Motorola Computer Group Introduces its New MVME172, a More Powerful VME Processor Board.TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 1997--Motorola Computer Group (MCG), leaders in the VME (Virtual Machine Environment) An operating system from Fujitsu Services (formerly ICL) that runs on its Series 39 mainframes. Introduced in 1975, VME is a comprehensive product that provides a variety of utilities for datacenter operations. market, today announced the MVME MVME Muzzle Velocity Measuring Equipment MVME Motorola Versa Module Eurocard 172, a new processor board on VME. Incorporating a 68060 microprocessor clocked at up to 64 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. , the MVME172 offers processing performance approximately three times that of Motorola's 68040-based MVME162, the best selling processor board on VME in 1996. Like the MVME162, the MVME172 uses IndustryPack(TM) to offer superlative adaptability and I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output functionality. "The introduction of MVME172 underscores MCG's commitment to the IndustryPack standard," commented Jerry Gipper, director of marketing for Embedded Technologies at MCG. "MVME172 is our second generation of VME products to support IndustryPack, which we expect to use on future generations of embedded computer boards," he added. The MVME172 provides users with a straightforward, plug-and-play upgrade path from MVME162. At the software level, the 68060 processor is fully object-code compatible Object-code compatible is a computing term meaning that object code can move freely between two different kinds of computers and can be expected to function in the same way. with other 680X0 devices. MVME172 is also hardware compatible with the MVME162 product range and offers directly equivalent on- board functions. Identical I/O and connector configurations allow existing systems to be upgraded without any change to chassis or cabling. The MVME172 incorporates a combination of exceptional price/performance, higher degree of functionality and the rugged adaptability offered by IndustryPack mezzanine I/O expansion. It supports IndustryPack speeds of up to 32 MHz with DMA (1) (Digital Media Adapter) See digital media hub. (2) (Document Management Alliance) A specification that provides a common interface for accessing and searching document databases. , while memory capacities are extended to 16 Mbytes of parity DRAM, 64 Mbytes ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. DRAM and 2 Mbytes FLASH. The ability to run legacy 68000 code also makes the MVME172 an ideal growth path choice for current users of VME boards based on 68000, 68020 and 68030 -- close to 40 percent of the total VME processor market. By omitting build options such as Ethernet, SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. and FLASH, MVME172 can be tailored even more closely to the needs of a specific application. The user purchases only the functionality necessary, making the MVME172 ideal for even the most cost-sensitive applications. Offering two or four IndustryPack sites, the MVME172 is ideal for a wide range of process control and industrial automation applications where demand for IndustryPack is continually increasing. "The popularity of IndustryPack is reflected in a growing commitment from suppliers," said Paul Stevens Paul Stevens may refer to:
The MVME172 has a five-year return to factory warranty on parts and labor and is available for immediate delivery. Pricing is under $2000 in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and quantities. The Motorola Computer Group is a worldwide hardware and software platform supplier to companies that provide computer solutions. MCG is comprised of three areas of focus: embedded technologies, technical OEM systems and commercial systems. MCG's strategy is to deliver high-performance PowerPC platforms and solutions for Mac(R) OS and AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. (R) operating systems for targeted areas such as graphics-intensive applications, multimedia and the Internet. MCG corporate headquarters, along with regional headquarters for Latin America, are located in Tempe, Ariz. Regional European headquarters are located in Maidenhead Maidenhead, city (1991 pop. 59,809), Windsor and Maidenhead, S central England, on the Thames River. It is a residential town with brewing and milling industries as well as a resort. The 13th-century stone bridge was rebuilt in the 1770s. , United Kingdom and Hamburg, Germany. European channel headquarters are located in Paris, France. Headquarters for MCG's Asia Pacific region are located in Hong Kong. Information about MCG's products is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.mot.com/computer Motorola, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOT) is one of the world's leading providers of wireless communications, semiconductors and advanced electronic systems, components and services. Major equipment businesses include cellular telephone, two-way radio, paging and data communications, personal communications, automotive, defense and space electronics, and computers. Motorola semiconductors power communication devices, computers and millions of other products. Motorola's 1995 sales were $27 billion. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Motorola and the Motorola logo are registered trademarks Motorola, Inc. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corp. and is used by Motorola, Inc. under license from International Business Machines Corp. IndustryPack is a trademark of GreenSpring Computers, Inc. AIX is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Motorola Computer Group Terri Thorson, 602/438-3287 terri_thorson@finner.phx.mcd.mot.com or Cunningham Communication, Inc. Debby Riveness, 408/764-0732 debby@ccipr.com |
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