XYCOM XVME-690 VMEbus processor module

XYCOM XVME-690 Overview

The XYCOM XVME-690 is a 6U single-slot VMEbus processor module featuring an Intel Pentium M (1.8 GHz) or Celeron M (1.5 GHz) CPU. It integrates a PCI-to-VME bridge (Tundra Universe II D), enabling PC-compatible high-performance computing over the VME bus.

Key Technical Specifications

• CPU:
  Intel Pentium M 1.8 GHz (2 MB L2 cache) or Celeron M 1.5 GHz (1 MB L2 cache)
• Memory:
  200-pin DDR ECC SODIMM, available in 256 MB / 512 MB / 1 GB options, operating at 266 / 333 MHz
• Storage Interfaces:
  EIDE Ultra-DMA 100 (up to 3 devices); optional onboard 1.8-inch HDD or CompactFlash; dual SATA 150 channels
• Graphics:
  Intel 855GM E 2D/3D graphics controller, up to 1600 × 1200 @ 85 Hz
• Networking:
  Intel 82546GB dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• USB:
  1 × front USB 2.0 port, 2 × rear USB 2.0 ports
• Serial Ports:
  3 × RS-232 / 422 / 485 serial ports (front / rear)
• PMC Expansion:
  1 × 32/64-bit, 33/66 MHz PCI-PMC slot; expandable to multiple sites via XVME-976
• Audio:
  AD1981B AC97 codec, stereo input/output
• Environmental:
  RoHS compliant; operating temperature 0 ~ 55 °C, storage temperature -40 ~ 85 °C; integrated long-duration watchdog timer

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP / XP Embedded, RTX, Linux, QNX, MS-DOS, and others.

Typical Applications

Designed for industrial, commercial, and military systems that require high-speed data acquisition, control, and real-time processing over the VME bus, such as:

• Embedded control systems
• Data acquisition modules
• Fieldbus gateways

Summary

The XYCOM XVME-690 combines standard PC-class computing power (Intel Pentium M / Celeron M) with the robustness of the VMEbus industrial platform, delivering rich I/O, storage, and networking interfaces. It is ideally suited for embedded systems that demand high reliability and real-time performance.