VMIC VMIVME-7740-855 PowerPC VME Single Board Computer

The VMIC VMIVME-7740-855 is a high-performance 6U VME single-board computer designed for demanding embedded applications in industrial control, defense systems, and telecommunications. Powered by the PowerPC 750FX processor, this module delivers exceptional computational capability within the VME64x form factor.

VMEbus Interface

The VMIVME-7740-855 implements VME64x bus interface supporting both master and slave modes. It provides full compatibility with A16, A24, and A32 address spaces along with D08, D16, D32, and D64 data transfer modes. The module supports 64-bit/64 MHz operation, enabling high-speed DMA transfers between the CPU and other VMEbus peripherals.

Expansion and I/O Capabilities

This single-board computer includes a PMC expansion slot compliant with IEEE P1386.1, allowing for the addition of mezzanine cards for specialized I/O functions. Dual 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports provide high-speed network connectivity, while serial ports and USB 2.0 interfaces support peripheral connections. The board can boot from local storage or network sources using PXE boot capabilities.

• Processor: PowerPC 750FX, 855 MHz, 32-bit RISC

• System Memory: 512 MB DDR SDRAM with ECC support

• Cache: 128 KB on-chip L2 cache

• VMEbus: VME64x master/slave, A16/A24/A32, D08/D16/D32/D64

• Network: Dual 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet

• Expansion: PMC slot (IEEE P1386.1)

• I/O Interfaces: Serial ports, USB 2.0

• Form Factor: 6U VME single-board

Operating System Support

The VMIVME-7740-855 is compatible with multiple real-time and general-purpose operating systems including VxWorks 6.x and 7, Linux distributions with Wind River Linux support, QNX, and Green Hills INTEGRITY. Board support packages are available to streamline system integration and driver development.

Reliability and Environmental Specifications

Designed for mission-critical applications, this module features a fanless passive cooling architecture and all-solid-state capacitors for enhanced reliability. Standard commercial-grade versions operate from 0°C to +60°C, while industrial variants support extended temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. The board meets MIL-STD-810G vibration and shock standards for defense applications and is RoHS compliant.