Product Details:

MOTOROLA MVME162-353 is a high-end configuration of MVME162LX 300 series 6U VMEbus single board computer, equipped with MC68040 32MHz 32-bit processor with integrated hardware FPU and 8KB on-chip cache. This variant is configured with 32MB ECC DRAM, 128KB battery-backed SRAM, dual configurable EIA-232-D/EIA-530 serial ports, one Centronics parallel port, onboard narrow SCSI controller and 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver, paired with dual IndustryPack expansion slots. It integrates 2MB flash memory for firmware storage, battery-backed real-time clock, multi-channel programmable tick timers and hardware watchdog circuit. The built-in MVME162Bug monitor supports serial console debugging, memory verification, SCSI boot and network boot configuration. This legacy embedded board is end-of-life, available stock are refurbished replacement spares for high-end vintage VME automation racks.

This SBC can act as VMEbus master or slave and supports A16/A24/A32 addressing and D8/D16/D32 data transfer with interrupt management. It adopts 32MB large-capacity ECC error correction memory, which effectively prevents data errors caused by electrical noise during long-term continuous industrial operation. It carries a complete set of peripheral interfaces including configurable serial channels, Centronics parallel port, DMA SCSI storage and Ethernet network, which can realize local process data recording, hardcopy output and remote host data transmission synchronously. Users can install IndustryPack mezzanine modules to add analog or digital signal acquisition channels according to different project requirements. Optimized PCB trace layout suppresses electromagnetic noise interference from servo drives and heavy industrial cabinet environments. It runs stably with VxWorks and other classic real-time operating systems.

It adopts standard 6U eurocard mechanical specification and draws +5V, ±12V power supply from the VME backplane. Front panel provides serial connectors, parallel port and status LED indicators, and the P2 rear connector routes Ethernet, SCSI 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 soldering assembly meet industrial shock and vibration specifications for cabinet mounting.

It is widely deployed in high-precision semiconductor process control subsystems and long-running test stations requiring maximum ECC memory capacity and full multi-interface functions. Typical application scenarios include VME rack main CPU replacement, high-volume error-tolerant floating-point data acquisition system maintenance and complex automation platform retrofit. Automation integrators select this Motorola MVME162-353 for its MC68040 FPU, 32MHz 32MB ECC DRAM configuration, Centronics port, configurable serial ports, SCSI, Ethernet and dual IndustryPack slots.