MOTOROLA MVME-5500

Processor: MPC7457 PowerPC running at 1 GHz
L2 Cache: 512 KB on-chip
L3 Cache: 2 MB
System Controller: Marvell, supporting 133 MHz host bus and 133 MHz SDRAM memory bus
Memory Bus: 133 MHz SDRAM
Local Buses: Dual independent 64-bit PCI buses operating at 33/66 MHz
Expansion: Two PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) sites, each supported by a dedicated PCI bus segment
VME Interface: Universe II VME interface with PMCspan connector

Network Interfaces:
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
Serial Ports: 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
Storage: Two banks of soldered flash memory
Coprocessor: AltiVec vector processing unit for enhanced performance in multimedia and signal processing tasks

Key Features

High-performance PowerPC 7457 processor optimized for compute-intensive applications
Balanced architecture integrating advanced processor, memory, and I/O subsystems
Dual 64-bit PCI buses provide high bandwidth for peripheral and expansion cards
Independent PMC sites allow both to operate at 66 MHz without bandwidth contention
Integrated Gigabit and Fast Ethernet interfaces enable high-speed network connectivity
Support for AltiVec technology accelerates digital signal processing, imaging, and communication workloads
Designed for seamless integration into existing VME systems with full backward compatibility
Robust construction suitable for rugged and industrial environments

Application Areas

Industrial automation and control systems
Aerospace and avionics
Defense and military systems
Medical imaging equipment
Telecommunications and network infrastructure
Embedded computing in harsh environments
Data acquisition and real-time processing systems

Manufacturer and Support

Originally developed by Motorola, the MVME5500 is now supported and distributed through various industrial automation suppliers and legacy system integrators. It remains a reliable platform for long-life-cycle applications requiring stable, high-performance embedded computing solutions.

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