Emerson / Motorola / Force Computers SPARC CPU-2CE/16 VME Single Board Computer

The Emerson/Motorola/Force Computers SPARC CPU-2CE/16 is a single-slot 6U VME Single Board Computer engineered for demanding embedded and industrial computing environments. It combines SPARC architecture processing with integrated I/O connectivity in a compact VMEbus form factor, delivering scalable performance for complex system architectures.

Technical Specifications

Processor: SPARC Architecture, 40 MHz clock speed

Memory: 16 MB RAM on-board; supports DRM Memory Expansion Modules for increased capacity

VMEbus Interface: Single-slot 6U form factor, VME64x compliant, A32/D32 addressing, system controller capable

I/O Interfaces: Integrated Ethernet transceiver, SCSI bus with DMA support, multiple RS-232-D serial ports, dedicated keyboard interface

Expansion: SBus expansion slots, DRM memory module support

Operating System Compatibility: Solaris, SunOS; OpenBoot monitor/debugger included

Key Features

VME64x compliance ensures interoperability within standard VMEbus chassis and systems

SCSI DMA support offloads data transfer operations from the CPU

SBus architecture allows modular I/O and memory expansion without main board redesign

Integrated Ethernet eliminates need for separate network interface cards in many configurations

SPARC instruction set compatibility with existing SPARC software ecosystems

Typical Applications

Industrial control systems requiring VMEbus integration

Embedded UNIX computing in aerospace and defense platforms

Data acquisition and signal processing in instrumentation racks

Real-time systems demanding deterministic VMEbus performance

Compatibility & Integration The CPU-2CE/16 integrates directly into VMEbus backplanes supporting VME64x specifications. SBus expansion provides flexibility for mission-specific I/O requirements. SPARC architecture compatibility ensures access to established UNIX software libraries and development tools.