The SPARC/CPU-3CE/16-40-1 is a SPARC-based single-slot VME board computer engineered for 32-bit IEEE 1014 VMEbus systems. This 6U form factor board delivers SPARCclassic workstation performance in a compact embedded package, running the Solaris operating environment with access to over 10,000 ready-made software applications.
## Technical Specifications
• **Architecture:** SPARC-based processor
• **VMEbus Interface:** 32-bit IEEE 1014 compliant
• **Form Factor:** Single-slot 6U VMEbus board
• **On-Board Memory:** 1 MB User Flash EEPROM
• **Expansion:** Two standard SBus slots for I/O cards
• **Operating System:** Solaris environment
• **I/O Interfaces:** Floppy disk, Fast SCSI, parallel communications, serial communications, keyboard/mouse ports, Ethernet network interface
## Key Features
• SPARC workstation-class performance in a single VMEbus slot enables cost-effective deployment in space-constrained embedded systems
• Two SBus expansion slots support hundreds of available graphics, video, networking, industrial control, and instrumentation cards
• Solaris operating environment provides broad third-party software support and ecosystem compatibility
• Integrated I/O peripherals—floppy, SCSI, serial, parallel, Ethernet—minimize external interface requirements
• Single-slot 6U packaging optimizes VMEbus backplane utilization for multi-board configurations
## Typical Applications
• Specialized embedded computing in industrial control systems
• Instrumentation and data acquisition platforms
• Real-time processing within VME-based equipment
• Field-deployed embedded workstations requiring Solaris application support
## Compatibility & Integration
The board integrates directly into standard VMEbus backplanes supporting 32-bit IEEE 1014 specification. SBus expansion architecture enables integration with the extensive installed base of SBus peripheral cards. Solaris OS support ensures compatibility with enterprise and embedded software developed for SPARC platforms.
