The VME2700 series is a family of VME processor modules based on the Motorola PowerPlus VME Architecture with PowerPC architecture microprocessors that push performance and functionality to limits unprecedented on VME. The flexibility of the VME2700 provides an excellent base platform that can be quickly and easily customized for a variety of industry-specific applications.

Designed to meet the needs of military and aerospace, industrial automation, and medical, the VME2700 applies to a variety of applications. 

■ MPC750 class 32-bit microprocessor

■ 32KB/32KB L1 cache

■ 1MB backside L2 cache

■ 128MB or 256MB ECC DRAM on-board memory

■ 8MB on-board Flash, 1MB socketed

■ 64-bit PCI mezzanine connector

■ On-board debug monitor with self-test diagnostics

■ IEEE P1386.1 compatible 32/64-bit PMC expansion slot

■ Two or three async, one or two sync/async serial ports

■ Ethernet transceiver interface with 32-bit PCI local bus DMA

■ 8- or 16-bit Fast SCSI-2 bus interface

■ Parallel, floppy, keyboard, and mouse interfaces

■ 8KB x 8 NVRAM and time-of-day clock with replaceable battery backup

■ Four 32-bit timers, one watchdog timer

■ One VME slot, even when configured with PMC module

VME2700 Details

PCI Expansion

VME2700 modules have a 64-bit PCI connection to support PCI expansion carriers such as Motorola PMCspan. 

Memory Modules

The VME2700 series has a modular memory design. Mezzanine arrays support 128MB or 256MB of add-on DRAM. These memory modules allow field upgrades of the memory capacity and do not require additional VME slots.

Transition Modules

Two artwork variants of the VME2700 are available. One series provides backward compatibility with the MVME712M transition module I/O. The other series accepts the MVME761 transition module that features an additional sync/async serial port, a 10/100BaseT interface, Fast 16-bit SCSI, and an IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port.

MVME761

The MVME761 transition module provides industry-standard connector access to the IEEE 1284 parallel port, a 10BaseT or 100BaseT port via an RJ-45 connector, two DB-9 connectors providing access to the asynchronous serial ports configured as EIA-574 DTE, and two HD-26 connectors providing access to the sync/async serial ports. These serial ports, labeled as Serial 3 and Serial 4 on the face plate of the MVME761, are individually user configurable as EIA-232, EIA-530, V.35, or X.21 DCE or DTE via the installation of GD California serial interface modules (SIMs).

A P2 adapter provides interface module signals to the VME761 transition module. The 3-row P2 adapter can be used for 8-bit SCSI. A 5-row P2 adapter supports 16-bit SCSI and PMC I/O.

VME712

The VME712M transition module provides industry-standard connector access to the Centronics parallel port, an AUI port, and four DB-25 connectors providing access to the asynchronous/synchronous serial ports jumper configurable as EIA-232 DCE or DTE. A P2 adapter provides interface signals to the VME712M transition module. The 3-row P2 adapter can be used for 8-bit SCSI.

To gain access to the additional user-definable I/O pins provided via the 5-row VME64 extension connector, a special P2 adapter board is available. This adapter panel replaces the traditional 3-row P2 adapter and extends its capability by providing access to the PMC I/O pins.

Several other variations of the VME712M are available for combinations of I/O and connectors.

Firmware Monitor

Firmware must fulfill the traditional functions of test and initialization, in addition to operating system boot support. The VME2700 firmware monitor exceeds these requirements with a proven monitor from the embedded VME leader. It expands features like power-up tests with extensive diagnostics, as well as a powerful evaluation and debug tool for simple checkout or when high-level development debuggers require additional support. All this is included with the VME2700 firmware, plus it supports booting both operating systems and kernels.

Operating Systems and Real-Time Kernels

Specifications

Ordering Information

GD California, Inc.

1799 Portola Ave

Livermore, CA 94551 USA

Phone: 925-456-9900 ext. 240

Fax: 925-456-9901

http://www.gdca.com