MOTOROLA VME162PA-244LSE

• Bus Interface: VMEbus (VME64 compliant), 32-bit data path, 32-bit addressing
  • Supports A16, A24, and A32 address spaces
  • D16 and D32 data transfers
  • Slave and master modes with programmable access cycles
• I/O Interfaces:
  • Two RS-232/422/485 serial ports via 9-pin D-sub connectors
  • 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet port (RJ-45) for network connectivity
  • Optional SCSI interface for external storage devices
  • Parallel I/O (optional): 8- or 16-bit digital input/output
• Expansion Support:
  • On-board expansion sites for memory or I/O daughter cards
  • Compatible with Motorola MVME series mezzanine modules
• Power Requirements:
  • +5 VDC nominal
  • Typical power consumption: 4–6 W (depending on configuration)
• Operating Temperature:
  • Commercial: 0°C to +55°C
  • Extended (ruggedized): -40°C to +85°C
• Storage Temperature: -55°C to +100°C
• Environmental Tolerance:
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
  • Designed for high shock and vibration resistance, suitable for industrial and military applications

Functional Features

• Real-Time Performance: Optimized for deterministic execution in real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• On-Board Firmware:
  • Motorola VMEBOOT firmware for system initialization and diagnostics
  • Support for network booting (TFTP, RARP, BOOTP)
  • Field-upgradable firmware via serial or Ethernet interface
• Operating System Support:
  • VxWorks, OS-9, Linux (embedded and real-time variants), pSOS
  • Compatible with Motorola’s development tools and cross-compilation environments
• System Management:
  • Watchdog timer for automatic system recovery
  • Power-on self-test (POST) and hardware diagnostics
  • LED indicators for power, CPU activity, and communication status
• Security and Reliability:
  • Write-protected boot memory to prevent unauthorized firmware changes
  • ECC memory support for data integrity in critical applications
  • Designed for continuous, unattended operation in harsh environments

Mechanical and Compliance Standards

• Cooling: Air-cooled design; can be used in conduction-cooled enclosures with appropriate adapters
• Mounting: Standard VME card cage installation with front-panel I/O access
• EMI/EMC Compliance: Meets FCC Part 15, CE, and industrial EMC standards (IEC 61000)
• Safety Standards: Compliant with UL, CSA, and IEC 60950 safety requirements
• RoHS Compliance: Available in lead-free versions for environmental compliance

Applications

• Industrial Automation: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motion control systems, and process monitoring units
• Telecommunications: Network switches, base station controllers, and protocol conversion systems
• Defense and Aerospace: Avionics computers, radar signal processors, and mission control units
• Transportation: Onboard train control systems, traffic management, and rail signaling
• Medical Equipment: Imaging systems and diagnostic devices requiring long-term stability
• Test and Measurement: Embedded data acquisition, field testing platforms, and laboratory automation

Manufacturer and Support
The VME162PA-244LSE was developed and manufactured by Motorola’s Embedded Communications Computing (ECC) division. This product line was later transferred to GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (now part of GE Automation & Controls) following corporate acquisitions. As a legacy VME module, it is no longer in active production but remains in service in many long-life-cycle systems. Technical documentation, firmware, and spare units are available through GE and authorized industrial automation distributors. The module is widely supported in existing VME systems and continues to be used in system upgrades, replacements, and maintenance programs across critical infrastructure sectors.