Acromag - VME Single Board Computer I XVME-6800

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Many defence, aerospace and industrial platforms continue to depend on proven VMEbus technology. Although these systems remain reliable, their original processor boards may no longer provide the performance, connectivity or long-term availability required for modern applications.

This single-slot 6U VME processor board allows system designers and sustainment teams to introduce modern Intel Xeon processing whilst retaining compatible VME backplanes, specialist I/O boards and existing system infrastructure.

At its core, the board uses an 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake-H Xeon W processor, along with eight cores and 16 processing threads. The platform also includes 32GB of DDR4 ECC memory and onboard NVMe solid-state storage, supporting demanding embedded computing, real-time control and high-speed data-processing applications.

Modern processing for established VME systems

The board uses an FPGA-based VME-to-PCIe bridge, enabling connection for the modern processor platform with the established VMEbus architecture. This approach helps overcome component-obsolescence issues associated with older VME interface devices whilst supporting continued use of installed VME equipment.

As a result, organisations can extend the operational life of mission-critical platforms without immediately replacing the complete chassis, backplane and I/O architecture. This can reduce redevelopment work, integration risk, system downtime and lifecycle costs.

Programmable CPU power limits also allow engineers to reduce processor power consumption in thermally constrained systems. The processor can operate at its standard 45W thermal design power or be configured down to 35W where required.

Flexible PMC and XMC expansion

Two onboard PMC/XMC mezzanine sites allow the board to support additional processing, communications and I/O functions. Compatible mezzanine modules may be used to add capabilities such as FPGA processing, data acquisition, video capture, networking, serial communications or specialised platform interfaces.

Both mezzanine sites provide front-panel I/O access. The PMC sites also route 64 I/O signals to the VME backplane, helping engineers integrate application-specific functions within existing system architectures. The XMC sites support high-speed PCI Express Gen4 x8 connectivity.

Extensive front-panel and backplane connectivity

The board provides a broad selection of modern and legacy interfaces through its front panel and VME backplane.

• Four 2.5G/1G BASE-T Ethernet interfaces across the front panel and backplane
• USB 3.x and USB 2.0 ports
• Front and rear DisplayPort connections
• RS-232 and RS-232/422/485 serial communications
• SATA storage interfaces
• Six general-purpose digital I/O points
• Front-panel high-density I/O connector
• Optional P0 rear I/O support

A two-digit power-on self-test display assists with boot diagnostics and software debugging. After start-up, application software can also use the display for user-defined diagnostic codes.

Real-time and embedded software support

Board support packages are available for Windows, Linux and VxWorks. These packages include utilities and example code to help developers access the board’s hardware capabilities, reducing integration time.

The Intel processor platform also supports technologies for embedded and time-sensitive computing, including Intel Time Coordinated Computing, Time-Sensitive Networking and Intel Deep Learning Boost.

Designed for demanding long-life applications

The board is designed and manufactured in the United States for use in demanding, long-lifecycle embedded systems.

Typical applications

• Defence platform sustainment and upgrades
• Radar and electronic-warfare systems
• C5ISR and mission-system processing
• Naval, ground-vehicle and airborne systems
• Flight-test and data-recording equipment
• Simulation and training systems
• Scientific and laboratory instrumentation
• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Rail and transportation control
• Industrial automation and machinery
• High-speed data acquisition and processing

Why choose the XVME-6800?

This board allows engineers to increase system performance while protecting their organisation’s investment in established VME technology. Its combination of modern Xeon processing, ECC memory, high-speed networking and flexible PMC/XMC expansion makes it particularly valuable for sustaining systems that would be costly, risky or impractical to redesign.

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