PMC expansion combined with a high-performance VME processor

The MVME2600 series is a family of VME processor modules based on the Motorola 

PowerPlus VME architecture with PowerPC architecture-compatible microprocessors. 

The flexibility of the MVME2600 provides an excellent base platform that can be 

quickly and easily customized for a variety of industry-specific applications.

Designed to meet the needs of military and aerospace, industrial automation, and 

medical imaging market segments, the MVME2600 applies to a variety of applications. 

DRAM expansion mezzanines enable memory upgrades to the maximum 512MB of 

ECC DRAM without requiring additional VME slots.

■ MPC60x class of microprocessors

■ 16KB/16KB or 32KB/32KB L1 cache

■ 256KB L2 cache

■ Up to 512MB ECC DRAM on-board memory

■ 8MB on-board Flash, 1MB socketed

■ 64-bit PCI mezzanine connector

■ On-board debug monitor with self-test diagnostics

■ IEEE P1386.1 compatible 32/64-bit PMC expansion 

slot

■ Two or three async, one or two sync/async serial 

ports

■ Ethernet transceiver interface with 32-bit PCI local 

bus DMA

■ 8- or 16-bit Fast SCSI-2 bus interface

■ Parallel, floppy, keyboard, and mouse interfaces

■ 8KB x 8 NVRAM and time-of-day clock with 

replaceable battery backup

■ Four 32-bit timers, one watchdog timer

PCI Expansion

MVME2600 modules have a 64-bit PCI connection to 

support PCI expansion carriers such as Motorola 

PMCspan. Design details for the connector and electrical 

specifications are available from your local Motorola 

sales representative.

Memory Modules

The MVME2600 series has a modular memory design. 

Mezzanine arrays support up to 512MB.

Transition Modules

Two artwork variants of the MVME2600 are available. 

One series provides backward compatibility with the 

MVME712M transition module I/O, while the other 

series accepts the MVME761 transition module 

featuring an additional sync/async serial port, a 

10/100BaseTX Ethernet interface, Fast 16-bit SCSI, and 

an IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port.

MVME761

The MVME761 transition module provides 

industry-standard connector access to the IEEE 1284 

parallel port, a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet port via 

an RJ-45 connector, two DB-9 connectors providing 

access to the asynchronous serial ports configured as 

EIA-574 DTE and two HD-26 connectors providing access 

to the sync/async serial ports. These serial ports, 

labeled as Serial 3 and Serial 4 on the face plate of the 

MVME761, are individually user configurable as 

EIA-232, EIA-530, V.35, or X.21 DCE/DTE via the 

installation of Motorola serial interface modules (SIMs).

A P2 adapter provides interface module signals to the 

MVME761 transition module. The 3-row P2 adapter can 

be used for 8-bit SCSI. A 5-row P2 adapter supports 

16-bit SCSI and PMC I/O.

MVME712M

The MVME712M transition module provides 

industry-standard connector access to the Centronics 

parallel port, an AUI port and four DB-25 connectors, 

providing access to the asynchronous/synchronous 

serial ports jumper configurable as EIA-232 DCE or DTE. 

A P2 adapter provides interface signals to the 

MVME712M transition module. The 3-row P2 adapter 

can be used for 8-bit SCSI.

To gain access to the additional user-definable I/O pins 

provided via the 5-row VME64 extension connector, a 

special P2 adapter board is available. This adapter panel 

replaces the traditional 3-row P2 adapter and extends its 

capability by providing access to the PMC I/O pins.

Several other variations of the MVME712M are 

available for combinations of I/O and connectors.

Firmware Monitor

Firmware must fulfill the traditional functions of test and 

initialization, in addition to operating system boot 

support. The MVME2600 firmware monitor exceeds 

these requirements with a proven monitor from the 

embedded VME leader. It expands features like 

power-up tests with extensive diagnostics, as well as a 

powerful evaluation and debug tool for simple checkout 

or when high-level development debuggers require 

additional support. All this is included with the 

MVME2600 firmware, plus it supports booting both 

operating systems and kernels.

Operating Systems and Real-Time Kernels

MVME2600 DETAILS

Motorola Computer Group: AIX

Integrated Systems, Inc.: pSOSystem

Lynx Real-Time Systems,

Inc.:

LynxOS

Microware Systems

Corporation:

OS-9/OS-9000

Microtec: VRTX32

Wind River Systems, Inc.: VxWorks

Processor

Memory

PCI Expansion Connector

VMEbus ANSI/VITA 1-1994 VME64 (IEEE STD 1014)

Ethernet Interface

SCSI Interface

Asynchronous Serial Ports

SPECIFICATIONS

Microprocessor: MPC603 MPC604 MPC604

Clock Frequency: 200 MHz 333 MHz 400 MHz

On-chip Cache (I/D): 16K/16K 16K/16K 16K/16K

Memory Type: 60 ns FPM or 50 ns EDO 60 ns FPM or 50 ns EDO 60 ns FPM or 50 ns EDO

MAIN MEMORY: Dynamic RAM

Capacity (60ns FPM): 32MB on RAM200

Capacity (50ns EDO): 128, 256, or 512MB on RAM200

Single Cycle Accesses: 9 read/4 write

Read Burst Mode (60ns

FPM):

9-1-2-1 idle; 3-1-2-1 aligned page hit

Read Burst Mode (50ns

EDO):

8-1-1-1 idle; 2-1-1-1 aligned page hit

Write Burst Mode: 4-1-1-1 idle; 3-1-1-1 aligned page hit

Architecture: 128-bit, two-way interleaved

Parity/ECC: No/Yes

L2 CACHE: 256KB

Cache Bus Clock

Frequency:

Processor clock divided by 2

FLASH: On-board programmable

Capacity: 1MB via two 32-pin PLCC/CLCC sockets; 

8MB surface mount

Read Access (8MB

port):

68 clocks (32 byte burst)

Read Access (1MB

port):

260 clocks (8 byte burst)

Write Access

(1MB/8MB):

19 clocks (2 bytes/8 bytes)

NVRAM: 8KB (4KB available for users)

Cell Storage Life: 50 years at 55° C

Cell Capacity Life: 10 years at 100% duty cycle

Removable Battery: Yes

Address/Data: A32/D32/D64

PCI Bus Clock: 33 MHz

Signaling: 5 V

Connector: 114-pin connector located on the planar of 

the MVME2600 between P1 and P2

Controller: Tundra Universe

DTB Master: A16–A32; D08–D64, BLT

DTB Slave: A24–A32; D08–D64, BLT, UAT

Arbiter: RR/PRI

Interrupt

Handler/Generator:

IRQ 1–7/Any one of seven IRQs

System Controller: Yes, jumperable or auto detect

Location Monitor: Two, LMA32

MVME761 MVME712M

Controller: DEC 21140 DEC 21140

Interface

Speed:

10/100Mb/s AUI (10Mb/s)

PCI Local bus

DMA:

Yes, with PCI burst Yes, with PCI burst

Connector: Routed to P2,

RJ-45 on MVME761

Routed to P2,

DB-15 AUI on 

MVME712M

MVME761 MVME712M

Controller: Symbios 53C825A Symbios 53C825A

PCI Local Bus

DMA:

Yes, with PCI local bus 

burst

Yes, with PCI local bus 

burst

Asynchronous: 5.0MB/s 5.0MB/s

Synchronous: 10.0MB/s (8-bit mode), 

20.0MB/s (16-bit mode)

10.0MB/s (8-bit mode), 

20.0MB/s (16-bit mode)

Connector: Routed to P2, 50- or 

68-pin on 

MVME761EXT

Routed to P2, SCSI D-50 

on MVME712M

MVME761 MVME712M

Controller: PC87308 PC87308, 

85230/8536

Number of

Ports:

Two, 16550 compatible Two, 16550 compatible 

and one 85230/8536

Configuration: EIA-574 DTE EIA-232 DCE/DTE

Async Baud

Rate, bps

max.:

38.4K EIA-232, 115Kb/s 

raw

38.4K EIA-232, 115Kb/s 

raw

Connector: Routed to P2, DB-9 on 

MVME761

Routed to P2, DB-25 on 

MVME712M

Synchronous Serial Ports

Parallel Port

Counters/Timers

Floppy

Mouse Interface

Keyboard Interface

IEEE P1386.1 PCI Mezzanine Card Slot

Board Size

Miscellaneous

Reset and abort switches on front panel; six LEDs for FAIL, CHKSTP, 

CPU, PCI, SCON and FUSE

Transition Module I/O Connectors

Board Size

MVME761 MVME712M

Controller: 85230/8536 85230/8536

Number of

Ports:

Two One

Configuration: TTL to P2 (both ports), 

SIM on MVME761

EIA-232 DCE/DTE

Baud Rate, bps

max.:

2.5MB sync, 38.4KB 

async

2.5MB sync, 38.4KB 

async

Oscillator

Clock Rate

(PCLK):

10 MHz/5 MHz 10 MHz/5 MHz

Connector: Routed to P2, HD-26 on 

MVME761

Routed to P2, DB-25 on 

MVME712M

MVME761 MVME712M

Controller: PC87308 PC87308

Configuration: 8-bit bidirectional, full 

IEEE 1284 support; 

Centronics compatible

8-bit bidirectional, IEEE 

1284 minus EPP and 

ECP

Modes: Master only Master only

Connector: Routed to P2, HD-36 on 

MVME761

Routed to P2, D-36 on 

MVME712M

TOD Clock Device: M48T18; 8KB NVRAM

Real-Time

Timers/Counters:

Four, 32-bit programmable

Watchdog Timer: Time-out generates reset

Controller: PC87308

Compatible Controllers: DP8473, 765A, N82077

Configuration: 3.5″ 2.88MB and 1.44MB; 5.25″ 1.2MB

Connector: HD-50 on front panel

Controller: PC87308

Connector: 6-pin circular female mini DIN on front 

panel

Controller: PC87308

Connector: 6-pin circular female mini DIN on front 

panel

Address/Data: A32/D32/D64, PMC PN1, PN2, PN3, PN4 

connectors

PCI Bus Clock: 33 MHz

Signaling: 5 V

Power: +3.3 V, +5 V, ±12 V; 7.5 watts maximum 

per PMC slot

Module Types: Basic, single-wide, front panel I/O or P2 

I/O (Note: P2 I/O is only accessible to 

systems equipped for VME64 extension 

connectors.)

Height: 233.4 mm (9.2 in.)

Depth: 160.0 mm (6.3 in.)

Front Panel Height: 261.8 mm (10.3 in.)

Width: 19.8 mm (0.8 in.)

Max. Component

Height:

14.8 mm (0.58 in.)

Asynchronous Serial Ports: Two, DB-9 labeled as COM1 and COM2 Three, DB-25 labeled as Serial 1, Serial 2 and Serial 3

Synchronous Serial Ports: Two, HD-26 labeled as Serial 3 and Serial 4 (user 

configurable via installation of SIMs;

two 60-pin connectors on MVME761 planar for 

installation of two SIMs

One, DB-25 labeled as Serial 4

Parallel Port: HD-36, Centronics compatible D-36, Centronics compatible

Ethernet: 10BaseT or 100BaseTX RJ-45 10Mb/s Ethernet;

DB-15 AUI

SCSI: 8- or 16-bit, 50- or 68-pin connector via P2 adapter 8-bit, standard SCSI D-50