Model Interpretation

VMICPCI: VMIC/GE CompactPCI SBC series

7806: 6U, Pentium M based, low‑power SBC

Common suffixes (example):

‑211000: Standard config (Pentium M 1.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM)

‑001: Extended temperature (‑40°C to +85°C)

Technical Parameters

Processor & System

CPU: Intel Pentium M (up to 1.8 GHz) or Celeron M (1.3 GHz)

FSB: 400 MHz

Chipset: Intel 855GME + 6300ESB I/O controller

Memory

SDRAM: Up to 1 GB DDR (one SODIMM slot)

Storage: Up to 1 GB CompactFlash (on‑board)

Graphics & Video

Controller: Integrated Intel 855GME

Resolution: Up to 1600×1200

Outputs: VGA + digital LVDS (via rear I/O)

I/O & Interfaces

Ethernet: 2×10/100/1000 Base‑TX (Intel 82546EB)

Serial: 2×16550‑compatible RS‑232 ports

USB: USB 2.0 (rear I/O)

Storage Interfaces: Serial ATA, Ultra ATA/66

Expansion: 2×PMC slots (PCI‑X/PCI)

Bus & Mechanical

Form Factor: 6U CompactPCI (single slot)

Bus Interface: 64‑bit / 66 MHz CompactPCI

Hot Swap: PICMG 2.1 Rev. 2.0 compliant

Cooling: Passive heat sink (low power)

Power: Low‑power design (typical < 25 W)

Environment & OS

Operating Temp: 0°C to +60°C (standard); ‑40°C to +85°C (rugged option)

OS Support: Windows 2000/XP, Linux, QNX, VxWorks

Features: Watchdog timer, IPMI support

Core Functions

Low‑Power High‑Performance Processing: Pentium M delivers strong performance at low power for fanless/rugged systems。

Dual Gigabit Ethernet: High‑speed, redundant network connectivity for real‑time data and control。

Integrated Graphics + LVDS: Supports both standard VGA and flat‑panel displays via rear I/O。

PMC Expansion Flexibility: Two PMC slots enable custom I/O, communication, or signal processing add‑ons。

Hot‑Swap & Rugged Temp: Designed for high‑availability, harsh‑environment deployments。

Applications

Aerospace & Defense: Mission computing, avionics, radar/sonar processing, rugged test benches。

Industrial Automation: High‑reliability control, data acquisition, HMI, and real‑time monitoring。

Test & Measurement: ATE, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL), and high‑channel‑count DAQ systems。

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

Usage & Maintenance

Installation: Insert into 6U CompactPCI chassis; connect rear I/O for power, network, video, and serial。

Configuration: Set CompactPCI address, IRQs, and watchdog via BIOS/utility; configure PMC cards。

Maintenance: Passive cooling requires no fan maintenance; keep rear I/O clean and connections secure。

Status: EOL (end‑of‑life); replaced by Abaco’s modern CompactPCI/VPX SBCs (e.g., CPCI‑7900 series)。