GE VMIVME-7807- The ‘Sea God Needle’ of VME Bus System, Stability Overrides Everything, Old Brand Quality!

The GE VMIVME-7807 (full model VMIVME-017807-413000-350-0001007807-413000-D) is a radiation-hardened, conduction-cooled single-board computer from GE’s VMIC series, engineered for ultra-reliable operation in nuclear power, aerospace, and defense applications where ionizing radiation and extreme environments compromise standard electronics. Leveraging a radiation-tolerant PowerPC™ architecture, this 6U VMEbus module delivers deterministic processing while withstanding total ionizing doses (TID) up to 100 krad(Si) and single-event latch-up (SEL) immunity >120 MeV·cm²/mg. The GE VMIVME-7807 integrates triple-redundant voting logic, error-correcting code (ECC) memory, and MIL-grade construction to ensure uninterrupted operation in nuclear reactor containment vessels, satellite systems, and particle accelerator controls.

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Description

The GE VMIVME-7807 (full model VMIVME-017807-413000-350-0001007807-413000-D) is a radiation-hardened, conduction-cooled single-board computer from GE’s VMIC series, engineered for ultra-reliable operation in nuclear power, aerospace, and defense applications where ionizing radiation and extreme environments compromise standard electronics. Leveraging a radiation-tolerant PowerPC™ architecture, this 6U VMEbus module delivers deterministic processing while withstanding total ionizing doses (TID) up to 100 krad(Si) and single-event latch-up (SEL) immunity >120 MeV·cm²/mg. The GE VMIVME-7807 integrates triple-redundant voting logic, error-correcting code (ECC) memory, and MIL-grade construction to ensure uninterrupted operation in nuclear reactor containment vessels, satellite systems, and particle accelerator controls.

Designed for VME64x backplanes, this SBC features configurable radiation hardening levels (RH32/RH1100) and operates across -55°C to +125°C ambient temperatures without performance degradation. Its hermetic sealing and lead-shielded components prevent neutron flux-induced bit flips, making the GE VMIVME-7807 indispensable for safety-critical systems requiring SIL 4 certification. For nuclear plant modernization or space missions, this module sets the benchmark for radiation-hardened computing.

GE VMIVME-7807 VMIVME-017807-413000-350-0001007807-413000-D

GE VMIVME-7807 VMIVME-017807-413000-350-0001007807-413000-D

Technical Specifications

Parameter NameParameter Value
Product ModelGE VMIVME-7807 (VMIVME-017807-413000-350-0001007807-413000-D)
ManufacturerGE Intelligent Platforms (now Mercury Systems)
Product TypeRadiation-Hardened VMEbus SBC
ProcessorRAD-PPC™ (Rad-Hard PowerPC® variant) @ 500 MHz
Radiation Tolerance100 krad(Si) TID, SEL >120 MeV·cm²/mg
Memory512MB SDRAM w/ SECDED ECC
Storage256MB Rad-hard Flash
I/O Interfaces2x MIL-STD-1553B, 4x RS-485 (optically isolated)
Expansion1x XMC site (radiation-validated FPGAs)
Backplane InterfaceVME64x (A32/D64)
Operating Temperature-55°C to +125°C (conduction-cooled)
Shielding5mm lead-equivalent casing
ComplianceMIL-STD-883J, IEEE 323-2003

Main Features and Advantages

Nuclear-grade resilience: Triple modular redundancy (TMR) and latchup self-detection circuits automatically recover from single-event upsets (SEUs). Hermetic gold-sealed packaging prevents helium infiltration in space applications.

Deterministic fault containment: Hardware-enforced memory partitioning isolates critical safety functions (e.g., reactor trip logic). Built-in scrubbers correct single-bit memory errors every 10 μs.

Extreme environment operation: Conduction-cooling sustains 125°C ambient in reactor drywells. Neutron-absorbing boron-coated components prevent thermal runaway during flux transients.

Application Field

The GE VMIVME-7807 dominates:

 

Nuclear Power: Executes reactor protection system (RPS) algorithms in GE Mark I containment

 

Space Systems: Processes flight control in high-radiation orbits (e.g., polar/GEO satellites)

 

Particle Physics: Controls beamline instrumentation at CERN LHC experiments

 

Military Nuclear: Manages propulsion controls in nuclear submarines

 

Fusion Research: Monitors plasma confinement in tokamak diagnostics

GE VMIVME-7807 VMIVME-017807-413000-350-0001007807-413000-D

GE VMIVME-7807 VMIVME-017807-413000-350-0001007807-413000-D

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