Description
The Motorola MVME61006E-0163 is a VMEbus embedded single-board computer (SBC) designed for industrial and mission-critical computing applications. The MVME6100 family uses a PowerPC-based architecture and is intended for systems requiring high-performance processing, VMEbus connectivity, and long-term embedded operation.
The board is suitable for legacy VME-based automation, industrial control, telecommunications, transportation, defense, and test equipment where a VME processor board is required as the central computing unit.
Main Function
The MVME61006E-0163 operates as the processing and system-management board in a VMEbus chassis. It combines a PowerPC processor, memory, Ethernet interfaces, serial connectivity, local storage interfaces, and VMEbus access on one board.
A typical architecture is:
VME I/O Boards → VMEbus → MVME61006E-0163 → Operating System / Application Software → Ethernet / Serial Network
Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Motorola / Emerson Network Power |
| Model | MVME61006E-0163 |
| Product Family | MVME6100 |
| Product Type | VMEbus Single-Board Computer |
| CPU Architecture | PowerPC |
| Processor | MPC7457 PowerPC* |
| CPU Speed | Up to 1.267 GHz* |
| VMEbus | VME64 / VMEbus |
| System Memory | DDR SDRAM, configuration dependent |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| Serial Interface | Multiple serial interfaces |
| PMC Support | PMC expansion capability |
| Local Storage | CompactFlash / onboard storage interface |
| Front Panel | VME-standard front-panel interface |
| Operating System | OS / software dependent |
| Backplane | VMEbus backplane |
| Application | Industrial Embedded Computing |
| Form Factor | 6U VME |
| Cooling | Forced-air / chassis dependent |
*MVME6100-family specifications vary by exact processor and board configuration. The -0163 suffix should be matched against the original board documentation before using processor, memory, or storage values as engineering specifications.
Key Features
- PowerPC-based VMEbus computing platform
- 6U VME form factor
- High-performance embedded processing
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- VMEbus interface for industrial I/O
- PMC expansion support
- Suitable for long-life embedded systems
- Designed for continuous industrial operation
- Useful for legacy VME system maintenance
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation
- Process-control computers
- VME-based PLC/DCS systems
- Factory test equipment
- Telecommunications equipment
- Transportation systems
- Military and aerospace equipment
- Data acquisition
- Simulation systems
- Machine-control platforms
Installation & Configuration
The MVME61006E-0163 is installed into a compatible 6U VME chassis and communicates with other VME boards through the backplane.
Recommended installation sequence:
- Power down the VME chassis.
- Verify the exact MVME61006E-0163 part number.
- Confirm the chassis supports the required VMEbus configuration.
- Check board jumpers and configuration settings.
- Install the processor board into the appropriate VME slot.
- Connect Ethernet and serial interfaces as required.
- Verify PMC or storage configuration if installed.
- Power up the chassis.
- Check board POST/diagnostic indications.
- Enter the boot/firmware environment.
- Verify memory and peripheral detection.
- Load or confirm the required operating system/application.
- Test VMEbus communication with installed I/O boards.
- Verify Ethernet/serial communication.
Maintenance & Replacement Notes
When replacing an MVME6100 board, do not compare only the MVME6100 family name. The complete ordering code is important because processor speed, memory configuration, firmware, PMC support, and other options can differ between variants.
For an existing VME system, also check:
- VME chassis type
- Slot assignment
- Backplane configuration
- Board revision
- Boot ROM / firmware
- Operating system
- Application software
- PMC modules
- CompactFlash or local storage
- IP configuration
- Serial-port assignments
The supplied eBay listing identifies the item as Motorola MVME61006E-0163 and states that it is new in stock.
Product Identification
Brand: Motorola
Model: MVME61006E-0163
Product Type: VMEbus Single-Board Computer
CPU Architecture: PowerPC
Bus: VMEbus / VME64
Form Factor: 6U VME
Application: Industrial Embedded Computing
Status: Legacy / Long-Life Embedded Platform
