Model Interpretation

VMIVME: VMEbus module series (VMIC/GE)

7658: High-end dual-Pentium III VME SBC

Common suffixes:

-330: Standard config (dual PIII 1.26 GHz, 2 GB SDRAM)

-300: Lower-frequency dual PIII variant

-001: Industrial-grade, extended temperature support

Technical Parameters

Processor & Chipset

CPU: Dual Intel Pentium III (FC-PGA/PGA2), up to 1.26 GHz (512 KB L2 cache per CPU)

System Bus: 133 MHz FSB, symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) support

PCI-VME Bridge: Tundra Universe II (transparent, master/slave, VME64 compliant)

Memory

SDRAM: Up to 2 GB (2×1 GB SODIMMs), ECC supported

NVSRAM: 32 KB battery-backed (data retention)

Storage Interfaces:

PCI Ultra320 SCSI (for high-speed HDD/SSD)

Ultra DMA/66 IDE (for CompactFlash/2.5” drives)

Graphics & Display

Controller: Intel 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 (Intel 82559 controllers)

Serial: 2×RS-232/422/485 (16550-compatible, DB9)

USB: 2×USB 1.1

Parallel: 1×DB25 (ECP/EPP mode)

VGA: 1×DB15

Reset & LED: Front-panel reset switch, status LEDs

VMEbus & Expansion

Form Factor: 6U Eurocard (233.35×160 mm), single-slot

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

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

Power & Environment

Power: +5 VDC 8 A max (from VME backplane)

Cooling: Active (fan) standard; conduction-cooled option for rugged apps

Operating Temp: -40°C to +70°C (conduction-cooled to +85°C)

Humidity: 5–95% non-condensing

Certifications: UL, CE, CSA, IEC 60255

OS Support

Real-Time: VxWorks, Linux (SMP-enabled), QNX, LynxOS

General-Purpose: Windows 2000/XP, DOS

Core Functions

Dual-Core SMP Processing: Dual Pentium III CPUs deliver parallel computing power for high-throughput real-time tasks。

High-Speed Storage & I/O: Ultra320 SCSI and dual Ethernet enable fast data transfer and network connectivity。

ECC Memory Reliability: Up to 2 GB ECC SDRAM ensures data integrity in critical applications。

Transparent VME-PCI Bridging: Universe II bridge supports seamless multi-CPU VMEbus systems。

Rugged Deployment Flexibility: Active or conduction cooling options suit harsh industrial/defense environments。

Applications

Aerospace & Defense: Radar signal processing, avionics test, electronic warfare, mission computing。

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

Test & Measurement: High-channel-count DAQ, ATE, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators。

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

Usage & Maintenance

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

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

Maintenance: Clean fan filters annually (active cooling); inspect connections; update firmware as needed。

Status: End-of-Life (EOL) since 2007; replacement is Abaco Systems’ modern VPX/VME SBCs (e.g., VME-7800)。