The MVME162-213 is a VME bus module manufactured by Motorola, a dual-height VME module. It is built on the VMEbus standard and is equipped with the MC68LC040 or the optional MC68040 microprocessor. VME (Versa Module Europa) is a computer bus standard that defines the hardware and software interfaces needed to build, transmit, and receive data.
The MVME162-213 module offers superior hardware performance and cost performance while adhering to the principles of open computing, including modularity, scalability, portability, and interoperability. It provides high speed and large capacity data transmission and supports a variety of communication protocols.
In terms of hardware configuration, the MVME162-213 module has a variety of optional memory and interface configurations. It supports 1MB, 4MB, or 8MB of check protected DRAM, and 512Kb of SRAM (with battery backup). Additionally, it offers a TOD clock (with battery backup) and an optional LAN ethernet transceiver interface (DMA). The module also has two serial ports (EIA-232-D and EIA-232-D/EIA-530) and six scales with timers. A SCSI Bus interface (DMA) is also an option.
The MVME162-213 module is widely used in various industrial automation, process control, military and aerospace fields by providing excellent hardware performance, reasonable cost performance and following the principles of open computing. It can be used as a core module to connect with other devices to realize the functions of data acquisition, control, monitoring and communication.
It should be noted that although the MVME162-213 module has been discontinued, it is still a reliable solution for some existing applications. At the same time, alternative products may need to be considered for new application requirements.
Overall, the MVME162-213 is a powerful and stable VME bus module that provides important support for the development of industrial automation, process control, military and aerospace.
The advantages of the MVME162-213 module include:
High performance: Equipped with the MC68LC040 or the optional MC68040 microprocessor, the module provides high speed and high capacity data transfer capability for complex control and data processing tasks.
Multi-communication protocol support: The MVME162-213 module supports a variety of communication protocols, such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, etc., so that it can adapt to different communication needs.
High reliability and stability: The module is well designed with high quality electronic components and materials, with excellent reliability and stability, suitable for a variety of harsh environment and long-term operation application scenarios.
Rich interface and configuration options: The MVME162-213 module provides a variety of memory and interface configuration options, including check protection DRAM, SRAM, TOD clock, LAN ethernet transceiver interface, etc., to provide users with flexible configuration options.
Modular design: Following the principles of open computing, the modular design makes the MVME162-213 module easy to integrate and maintain, as well as easy to expand and upgrade.
However, the MVME162-213 module also has some potential disadvantages:
Discontinued status: It should be noted that the MVME162-213 module has been discontinued. This means that alternative products may need to be considered for new application requirements.
Technology update: As technology continues to evolve, new modules and controllers may be more advantageous in terms of performance, functionality and cost. Therefore, for application scenarios that require the latest technology, the MVME162-213 module may not be the best choice.
Application specific Limitations: While the MVME162-213 module is widely used in industrial automation, process control, military and aerospace, there may be a more suitable module or controller choice for some specific application areas.
In summary, the MVME162-213 module has the advantages of high performance, multi-communication protocol support, high reliability and stability, but it also has potential disadvantages such as shutdown state and technology update.
