Introduction to the full range of Motorola MVME167 product models

This is the model list of Motorola's MVME167 series products, which belong to the * * industrial grade embedded computing platform * * and are based on the VME bus standard. They have been widely used in scenarios that require high reliability and real-time performance (military, industrial control, aerospace, etc.). The following is a breakdown of the family positioning, model rules, and application value:

1、 Family positioning: the 'hard currency' of the VME bus era

MVME (Motorola Versatile Modular Element) is an industrial embedded computing family led by Motorola, which relies on the VME bus (high-speed parallel bus standard) to flexibly expand I/O and communication modules like Lego, and build distributed control systems.   

The 167 series is a mid to high end model in the MVME family. Compared to the 162 series (basic model), it is more aggressive in terms of performance, scalability, and resistance to harsh environments. It is suitable for:

-Military industry: Ground testing of fighter jets, shipborne communication systems (capable of handling vibrations and electromagnetic interference);   

-Industry: Core control units for petrochemical DCS (distributed control system) and power SCADA (data acquisition and monitoring);   

-Aerospace: satellite ground stations, aircraft avionics testing platforms (high reliability essential).   

2、 Model rule: The suffix hides the "password"

The models of MVME167 are divided into * * basic type (MVME167-XXX) * *, * * P series (MVME167P-XXX) * *, * * PA series (MVME167PA-XXX) * *, with suffix letter/number combinations corresponding to * * hardware configuration, functional focus, and industry adaptation * *:

|Model format | Core differences | Typical scenarios|

|----------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|

|MVME167-001A | Basic model, distinguishing CPU/memory/interfaces (e.g. -001A focuses on communication expansion) | Old factory DCS system "life extension"|

|MVME167P-24SE | With 'P' → Supports more module expansion (multiple I/O, encryption card); `SE ` → Add secure encryption | Military/Financial (data tamper proof, attack resistant)|

|MVME167PA-36SE | with 'PA' → highly integrated (soldering communication/encryption modules to the board); `SE ` → Secure Encryption | Shipborne Equipment/Compact Industrial Control Cabinet (Space Restricted)|

3、 Value: The Modern Meaning of 'Old Hardware'

-Industrial heritage "essential needs": The control system of old factories (petrochemical, power), due to the explosion of reconstruction costs (software change=shutdown risk), the MVME167 series is the core that "dare not upgrade", relying on it to maintain production line stability (such as temperature control of refinery reaction towers).   

-* * Military/aviation "spare tire" * *: Some active equipment (fighter jet test bench, ship communication), due to the long adaptation cycle of new hardware (slow military certification), MVME167 is still "in service" as a backup control unit.   

-* * Technical Archaeology "Specimen" * *: Embedded developers/industrial history enthusiasts will search for these boards, study * * VME bus architecture, early real-time operating systems (VRTX) * *, and experience the design logic of the "hardcore era" of industrial control.   

Simply put, the MVME167 series is a "living fossil" in the field of industrial embedded systems, witnessing the transition from "hardware defined functionality" to "software defined everything". It is now either a "pillar" in old systems or a "textbook" in technology museums, belonging to the "hardcore existence" that cannot be avoided in the history of industrial automation.