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Overview
The VMIVME-7697-167 is a high-performance 6U single-slot VME64 single-board computer, a variant of the VMIVME-7697 family originally manufactured by VMIC, later part of GE Fanuc and now an Abaco Systems end-of-life legacy product. Built on Intel Pentium III architecture, this PC/AT compatible VME SBC serves as the host CPU for legacy VME embedded systems.
This active processor board integrates an Ultra IDE and floppy controller via Intel PIIX4E southbridge chipset. IDE and floppy signals are routed through the VME P2 backplane connector, allowing direct pairing with the passive storage carriers VMIVME-7452 (floppy + IDE HDD/Flash) and VMIVME-7455 (IDE CD-ROM). It adopts the Tundra Universe II PCI-to-VME bridge to support VME64 MBLT 64-bit block transfers, delivering high bandwidth VMEbus communication for data acquisition and real-time control applications.
Onboard peripherals include AGP graphics, fast Ethernet, SCSI, dual serial ports, parallel port, battery-backed NVRAM, programmable timers and hardware watchdog timer. The VMIVME-7697-167 is widely deployed in mission-critical industrial infrastructure. This module is discontinued; new original factory stock is no longer produced. We supply fully tested surplus and refurbished units for equipment maintenance and drop-in replacement.
Key Features
- Intel Pentium III Processor: Equipped with 256KB Advanced Transfer Cache, high performance for real-time embedded control and data processing
- 6U Single-Slot VME64 Eurocard: Standard P1/P2 VME form factor, supports VME64 MBLT 64-bit block transfers via Universe II VME bridge
- Onboard Ultra IDE + Floppy Controller: Native PIIX4E IDE and floppy circuitry to drive VMIVME‑7452 and VMIVME‑7455 storage carriers over VME P2
- AGP Video Controller: 4MB video DRAM, front-panel VGA output for local display and debugging
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet: Intel 21143 fast Ethernet controller for network communication and remote boot
- Ultra/Wide SCSI Interface: High-speed SCSI port for mass storage and peripheral expansion
- Rich I/O & Utility Functions: Dual 16550 RS‑232 serial ports, ECP/EPP parallel port, PS/2 keyboard/mouse, front panel USB, battery-backed RTC
- 128KB Battery-Backed NVRAM + Three 32-bit Programmable Timers: Secure storage for configuration parameters and precise timing control
- Hardware Watchdog Timer: Jumper-selectable NMI or system reset on timeout for fail-safe operation
- Full VMEbus Master / Slave & System Controller: A32/A24/D32/D16/D08, programmable bus arbitration, interrupt handler, hardware byte swap
- Industrial Rugged Design: Conformal coating option, shock and vibration resistance for rack-mounted embedded systems
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | VMIVME-7697-167 |
| Original Manufacturer | VMIC (GE Fanuc legacy, Abaco Systems) |
| Product Type | VME64 Single Board Computer (SBC / CPU Board) |
| Form Factor | 6U VMEbus, single slot |
| Processor | Intel Pentium III, 256KB ATC cache |
| System Memory | Up to 512MB SDRAM |
| Video | AGP Graphics, 4MB Video DRAM, VGA front port |
| Network | 1× 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (Intel 21143) |
| Storage Interfaces | Ultra DMA IDE, Floppy Controller, Ultra/Wide SCSI, CompactFlash socket |
| Serial Ports | 2 × 16550 compatible RS‑232 |
| Parallel Port | ECP/EPP DB25 parallel port |
| VMEbus Interface | Tundra Universe II PCI-VME bridge, VME64 MBLT 64-bit transfer |
| VME Address/Data Modes | A32, A24, D32, D16, D08, MBLT64, BLT32 |
| Additional Functions | 128KB battery-backed NVRAM, 3×32-bit timers, hardware watchdog, battery RTC, front USB, PS/2 KB/Mouse |
| Compatible Storage Carriers | VMIVME‑7452 (Floppy + IDE HDD/Flash), VMIVME‑7455 (IDE CD-ROM) |
| Status | Discontinued / EOL legacy VME SBC |
Applications
- Legacy power plant DCS and turbine control VME racks
- Aerospace and defense test, simulation & high-speed data acquisition platforms
- Marine and railway onboard embedded control systems
- Industrial automation legacy VME system retrofit & spare parts replacement
- Real-time embedded systems running VxWorks, Linux and DOS
- Factory test stands, signal processing and process monitoring equipment
VMIVME-7697-167 vs VMIVME-7486 / VMIVME-7658
- VMIVME‑7486: Older 80486 single core SBC, basic control, low throughput
- VMIVME‑7658: Dual Pentium III, dual Ethernet, Ultra320 SCSI, heavy parallel computing
- VMIVME‑7697-167: Single Pentium III VME64 SBC, Universe II bridge, AGP video, NVRAM, balanced performance for most VME control systems All three SBC models can work with VMIVME‑7452 and VMIVME‑7455 passive storage carriers.
Why Choose VMIVME-7697-167
The VMIVME‑7697-167 is a popular host CPU board in the VMIC VME PC/AT family. It can directly boot OS from floppy, IDE hard disk, flash or CD-ROM when paired with VMIVME-7452 and VMIVME-7455. For legacy VME control racks, replacing a faulty VMIVME‑7697-167 with a fully tested refurbished unit avoids costly full system redesign and downtime.
Every VMIVME‑7697-167 undergoes comprehensive pre-shipment functional testing, including memory, VME interface, Ethernet, IDE, SCSI and watchdog verification. Anti-static shockproof industrial packaging for worldwide shipping. Bulk spare part inquiries for plant maintenance teams are welcome.
Supply & Shipping
- Condition: Tested surplus / refurbished (EOL legacy board, brand new original stock unavailable)
- Full pre-shipment functional testing & quality inspection
- Global delivery: DHL, FedEx, air freight options
- Bulk order support for plant spare parts
- Datasheet and installation manual available upon request
FAQ
Q: Is VMIVME-7697-167 compatible with VMIVME-7452? A: Yes. The VMIVME‑7697-167 has onboard IDE and floppy controllers, it connects to VMIVME‑7452 and VMIVME‑7455 through VME P2 connector.
Q: What is the differencand ? A: VMIVME‑7697 is the base model series; VMIVME‑7697-167 is a specific part number variant with defined CPU/memory configuration of the VMIVME‑7697 platform.
Is still in production? A: No. This is end-of-life legacy hardware. We supply tested refurbished and surplus units for equipment maintenance replacement.
oes st VME64? A: Yes. It uses Tundra Universe II bridge supporting VME64 MBLT 64-bit block transfers for high-speed VMEbus data movement.
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