GE VMIVME-7750: Industrial-Grade VME Single-Board Computer

Need reliable processing power for legacy VME systems or rugged industrial environments? The GE VMIVME-7750 Pentium III VME SBC delivers proven performance in applications ranging from factory automation to defense systems. Originally designed by GE Fanuc (now Abaco Systems), this single-slot Eurocard handles complex control tasks while maintaining compatibility with VME64 standards.

Technical Specifications

Real-World Applications

Engineers continue using these boards in demanding scenarios – think oil rig control panels vibrating constantly, or power plant automation systems needing 24/7 uptime. One Midwest manufacturing plant upgraded legacy assembly lines using VMIVME-7750 boards to replace failing 1990s-era controllers without redesigning their entire VME rack infrastructure.

Common installations include:

• Telecom switching equipment
• Industrial test & measurement systems
• Military vehicle control systems
• Process control in chemical plants

Design Advantages

What sets it apart? The passive cooling design means no fans to clog with dust, while the VME64 interface supports both 32-bit and 64-bit data transfers. Unlike many modern boards, it maintains compatibility with older VME crates through A24/D16 addressing modes.

Key benefits include:

• PMC expansion slot for custom I/O
• Integrated 4MB display cache for HMI applications
• Non-volatile SRAM preserves critical data during power loss
• Bus fault handling prevents system crashes during communication errors

Personally, I’ve seen these outlast newer alternatives in steel mill environments where temperature swings and electrical noise would destabilize less rugged designs. While Pentium III might seem dated, the proven reliability in these industrial contexts keeps demand steady despite newer processors existing.