Motorola Computer Group Introduces the Highly Modular MVME2100 Single Board Computer for VME Applications.TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1998-- The First to Feature Motorola's MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. 8240 Integrated PowerPC Processor and a Combination of PC-MIP and PCI Mezzanine Card (hardware) PCI Mezzanine Card - (PMC) A family of low profile mezzanine cards for VMEbus, Futurebus+, desktop computers and other computer systems with logical and electrical layers based on the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification. PMC is defined in IEEE P1386. Expansion Slots for Maximum Application Flexibility Motorola Computer Group (MCG) Monday announced the MVME MVME Muzzle Velocity Measuring Equipment MVME Motorola Versa Module Eurocard 2100, the first VME board to feature MPC8240 Integrated PowerPC(R) Processor and a combination of PC-MIP(TM) and PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC (1) See Portable Media Center. (2) (PCI Mezzanine Card) A PCI-based mezzanine card that is widely adapted to VMEbus, CompactPCI and PCI cards. ) 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 expansion slots. A new entry to Motorola's extensive line of PowerPC VME boards, the MVME2100 is a high performance 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. engine for use in cost-sensitive applications. Additional features include 32 or 64MB of synchronous DRAM (SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. ), 10/100BaseT Ethernet, 5 or 9MB of onboard FLASH, one front panel serial port and leading real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. support. At the heart of the MVME2100 is the MPC8240, an integrated processor with a PowerPC 603e core, a memory controller and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). interface combined in a single package. The benefits of this highly integrated microprocessor on the MVME2100 include added real estate for on-board peripherals, lowered cost, reduced power consumption and a simplified board design due to the consolidation of bridge chips. "Aimed at original equipment manufacturers in the telecommunications, industrial control and command and control markets, the MVME2100 is a high performance building block for real-time processing," said Staci Palmer, PowerPC VME product manager, Cross Industry Business Unit at MCG. "OEMs migrating from other low-end architectures now have a cost-effective choice with the performance of a PowerPC 603e on VME. The MVME2100 is specifically targeted to share the space occupied today by Motorola's extremely popular MVME162 family," she added. The MVME2100 features a combination of PC-MIP and PMC slots to maximize I/O expansion flexibility. The PC-MIP is a new mezzanine standard that combines the benefits of the small size of IndustryPack with the performance of PCI into a module for embedded computer expansion. The PC-MIP standard is co-sponsored by SBS See Small Business Server. GreenSpring Modular I/O, Mikro Electronik Nuremburg (MEN) and MCG. The PC-MIP specification is in draft form before the VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA) Standards Organization. The specification is available in PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. format as VITA 29 at http://www.vita.com/vso/stds.html. In addition to three PC-MIP slots, the MVME2100 provides one on-board IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. P1386.1 compliant PMC slot and a mating connector to a PMC expansion mezzanine for capabilities requiring more real estate. A complete catalog of available off-the-shelf PMCs can be found at http://www.groupipc.com. Pricing and Availability The MVME2100 will be available in a variety of models scheduled for early 1999 production and is supported with leading real-time software environments. The 32MB version has a U.S. listing price starting at $1695. The MVME2100 is backed by a 5-year limited warranty and is sold and supported by MCG and its distribution partners worldwide. About Motorola Motorola Computer Group (MCG), a division of Motorola Inc., is the world's leading supplier of embedded computing platforms to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for use in telecommunications and industrial applications. MCG provides best in class solutions by combining its advanced design engineering capability with responsive, world-class manufacturing operations. MCG is part of Motorola's Automotive, Component, Computer, and Energy Sector which comprises five major businesses recognized for delivering leadership solutions to customers in the form of platform-based embedded controls and integrated components. Information about MCG is available on the World Wide Web at www.mcg.mot.com. Motorola is a global leader in advanced electronic systems and services. It creates software-driven products that provide integrated customer solutions and Internet access via wireless and satellite communications, as well as computing, networking, and automotive electronics. Motorola also liberates the power of technology by providing essential digital building blocks in the form of embedded semiconductors, controls and systems. Sales in 1997 were $29.8 billion. Motorola and the Motorola logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Motorola Computer Group identifies a product and/or division of the respective Motorola legal entities worldwide. |
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