Backwards Compatibility

The MVME5500 continues the direction that Emerson

started with the MVME5100 series of providing a

migration path from Emerson’s embedded controllers

and single-board computers (SBCs) to a single

platform. This migration path enables OEMs to

support varying I/O requirements with the same base

platform, simplifying part number maintenance,

technical expertise requirements and sparing.

The MVME5500 series offers customers a migration

path from the MVME2300. MVME2400. MVME2600.

MVME2700 and MVME5100 boards to allow them to

take advantage of features such as the MPC7455

processor, Gigabit Ethernet and dual independent

33/66 MHz PMC sites.

IPMC ModulES

The IPMC761 and IPMC712 are optional add-on PMC

modules that provide backward compatibility with

previous generation Emerson products (such as

MVME2600. MVME2700 and MVME5100 in IPMC mode)

using the MVME761 or MVME712M transition module.

IPMC modules provide rear I/O support for the following:

•  One single-ended Ultra Wide SCSI port

•  One parallel port

•  Four serial ports (two or three async and one or two  n

sync/async, depending on module)

With an IPMC installed, one PMC slot is still available,

providing support for OEM product customization.