Emerson / Motorola MVME197SP Single Board Computer

The Emerson/Motorola MVME197SP is a double-high VME single board computer built around the MC88110 RISC microprocessor for real-time control, data acquisition, and communication in industrial systems. It delivers the memory capacity, I/O connectivity, and timing functions required for embedded control and enterprise-level system integration.

Technical Specifications Processor

MC88110 RISC microprocessor Memory

DRAM: 32/64 MB

FLASH Memory: 1 MB

Static RAM: 8 KB (battery-backed)

BOOT ROM: 128/256 KB Interfaces

VMEbus Master/Slave: A16/A24/A32/D8/D16/D32

VMEbus System Controller

Ethernet Transceiver Interface

Serial Ports: Four EIA-232-D ports

SCSI Bus Interface with DMA

Centronics Printer Port Timers & Clocking

Six Tick Timers

Watchdog Timer

Time of Day Clock (battery-backed) Form Factor

Double-high VME module

Key Features

Battery-backed static RAM and real-time clock preserve critical data and timing during power transitions

Four serial ports enable multi-device connectivity and legacy system integration

DMA-capable SCSI interface supports high-speed data transfer without processor overhead

Configurable boot ROM sizes (128 KB or 256 KB) accommodate various firmware images

Six independent tick timers support concurrent timing operations and interval-based events

Typical Applications

Industrial process control and supervisory systems

Data acquisition platforms in embedded environments

VMEbus-based test and measurement systems

Real-time computing and system controllers

Compatibility & Integration Designed as a VMEbus module, the MVME197SP integrates into VME architectures supporting the full address and data width spectrum (A16/A24/A32 with D8/D16/D32). Its standardized interface and system controller capability enable both master and slave operation within existing VME backplanes.