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GE VMIVME-7589 single-board computer

The VMIVME-7589 is a single-slot VMEbus CPU module designed for embedded computing in industrial and rugged environments, integrating high-performance processing with versatile connectivity. It combines a Pentium processor architecture with VMEbus compatibility to deliver reliable real-time control and data management.

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Technical Specifications:

 

  • Processor: Intel Pentium MMX with clock speeds of 166
  • , 200, or 233 MHz, featuring 32-bit addressing and a 64-bit data bus for efficient multitasking.
  • Memory:
    • 8 MB bootable flash on secondary IDE for firmware storage and system initialization.
    • 32 KB battery-backed SRAM for critical data retention during power interruptions.
    • Up to 128 MB SDRAM via 168-pin DIMM for program execution and data processing.
  • Graphics: 64-bit PCI SVGA controller with 2 MB SGRAM supporting resolutions up to 1280×1024 for graphical user interfaces.
  • Networking: Onboard Fast Ethernet controller supporting 10BaseT and 100BaseTX interfaces for high-speed network connectivity.
  • Interfaces:
    • PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse input on the front panel.
    • Byte-swapping hardware for seamless data interfacing between little-endian and big-endian systems.
  • Bus Compatibility: VME64 compliant (32-bit address/data bus, 40 MHz clock) for integration with VMEbus backplanes.
  • Power: Requires +5V DC (2.5A max) and +12V DC inputs; typical power consumption ≤15W under full load.
  • Environmental:
    • Operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C (extended industrial range).
    • Compliance: Meets EMI/EMC standards (EN 61000-6-2/3) and withstands shock (50g) and vibration (10g, 10–2000 Hz).

 

Functional Features:

 

  • Real-Time Performance: Supports deterministic task scheduling under real-time operating systems (RTOS) like VxWorks, Linux, and QNX, ensuring low-latency control for critical applications.
  • Software Transparency: BIOS and drivers enable plug-and-play functionality, reducing integration complexity for legacy and modern systems.
  • Data Handling: Hardware-based byte-swapping eliminates software overhead when interfacing with mixed-endian systems, enhancing data transfer efficiency.
  • Diagnostics: Onboard LED indicators for power, bus activity, and system status; register-based fault reporting for remote health monitoring.
  • Expandability: Single-slot 6U VME form factor allows integration into compact systems while supporting future upgrades via VMEbus peripherals.
  • Redundancy: Compatible with hot-swap backplanes, enabling module replacement without system downtime in redundant configurations.

 

Application Scenarios:

 

  • Industrial Automation: Used in smart factories to control PLCs, robotics, and conveyor systems, leveraging its real-time processing for synchronization and quality control.
  • Aerospace and Defense: Implements flight simulators and avionics testing platforms, processing sensor data and telemetry in distributed computing nodes.
  • Medical Systems: Supports real-time image reconstruction in MRI/CT scanners by managing high-speed data exchange between imaging hardware and workstations.
  • Energy Management: Manages grid-scale monitoring in smart grids, coordinating power distribution and renewable energy integration across geographically dispersed nodes.
  • Transportation: Controls signaling systems in railways and metro networks, processing track occupancy sensors and activating safety interlocks.

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