Product Details:

MOTOROLA MVME162-042 belongs to MVME162 series 6U VMEbus single board computer, equipped with MC68040 32MHz 32-bit processor with integrated hardware FPU. This variant is configured with 16MB DRAM, 512KB battery-backed SRAM, two EIA-530 serial ports, narrow SCSI controller, 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver and four IndustryPack expansion slots. It integrates battery-backed NVRAM, real-time clock, watchdog timer and VME system controller function. The onboard VME162Bug monitor firmware supports serial debug, memory operation and system boot configuration. This legacy SBC is discontinued, available stock are refurbished spare units for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial test racks and vintage VME control systems.

This CPU board can operate as VMEbus master or slave and supports A32/D32 VMEbus transfer and multi-level interrupt handling. It carries EIA-530 high-speed serial interface, on-board SCSI storage and Ethernet networking, suitable for high-speed serial communication and data logging tasks. Shielded backplane wiring reduces electromagnetic interference generated by servo power units and harsh workshop environment. It has good compatibility with classic real-time operating systems such as VxWorks and RTEMS.

It follows standard 6U double eurocard form factor, powered by +5V, ±12V DC supplied from VME backplane. Front panel carries STATUS LED indicators, plus RESET push button for convenient on-site diagnosis. P2 rear connector expands Ethernet, SCSI, EIA-530 serial and IndustryPack I/O signals. Hot swap is not supported, power supply must be cut off before removal and replacement. Industrial PCB and vibration-resistant soldering process adapt to continuous factory multi-shift operation.

All units pass power-on self-test, memory detection, VME bus handshake test, Ethernet, SCSI and serial communication test and long-time aging test before shipment to guarantee stable real-time operation.

It is widely used on semiconductor process tools, industrial motion control cabinets and legacy CNC systems requiring high-speed serial links. Typical application scenarios include VME rack main CPU replacement, legacy automation system maintenance and equipment retrofit. Automation integrators select this Motorola MVME162-042 for its MC68040 FPU, 32MHz 16MB DRAM configuration, EIA-530 serial ports, SCSI, Ethernet and four IndustryPack ports.