The Motorola MVME162-012 stands as a mission-critical embedded computing solution within the MVME160 series, engineered for extreme industrial environments and military command systems. This VME64x-compliant controller features dual PowerPC 604e processors clocked at 400MHz, delivering 800 MIPS performance for real-time multisensor fusion in radar arrays and autonomous vehicle guidance systems. The MVME162-012 integrates 128MB ECC SDRAM with battery-backed SRAM, maintaining data integrity during power fluctuations in offshore oil rig control rooms.
As a hardened variant of Motorola’s proven architecture, this model introduces PMC expansion sites supporting PCI Mezzanine Cards for modern protocol integration (including Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel). Its -40°C to +85°C operational range with 95% non-condensing humidity resistance makes the MVME162-012 indispensable for Arctic pipeline monitoring and tropical power grid substations. The front-panel diagnostic LCD provides instant status updates for CPU load, memory allocation, and thermal conditions in steel mill automation systems.
Motorola MVME162-012，Motorola MVME162-012A
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | MVME162-012 |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
| Product Type | VME64x Embedded Controller |
| Processors | Dual PowerPC 604e @ 400MHz |
| L2 Cache | 2MB unified |
| RAM | 128MB ECC SDRAM + 4MB NVSRAM |
| Flash Storage | 16MB soldered |
| VMEbus Support | A64/D64 master with 2eVME protocol |
| Ethernet | 10/100BASE-T (RJ45) |
| Serial Ports | 4x RS-232/422/485 (software-selectable) |
| PMC Slots | 2x PCI Mezzanine (Type 1) |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +85°C |
| Power Input | +5V ±5% (15A max) |
| Shock Resistance | 50G, 11ms (MIL-STD-810F) |
| Certifications | CE, UL 60950, ATEX Zone 2 |
Key Features and Advantages:
Multi-domain processing: The MVME162-012’s dual-processor architecture dedicates separate cores for control algorithms and communication tasks, achieving 1.2μs deterministic response in CNC machine tool synchronization.
Extreme environment operation: Gold-plated card edge connectors with gas-tight contacts prevent corrosion in chemical plant DCS systems. The hermetically sealed enclosure withstands IP67 immersion up to 1m depth for 30 minutes.
Future-ready expansion: Dual PMC sites enable integration of modern fieldbus protocols (PROFINET, EtherCAT) while maintaining legacy VME compatibility. The onboard FPGA supports custom I/O timing configurations for particle accelerator controls.
Application Areas:
The Motorola MVME162-012 excels in:
- Power Generation: Turbine governor control with <10μs loop times
- Mining Automation: Underground conveyor belt synchronization
- Aerospace: Hypersonic wind tunnel data acquisition
- Marine Systems: Dynamic positioning controllers for drill ships
In aluminum smelting operations, this controller manages 200+ analog inputs for potline current balancing. Pharmaceutical freeze-drying plants utilize its PMC slots for GAMP-compliant batch process recording.
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Installation and Maintenance:
Installation preparation: Verify VME64x backplane revision (minimum Rev 3.1) before installing the MVME162-012. Use Motorola-approved extraction tool (P/N VME-EX-12) to prevent connector warping during insertion. Allow 48-hour thermal stabilization when moving between extreme temperature environments.
Maintenance recommendations: Perform annual reseating of PMC modules using contact enhancer (Chemtronics CW7100). Monitor battery voltage monthly through diagnostic port – replace at 2.7V threshold. Conduct full memory diagnostic quarterly using MVMEmon Pro software.
Product Assurance:
HONG KONG SAUL ELECTRICAL LIMITED guarantees 24-month performance warranty on all MVME162-012 controllers, including free configuration support for first-time system integrators. Our 24/7 technical hotline provides MIL-STD-810 compliance documentation within 4 hours. All units undergo 500-hour thermal shock cycling (-55°C ↔ +125°C) and 96-hour burn-in at 100% load. Legacy OS support packages available for VxWorks 6.9 through 2035.
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