Product Details:

MOTOROLA MVME162-220 belongs to MVME162LX series 6U VMEbus single board computer, equipped with MC68040 25MHz 32-bit processor with integrated hardware FPU and 8KB on-chip cache. This variant is configured with 4MB parity DRAM, 128KB battery-backed SRAM, two configurable EIA-232-D/EIA-530 serial ports, one Centronics parallel port, onboard 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver and dual IndustryPack expansion slots, it does not integrate SCSI controller. It integrates 1MB flash memory for firmware, battery-backed real-time clock, multi-channel timers and hardware watchdog circuit. The built-in MVME162Bug monitor supports serial console debug, memory verification and boot parameter setup. This legacy SBC is discontinued, available units are refurbished spare parts for vintage VME automation racks.

This VME card can operate as bus master or slave, supporting A16/A24/A32 addressing and D8/D16/D32 data transfer with interrupt management. It adds a Centronics parallel interface for connection to old printers and peripheral devices, while keeping Ethernet and multi-mode serial communication. Users can install IndustryPack mezzanine modules to add analog or digital signal channels for different control tasks. Optimized PCB routing suppresses electromagnetic noise generated by servo drives and harsh factory environments. It maintains stable compatibility with VxWorks and other mature real-time operating systems.

It adopts standard 6U eurocard mechanical specification and receives +5V, ±12V power from VME backplane. Front panel holds serial connectors, parallel port and status LED indicators, and the P2 rear connector routes Ethernet and mezzanine signals to transition boards. Hot swap operation is not supported; power supply must be shut down before installation or removal. The PCB and assembly meet industrial shock and vibration standards for cabinet mounting.

It is widely deployed in legacy factory control stations and test systems that require parallel peripheral connection. Typical application scenarios include VME rack main CPU replacement, old parallel interface equipment maintenance and legacy automation system retrofit. Automation integrators select this Motorola MVME162-220 for its MC68040 FPU, 25MHz 4MB parity DRAM configuration, parallel port, Ethernet and dual IndustryPack slots, no SCSI.