MVME117A
May 15, 2026

MVME117A

The MVME117A is a 6U VMEbus high‑performance single‑board computer based on Motorola 68K family CPU (MC68010 or MC68030). It functions as a VMEbus master/slave controller integrating CPU, memory, multi‑protocol serial/parallel I/O, SCSI interface, timers, and battery‑backed real‑time clock. Widely used in legacy industrial automation, process control, military/aerospace, and VME‑based real‑time embedded systems.

Description

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1. General Description

The MVME117A is a 6U VMEbus high‑performance single‑board computer based on Motorola 68K family CPU (MC68010 or MC68030). It functions as a VMEbus master/slave controller integrating CPU, memory, multi‑protocol serial/parallel I/O, SCSI interface, timers, and battery‑backed real‑time clock. Widely used in legacy industrial automation, process control, military/aerospace, and VME‑based real‑time embedded systems.

2. Key Features

  • Processor:

    • Standard: Motorola MC68010 @ 10 MHz

    • Option: MC68030 @ 25 MHz (32‑bit, MMU)

  • Memory:

    • RAM: 2 MB DRAM standard (with parity)

    • EPROM/ROM: 128 KB (four 28‑pin sockets, 8K×8~64K×8)

    • CMOS RAM: 2 KB battery‑backed (expandable to 8 KB)

  • Onboard I/O:

    • 1 × multi‑protocol RS‑232C serial (P2 connector)

    • 1 × front‑panel debug serial port (J6, terminal only)

    • 2 × 8‑bit parallel ports (Centronics compatible, via P2)

    • 1 × SCSI bus interface (P2 connector)

  • VMEbus Interface:

    • A16/A24 address, D16/D32 data

    • Master + Slave mode, VMEbus compliant

    • System controller functions (SYSCLK, BTO, arbiter, reset)

  • Timers & Control:

    • MC68B40 triple 16‑bit timers: tick, watchdog, user timer

    • Battery‑backed RTC (time‑of‑day clock/calendar)

  • Status Indicators:

    • RUN, HALT, FAIL LED indicators

  • Power Supply:

    • +5 VDC, ±12 VDC (VMEbus standard)


3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Processor

  • CPU: Motorola MC68010 (10 MHz) / MC68030 (25 MHz)

  • Architecture: 32‑bit internal, 16/32‑bit external bus

3.2 Memory

  • DRAM: 2 MB (zero‑wait‑state, parity option)

  • EPROM: 128 KB (4 sockets)

  • CMOS RAM: 2 KB (battery‑backed)

3.3 I/O Interfaces

  • Serial: 2 × RS‑232C (1 × P2, 1 × front debug)

  • Parallel: 2 × 8‑bit (Centronics)

  • SCSI: 1 × SCSI (P2)

3.4 VMEbus

  • Address: A16 / A24

  • Data: D16 / D32

  • Mode: Master / Slave

  • System controller: jumper‑enable

3.5 Electrical

  • Voltage: +5 VDC, ±12 VDC

  • Logic: 5 V TTL compatible

3.6 Mechanical

  • Form Factor: 6U VME

  • Size: 233 mm × 160 mm

  • Mounting: Standard VME chassis slot

3.7 Environmental

  • Operating Temp: 0 °C to +55 °C

  • Storage Temp: ‑20 °C to +70 °C

  • Humidity: 5%–95% RH, non‑condensing

3.8 OS Support

  • Motorola VERSAdos, VxWorks (legacy), custom RTOS, bare‑metal


4. Typical Applications

  • Legacy DCS / SIS system main controller

  • Industrial automation & process control

  • Military / aerospace embedded systems

  • VMEbus test & measurement systems

  • Real‑time embedded control equipment


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