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GE VMIVME-7589

Processor & Architecture

  • CPU: Intel Pentium MMX processor at 166 MHz, 200 MHz, or 233 MHz clock speeds .
  • Data Bus: 64-bit data bus with 32-bit addressing .
  • Memory:
    • SDRAM: Up to 128 MB via 168-pin DIMM slots .
    • Non-Volatile Storage: 8 MB bootable flash on secondary IDE .
    • Battery-Backed SRAM: 32 KB for critical data retention during power loss .
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  • CPU: Intel Pentium MMX processor at 166 MHz, 200 MHz, or 233 MHz clock speeds .
  • Data Bus: 64-bit data bus with 32-bit addressing .
  • Memory:
    • SDRAM: Up to 128 MB via 168-pin DIMM slots .
    • Non-Volatile Storage: 8 MB bootable flash on secondary IDE .
    • Battery-Backed SRAM: 32 KB for critical data retention during power loss .

Graphics & Display

  • Controller: Integrated 64-bit PCI SVGA controller with 2 MB SGRAM .
  • Resolution: Supports up to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels .

Interfaces & Connectivity

  • Network: Onboard Fast Ethernet controller (10BaseT/100BaseTX) .
  • Peripheral Ports:
    • Front-panel PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports .
    • Byte-swapping hardware for big/little-endian system interoperability .
  • Expansion: VMEbus-compliant (6U single-slot Eurocard) .

Electrical & Environmental

  • Power: +5VDC ±5%; typical standby current: 20 mA, active: 600 mA .
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (standard industrial range) .
  • Compliance: RoHS, CE Mark, CISPR 22 EMC .

Functional Features

  1. Real-Time Determinism
    • VMEbus DBT Master/Slave Modes: Enables microsecond-latency synchronization for time-critical industrial control .
    • Watchdog Timer: Programmable system recovery during faults .
  2. Embedded Optimization
    • Multi-OS Support: Native drivers for VxWorks, QNX, Linux RT, and Windows NT/2000 .
    • Remote Boot Capability: Ethernet boot via ARGON Boot ROM for centralized management .
  3. Legacy System Integration
    • Optical Isolation: Eliminates ground loops in noisy industrial environments .
    • VMEbus P2 Connector: Supports floppy/hard drive integration .

Application Scenarios

Domain Use Cases Key Capabilities Utilized
Industrial Automation Real-time PLC control in aluminum rolling mills, robotic assembly lines VMEbus synchronization; 128 MB SDRAM for data logging
Defense & Aerospace Avionics test stands, radar signal processing Byte-swapping; 233 MHz CPU for compute-intensive tasks
Critical Infrastructure Nuclear plant monitoring systems, rail signaling control 32 KB battery-backed SRAM for fault-safe data retention
Scientific Research High-speed data acquisition in physics experiments 2 MB SGRAM for visualization; Ethernet boot flexibility

Technical Differentiation vs. Contemporary SBCs

Feature VMIVME-7589 Typical VME SBCs (e.g., Motorola MVME)
Processor Pentium MMX (166–233 MHz) 68000-series (≤50 MHz)
Memory 128 MB SDRAM (1997-era high-end) ≤32 MB DRAM
Graphics 2 MB SGRAM (SVGA at 1600×1200) Basic framebuffer (800×600)
Legacy Support PS/2 + VMEbus P2 Limited peripheral interfaces

Ordering & Variants

  • Model Suffixes:
    • VMIVME-7589-240: 233 MHz CPU variant .
    • VMIVME-7589A: Enhanced revision with extended temperature support .
  • Compatible Accessories:
    • VMIC cable P/N 360-010004-ABC: For P2 slot interconnection .
    • VMIACC-0586 transition carriers: Backplane integration .

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