Emerson / Artesyn Technologies BajaPPC-740 PowerPC-Based Single-Board Computer (233 MHz, 32 MB)

The Emerson/Artesyn Technologies BajaPPC-740 is a PowerPC-based single-board computer engineered for embedded systems requiring real-time control, data acquisition, and network processing. Built around a 233 MHz PowerPC 740 processor with 512 KB secondary cache and 32 MB of RAM, this VME64-integrated SBC delivers deterministic performance in communication-intensive environments including network bridges, switching controllers, and intelligent network systems.

Technical Specifications Processor

PowerPC 740 CPU operating at 233 MHz

512 KB secondary cache Memory

32 MB RAM standard

Up to 4 MB user Flash Memory

Optional expansion to 256 MB SDRAM with parity support Interfaces

VME64 backplane: A32/A24/A16 and D64(MBLT)/D32/D16/D08 addressing, master and slave modes, programmable DMA controller with integral FIFOs for write posting, 60–70 MB/sec transfer rates, full VMEbus system controller functionality, P0 connector subset of VME64 Extensions

Two 32-bit PMC expansion slots accommodating two single-wide or one double-wide mezzanine card

Fast Ethernet 10/100 interface with DMA support

Two serial ports

Parallel I/O support Expansion

Dual 32-bit PMC connectors for third-party or custom I/O modules with front panel or P2 connector routing

Key Features

VME64 system controller with comprehensive addressing modes and DMA capability

Modular I/O architecture via two independent PMC slots

Fast Ethernet with hardware-accelerated DMA transfers

Flexible memory configuration supporting SDRAM expansion

Typical Applications

Communication switch controllers

Network bridges and intelligent switching systems

Real-time data acquisition and control systems

Multi-processing compute nodes in VMEbus backplanes

Compatibility & Integration Optimized for VME64 architectures. Supports real-time operating systems including VxWorks and future pSOS environments. Single-board form factor integrates directly into standard VMEbus backplanes.