1. General Description

• Processor: PowerPC 603e @ 200 MHz or 750FX @ 600 MHz

• Memory: Up to 1 GB SDRAM, 64–256 MB Flash

• I/O: Dual Ethernet, serial ports, USB, VGA

• Bus: VME64 master/slave, PCI mezzanine (PMC) support

• Environment: −40 °C to +85 °C, conformal coating option

2. Key Features

• PowerPC CPU: 200 MHz (603e) or 600 MHz (750FX)

• Memory:

  • SDRAM: 64 MB standard, up to 1 GB

  • Flash: 64 MB standard, up to 256 MB

• Dual Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps (some versions GigE)

• Onboard I/O:

  • 2 × RS‑232 serial

  • 1 × USB 1.1

  • 1 × VGA video

  • Keyboard/mouse headers

• VME64 Interface: 32/64‑bit, master/slave, A16/A24/A32

• PMC Expansion: 1 × PMC slot for custom I/O

• Rugged: Extended temp −40 °C to +85 °C, shock/vibration resistant, conformal coating available

• OS Support: VxWorks, Linux, QNX, RTOSes

• Safety: Suitable for SIL 2/SIL 3 system integration

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Processor & Core Logic

• CPU: PowerPC 603e @ 200 MHz or 750FX @ 600 MHz

• L1 Cache: 16 KB I + 16 KB D

• L2 Cache: 256 KB (on‑chip)

3.2 Memory

• SDRAM: 64 MB–1 GB (ECC optional)

• Flash: 64 MB–256 MB (boot/user)

• NVRAM: 128 KB (battery‑backed)

3.3 Communication Interfaces

• Ethernet: 2 × 10/100Base‑T (RJ45)

• Serial: 2 × RS‑232 (DB9)

• USB: 1 × USB 1.1 (Type A)

• VMEbus: VME64, 32/64‑bit, 5 V signaling

3.4 Mechanical & Environmental

• Form Factor: 6U VME (233.4 × 160 mm)

• Power: +5 VDC, ~50 W typical

• Operating Temp: −40 °C to +85 °C

• Storage Temp: −55 °C to +100 °C

• Humidity: 5%–95% RH, non‑condensing

• Shock/Vibration: MIL‑STD‑810 compliant (option)

3.5 Approvals & Compliance

• CE, FCC, UL, CSA

• RoHS, REACH

• Suitable for SIL 2/SIL 3 system integration

4. Compatibility

• VMEbus systems: All 6U VME chassis (ICS Triplex, Emerson, Motorola)

• ICS Triplex T8000 SIS (as auxiliary/controller node)

• Operating systems: VxWorks, Linux, QNX, custom RTOS

• Peripherals: VME I/O, PMC modules, Ethernet switches, serial devices

5. Ordering Information

• MVME374‑1: Standard 6U VME SBC, PowerPC, dual Ethernet, extended temp

• Options:

  • /ECC: ECC SDRAM

  • /CON: Conformal coating

  • /GIGE: Gigabit Ethernet upgrade