Emerson / Motorola / Force Computers CPU-5CE/32 SPARC VME Single-Board Computer

The CPU-5CE/32 is a SPARC-based VME single-board computer engineered for embedded and industrial applications requiring high integration and expandability. Built around a microSPARC-II processor running at 85 MHz, this 6U VMEbus card consolidates CPU, memory, and I/O onto a single IEEE 1014-compliant module. The architecture supports two SBus expansion slots for additional memory, processing, and I/O capability.

Technical Specifications Processor

microSPARC-II CPU at 85 MHz clock speed VMEbus Interface

Full 32-bit IEEE 1014 VMEbus interface Expansion

Two industry-standard SBus sockets for memory, I/O, and processing expansion I/O Interfaces

Ethernet

Fast SCSI

Floppy disk controller

Two serial I/O ports

Centronics-compliant parallel I/O

Keyboard and mouse ports Boot Environment

OpenBoot EPROM-based monitor and debugger Form Factor

6U VMEbus card

Key Features The integration of standard interfaces

Ethernet, Fast SCSI, dual serial ports, and parallel I/O - enables direct system connectivity without requiring external interface adapters. Two SBus slots provide the flexibility to augment onboard resources or add specialized processing capability. OpenBoot firmware simplifies device configuration, VMEbus interface setup, and system diagnostics during development and deployment phases.

Typical Applications This board targets demanding embedded control systems, real-time data acquisition, industrial instrumentation, and telecommunications equipment where SPARC processing and VMEbus integration are required.

Compatibility & Integration The CPU-5CE/32 operates with Solaris and real-time operating systems including VxWorks, enabling deployment in both general-purpose UNIX and deterministic real-time environments. Full compliance with IEEE 1014 VMEbus standards ensures integration into existing VME backplane systems. SBus peripheral compatibility permits modular system expansion without redesign.