The CPU-30BE/16 is a VMEbus-based single-board computer built on the Motorola MC68030 processor running at 25 MHz with integrated MC68882 floating-point coprocessor and memory management unit. It delivers 32-bit processing power for embedded systems, real-time control, and data acquisition in industrial environments, combining on-chip instruction and data caches with comprehensive I/O connectivity and firmware support.
## Technical Specifications
**Processor**
• Motorola MC68030 at 25 MHz
• MC68882 Floating-Point Coprocessor
• Dual 256-byte on-chip caches (instruction and data)
• Memory Management Unit with independent D and I channels
• 68020-compatible Integer Unit with upward code compatibility
**Memory**
• 16 Mbyte shared DRAM (expandable to 32 Mbyte on Rev. 4)
• 4 Mbyte Flash memory (up to 8 Mbyte on Rev. 4)
• 512 Kbyte VMEPROM firmware
• Up to 256 Kbyte battery-backed SRAM (Rev. 4 boards)
**Interfaces**
• 32-bit VMEbus A32/D32 interface
• Single-ended SCSI interface
• Ethernet (LANCE Am79C90)
• Floppy disk controller (WD1772)
• Four RS-232 serial ports (DUSCC 68562)
• Level-programmable VMEbus interrupter
**Power**
• +5 VDC at 2.3 A typical
• +12 VDC at 0.4 A typical
• −12 VDC at 0.1 A typical
**Environmental**
• Operating: 0°C to +55°C (forced air cooling)
• Storage: −40°C to +85°C (−40°C to +60°C with battery)
• Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
## Key Features
• PDOS real-time operating system in EPROM with kernel, file manager, monitor, and debugger
• Real-Time Clock with battery backup (Rev. 4)
• Single VMEbus slot footprint (160 × 233 mm)
• On-board RESET and ABORT switches
• Local interrupt handling plus VMEbus interrupt capability
## Typical Applications
Embedded control systems, data acquisition platforms, real-time instrumentation, VMEbus-based industrial automation.
## Compatibility & Integration
FORCE Gate Array FGA-002 integration. Full A32/D32 VMEbus support with A24 and A16 address space mapping. Upward compatible with 68020 object code.
