• Operating Systems Supported:
  • VxWorks
  • Linux (including real-time variants)
  • LynxOS
  • Integrity
• VMEbus Interface:
  • Conforms to VME64x (ANSI/VITA 1-1994, R2002) standards
  • 64-bit data path support
  • Supports A32/D64, A24/D32, A16/D16 addressing
  • Slave and master capabilities with DMA support
  • P0/J0 and P1/J1 connectors fully populated
• I/O Interfaces:
  • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000BASE-T)
  • Multiple RS-232/RS-422 serial ports
  • USB 1.1 or 2.0 (depending on configuration)
  • Two PMC sites (one on front, one on rear via P2) for expansion
• Graphics and Display:
  • Optional graphics support via PMC module
  • Video output for local console monitoring
• Timing and Synchronization:
  • Onboard real-time clock (RTC)
  • Support for VME system controller functions
  • IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) support in some configurations
• Environmental Specifications:
  • Operating Temperature:
    • Commercial: 0°C to +55°C
    • Extended: -40°C to +85°C (conduction-cooled variants)
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Shock and Vibration: Designed to meet MIL-STD-810 for rugged applications
• Cooling Options:
  • Air-cooled (standard)
  • Conduction-cooled (for military and aerospace use)
• Power Requirements:
  • +5 VDC, +3.3 VDC, and ±12 VDC via VME backplane
  • Typical power consumption: 15–25 W depending on load
• MTBF: Typically exceeds 100,000 hours under normal operating conditions

Functional Features

• High-Performance Processing: Leverages PowerPC G4 architecture with AltiVec technology for signal processing and computational tasks
• Rugged Design: Engineered for reliability in extreme temperatures, high vibration, and electromagnetic interference environments
• Modular Expandability: Utilizes PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) sites for adding specialized I/O, communications, or graphics capabilities
• Real-Time Operation: Fully compatible with real-time operating systems for deterministic control and data processing
• Secure and Reliable Boot: Protected flash memory ensures firmware integrity and fast boot times
• VME System Controller Capability: Can act as the system controller (VMEcrate master) managing bus arbitration and timing
• Diagnostic Support: Comprehensive onboard diagnostics for system health monitoring and fault detection
• Long-Term Availability: Designed for extended lifecycle support in industrial and defense programs

Application Scenarios

• Military and Defense: Used in radar signal processing, electronic warfare systems, command and control units, and avionics platforms
• Aerospace: Integrated into flight test instrumentation, satellite ground stations, and onboard processing systems
• Industrial Automation: Applied in high-speed control systems, real-time simulation, and process monitoring
• Transportation: Deployed in locomotive control systems, rail signaling, and intelligent transportation infrastructure
• Energy and Power: Utilized in substation automation, turbine control, and grid monitoring systems
• Test and Measurement: Serves as the core processor in data acquisition systems, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators, and laboratory equipment
• Telecommunications: Found in base station controllers and network switching equipment requiring ruggedized computing