* MPC7455/57 PowerPC(TM) processors with AltiVec(TM) technology and
2/4MB L3 Cache
* Asymmetrical Multiprocessor Architecture (ASMP)
* Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet ports
* Two PMC slots
* Commercial and conduction cooled versions
* Support for the Ready Driver(TM) program assuring easy integration of
additional SBS I/O modules
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the Embedded
Systems Conference, SBS Technologies(R) (Nasdaq: SBSE) introduced the VG5, the
latest addition to SBS' family of high-performance 6U VMEbus single board
computers. Configured with dual processors, the VG5 delivers the speed and
bandwidth needed for performance-oriented applications such as real-time
control, post video processing, and signal processing subsystems.
Dual processors offer the highest level of performance in single board
computer configurations, and SBS improves upon this paradigm by offering the
VG5 with a choice of one or two integrated 800-1300 MHz Motorola MPC7455/57
PowerPC processors featuring AltiVec technology. This highly integrated ASMP
design permits two computing platforms with independent operating systems to
work in parallel within one slot. Because each processor has its own memory
and chipset, one processor node can accomplish number crunching DSP tasks
while the other processor works as a general purpose CPU and facilitates the
I/O functions on the board.
"High performance embedded applications in both the commercial and
government markets have ever growing demands for raw processing power, ever
shrinking slot availability, and the need to interface to I/O using a variety
of technologies," said Dave Greig, President and Chief Operating Officer of
SBS Technologies. "The VG5 packs two complete processor subsystems on a
single board enabling it to handle the workload of two boards. The VG5 also
supports SBS' Ready Driver program that assures out-of-the box
interoperability with many popular I/O interface cards within the extensive
SBS portfolio."
Each processor node on the VG5 has an external 2MB L3 cache, up to 1 GB
DDR SDRAM with ECC, and a Marvell MV64360 chipset. The MV64360 provides two
high-speed multi-protocol serial controllers supporting transfers up to 10
Mb/s, one Gigabit Ethernet port, one Fast Ethernet port, 2 Mb of ultra-fast
SRAM, up to 128 MB soldered Flash memory, and four 32-bit timers. This gives
the VG5 high bandwidth capabilities for communicating with other devices.
Dual processor configurations support three independent onboard 64-bit PCI
buses. One 64-bit/66 MHz PCI-X bus is dedicated to communications between the
two processor nodes; another is used exclusively for interfacing to a 64-
bit/66 MHz PMC slot. The third is used by the onboard VMEbus bridge and the
64-bit/33 MHz PMC site.
Additional VG5 features include serial ATA interface, UARTs, user
programmable FPGA for customized rear I/O, and optional PCI over P0 via PMC1.
The FPGA is used for synchronization in dual processor mode and allows GPIO
lines to be shared by each node. The FPGA also contains dual-port RAM and up
to 32 interrupt-capable general purpose I/O lines. The internal system clock
can be synchronized by an external clock source at 16.66 MHz.
Optional rugged features are available for applications operating in harsh
environments impacted by temperature, shock, vibration, humidity, dust, salt
or mist. Options for ruggedization include: extended temperature range of
-40 degrees to +85 degrees C, conduction cooling, conformal coating, stiffener
bars and wedge locks.
Software support is expected to be available for VxWorks, Greenhills and
LynxOS operating systems.
Pricing & Availability
A full-featured VG5 with dual processor and conduction cooling has a list
price of $9,200. The VG5 will be available July 2003.
Ready Driver
Ready Driver is an SBS company-wide program dedicated to out-of-the-box
interoperability between SBS single board computers and I/O hardware, thereby
providing our customers the greatest ease in computing system integration.
Ready Driver assures interoperability based on SBS tests between a single
board computer, such as the VG5, and I/O modules running under VxWorks if both
products are part of the program. No porting effort or compiling is required;
integration consists of simply booting the SBC and then downloading the driver
object.
About SBS Technologies
SBS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBSE), founded in 1986, designs and builds
open architecture embedded computer products that enable original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) to serve the commercial, communication, enterprise, and
government markets. SBS products are integrated into a variety of
applications, including communication networking, medical imaging, industrial
automation, and military systems. The portfolio includes an extensive line of
CPU boards, computer interconnections, avionics, telemetry, and fully
integrated systems and enclosures. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
SBS maintains eight primary operating locations, has regional sales offices
throughout the United States and has international sales offices in four
countries. More information on SBS is available at http://www.sbs.com
Brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
This new product announcement contains forward-looking statements
concerning SBS' product strategy, technology capability, competitive
leadership, product capabilities, and the timing of introduction of new
products and services. These statements reflect the perspectives and
expectations of SBS management as of the date of this release. Actual results
may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking
statements as a result of a number of risk factors, including sales and
product strategy within SBS; changes in the general economy and in SBS'
business, including disruptions of cash flow that may impact investment in
research and development activities; changes in demand for SBS' products;
technological difficulties and resource constraints encountered in developing
the VG5 and its interoperability with certain other SBS products; the impact
of rapid technological and market change; availability of qualified personnel;
and other risk factors listed from time to time in SBS' SEC reports, including
those listed under "Risk Factors" in SBS' Annual Report on Form 10-K and other
reports.
SOURCE SBS Technologies, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Editorial, Greg Morgan of SBS Technologies,
+1-505-875-0600, gmorgan@sbs.com, or Sales, +1-505-875-0600,
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