Description
Motorola MVME5110 Product Description
Product Overview
Motorola MVME5110 is a high-performance 6U VMEbus single-board computer designed for embedded control, industrial automation, real-time computing, and other applications requiring dependable processing within a VME architecture. The Motorola MVME5110 belongs to the MVME5100 PowerPlus II family and uses a 400 MHz MPC7410 PowerPC processor, providing substantially higher processing capability than many earlier VME controller generations. Motorola documentation identifies the MVME5110 as a commercial-temperature configuration of the MVME5100 family.
The MVME5110 Motorola combines PowerPC processing with ECC SDRAM, VMEbus connectivity, Ethernet, serial communication, and PMC expansion. Its architecture is intended to handle control algorithms, data acquisition, system management, and high-speed communication without requiring a separate general-purpose computer. The board supports two PMC slots and provides flexible front-panel and rear-I/O configurations, making it suitable for customized embedded control platforms.
As a legacy industrial computing platform, Motorola MVME5110 remains useful for maintenance and lifecycle support of established VME-based automation systems. It can be deployed as a central processor in industrial control equipment, semiconductor manufacturing systems, test platforms, and other long-life installations where preserving the existing VME chassis and I/O infrastructure is preferable to a complete system redesign.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | MVME5110 |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
| Product Type | VMEbus Single Board Computer (SBC) |
| Product Family | MVME5100 Series / PowerPlus II |
| Processor | Motorola MPC7410 PowerPC |
| Processor Frequency | 400 MHz |
| Form Factor | 6U VME |
| System Memory | Up to 512 MB ECC SDRAM, configuration dependent |
| Flash Memory | 17 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| VME Interface | VMEbus via Tundra Universe Controller |
| VME Architecture | 64-bit VME / PCI bridge architecture |
| PMC Expansion | Two 32/64-bit PMC slots |
| Ethernet | Dual 10/100Base-T Ethernet |
| Serial Interfaces | Dual 16550-compatible asynchronous serial ports |
| Timers | Four 32-bit timers plus watchdog timer |
| NVRAM | 32 KB NVRAM with battery-backed time-of-day clock |
| Operating System Support | VxWorks and other supported embedded/real-time operating systems |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +55°C commercial version |
| Installation | VME Backplane / Rack Installation |
| Typical Application | Industrial Automation, Embedded Control, Data Processing |
Specifications can vary by exact MVME5110 sub-configuration; for procurement and system replacement, the complete board assembly number should be checked against the installed unit.
Main Features and Advantages
High-Performance PowerPC Processing
The Motorola MVME5110 uses a 400 MHz MPC7410 processor and Motorola’s PowerPlus II architecture. This provides a strong processing platform for real-time control, embedded applications, and data-intensive tasks. The architecture was designed to improve memory and PCI performance while maintaining compatibility with the VME environment.
High-Speed VMEbus Architecture
The board incorporates a high-performance VME interface and PCI bridge architecture, allowing efficient communication with VME peripheral and I/O modules. This is particularly valuable in industrial systems where the controller must exchange large amounts of data with multiple acquisition, communication, or motion-control boards.
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Flexible PMC Expansion
Two 32/64-bit PMC slots provide significant configuration flexibility. Users can add application-specific communication, storage, data acquisition, or processing modules without replacing the main CPU board. The PMC architecture also allows the MVME5110 to be adapted to different equipment designs and control requirements.
Reliable Memory and System Monitoring
ECC SDRAM improves data integrity by providing error detection and correction capability, while onboard NVRAM and a battery-backed time-of-day clock preserve important system information. Four 32-bit timers and a watchdog timer further support real-time control and system supervision.
Industrial Communication Capability
Dual 10/100Base-T Ethernet interfaces provide network connectivity for supervisory systems, engineering workstations, remote diagnostics, and distributed control applications. Dual serial interfaces provide additional connectivity for console access and legacy industrial equipment.
Strong Legacy-System Maintenance Value
The MVME5110 is particularly useful where existing VME infrastructure remains in service. Instead of replacing the complete chassis, backplane, and I/O architecture, maintenance teams can use a compatible CPU board to restore or maintain the original control platform. This can significantly reduce engineering work and system migration risk.
Application Fields
Motorola MVME5110 is suitable for industrial automation systems that require embedded computing within a VMEbus architecture. In manufacturing and semiconductor production equipment, it can function as a central processing platform for machine control, data acquisition, equipment sequencing, and communication with specialized VME I/O modules.
In power and energy applications, the MVME5110 Motorola can be used in monitoring equipment, test systems, auxiliary control platforms, and legacy process-control installations. Its PowerPC processing capability and VMEbus architecture allow it to coordinate multiple hardware modules while maintaining real-time system operation.
For transportation, laboratory instrumentation, industrial testing, and specialized automation equipment, the board can provide the computing resources needed for measurement processing, control algorithms, communication management, and equipment diagnostics. Its PMC expansion slots are especially useful when application-specific interfaces are required.
The Motorola MVME5110 is also valuable in legacy-system modernization and maintenance projects. It can preserve established VME backplanes and peripheral hardware while providing a dependable replacement CPU platform, making it appropriate for long-life industrial installations where complete migration to a newer architecture would be costly or disruptive.
Related Products
- MVME5100 — Core PowerPlus II VME single-board computer family incorporating MPC750/MPC755/MPC7410 processor options and similar VME/PMC architecture.
- MVME5101 — Related MVME5100-series configuration with a different processor/memory configuration and higher typical power requirement than the MVME5110 variants.
- MVME5106 — Extended-temperature MVME5100-series board based on the MPC755 processor, suitable for applications requiring wider temperature capability.
- MVME5107 — Extended-temperature PowerPC configuration using the MPC7410 processor for industrial and embedded applications.
- MVME5500 — Newer-generation high-performance PowerPC VME controller family for applications requiring increased processing capability.
- MVME6100 — Later Motorola/Emerson PowerPC VME single-board computer family suitable for upgrading established VME control systems.
- IPMC712 — Multifunction PMC module providing additional rear-I/O functionality for compatible MVME platforms.
- IPMC761 — PMC-based rear-I/O expansion solution used with MVME5100-family systems for additional serial, SCSI, parallel, and I²C functions.
