Emerson / Motorola MVME55006E-0163 VMEbus Single-Board Computer

The Emerson/Motorola MVME55006E-0163 is a VMEbus single-board computer built around the MPC7457 PowerPC processor operating at 1 GHz, paired with AltiVec coprocessor capability for high-performance computational workloads. It delivers integrated memory, dual PCI buses, and multi-interface I/O architecture suited for real-time control, data acquisition, and embedded systems in defense, aerospace, and industrial automation.

## Technical Specifications

**Processor & Core Architecture**
• MPC7457 PowerPC processor at 1 GHz
• L1 cache: 32K/32K; L2 cache: 512 KB on-chip; L3 cache: 2 MB
• AltiVec coprocessor for vector computation
• Marvell system controller with 133 MHz host bus and SDRAM memory bus

**Memory Configuration**
• 512 MB ECC SDRAM at 133 MHz
• Expandable to 1 GB via memory mezzanine card
• 40 MB on-board Flash memory: 32 MB expansion bank + 8 MB boot bank

**PCI Architecture**
• Dual independent 64-bit PCI buses at 33 MHz or 66 MHz
• Two PMC sites supporting IEEE 1386.1-compliant PMC cards
• Support for Processor PMCs (PrPMCs) and PMCspan modules
• Dedicated 33 MHz PCI bus isolation for Universe II VME and PMCspan expansion

**Network Interfaces**
• Gigabit Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps via Intel 82545GM controller with RJ-45
• Fast Ethernet: 10/100 BaseT via integrated Marvell GT-64260B controller with RJ-45

**Serial & Storage**
• Two RS-232/422/485 serial ports (isolated, 15 kV ESD protection), 16550 compliant
• UW-SCSI interface
• SATA II port at 3 Gbps supporting 2.5-inch HDD/SSD
• CompactFlash Type I/II slot and SD card slot (industrial-temperature rated)

**Expansion**
• VMEbus A32/D64/BLT64 master/slave interface
• CompactPCI interface (3U form factor, 32-bit/66 MHz)
• I/O compatibility with MVME51xx family

**Physical**
• Height: 233.4 mm (9.2 in.), Depth: 160.0 mm (6.3 in.)
• Front panel height: 261.8 mm (10.3 in.)

## Key Features

• AltiVec computational acceleration for signal and image processing
• Dual 64-bit PCI architecture enabling high-throughput peripheral expansion
• Isolated VME and PMC buses permit simultaneous 66 MHz PMC operation
• Multi-interface storage: SATA, CompactFlash, and SD for flexible data management
• ECC memory protection for mission-critical systems

## Typical Applications

Aerospace and defense embedded systems; industrial real-time control and monitoring; communications gateway platforms; data acquisition systems requiring sustained compute throughput.

## Compatibility & Integration

Full VMEbus mastery and slave capability. I/O register and connector compatibility with MVME51xx single-board computers. Accepts PMC and PrPMC expansion cards via dual independent PCI segments. CompactPCI form factor available for modular deployment.