Digital guide

You are here:
  1. Home
  2. GE
  3. GE VMIVME-7696

GE VMIVME-7696

1. Core Architecture

  • Processor: Intel Pentium II processor with MMX™ technology, operating at 333 MHz or 450 MHz clock speeds. Features 32-bit addressing, 64-bit data bus, and dual independent bus architecture with 512 KB L2 cache for high bandwidth .
  • Memory:
    • SDRAM: Up to 512 MB via 144-pin SODIMM slots.
    • Non-Volatile Storage: 8–96 MB bootable flash on secondary IDE .
    • Battery-Backed SRAM: 128 KB for critical data retention during power loss .
  • Graphics: Integrated 64-bit AGP SVGA controller with 4 MB SGRAM, supporting resolutions up to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels .
WhatApp
WeChat

Detailed content

2. Interfaces & Connectivity

  • Network: Fast Ethernet controller (10BaseT/100BaseTX) .
  • Peripheral Ports:
    • Front-panel PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports, USB, and two 16550-compatible serial ports .
    • Enhanced parallel port supporting ECP/EPP modes .
  • Storage:
    • Ultra-DMA-33 hard drive and floppy controllers via VMEbus P2 connector.
    • PCI fast/wide SCSI-2 (requires VMIACC-0561 termination card) .
  • Expansion:
    • PMC site (IEEE P1386 standard) for third-party modules (e.g., fiber channel, MIL-STD-1553, GPIB) .

3. VMEbus Integration

  • Supports VME64 modes: A32/A24/D32/D16/D08(EO)/MBLT64/BLT32.
  • Functions as VMEbus interrupt handler, interrupter, and system controller.
  • Real-time endian conversion hardware for big/little-endian interoperability .

4. Environmental & Electrical

  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (industrial range).
  • Cooling: Passive heat sink (no fans).
  • Power: +5VDC ±5%; typical consumption 600 mA.
  • Compliance: RoHS, CE Mark, CISPR 22 EMC .

Functional Features

  1. Real-Time Determinism:
    • Watchdog timer for system recovery during faults.
    • Enhanced bus error handling for fault tolerance .
  2. Remote Management:
    • Ethernet boot via ARGON BootWare® (supports NetWare, TCP/IP, RPL protocols) .
  3. I/O Flexibility:
    • Digital/analog inputs and relay outputs for industrial signal processing .
    • Programmable gain amplifiers and built-in trigger inputs for precision control .
  4. Security & Scalability:
    • Password protection and anti-copying mechanisms.
    • Supports 10,000 I/O points and 1,024 function modules .

Application Scenarios

Domain Use Cases Key Capabilities Utilized
Industrial Automation PLC-based control in aluminum rolling mills, robotic assembly lines VME64 synchronization; 512 MB SDRAM for data logging
Defense & Aerospace Radar signal processing, avionics test stands PMC expansion for MIL-STD-1553; endian conversion
Data Acquisition High-speed sensor data collection in test/measurement systems Analog inputs; programmable gain amplifiers
Factory Automation Smart networked PLC controllers, production line monitoring Relay outputs; 10,000-point I/O scalability

Technical Differentiation

Feature VMIVME-7696 Contemporary VME SBCs
Processor Pentium II 450 MHz + MMX ≤200 MHz CPUs (e.g., Motorola 68000)
Graphics AGP 4 MB SGRAM (1600×1200) Basic VGA (800×600)
I/O Scalability 10,000 points ≤1,000 points
Storage SCSI-2 + 96 MB flash Limited IDE-only options

Software & Ecosystem

  • OS Support: Windows NT/2000, VxWorks, Solaris, QNX, Linux .
  • Development Tools: Free software Yotta Edit and Yotta Utility for configuration .
  • Compatible Hardware:
    • VMIACC-0561 SCSI termination card .
    • PMC modules for fiber channel, FDDI, and analog I/O expansion .

Discover our other products

CP50B03003PXS22

CP50B04006DXS00

CP50B04006DXS07

CP50B04006DXS4E

CP50B04007DXL60

CP50B04007DXL6G

CP50B04007DXLBA

CP50B04010D00

CP50B04010D07

CP50B04010D4E

You may also like