Product Core Brief
- Model: MVME162-212
- Brand: Motorola Computer Group
- Series: MVME162 embedded VMEbus controllers
- Core Function: MC68LC040 VME master/slave processor with Ethernet IP expansion
- Product Type: VMEbus SBC (A32/D32:D64 master/slave, system controller capable)
- Key Specs: MC68LC040 @ 25 MHz | 4 MB parity DRAM | Ethernet | 2 IP slots
- Condition: New Original (New Surplus) — verify ROM firmware and IP compatibility
Product Introduction
Motorola MVME162-212 delivers MC68LC040 processing at 25 MHz on the VMEbus with 4 MB parity DRAM, Ethernet, four serial ports, and two IndustryPack slots for embedded control applications. VMEchip2 ASIC enables full A32/D32:D64 master/slave operation with system controller capability and D64/MBLT transfers up to 40 MB/s peak.
Two IP slots support user I/O expansion while onboard Ethernet and serial interfaces handle networking and field communications. Battery-backed SRAM/NVRAM plus 1 MB Flash with embedded diagnostics facilitate field maintenance and firmware updates independent of host dependencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the MVME162-212 support hot-swapping in a VME chassis?
A: VMEbus standards prohibit live insertion; power down the crate before installing the MVME162-212. Maximum 4.5 A @ 5 VDC stresses power supplies—post-install, measure all three rails, verify P1/P2 seating, monitor SYSFAIL during power-up before enabling VME arbitration.
Q: Is the MVME162-212 obsolete, and what replacement paths exist?
A: Obsolete since early 2000s; MVME162 series evolved to PowerPC MVME2400/2600 with PMC replacing IP slots. MC68LC040-to-PPC code porting requires cache/MMU changes; pin-compatible VME SBCs from VxWorks vendors need custom BSPs. Spares only for legacy sustainment.
Q: Will I lose VME application code or configuration when replacing the board?
A: Flash/EPROM and SRAM survive battery backup; DRAM clears on power loss. Primary risk: undocumented IP assignments and VME address maps—extract Flash via BDM, document J11-J24 jumpers, confirm Ethernet PHY and SCSI termination before field replacement.
Q: Are these MVME162-212 boards factory-new or refurbished when sold as surplus?
A: Stock originates from decommissioned VME systems as New Surplus, not Motorola production. Require clean P1/P2 gold fingers, post-1997 date codes on LC040/DRAM, factory silkscreen for “New Original”; IP connector wear or capacitor bulging marks field use—demand 96-hour POST certification.
Q: What warranty coverage and lead times apply to MVME162-212?
A: No factory support remains; VME brokers offer 1-year DOA replacement with IP/VME diagnostics. Stocked units ship immediately, others 10-18 weeks via networks. Deploy primary/cold spares with matched IP modules and boot images for field reliability.
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