The Motorola MVME300 appears to be a GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) IEEE-488 listener/talker controller module. Here’s a breakdown of the information I found:
Function:
- The MVME300 acts as an interface between a computer system and various instruments or devices that use the GPIB (IEEE-488) standard for communication [multiple sources].
- It allows a computer to send commands and receive data from these instruments over the GPIB bus [multiple sources].
Features (limited information available):
- Specific details about the MVME300’s internal components are difficult to confirm publicly. It likely includes the necessary hardware to handle GPIB communication protocols [multiple sources].
- It likely connects to the host computer system through a standard interface like PCI or ISA (older standards) [common interface for GPIB cards].
Applications (possible uses):
- The MVME300 could have been used in various applications requiring communication with GPIB-compliant instruments:
- Test and measurement systems [common application]
- Data acquisition systems from scientific instruments [common application]
- Industrial automation systems using GPIB-enabled devices (possible application)
Finding more information:
While the MVME300 might be an older product, here are some resources that might be helpful:
- Motorola Documentation Archives (limited success likely): Motorola’s computer and embedded systems division might have documentation for the MVME300 in their archives. However, since Motorola was acquired by Freescale Semiconductor (and later ARRIS), finding such resources might be difficult. You can try searching here (though success might be limited): [invalid URL motorola documentation archive ON Freescale Semiconductor freescale.com]
- Industrial Automation Parts Suppliers: Several companies sell used or refurbished industrial automation equipment, including GPIB cards. Here are a