Emerson / Motorola MVME300A GPIB VME Module
The Emerson/Motorola MVME300A is a GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) VME module designed for instrumentation and data acquisition applications. It facilitates communication between VMEbus systems and GPIB-compatible devices, enabling control and data transfer. This module is suitable for industrial automation, test and measurement, and research environments where reliable GPIB connectivity is required within a VME architecture.
- Model
- Emerson / Motorola MVME300A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $950
- RFQ ref
- MVME300A
This unit
The Emerson/Motorola MVME300A is a single-slot VMEbus module that interfaces VME systems with General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) instrumentation. It functions as a controller bridge, enabling command and data acquisition from GPIB-compatible devices within VME-based test, measurement, and industrial automation platforms.
Technical Specifications GPIB Controller
Chipset: TMS9914ANL
Interface: IEEE-488 standard GPIB devices VMEbus Interface
Standard: ANSI/IEEE 1014-1987 compliant
Addressing modes: A16, A24, A32
Data transfer modes: D8, D16, D32
Supply voltages: 5.2 V, +12 V, -12 V (DC) Memory Architecture
Main memory: DRAM with parity or ECC protection; 2 MB to 32 MB capacity; 32-bit data bus
Flash/firmware: 1 MB to 4 MB on-board
NVRAM: 8 KB to 32 KB with battery backup
Program storage: 512 KB to 2 MB socketed EPROM/Flash Core Processor
Type: 32-bit RISC processor (Motorola 68000-series or derivative)
On-chip cache: Up to 8 KB instruction + 8 KB data
Key Features
Fail status LED indicator for module monitoring
Front-panel DIP switch configuration
Single VMEbus slot form factor
Support for A16, A24, and A32 address modes
Full D8, D16, D32 data path compatibility
Typical Applications Test and measurement system integration, industrial automation control platforms, research instrumentation networks, and legacy VMEbus-based test stations requiring GPIB device connectivity.
Compatibility & Integration Designed for VMEbus systems following ANSI/IEEE 1014-1987. Fully compatible with GPIB instruments adhering to IEEE-488 standard. Operates within VME architectures supporting specified DC voltage supplies.
Emerson / Motorola MVME300A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Emerson / Motorola MVME300A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Emerson / Motorola MVME300A price
This Emerson / Motorola MVME300A is listed at $950. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Emerson / Motorola MVME300A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Emerson / Motorola MVME300A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
