The Motorola MVME5500 is a modular single-board computer designed primarily for use in industrial and embedded applications.

### Product Name:

**Motorola MVME5500**

### Product Description:

The Motorola MVME5500 is a high-performance VMEbus single-board computer featuring a PowerPC architecture, designed to provide robust processing capabilities for mission-critical applications. It leverages advanced technologies to ensure reliability and scalability, making it well-suited for various applications in industrial automation, telecommunications, defense, and aerospace sectors.

### Product Parameters:

– **Architecture**: PowerPC
– **Form Factor**: VMEbus
– **Processor**: Varied PowerPC options (e.g., PowerPC 750, 740)
– **Memory**: SDRAM, Flash memory configurations
– **I/O Ports**: Multiple serial and parallel interfaces, Ethernet
– **Bus Interface**: VMEbus compliant
– **Operating System Support**: Several, including VxWorks, Linux, and others

### Specifications:

– **CPU Speed**: Typically ranges from 300 MHz to 800 MHz depending on the model.
– **RAM**: Up to 512 MB or more, depending on configuration.
– **Flash Storage**: Options generally between 8 MB to 128 MB.
– **Ethernet Interfaces**: 10/100/1000Base-T options may be available.
– **Serial Ports**: Several RS-232/RS-422 ports.
– **Parallel Ports**: General-purpose I/O capabilities.
– **VME Interface**: Supports 32-bit and 64-bit VME transfers.
– **Temperature Range**: Designed for operation in various environmental conditions (commercial to ruggedized versions).
– **Power Supply**: Typically requires +5V or +3.3V power supply with specific current ratings.

### Product Use:

The MVME5500 is used across diverse applications, including:

– **Industrial Control Systems**: For controlling machinery and processes due to its high reliability and performance.
– **Telecommunications**: As part of network management systems.
– **Defense and Aerospace**: In embedded systems requiring high computational power and ruggedization for harsh environments.
– **Data Acquisition**: In scenarios requiring the collection and processing of data from various sensors or devices.
– **RTOS Applications**: Working with real-time operating systems for mission-critical applications.

The MVME5500’s modular design and compatibility with various software platforms make it a versatile choice for developers and engineers looking to implement robust computing solutions in demanding environments.