MOTOROLA MVME6100

• PCI-X Buses:
  • One 133 MHz PCI-X bus connecting the Tsi148 to the host bridge for high-speed VME communication
  • One additional PCI-X bus supporting two PMC-X sites
• Expansion: Two PMC-X slots supporting both 33/66/100 MHz PMC and PMC-X modules
• Network Interfaces: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed networking and system interconnectivity
• Form Factor: 6U VME (233.4 mm x 160 mm)
• Operating Systems Supported: VxWorks, Linux, and other real-time operating systems (with available Board Support Packages)

Key Features

• First VMEbus single-board computer to implement the Tundra Tsi148 VME interface, enabling 2eSST performance
• Delivers sustained VMEbus bandwidth of up to 320 MB/s, an 8x improvement over traditional VME transfers
• High-performance MPC7457 processor with AltiVec technology optimized for multimedia, imaging, and scientific computing
• Balanced system architecture ensures efficient data flow between CPU, memory, VMEbus, and I/O subsystems
• Full backward compatibility with existing VMEbus backplanes, chassis, and legacy software environments
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces support high-bandwidth communication and network redundancy
• Two PMC-X expansion sites allow integration of application-specific I/O, communication, or processing modules
• Designed for rugged environments with support for extended temperature ranges and high reliability operation
• Enables technology refresh without requiring full system redesign, protecting existing hardware and software investments

Application Areas

• Defense and aerospace systems including command and control, naval shelter systems, reconnaissance aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms
• Industrial automation applications such as semiconductor process equipment (SPE), automated test equipment (ATE), and motion control systems
• Real-time data acquisition and signal processing in radar, sonar, and communications systems
• Embedded computing in harsh environments requiring high reliability and long operational life
• Upgrades to legacy VME systems where increased processing power and bus bandwidth are critical
• High-performance computing modules in distributed control systems and instrumentation platforms

Manufacturer and Support

Originally developed by Motorola, the MVME6100 is now supported through industrial automation specialists, legacy embedded computing vendors, and certified integrators. Technical documentation, board support packages (BSPs) for VxWorks and Linux, and spare units remain available for integration and maintenance in long-lifecycle systems. The platform continues to be used in mission-critical applications where proven reliability, high performance, and backward compatibility are essential.