Model Interpretation

VMIVME: VMEbus module series (VMIC/GE)

7700: Mid‑range 6U VME SBC (complement to VMIVME‑7750)

Common suffixes:

‑111000: Standard config (PIII, 512 MB SDRAM, dual Ethernet)

‑110000: Lower‑end variant (ULV Celeron, reduced I/O)

‑350‑007700: Long‑term support / industrial grade

Technical Parameters

Processor & Chipset

CPU: Intel Pentium III (up to 1.0 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache) or ULV Celeron (400/650 MHz)

Chipset: Intel 815E, 100 MHz FSB

PCI‑VME Bridge: Tundra Universe II (transparent, master/slave)

Memory

SDRAM: 1×144‑pin SODIMM, max 512 MB (ECC optional)

NVSRAM: 32 KB battery‑backed (data retention)

Storage: IDE / CompactFlash (bootable, up to 1 GB)

Graphics & Display

Controller: 815E‑integrated AGP, 4 MB cache

Resolution: Up to 1600×1200; front‑panel VGA (DB15)

I/O & Interfaces (Front Panel)

Ethernet: 2×10/100 Mbps RJ45

Serial: 2×RS‑232/422/485 (DB9)

USB: 2×USB 1.1

Parallel: 1×DB25

VGA: 1×DB15

Reset & Speaker: Front‑panel reset switch, buzzer

VMEbus & Expansion

Form Factor: 6U Eurocard, single‑slot, panel‑mount

VME Compliance: Rev. C.1, VME64 (32/64‑bit, 132/264 MB/s)

PMC Slot: 1×PMC for custom I/O expansion

Power & Environment

Power: +5 VDC 7 A (from VME backplane)

Cooling: Passive (fanless)

Operating Temp: ‑40°C to +85°C

Humidity: 5–95% non‑condensing

Certifications: UL, CE, CSA, IEC 60255

OS Support

Real‑Time: VxWorks, Linux, QNX, LynxOS

General‑Purpose: Windows 2000/XP, DOS

Core Functions

Rugged Fanless Operation: Passive cooling for high reliability in shock/vibration/extreme temp environments。

Transparent VME‑PCI Bridging: Universe II bridge enables seamless multi‑CPU VMEbus systems。

Dual Ethernet & Rich I/O: Integrated networking and I/O reduce external hardware。

Long‑Term Availability: Extended lifecycle support for legacy VME deployments。

Real‑Time Determinism: Sub‑millisecond control loop performance for precision applications。

Applications

Industrial Automation: DCS, PLC, motion control, factory floor monitoring。

Aerospace & Defense: Avionics test, radar processing, ground support equipment。

Test & Measurement: High‑speed DAQ, ATE, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulators。

Energy & Power: Turbine control, power plant monitoring, grid automation。

Transportation: Railway signaling, vehicle control systems。

Usage & Maintenance

Installation: Insert into 6U VME chassis; connect backplane power and front‑panel I/O。

Configuration: Set VME address, IRQ, and bridge mode via jumpers/BIOS。

Maintenance: Fanless design minimizes upkeep; inspect connections annually; update firmware as needed。

Status: End‑of‑Life (EOL); replacement is Abaco Systems’ modern VPX/VME SBCs。