MOTOROLA MVME5500-016

• PCI Buses: Dual independent 64-bit PCI buses, supporting 33/66 MHz operation
• Expansion: Two PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) sites, each on a dedicated 33 MHz PCI segment
• VME Interface: Universe II VME interface with PMCspan connectivity
• Network Interfaces:
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)
  • 1 x 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
• Serial Ports: Two RS-232/422/485 configurable serial ports
• Storage: Dual banks of soldered flash memory for reliable firmware and data storage

Key Features

• High-performance computing with 1 GHz PowerPC 7457 processor
• AltiVec technology enables efficient execution of multimedia, imaging, and DSP workloads
• Balanced system architecture with matched processor, memory, and I/O performance
• Dual 64-bit PCI buses provide high bandwidth for I/O-intensive applications
• Independent PMC bus segments allow both mezzanine sites to operate at 66 MHz simultaneously
• Integrated Gigabit and Fast Ethernet support robust network communication and system connectivity
• Designed for backward compatibility with existing VMEbus infrastructure, facilitating system upgrades
• Rugged design suitable for industrial and embedded environments

Application Areas

• Defense and aerospace systems including radar, avionics, and mission computing
• Industrial automation and real-time process control
• Medical imaging devices such as MRI and CT scanners
• Telecommunications infrastructure and network processing units
• Transportation systems including rail signaling and intelligent traffic control
• Embedded data acquisition and signal processing platforms

Manufacturer and Availability

Originally developed by Motorola, the MVME5500-0161 is now supported through specialized industrial automation suppliers and legacy system integrators. It remains a trusted solution for long-lifecycle embedded applications requiring proven reliability and high computational throughput.