Description
The part number MVME2434 (often listed as MVME2434-1 or MVME2434-3) refers to a high-performance VMEbus single-board computer module originally manufactured by Motorola (later transition-branded through Emerson / Artesyn / SMART Embedded Computing).
Product Overview
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Manufacturer: Motorola / Artesyn / Emerson
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Model / Part Number: MVME2434
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Component Type: VMEbus Processor Module / Single-Board Computer (SBC)
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Platform: MVME2400 Series (PowerPlus II Architecture)
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Form Factor: 6U Eurocard VMEbus Module
Key Specifications & Features
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Processor: Powered by a PowerPC 750 (MPC750) 32-bit RISC microprocessor (typically clocked around 350 MHz depending on the specific sub-model configuration).
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Cache: Features 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data L1 cache, alongside a 1 MB backside L2 cache.
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Memory: Equipped with onboard ECC SDRAM (ranging typically from 32 MB up to 256 MB or 512 MB depending on factory options).
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Expansion & I/O: Includes dual PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) expansion slots, allowing for custom modular I/O additions.
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Bus Architecture: Integrates a high-speed PCI local bus structure linking the processor, system memory, and peripheral devices to the overarching VMEbus interface.
Industrial Deployment
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Applications: Widely deployed in high-reliability, real-time embedded environments including defense systems, aerospace simulation, telecommunications infrastructure, and heavy industrial automation process control.
MVME2434
MVME2434
Product Overview
Technical Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MVME2434 |
| Module Type | 6U VMEbus Single Board Computer (SBC) |
| Manufacturer | Motorola / Emerson Embedded Computing |
| Processor | PowerPC 750 Series RISC CPU |
| Cache | 32KB I-Cache / 32KB D-Cache, 1MB L2 Backside Cache |
| System Memory | 32MB ~ 512MB ECC SDRAM |
| Onboard Storage | Flash memory for firmware storage |
| Bus Standard | VME64 / VMEbus Rev.C.1, A16/A24/A32/A64 addressing |
| Front Panel Interfaces | 10/100Mbps Ethernet, Dual RS232 Serial Ports |
| Expansion Resources | 2 × PMC Mezzanine Card Slots |
| Form Factor | 6U Eurocard, single VME slot |
| Mounting Method | Standard VME rack plug-in installation |
| Operating Temperature | 0℃ ~ +60℃ |
| Ambient Humidity | 5%–95% non-condensing |
| Supported Operating Systems | VxWorks, Linux, QNX |
| Spare Part Status | Original production discontinued; surplus new and refurbished modules available |
Key Features
- High-performance PowerPC architecture delivers low-latency real-time processing for closed-loop control tasks
- ECC memory design effectively avoids data errors caused by electromagnetic interference
- Dual PMC expansion slots support flexible integration of custom communication and acquisition daughter boards
- Configurable as VME system controller or slave for multi-board distributed computing racks
- Standardized single-slot structure, convenient for inspection, maintenance and equipment replacement
- Front-panel LED indicators for power, network and fault status visual diagnosis
- Industrial PCB layout with optimized anti-vibration and EMC performance for continuous unattended operation
- Different hardware revisions cannot be directly interchanged; full part number verification is required before replacement
- Compatible with a full range of legacy VME I/O modules to support system retrofit and spare replacement projects
