Description

The EMERSON MVME7100 is a state-of-the-art VMEbus single-board computer (SBC) engineered for mission-critical embedded control, combining legacy VME64x compatibility with modern high-speed interfaces. Built on the QorIQ™ P-series quad-core Power Architecture® processors, this SBC delivers deterministic real-time performance for industrial automation, defense systems, and transportation control. The MVME7100 features dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 1588 PTPv2 precision timing, PCI Express® Gen2 expansion, and robust conduction-cooled operation (–40°C to +85°C). Its modular design supports XMC/PMC mezzanine cards for specialized I/O expansion, while integrated security features like secure boot and hardware-accelerated encryption meet stringent cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure.

As a successor to Emerson’s MVME6100 series, the EMERSON MVME7100 doubles processing throughput while reducing power consumption by 30%. The board executes complex control algorithms with sub-microsecond latency, making it ideal for radar signal processing, test cell automation, and smart grid protection systems. Redundant boot flash, ECC-protected DDR3 memory, and MIL-STD-810G compliance ensure reliability in shock/vibration-intensive environments.

EMERSON MVME7100

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Extreme processing power: The quad-core P4040 variant executes 22,000 DMIPS with AltiVec™ SIMD acceleration, handling complex control logic and data analytics concurrently. Hardware-assisted virtualization enables multiple RTOS instances (VxWorks®, Linux® RT) on a single board.

Future-ready connectivity: Dual 10GbE ports support deterministic industrial protocols (PROFINET IRT, EtherCAT) while reducing control loop latency by 60% versus Gigabit Ethernet. The MVME7100’s XMC slot delivers 6.4 GT/s throughput for high-speed frame grabbers or FPGA accelerators.

Ruggedized resilience: Conformal-coated PCB withstands corrosive atmospheres per ISA-S71.04 Class G3. Redundant boot flash with failover switching ensures uninterrupted operation during firmware updates. The board’s THERMAL-BRIDGE™ design dissipates 45W without fans in conduction-cooled chassis.

Cyber-secure architecture: Hardware root-of-trust validates firmware integrity at boot. Tamper-resistant TPM 2.0 module provides FIPS 140-2 compliant key storage. Dedicated security processor offloads IPsec/SSL encryption at 10 Gbps line rate.

Application Field

The EMERSON MVME7100 excels in environments demanding extreme computational reliability. In power systems, it processes phasor data concentrator (PDC) streams for wide-area grid monitoring, executing protection algorithms within 1ms windows. Defense radar systems leverage its 10GbE throughput for real-time target tracking while meeting TEMPEST emissions standards.

For industrial automation, the board controls robotic assembly lines with XMC-based motion controllers achieving nanometer positioning precision. Transportation networks deploy it in signaling control centers where dual-redundant Ethernet ensures fail-safe operation. Semiconductor manufacturers utilize the MVME7100 in wafer inspection systems, with PMC cards interfacing high-resolution sensors.

In energy exploration, it handles seismic data processing in harsh offshore environments, sustaining operation during 5g/15Hz vibrations. Particle accelerator facilities rely on its deterministic response for beam steering control.

EMERSON MVME7100

Related Products

MVME7100-0231: Quad-core P4040 variant with 8GB RAM

MVME6100: Previous-gen dual-core solution

XMC-7Z100: FPGA mezzanine for custom I/O

MVME5500: Legacy VME system controller

VPX3-125: VPX equivalent for modern backplanes

PMCPCI-2: Dual PMC carrier for legacy expansion

TEWS TPMC815: Profibus DP master module

MVME7100-CC: Conformal-coated version for corrosive environments