Description
MOTOROLA MVME51005E-0163 Product Introduction
- Model: MVME51005E-0163
- Brand: MOTOROLA (Motorola Inc.)
- Series: MOTOROLA MVME51005E Single Board Computer Series
- Core Function: Industrial embedded control and data processing
- Type: CPU Module (Single Board Computer Module)
- Key Specs: 800MHz, 1GB DDR2, VME Bus
- Supply Status: in stock
- Stock: 11
- Warranty: 18 months
- Ship From: United States
MOTOROLA MVME51005E-0163
Applicable System
This module is a dedicated single board computer module for MOTOROLA MVME51005E Series, a core component for mid-range industrial embedded systems. Honestly, it’s not a high-end CPU module, but it’s super reliable—tailor-made for industrial scenarios that don’t require top-tier computing power but demand stable operation.
It’s mainly applied in industrial automation, data acquisition, and medium-load control systems, such as small and medium-sized DCS systems, on-site monitoring equipment, and auxiliary control systems in factories. It works seamlessly with VMEbus infrastructure and MOTOROLA MVME series related modules, and can run on VxWorks and Linux operating systems, adapting to most industrial control scenarios.
Unlike its similar model MVME55006E-0163R (from the higher-end MVME55006E series), this module is not designed for high-load complex tasks. Instead, it’s more suitable for cost-sensitive, medium-load scenarios—think of it as a “practical and cost-effective choice” compared to the high-performance MVME55006E-0163R.
Q: What specific systems can it be used with?
A: It’s fully compatible with VMEbus systems, MOTOROLA MVME series modules (such as MVME51xx series), and small to medium-sized industrial DCS and data acquisition systems, ideal for scenarios that need stable embedded computing without excessive performance waste.
Main Functions
To be honest, this module’s core job is to provide stable, cost-effective embedded computing for medium-load industrial tasks—it’s not the most powerful, but it’s sturdy and practical, acting as a reliable “brain” for mid-range control systems.
- Medium-performance computing: Equipped with 800MHz Freescale MPC7457 PowerPC processor, supporting daily data processing and general control tasks smoothly.
- Memory and storage: Equipped with up to 1GB DDR2 memory, supporting CompactFlash storage, which is sufficient for most medium-load industrial applications.
- Communication function: Provides one Gigabit Ethernet port, one 10/100BaseTX Ethernet port, and two serial ports, ensuring stable data transmission between devices.
- Expansion and compatibility: Supports 1 PMC expansion slot, meeting basic expansion needs, and is fully compatible with VMEbus infrastructure and MVME series related modules.
- Fault self-diagnosis: Built-in basic self-diagnostic functions, capable of detecting module faults and line abnormalities, facilitating timely troubleshooting.
There’s one point to note: Compared to the MVME55006E-0163R, this module has fewer expansion slots (only 1 PMC slot vs. 2 for the latter) and lower memory capacity (max 1GB vs. 2GB), but it’s more cost-effective and consumes less power—perfect for scenarios where high performance isn’t necessary.
MOTOROLA MVME51005E-0163
Detailed Technical Specifications
Let’s get down to the specific specs—no fancy jargon, just practical details that matter for on-site use. I’ll list them clearly, and also add a simple comparison with the similar MVME55006E-0163R for you to distinguish at a glance:
- Processor: Freescale MPC7457 PowerPC processor, 800MHz operating frequency (vs. 1GHz for MVME55006E-0163R), suitable for medium-load computing
- Memory: Up to 1GB DDR2 memory (vs. 2GB for MVME55006E-0163R), ensuring smooth operation of general industrial programs
- Storage: Supports CompactFlash storage (no SATA hard drive support, unlike MVME55006E-0163R), meeting basic data storage needs
- Bus Interface: VME Bus, compatible with VMEbus infrastructure and related expansion devices (same as MVME55006E-0163R)
- Communication Interface: 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, 1 10/100BaseTX Ethernet port, 2 serial ports (vs. dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for MVME55006E-0163R)
- Expansion Support: 1 PMC expansion slot (vs. 2 PMC slots for MVME55006E-0163R), meeting basic expansion needs
- Power Supply: +5VDC, +3.3VDC, power consumption up to 35W (lower than 45W of MVME55006E-0163R), more energy-saving
- Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃ (same as MVME55006E-0163R), resistant to extreme cold and heat, suitable for harsh industrial sites
- Storage Temperature: -40℃ ~ 85℃ (same as MVME55006E-0163R), suitable for long-term storage in different environments
- Humidity Range: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing), adapting to humid industrial working conditions (same as MVME55006E-0163R)
- Environmental Resistance: Anti-shock and anti-vibration, meeting industrial harsh environment operation requirements (same as MVME55006E-0163R)
- Operating System Compatibility: Supports VxWorks and Linux operating systems (does not support QNX, unlike MVME55006E-0163R)
- Mounting: Single VME bus slot mounting (same as MVME55006E-0163R), saving installation space and easy to integrate into existing systems
- Customization: Basic customization support, mainly for memory and storage expansion (less flexible than MVME55006E-0163R)
MOTOROLA MVME51005E-0163
To sum up the key differences: The MVME51005E-0163 is a cost-effective mid-range model, while the MVME55006E-0163R is a high-performance model. The former has lower specs but lower power consumption and cost, suitable for medium-load scenarios; the latter is more powerful and flexible, ideal for high-load complex tasks.
