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GE VMIVME-7698

1. Technical Specifications

  • Processor:
    • Intel Celeron socket 370 processor (366 MHz PPG model) .
    • Supports 32-bit addressing and 64-bit data bus .
  • Memory:
    • SDRAM: 64 MB onboard (expandable up to 256 MB via 144-pin SODIMM) .
    • Flash Storage: 64 MB CompactFlash (optional) .
  • Graphics:
    • 64-bit Intel AGP SVGA controller with 2 MB SGRAM .
    • Supports resolutions up to 1,280 × 1,024 pixels (256 colors) .

Detailed content

  • Interfaces:
    • Network:
      • Fast Ethernet controller (10BaseT/100BaseTX) via RJ45 .
      • Supports remote Ethernet booting .
    • Serial Ports: Two 16550-compatible ports (16-byte FIFO, up to 56 Kbps) .
    • USB/Peripheral: Four USB 2.0 ports ; PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports .
    • Storage: Ultra DMA/33 hard drive and floppy controllers .
  • Expansion:
    • PMC Sites: Two slots for I/O expansion .
    • VMEbus Compatibility:
      • VME64 modes (A32/A24/D32/D16/D08(EO)/MBLT64/BLT32) .
      • P2 connector for HD/floppy drive integration .
  • Environmental Resilience:
    • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C .
    • Passive heat sink design (no moving parts) .
  • Compliance: RoHS, VCCI Class A (Japan), CISPR 22 (EMC) .

2. Functional Features

  • Real-Time Determinism:
    • Hardware-level synchronization for microsecond-latency tasks (e.g., control systems) .
  • Robust Firmware Management:
    • BIOS stored in reprogrammable flash memory; updatable via serial/USB/Ethernet .
  • Error Handling & Redundancy:
    • Watchdog timer with reset function .
    • Byte-swapping hardware for big/little-endian data .
  • Embedded Optimization:
    • 32 KB battery-backed SRAM for critical data retention .
    • Three programmable 16-bit timers (82C54-compatible) .
  • Network Flexibility:
    • Supports VMEbus Global Data (EGD) for inter-controller communication .

3. Application Scenarios

  • Industrial Automation:
    • Real-time control in aluminum rolling mills, power plants, and engine test stands .
    • PLC integration for high-speed data acquisition .
  • Defense & Aerospace:
    • Avionics systems, radar signal processing, and military simulation rigs .
  • Critical Infrastructure:
    • Nuclear plant controls and rail signaling systems .
  • Data-Intensive Systems:
    • Image/video processing, scientific data acquisition .
    • Test/measurement equipment for manufacturing .

4. Key Differentiators

  • Legacy System Integration:
    • Fully compatible with VMEbus backplanes and GE’s VMIC ecosystem (e.g., analog I/O modules) .
  • OS Support:
    • Windows NT/2000, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, Solaris .
  • Military-Grade Reliability:
    • Vibration/shock resistance and wide-temperature operation for harsh environments .

5. Ordering & Variants

  • Model Suffixes:
    • VMIVME-7698-345 denotes enhanced configurations (e.g., higher clock speeds) .
  • Warranty: 1-year manufacturer coverage .

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