Force Computers SYS68K/CPU-4VC 100413 VMEbus CPU Board 68010 12.5MHz 128KB

Force Computers SYS68K/CPU-4VC 100413 VMEbus CPU Board 68010 12.5MHz 128KB

This is a VMEbus single-board computer module featuring a Motorola 68010 processor core. The board integrates into Force Computers SYS68K chassis systems and other standard VMEbus-compatible industrial platforms. The CPU board provides processing, memory, and direct memory access (DMA) functionality for real-time control and data acquisition applications in industrial and telecommunications environments.

Specifications & What's Included

• Processor: Motorola 68010 microprocessor
• Clock Speed: 12.5 MHz
• Onboard Memory: 128 KB
• DMA Controller: Motorola 68450 integrated
• Bus Architecture: VMEbus (VME) — industry-standard backplane interface
• Form Factor: Single-board computer (6U VME height)
• Bus Connectors: VME P1/P2 connectors for backplane integration
• Front Panel Interface: DB25 connector
• Front Panel Controls: RESET and ABORT switches; status indicator LEDs
• Battery Backup: Yes — onboard battery-backed real-time clock
• Real Time Kernel: Pre-installed on board
• Included: Board only; no accessories, cables, or documentation included

Applications

VMEbus CPU boards like this SYS68K module were standard in industrial control systems, telecommunications switching infrastructure, data acquisition platforms, and military/aerospace embedded systems throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The Motorola 68010 processor was widely deployed in real-time control applications requiring deterministic performance and tight timing. This board is suitable for legacy system maintenance, restoration of vintage VMEbus configurations, and embedded control applications requiring 68010-based processing. VME architecture remains in use in many industrial and aerospace facilities for system continuity and compatibility, making vintage VMEbus boards valuable for repairs and system expansion in long-running deployments.