The Abaco Systems V5C is a 6U single-wide VME Bus Single Board Computer engineered for high-performance embedded systems. Built on the Intel Pentium III processor running up to 1GHz (with Celeron support from 450MHz), it delivers substantial computing capacity in a compact form factor. The platform accommodates up to 768MB of memory and integrates dual 10/100BaseT Ethernet interfaces for network connectivity. Storage options include 8/16-bit SCSI interface support, M-Systems Flash Disk on Chip, and compact flash memory.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Pentium III up to 1GHz; Celeron processors 450MHz and up supported
• Memory: Up to 768MB
• VMEbus: 6U VME64 with block mode transfer capability
• Storage Interfaces: 8/16-bit SCSI, M-Systems Flash Disk on Chip, Compact Flash
• Networking: Dual 10/100BaseT Ethernet
• Serial/Parallel: 2× serial ports, 1× printer port
• Video Output: VGA-compatible
• Input Devices: PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors
• Expansion: PMC slots via DPMCC or TPMCC modules
– Key Features
• VME64 block mode transfer for optimized data throughput
• Local PCI bus architecture supporting high-performance I/O
• PC99 Design Guide compatibility for standard software deployment
• Conformal coating option available on V5C-XT variant for environmental protection
• V5C-XT variant includes SVGA GUI-accelerated video and Fast SCSI-2/wide
– Typical Applications
The V5C suits military, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial control systems requiring reliable, deterministic performance in VME environments. PMC expansion capabilities enable customization for specialized signal processing, I/O, or storage requirements.
– Compatibility & Integration
Software written to PC99 Design Guide specifications runs directly on the V5C. VME64 block mode transfers ensure compatibility with modern VME backplanes and controllers. Both standard and environmental variants support integration into existing VME-based systems without architectural modification.
