MOTOROLA MVME7100

• Serial Interfaces: Five RS-232 serial ports
• USB: USB 2.0 controller (available on commercial temperature variants)
• Expansion Interfaces:
  • Two PMC-X sites supporting 33/66/100 MHz modules
  • Support for Processor PMC (PPMC) modules
  • 8x PCI Express expansion connector for XMC and PMC-X expansion via SMART EC SMARTmesh technology
• PCI Express: On-board PCIe interfaces connected to a 5-port PCIe switch for high-speed I/O expansion
• Form Factor: 6U VME (233.4 mm x 160 mm)
• Operating Temperature:
  • Commercial: 0°C to +71°C
  • Extended: -40°C to +71°C (ruggedized variant)
• Operating Systems: Supported by VxWorks, Linux, and other real-time operating systems through available Board Support Packages (BSPs)

Key Features

• High-performance dual-core NXP MPC864xD SoC processor delivering up to 1.3 GHz clock speed for enhanced computational throughput
• Integrated dual DDR2 memory controllers and PCI Express interfaces for balanced system performance
• 2eSST VMEbus support provides up to 320 MB/s sustained bandwidth, an 8x improvement over standard VME64 transfers
• Full backward compatibility with legacy VME64 and VME32 systems, protecting investment in existing chassis, backplanes, and software
• Four Gigabit Ethernet ports enable high-speed networking, data distribution, and redundant communication architectures
• Dual PMC-X expansion sites allow integration of specialized I/O, communication, or signal processing modules
• 8x PCI Express expansion connector supports advanced XMC and PMC-X module integration for future scalability
• Extended temperature and ruggedized variants designed for operation in harsh environments including extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration
• USB 2.0 interface (on commercial variants) facilitates integration of cost-effective peripherals
• Direct connection to MVME7216E Rear Transition Module (RTM) enables I/O routing through the rear of the VME chassis for improved system integration
• Long product lifecycle support reduces development and maintenance disruptions in long-deployment applications

Application Areas

• Defense and aerospace systems including avionics, mission computers, radar signal processing, electronic warfare, and secure communications
• Industrial automation and control systems such as semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, and process monitoring
• Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment requiring reliable, high-performance embedded computing
• Telecommunications infrastructure including baseband processing, network monitoring, and switching systems
• Real-time data acquisition and I/O-intensive applications in scientific instrumentation and test equipment
• Transportation systems such as rail signaling, onboard computing, and traffic management
• Energy and power grid monitoring, substation automation, and renewable energy control platforms

Manufacturer and Support

The MVME7100 was developed by SMART Embedded Computing, a company with roots in Motorola’s embedded computing division and later part of Emerson Network Power. The product is supported through specialized industrial automation suppliers, embedded systems integrators, and legacy computing vendors. Comprehensive technical documentation, spare units, and Board Support Packages (BSPs) for VxWorks, Linux, and other RTOS platforms remain available. Due to its long lifecycle design and rugged construction, the MVME7100 continues to be deployed in mission-critical applications where reliability, performance, and backward compatibility are essential. It serves as a strategic upgrade path for organizations modernizing legacy VME systems without replacing entire infrastructure.