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May 15, 2026

MVME1603-001

MVME1603‑001 6U VME Single‑Board Computer (SBC) Motorola / Emerson / Curtiss‑Wright User Manual (Plain Text, No Images) Part Number: MVME1603‑001 Manufacturer: Motorola, later Emerson / Artesyn / Curtiss‑Wright Form Factor: 6U VMEbus (double‑high, VME64, P1/P2 backplane, VMEbus Rev C compliant) CPU: PowerPC 603 @ 66 MHz Cache: 16 KB instruction / 16 KB data (on‑chip) Memory: 64 MB DRAM (standard), ECC supported Bus Interface: VMEbus + PCI local bus (132 MB/s) Ethernet: Onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Application: High‑performance industrial control, real‑time embedded systems, VME/PCI hybrid systems, factory automation, motion control

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MVME1603‑001

6U VME Single‑Board Computer (SBC)

Motorola / Emerson / Curtiss‑Wright

User Manual (Plain Text, No Images)

Part Number: MVME1603‑001
Manufacturer: Motorola, later Emerson / Artesyn / Curtiss‑Wright
Form Factor: 6U VMEbus (double‑high, VME64, P1/P2 backplane, VMEbus Rev C compliant)
CPU: PowerPC 603 @ 66 MHz
Cache: 16 KB instruction / 16 KB data (on‑chip)
Memory: 64 MB DRAM (standard), ECC supported
Bus Interface: VMEbus + PCI local bus (132 MB/s)
Ethernet: Onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Application: High‑performance industrial control, real‑time embedded systems, VME/PCI hybrid systems, factory automation, motion control
Key Identification:
MVME1603‑001 = PowerPC 603 @66 MHz, 64 MB DRAM, VME64, PCI local bus, onboard 10/100 Ethernet, PMC expansion capable, standard MVME1600‑001 baseboard + RAM104 memory module
The “‑001” suffix denotes standard production configuration, no special options, default firmware/EPROM loadout, conformal coating Class 2.

1. General Description

The MVME1603‑001 is a high‑performance, double‑high 6U VMEbus single‑board computer based on the PowerPC 603 RISC microprocessor, designed for industrial and embedded applications requiring VMEbus compatibility plus high‑speed PCI local bus I/O. It integrates a 66 MHz PowerPC 603 CPU with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data on‑chip caches, delivering enhanced performance over earlier 68k‑based MVME boards.
The board uses a modular construction: MVME1600‑001 baseboard + PM603 processor mezzanine + RAM104 memory module. Standard configuration includes 64 MB DRAM (ECC capable), 2 KB battery‑backed CMOS SRAM, and a battery‑backed real‑time clock (RTC). Four 32‑pin ROM/EPROM/EEPROM sockets support up to 4 MB of boot/firmware storage; the MVME1603‑001 ships with standard PPCBug firmware preinstalled.
Peripheral interfaces include four EIA‑232‑D serial ports, a Centronics‑compatible parallel port, onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, PCI local bus (32‑bit, 33 MHz, 132 MB/s), and one PMC expansion slot for additional I/O modules.
The VMEbus interface supports A16/A24/A32 addressing and D08/D16/D32/D64 data widths, with master/slave operation and system controller functions. The MVME1603‑001 complies with VMEbus Rev C and is VME64 compatible.

2. Features

Processor and Memory

  • Processor: PowerPC 603 at 66 MHz, RISC architecture

  • On‑chip cache: 16 KB instruction, 16 KB data

  • DRAM: 64 MB standard, ECC supported, expandable via RAM104 modules

  • Battery‑backed SRAM: 2 KB, non‑volatile data storage

  • Real‑time clock: Time‑of‑day clock/calendar with battery backup

  • ROM sockets: four 32‑pin sockets, up to 4 MB total firmware

  • Firmware: PPCBug debugger/monitor preinstalled (‑001 standard)

Onboard I/O Interfaces

  • Serial ports: four EIA‑232‑D asynchronous/synchronous (Z8530 SCC)

  • Parallel port: Centronics‑compatible printer port

  • Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps, onboard, PCI‑based

  • PCI local bus: 32‑bit, 33 MHz, 132 MB/s, one PMC slot

  • VMEbus: VME64, Rev C compliant, master/slave/system controller

System Functions

  • Timers: two 16‑bit programmable tick timers

  • Watchdog: hardware watchdog timer with system reset

  • Front panel LEDs: SCON, RUN, FAIL, STATUS, PCI ACT

  • Switches: RESET, ABORT

  • Configuration: factory default (‑001 = no special engineering changes)

3. Electrical Specifications

  • Power supply: +5 VDC, ±12 VDC (VMEbus standard)

  • +5 V current: 6.0 A typical, 7.5 A maximum

  • +12 V: 150 mA maximum

  • -12 V: 150 mA maximum

  • Logic levels: 3.3 V / 5 V TTL compatible

  • Power dissipation: approximately 12 W typical

4. Mechanical Specifications

  • Form factor: 6U VME, double‑high

  • Dimensions: 233.4 mm height × 160 mm depth

  • Weight: approximately 900 g (including mezzanine and memory modules)

  • Conformal coating: Class 2 (industrial standard)

5. Environmental Specifications

  • Operating temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C

  • Storage temperature: −20 °C to +70 °C

  • Relative humidity: 5%–95% non‑condensing

  • Shock: 30 g, 11 ms pulse

  • Vibration: 5 g, 5 Hz–200 Hz

6. Supported Operating Systems

  • VxWorks (PowerPC versions, fully supported)

  • LynxOS

  • OS‑9

  • pSOS+

  • Motorola VMEexec

  • NetBSD/mvmeppc

  • Custom embedded RTOS

7. Compatibility and Ordering Notes

  • MVME1603‑001 is pin‑compatible with MVME1604 series (PowerPC 604) baseboards

  • ‑001 = standard production unit, no custom firmware, no coating upgrades, no special I/O options

  • Software‑compatible with MVME1600 family (PowerPC 603/604)

  • Not compatible with MVME147/148 (68k architecture, different pinout)


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