Motorola MVME2604-4351 PowerPlus VME64 Single Board Computer

Motorola MVME2604-4351 | PowerPlus VME64 Single Board Computer

The Motorola MVME2604-4351 is a high-performance single-board computer (SBC) based on the PowerPlus VME architecture.

It utilizes the PowerPC 604e processor to deliver high-speed computational power for demanding real-time applications.

Designed for seamless integration into VME64 systems, this module excels at minimizing memory bottlenecks and optimizing I/O throughput, making it a staple in industrial and defense infrastructure.

Technical Parameter Table

Product Advantages and Features

PowerPlus Architecture: Features the "Raven" PCI bridge and "Falcon" memory controller chipset, which together optimize the data path between the CPU, local bus, and VMEbus.

ECC Memory Protection: The Falcon chipset provides Error Correction Code (ECC) for DRAM, ensuring high data integrity for mission-critical tasks.

Flexible I/O Expansion: Includes a 64-bit PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) slot, allowing for the addition of specialized modules like FDDI, ATM, or additional graphics/Ethernet ports.

Backward Compatibility: Specifically designed to work with the MVME712M transition module, allowing users to maintain existing cabling while upgrading processing power.

Integrated Debugging: Equipped with the PPCBug debug monitor, which includes extensive power-up self-tests (PUST) and hardware diagnostics.

Application Cases

Military & Aerospace: Embedded processing in flight simulators, telemetry stations, and naval tactical displays.

Industrial Automation: Serving as the primary controller for high-speed manufacturing lines and complex process control systems.

Medical Imaging: Real-time image reconstruction and data management in diagnostic equipment (MRI/CT).

Scientific Research: High-throughput data acquisition in physics labs and university experimental setups.

Other Models in the Same Series

MVME2603: Low-power variant utilizing the PowerPC 603 processor.

MVME2604-4361: Upgraded version with 333 MHz CPU and 256 MB RAM.

MVME2604-4471: High-end version with 400 MHz CPU and 512 MB RAM.

MVME761: Alternative transition module for 10/100BaseTX Ethernet and synchronous serial support.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation: Align the board with the VME64 backplane (P1 and P2 connectors). The 5-row 160-pin connectors require careful alignment before seating. Secure the Scanbe handles to lock the module in place.

Configuration: Use the CNFG command within the PPCBug monitor to set the Ethernet station address and define VMEbus mapping parameters.

Thermal Management: Requires active cooling. Ensure at least 10 CFM of airflow is maintained across the board to prevent thermal throttling of the PowerPC 604e.

NVRAM Battery: The board includes an 8KB NVRAM/Time-of-Day clock. If the system clock resets or configuration is lost, the onboard replaceable battery may need service.

Unique Product Description

The Motorola MVME2604-4351 is the definitive "mid-range powerhouse" of the MVME2600 family.

By balancing 200 MHz of RISC-based processing with a sophisticated 64-bit PCI internal bus, it eliminates the "chokepoints" common in older VME hardware.

It is built for longevity, often surviving in environments where consumer-grade hardware would fail within months.

For engineers maintaining reliable, long-lifecycle systems, the 4351 provides a predictable, high-performance platform that is as modular as it is robust.

Features:

MPC60x Class of Microprocessors

16KB/16KB or 32KB/32KB L1 cache

256KB L2 cache

Up to 512MB ECC DRAM On-Board Memory

8MB on-board Flash, 1MB Socketed

Ethernet Transceiver Interface with 32-Bit PCI Local Bus DMA

8- or 16-bit Fast SCSI-2 Bus Interface

Parallel, Floppy, Keyboard, and Mouse Interfaces

The Motorola MVME2600 Series VME / VME64 Processor Modules are a family of VME processor modules based on the Motorola PowerPlus VME architecture with PowerPC architecture-compatible microprocessors.

The flexibility of the MVME2600 provides an excellent base platform that can be quickly and easily customized for a variety of industry-specific applications.

Designed to meet the needs of military and aerospace, industrial automation, and medical imaging market segments, the MVME2600 applies to a variety of applications.

DRAM expansion mezzanines enable memory upgrades to the maximum 512MB of ECC DRAM without requiring additional VME slots.

Motorola MVME2604 VME64 Processor Module, 200 MHz, 16 MB RAM Specs

Specifications

Board Size    Height: 233.4 mm (9.2 in.)

Depth: 160.0 mm (6.3 in.)

Front Panel Height: 261.8 mm (10.3 in.)

Width: 19.8 mm (0.8 in.)

General

Manufacturer    Emerson / Motorola

Model    MVME2604

Product Family    MVME 2600-1. MVME 2600 1. MVME 2600. VME 2600. VME-2600. MVME2600-1. MVME2600 1.