MVME5500 single‑board computer paired with TPMC917 PMC module, PowerPC CPU, VME bus, multi‑channel RS232 for industrial real‑time embedded control systems.

Product Overview

• Part No: MVME5500, TPMC917
• Brand: EMERSON
• Category: VME Single‑Board Computer & PMC Expansion Module

• MVME5500 is a high‑performance single‑board computer based on VMEbus architecture, powered by PowerPC MPC7455/MPC7457 processor. TPMC917 is a PMC mezzanine expansion module providing multi‑channel RS232 serial interfaces. The combination delivers powerful computing capability and abundant serial ports for real‑time data acquisition, monitoring and control. Widely used in industrial embedded systems, transportation and mission‑critical automation applications.

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Core Features

• • PowerPC MPC7455/7457 processor up to 1GHz with AltiVec coprocessor
• • On‑board ECC SDRAM memory, expandable via PMC mezzanine
• • Dual 64‑bit 33/66MHz PCI buses, dual PMC expansion slots
• • Gigabit Ethernet plus 10/100 Ethernet for network communication
• • TPMC917 provides multi‑channel ESD‑protected RS232 serial channels
• • Watchdog timer, real‑time clock and non‑volatile memory for system backup
• • Single‑slot VME form‑factor, rugged industrial grade construction

• • Hardware self‑diagnosis for reliable long‑term operation

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Technical Specifications

• • Processor: PowerPC MPC7455 / MPC7457 up to 1 GHz
• • Memory: On‑board ECC SDRAM, expandable via PMC card
• • Storage: On‑board flash memory, NVRAM for data retention
• • Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100 Ethernet, serial ports, USB
• • Expansion: Two PMC sites, compatible with TPMC917 PMC module
• • Bus: VMEbus, dual independent 64‑bit PCI bus
• • Form Factor: Single‑slot VME board, standard PMC size for TPMC917
• • Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ +70℃ (industrial version supports extended temperature)

• • Application: Real‑time embedded control, data processing, industrial automation

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Compatibility

• TPMC917 fits PMC slots of MVME5500 and other VME single‑board computers
• Compliant with VMEbus and IEEE P1386.1 PMC standard
• Supports various real‑time operating systems for embedded deployment