VMIC VMIVME-7740-840 Pentium III VME Single Board Computer

The VMIC VMIVME-7740-840 is a 6U VME single-board computer featuring an Intel Pentium III processor, delivering x86 compatibility within the VMEbus architecture. This module is designed for industrial automation, medical imaging, and building management systems requiring robust computing performance and extensive I/O capabilities.

VMEbus Integration

The VMIVME-7740-840 implements VME64 bus interface with support for A32, A24, and A16 addressing modes along with D32, D16, and D08 data transfers. It features MBLT64 and BLT32 block transfer modes for high-throughput data movement. A PMC expansion site with VMEbus P2 I/O connectivity provides additional functionality through mezzanine cards.

Display and I/O Features

Integrated AGP SVGA controller supports display resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 with 64,000 colors, making the board suitable for operator interface applications. Front panel connections include a PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, USB connectivity, and status indicators. The board includes three 16-bit timers compatible with the 82C54 architecture, programmable through software for timing and counting functions.

• Processor: Intel Pentium III, 850 MHz, PGA370 socket

• System Memory: Up to 512 MB SDRAM via 144-pin SODIMM

• Storage: 192 MB IDE CompactFlash option, auxiliary IDE port

• Network: Dual Fast Ethernet controllers (10/100BaseTX)

• Graphics: AGP SVGA controller, 1600 x 1200 resolution

• Serial Ports: 2x 16550-compatible ports, up to 56 kbps

• USB: Universal Serial Bus interface

• VMEbus: VME64 with MBLT64/BLT32, PMC expansion site

System Management Features

Software-programmable watchdog timer provides system reset capability for automatic recovery from software faults. The board supports remote boot capabilities using Lanworks BootWare technology, enabling network-based booting via NetWare, TCP/IP, or RPL protocols. System and video BIOS are stored in reprogrammable flash memory for field updates.

Operating System Compatibility

The VMIVME-7740-840 supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows CE, Linux distributions, VxWorks, QNX, Solaris, and LynxOS. This broad compatibility ensures integration with existing software infrastructure and development tools.