MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331

MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 is a high-performance dual-height VME single-board computer (SBC) powered by a 400MHz PowerPC 750CXe processor, engineered for real-time industrial control, mission-critical embedded systems, and legacy VMEbus infrastructure upgrades.

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Description

MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 is a high-performance dual-height VME single-board computer (SBC) powered by a 400MHz PowerPC 750CXe processor, engineered for real-time industrial control, mission-critical embedded systems, and legacy VMEbus infrastructure upgrades. MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 integrates 256MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1GB), 32MB Flash memory, and dual PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) slots for flexible I/O expansion with communication, motion control, or analog/digital modules. MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 supports A32/D64 VMEbus master/slave operation with system controller capability, plus Gigabit Ethernet and dual serial ports for high-speed data transfer and device communication. Its rugged industrial design, extended temperature tolerance, and on-board watchdog timer ensure reliable operation in harsh environments like power generation, oil & gas, and defense systems. Whether modernizing aging VME control platforms or building new deterministic control systems, MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 delivers unmatched processing power and backward compatibility.

Technical Parameters MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331

Parameter Item Parameter Value
Product Model MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331
Product Type Dual-height VME single-board computer (SBC)
CPU 400MHz PowerPC 750CXe (32-bit, 32KB I/D cache, MMU)
Memory 256MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1GB); 32MB Flash; 512KB battery-backed SRAM
VMEbus Interface A32/D64 master/slave, VME64x-compliant, system controller
I/O & Expansion 2×PMC slots (64-bit PCI, 66MHz); 1×Gigabit Ethernet; 2×EIA-232/422/485 serial ports; 1×USB 1.1
Timers & Watchdog 4×32-bit general-purpose timers; programmable watchdog timer (1ms–1hr)
Power Supply +5V DC (15A max), ±12V DC (2A max)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C (extended industrial range)
Dimensions 160mm×233mm×20mm (VME dual-height standard)
Weight 1.5kg
Core Function High-speed real-time processing, VME system management, PMC I/O expansion

Advantages and Features MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331

  1. Powerful Processing Performance: MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331’s 400MHz PowerPC 750CXe delivers 2–3x faster instruction execution than legacy 68000-series or low-end PowerPC modules, ideal for compute-intensive control algorithms.
  2. Scalable Memory Capacity: 256MB base DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1GB) supports large application codebases, real-time data buffering, and complex control loop calculations.
  3. Flexible PMC Expansion: Dual 66MHz PMC slots enable seamless integration of off-the-shelf or custom modules (e.g., Fibre Channel, ARINC 429, high-density I/O), eliminating the need for custom interface boards.
  4. Extended Environmental Resilience: -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range ensures reliable performance in extreme industrial, outdoor, or defense environments.
  5. Deterministic Control Capability: Hardware timers and programmable watchdog timer provide predictable response times for time-critical applications like robotics, turbine control, and missile guidance systems.

Application Cases

  1. Gas Turbine Control System Upgrade: A 800MW combined-cycle power plant replaced legacy VME CPUs with MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 in its turbine control system. The module’s processing power reduced control loop latency by 40% and improved turbine efficiency by 5%.
  2. Offshore Oil Rig SCADA System: An offshore drilling operator deployed MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 for wellhead pressure and flow control. Its extended temperature tolerance and Gigabit Ethernet enabled reliable data transmission in harsh marine environments, cutting unplanned downtime by 28%.
  3. Defense Vehicle Embedded Control: A defense contractor integrated MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 into a military vehicle’s fire control system. Dual PMC slots added radar interface and motion control modules, while the module’s rugged design withstood shock and vibration during field operations.

Competitor Comparison

Comparison Item MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 Siemens VME64x PowerPC SBC GE Fanuc VME7807RC
CPU 400MHz PowerPC 750CXe 300MHz PowerPC 740 500MHz PowerPC 750FX
Max Memory 1GB DDR SDRAM 512MB SDRAM 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
PMC Slots 2×66MHz 1×33MHz 2×66MHz
Operating Temp -40°C to +85°C 0°C to +60°C -40°C to +85°C
VMEbus Support A32/D64, system controller A32/D32, slave A32/D64, system controller
Estimated Price (USD) ~$5,800 ~$4,900 ~$6,500

Selection Suggestions

  1. Choose MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 for VME64x system upgrades needing high processing power (400MHz PowerPC) and dual 66MHz PMC expansion slots.
  2. Opt for MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 in extreme environment applications (e.g., offshore oil, arctic power plants, defense vehicles) requiring -40°C to +85°C temperature tolerance.
  3. Select MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 if your system demands deterministic real-time control with low-latency processing for turbine, robotics, or aerospace control.
  4. Use MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331 to replace obsolete VME SBCs while preserving existing VME backplanes and PMC I/O modules, reducing upgrade costs by 30–40%.

Precautions

  1. Ensure VME64x backplane compatibility to unlock the full system controller capabilities and high-speed data transfer performance of MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331.
  2. Replace the SRAM backup battery every 2–3 years to prevent loss of critical configuration data during power outages.
  3. Use a regulated +5V/±12V power supply (15A max for +5V) to avoid voltage fluctuations that could damage the PowerPC CPU or memory modules.
  4. Follow strict ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protocols when handling MOTOROLA MVME2400-0331, especially when installing or removing PMC modules.
  5. Verify PMC module compatibility (64-bit, 66MHz) to ensure optimal performance and avoid bus contention issues in the dual PMC slots.

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