The Abaco Systems VMIVME-7050-100000 is a PowerPC VME Single Board Computer delivering high-performance computing for demanding COTS and OEM applications. Built around an IBM PowerPC 750FX or 750GX processor operating at up to 1.0 GHz with 1 MB on-chip L2 cache, this SBC integrates a Marvell Discovery II system controller capable of 100 Gbps aggregate throughput. The board supports up to 2 GB DDR226 SDRAM with ECC, 64.5 MB bootable Flash, and 32 KB NVRAM for persistent storage and boot operations.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• CPU: IBM PowerPC 750FX or 750GX at up to 1.0 GHz
• L2 Cache: Up to 1 MB on-chip
• SDRAM: Up to 2 GB DDR226 with ECC support
• Flash: 64.5 MB total bootable (PLCC32 socket for 512 KB x8 + 64 MB soldered)
• NVRAM: 32 KB
• SRAM: 2 MB cross-bar fabric switch
System Controller
• Marvell Discovery II with 100 Gbps aggregate throughput
Expansion
• Two PMC sites, PCI-X capable
• Optional PMC237CM1 expander adds three additional PMC sites (five total across two VMEbus slots)
• 64-bit PCI board-to-board connector
Connectivity
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 with auto-negotiation)
• GMII support with external PHY
• Two multi-protocol serial ports via MV64360 MPSC: RS-232, RS-422/485, synchronous/asynchronous (up to 10 Mbps per channel)
• One front-panel RS-232 debug/remote console port
• Ultra DMA IDE controller with CompactFlash Type 1 socket (up to 1 GB support)
VMEbus
• VME64 modes: A32/A24/D32/D16/D08(EO)/MBLT64/BLT32
• DTB Master/Slave, Requester, Interrupt Handler, Interrupter, Arbiter support
– Key Features
• Real-time clock
• Software-selectable watchdog timer with reset
• Rear transition boards enable optional CompactFlash access
• Front or rear Gigabit LAN switch connectivity
• Backpressure support for half-duplex operation at 10 or 100 Mbps
– Typical Applications
Advanced signal processing, real-time embedded systems, test and measurement platforms, military and aerospace computing, industrial process control, and high-availability network appliances.
– Compatibility & Integration
The VMIVME-7050-100000 fits standard VME64 form factors and supports both master and slave VMEbus modes. All serial ports are accessible via P2 connectors and compatible with transition boards for flexible I/O configuration.
