Description
The GE Fanuc / VMIC VME7865RC (Catalog Model: V7865-230003, Part Number: 350-9300007865-230003 M) is a high-performance, ruggedized 6U VMEbus Single Board Computer (SBC) manufactured by GE Intelligent Platforms (now Abaco Systems). Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the V7865 is designed for compute-intensive industrial, defense, aerospace, and real-time simulation applications requiring high-speed processing, low power consumption, and deterministic VMEbus interconnectivity.
Key Specifications & Identification
| Attribute | Details |
| Original Manufacturer | GE Fanuc / VMIC (now Abaco Systems) |
| Model Series | VME7865RC / V7865 Series |
| Part / Assembly Code | V7865-230003 / 350-9300007865-230003 (Revision M) |
| Processor Architecture | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (2.26 GHz / L7500 option) |
| Form Factor | 6U VMEbus Single-Slot Architecture (VME64 / VME64x extension compatible) |
| System Memory | Onboard DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM with ECC support (up to 4 GB) |
| Front Panel I/O | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), VGA Video, RS-232 Serial, USB 2.0 ports |
| Expansion Slots | Onboard PMC / XMC expansion sites for custom mezzanine cards |
| Ruggedization Level | Air-cooled / Conformed coated options (RC = Ruggedized Convection) |
Primary System Functions
- Real-Time Data Processing: Serves as the central host processing node in high-throughput 6U VME chassis, executing real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Linux, or Windows Embedded.
- VMEbus Master / Slave Interface: Utilizes a high-speed TUNDRA TSI148 VME-to-PCI/PCI-X bridge, supporting 2eSST (Two-Edge Source Synchronous Transfer) protocols for backplane bandwidths up to 320 MB/s.
- Mezzanine Expansion Flexibility: Integrated PMC/XMC slots allow direct hardware expansion for additional I/O modules, reflective memory interface cards, graphics controllers, or bus interfaces (such as MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429).
- Industrial System Diagnostics: Features onboard watchdog timers, system thermal monitoring sensors, hardware reset controllers, and non-volatile flash memory for secure boot configurations.
Servicing & Handling Guidelines
- Backplane Slot & Keying Verification: Confirm that the VMEbus backplane jumpering and power supply lines (+5V, +3.3V, \pm12V) strictly match the pinout requirements of the V7865 card before slot insertion.
- ESD & Handling Precautions: Highly integrated microprocessors, chipset silicon, and optical/ethernet transceivers are sensitive to static charge. Wear a grounded ESD wrist strap whenever installing or handling the assembly.
- PMC/XMC Standoff Torque: When mounting expansion PMC/XMC mezzanine cards onto the V7865, ensure all standoff screws are torqued correctly to prevent board warping or connector trace shearing.
- Thermal Management: Operating high-performance Intel dual-core processors in closed 6U card cages requires adequate forced-air cooling (typically 200–300 LFM minimum) across the card slot to prevent thermal throttling or overtemperature shutdowns.
