Emerson / Motorola MVME2434 VME Processor Module

The Emerson/Motorola MVME2434 is a VME processor module built on Motorola's PowerPlus II Architecture, delivering real-time control and data acquisition in a single VME64 slot. It combines a PowerPC 750 microprocessor with dual PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) expansion slots, on-board memory, and integrated I/O interfaces - all designed for demanding industrial and embedded applications requiring flexible computing within constrained form factors.

Technical Specifications Processor and Memory

Microprocessor: Motorola PowerPC 750 (MPC750) at 233 MHz, 350 MHz, 400 MHz, or 450 MHz

L1 Cache: 32 KB instruction, 32 KB data

L2 Cache: 1 MB backside

ECC SDRAM: 32 MB to 512 MB (configurations include 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB)

Firmware Storage: Up to 1 MB

Flash Memory: 8 MB on-board

NVRAM: 8K × 8 with time-of-day clock and battery backup Bus and Connectivity

VMEbus: VME64 extension connector (ANSI/VITA 1-1994, IEEE STD 1014) with configurable master mapping, interrupt handling, and DMA

PCI Bus: On-board processor/memory-to-PCI bridge

PMC Expansion: Two 32/64-bit PCI Mezzanine Card slots (IEEE P1386.1) supporting front-panel and P2 I/O

Ethernet: 10/100 Mb/s interface

Serial Ports: One asynchronous debug port, two RS-232 ports System Management

Debug Monitor: On-board monitor with self-test and ColdFire Debug Port

Timers: Four 32-bit, one 16-bit, one watchdog

Interrupt Controller: MPIC support

Key Features Dual PMC slots enable modular I/O expansion without redesign. ECC SDRAM protects against single-bit errors in applications. Configurable VMEbus master/slave operation and DMA support high-throughput data transfers. Multiple clock speeds accommodate performance-to-power tradeoffs. Battery-backed NVRAM preserves real-time data across power cycles.

Typical Applications Real-time control systems, distributed data acquisition networks, industrial process automation, embedded military and aerospace platforms, and legacy VME system upgrades.

Compatibility & Integration Backward compatible with existing VME64 card cages. PMC expansion supports IEEE P1386.1 standard interfaces. Integrates with systems requiring PowerPC processors and PCI-based peripheral expansion.