GE VMIVME-7696 high-performance single-board computer
The VMIVME-7696 is a high-performance VMEbus single-board computer (SBC) designed for embedded industrial and real-time control applications. It integrates advanced computing capabilities with robust I/O interfaces, enabling seamless integration into demanding automation and data acquisition systems.
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Technical Specifications:
- Processor: Intel Pentium II MMX 450 MHz (mobile module) with 32-bit addressing and 64-bit data bus, featuring a 512 KB internal L2 cache for high-bandwidth operations .
- Memory:
- Up to 512 MB SDRAM (144-pin SODIMM) for main storage.
- 96 MB bootable flash memory for firmware and OS storage.
- 128 KB battery-backed SRAM for non-volatile data retention .
- I/O Interfaces:
- Communication: Dual 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports, two RS-232 serial ports, PS/2 keyboard/mouse, and USB 1.1 .
- Storage: Ultra DMA-33 IDE controller (supports HDD/floppy via VME P2 connector) and Fast/Wide SCSI-2 (requires P2 SCSI terminator) .
- Expansion: Single PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) slot compliant with IEEE P1386 for modular I/O extension .
- Graphics: AGP SVGA controller with 4 MB SGRAM supporting resolutions up to 1280×1024 .
- Bus Support:
- Full VMEbus compliance (P1/P2 connectors) with support for VME64 modes: A32/A24 addressing and D32/D16/D08 data transfers.
- BLT (Block Transfer) and MBLT (Multiple Block Transfer) protocols for high-speed data streaming .
- Power: Requires +5V DC (max 5A) and ±12V DC (max 1A); typical power consumption ≤25W .
- Environmental:
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (industrial range).
- Mechanical: Withstands shock (50g, 11ms) and vibration (10g, 10–2000 Hz) .
Functional Features:
- Real-Time Performance:
- Direct Memory Access (DMA) support for deterministic data transfer, minimizing CPU intervention.
- Three programmable 32-bit timers and software-selectable watchdog timer for critical timing tasks .
- Hardware-based endian conversion (little/big-endian) for multi-platform compatibility .
- Software Compatibility:
- Drivers available for Windows NT, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, and Solaris, facilitating integration with real-time OS (RTOS) .
- Remote booting via Ethernet or flash, enabling diskless operation in distributed systems .
- Reliability:
- Galvanic isolation on analog/digital signals to protect against ground loops.
- Built-in bus error handling and diagnostics for fault detection .
- Flexibility:
- PMC expansion for adding custom I/O modules (e.g., analog I/O, motion control).
- Jumpers for hardware configuration (e.g., boot device priority, bus timing) .
Application Scenarios:
- Industrial Automation:
- Controls robotic systems and CNC machines by integrating real-time motion control algorithms with sensor feedback.
- Manages conveyor systems and packaging equipment through high-speed I/O synchronization .
- Process Control:
- Monitors temperature, pressure, and flow in chemical plants, providing closed-loop feedback for precision regulation.
- Coordinates distributed control systems (DCS) in power generation facilities .
- Aerospace and Defense:
- Implements flight simulators by processing resolver signals from hydraulic actuators and joysticks.
- Supports radar antenna positioning systems with sub-degree accuracy for tracking and targeting .
- Medical Equipment:
- Processes physiological signals in diagnostic devices (e.g., MRI scanners) and controls robotic surgical arms with sub-millimeter precision .
- Transportation:
- Manages railway signaling systems by monitoring resolver-based track switch positions.
- Controls motorized door systems in metro trains for safe, reliable operation .
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