Abaco Systems / VMIC VMIVME-7588-841 Enhanced Pentium Processor-Based VMEbus CPU Module

The Abaco Systems / VMIC VMIVME-7588-841 is an Enhanced Pentium Processor-Based VMEbus CPU Module engineered for demanding industrial and embedded computing applications. Built on Intel Pentium architecture, this module delivers computation within a dual-slot 6U VMEbus form factor, combining microprocessor capability with integrated memory, graphics, networking, and storage interfaces for systems requiring a stable, integrated computing core.

Technical Specifications

• Intel Pentium processor, 133 MHz to 233 MHz


• 32-bit addressing with 64-bit data bus


• Superscalar architecture: two pipelined integer units and one pipelined floating-point unit


• Dual-instruction-per-clock-cycle execution capability


• Dynamic branch prediction with separate instruction and data caches Memory Subsystem


• L2 Cache: 512 Kbyte synchronous burst static RAM (Intel Triton II chipset)


• DRAM: Two 72-pin SIMM modules, parity optional, up to 256 Mbyte total capacity


• DRAM dual-ported to VMEbus


• BIOS in reprogrammable flash memory (System BIOS, video BIOS, SCSI BIOS) Graphics & Video


• CL-GD5436 graphics controller


• 2 Mbyte Video DRAM


• Non-interlaced display mode support Networking & Storage


• Intel 21142 PCI Ethernet controller


• PCI SCSI-II controller with front panel interface


• On-board IDE controllers for hard drive and floppy drive Interfaces


• VMEbus compliant, occupies two 6U slots


• Two 16550-compatible serial ports


• PS/2-style keyboard and mouse port

Key Features

• Pentium processor architecture for integer and floating-point workloads


• Integrated dual-port DRAM accessible from VMEbus


• Onboard Ethernet and SCSI controllers eliminate external dependencies


• Graphics adapter with dedicated video memory


• Flexible DRAM configuration supports parity and non-parity modules

Operating System Support Windows NT OS, VxWorks, and LynxOS compatibility.

Compatibility & Integration Full VMEbus compliance enables integration into existing 6U backplane architectures. Dual-ported DRAM provides direct memory access from VMEbus, reducing system latency for inter-module communication. PCI-based SCSI and Ethernet controllers support standard Linux and embedded drivers.