Emerson / Motorola MVME350 Intelligent Streaming Tape Controller Module

The Emerson/Motorola MVME350 is an intelligent streaming tape controller module engineered for VMEbus systems. It manages high-speed data transfer between the VMEbus and tape drives, offloading tape I/O operations from the main system processor. By handling data flow to and from tape devices independently, the MVME350 improves overall system throughput in backup, archiving, and data storage applications.

## Technical Specifications

• **Product Type:** Intelligent Streaming Tape Controller Module
• **Bus Interface:** VMEbus
• **System Architecture:** VMEbus (Versa Module Europa bus)
• **Form Factor:** VMEbus module, standard mechanical specifications (6U)
• **Primary Function:** High-speed data transfer management and control for streaming tape drives

## Key Features

• Dedicated tape controller eliminates processor bottlenecks during backup and archival operations
• VMEbus integration provides direct system connectivity and modularity
• Supports connection to streaming tape drives via standard tape drive interface protocols
• Operates within VMEbus architecture, which requires a compatible system controller for bus arbitration and clock distribution

## Typical Applications

• High-throughput data backup in VMEbus-based systems
• Data archiving and retrieval in industrial and embedded environments
• Mission-critical storage operations in aerospace, military, and industrial applications

## Compatibility & Integration

The MVME350 integrates into VMEbus platforms requiring a compatible backplane and a host system capable of managing the tape controller. VMEbus architecture is established for modularity and suitability in embedded applications where industrial-grade reliability is required. Integration assumes a system controller present to manage bus arbitration and provide system clock signals.