MEN F50P 3U CompactPCI PowerPC MPC8548 CPU board

Product Description

MEN Micro F50P – 3U CompactPCI PlusIO CPU Board with Freescale PowerPC MPC8548 Processor
(Primary Category: Computer Equipment > Circuit Board Modules)
(Secondary Category: Industrial Process Equipment > Automation)

A high-performance 3U CompactPCI processor board from MEN Micro, part of their CompactPCI PlusIO family. The F50P is built around the Freescale (now NXP) PowerPC MPC8548 processor, a 64-bit Power Architecture core with integrated security acceleration and high-speed I/O. Designed for demanding industrial, transportation, aerospace, and defense applications requiring long-term reliability, extended temperature operation, and rugged construction.

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🔍 Key Specifications:

📡 Processor & Core Logic:

• Manufacturer: MEN Micro (Germany)

• Part Number: F50P

• Order Number: 02F050P00 (specific configuration)

• Form Factor: 3U CompactPCI (CompactPCI PlusIO compliant)

• CPU: Freescale (NXP) PowerPC MPC8548

  • Core: e500v2 Power Architecture core

  • Speed: Up to 1.33 GHz (specific speed depends on configuration)

  • L1 Cache: 32 KB I + 32 KB D

  • L2 Cache: 512 KB (integrated)

• FPU: Double-precision floating point unit

• Memory Controller: Integrated DDR2 memory controller

💾 Memory:

• RAM: Up to 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM (verify configuration)

• Flash: Boot flash (typically 32-64 MB)

• NVRAM: Battery-backed SRAM (optional)

🔧 I/O Interfaces (on-board):

• Ethernet: 2× 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) front panel

• Serial: 2× RS232/RS422/RS485 (programmable) – front panel or rear I/O

• USB: 2× USB 2.0 (front or rear)

• Graphics: None (no integrated graphics controller)

• Additional I/O via rear I/O connector: PCI Express, SATA, GPIO, etc.

📡 Expansion & Bus:

• CompactPCI Bus: 32/64-bit, 33/66 MHz PCI (PICMG 2.0 compliant)

• PCI Express: Via CompactPCI PlusIO backplane (PICMG 2.30)

• Rear I/O: Full rear I/O capability via J2/J4 connectors

🌡️ Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: Commercial (0°C to +70°C) or extended (-40°C to +85°C) – verify specific unit

• Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing

• Shock/Vibration: Rugged design for transportation/defense applications

• MTBF: High (industrial-grade components)

✅ Condition & Notes:

• Condition: SOLD AS IS – UNTESTED

• Origin: Surplus from industrial automation, transportation, or defense system

• Visual: Board appears intact – no physical damage, corrosion, or missing components. May show light handling marks.

• Critical Disclaimer: No software, cables, or documentation included. BIOS/firmware may be configured for specific application.

• Includes: (1) MEN F50P 3U CompactPCI CPU board – board only, no accessories

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⚙️ Why This Board is Exceptional:

🔬 PowerPC Performance with Security:
The MPC8548 is a high-performance Power Architecture processor featuring:

• e500v2 core – excellent integer and floating-point performance

• Security engine – hardware acceleration for encryption (DES, 3DES, AES, MD5, SHA-1/2)

• Integrated memory controller – low-latency DDR2 access

• High-speed interfaces – Gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, Serial ATA

🔧 CompactPCI PlusIO – Modern Rugged Bus:
The CompactPCI PlusIO standard (PICMG 2.30) combines:

• Legacy CompactPCI support for existing systems

• PCI Express connectivity for high-speed peripherals

• Rear I/O flexibility – route I/O to custom backplanes

• Hot-swap capability – maintain uptime in critical systems

🏭 Designed for Extreme Environments:
MEN Micro boards are engineered for:

• Railway applications (EN 50155) – vibration, temperature, EMC

• Military/aerospace – rugged conduction-cooled options

• Industrial automation – long-term reliability, 24/7 operation

• Extended temperature – available -40°C to +85°C variants

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🛠️ Applications & Uses (If Restored/Functional):

🚆 Railway & Transportation:

• Train control systems – onboard computers, door control, passenger information

• Wayside monitoring – trackside data acquisition

• Signaling systems – interlocking controllers

🏭 Industrial Automation:

• PLC replacements – high-performance logic control

• Robotics controllers – motion coordination

• SCADA gateways – protocol conversion, data aggregation

🛰️ Aerospace & Defense:

• Avionics computers – mission processors, data concentrators

• Radar/sonar signal processing – front-end data handling

• Secure communications – encryption/decryption gateways

⚡ Energy & Utilities:

• Substation automation – IED controllers, protocol converters

• Renewable energy – wind/solar farm controllers

• Smart grid – data concentrators, grid edge devices

🔧 Test & Measurement:

• ATE controllers – automated test equipment

• Data acquisition systems – high-speed data logging

• Protocol analyzers – communication testing