Description
The MVME162-13 appears to be a single-board computer or embedded controller designed by Motorola for industrial automation and embedded system applications. Here’s a breakdown of its potential functionalities and where you can find information about it:
Function:
Based on the naming convention and available information, the MVME162-13 likely performs the following:
- Processes data and executes control programs.
- Interfaces with various sensors and actuators through input/output (I/O) ports.
- Communicates with other devices on a network (potentially using VMEbus).
Specifications (limited information available):
- Processor: Likely based on the Motorola 68040 microprocessor (or possibly the 68LC040 variant) with a clock speed of around 25 MHz (based on online listings and similar MVME models).
- Memory: Potentially offers 1MB, 4MB, or 8MB of RAM (depending on the specific model variant).
- VMEbus Compatibility: The “MVME” prefix suggests compatibility with Motorola’s VMEbus (Versa Module Eurocard bus) systems, widely used for industrial automation applications in the past.
Finding Information:
Motorola is no longer a standalone company (acquired by Freescale Semiconductor in 2004, which in turn was acquired by NXP Semiconductors in 2015). Here are some resources you can explore to learn more about the MVME162-13:
- Motorola Documentation Archives: Websites like Bitsavers archive historical documentation for Motorola products. You might find user manuals or datasheets for the MVME162 series (which might be applicable to the 13 variant)
