
• **Estimated MTBF:** 757,000 hours (Telcordia SR-332, issue 2, ground fixed at 40 °C ambient)
• **EMC Compliance:** FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A; ICES-003 Class A; CE Mark per EN55022 Class B emissions and EN55024 immunity
• **Board Flammability:** UL 94V-0

## Key Features

• Integrated encryption engine for network privacy and enhanced data security
• DMA engine with PCI-X and PCI Express interface support
• Integrated memory controller and local I/O subsystem
• Available Board Support Packages for VxWorks and Linux

## Typical Applications

• Real-time control systems
• Industrial data acquisition
• Embedded communications infrastructure
• VME-based system extensions

## Compatibility & Integration

The board supports industry-standard PMC and XMC modules via on-board and expansion carrier sites. MOTLoad firmware provides compatibility with standard VxWorks and Linux operating systems, enabling rapid system integration into existing VME infrastructures.