Product Overview
The GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C is a high-performance 6U VME single-board computer (SBC) engineered for industrial, embedded, and real-time control applications. Built on Intel Core™2 Duo and Celeron® M processor technology options, this board is designed as a drop-in upgrade for VME backplanes and provides modern x86 processing performance in a rugged form factor suitable for continuous operation in factory, power, and process environments. Its design emphasizes deterministic I/O throughput, flexible expansion via PMC/PMC-X sites, and rich front-panel I/O—dual Gigabit Ethernet, serial, USB, SATA, and display interfaces—making it an effective platform for data acquisition, real-time control, and protocol bridging in brownfield modernization projects.
System engineers choose the GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C when they need to keep existing VME infrastructure while stepping up compute capacity, adding modern peripheral support, or consolidating multiple control tasks onto a single board. The board supports multi-gigabyte local storage, ECC-capable DDR2 memory, and a PCI-X/PMC expansion path, which allows sensitive control workloads and signal-processing kernels to run alongside supervisory tasks such as logging, diagnostics, and secure network connectivity. In short, the GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C delivers a pragmatic performance uplift with minimal disruption to established rack and wiring conventions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C |
| Manufacturer | GE / Abaco Systems (GE Fanuc heritage) |
| Product Type | 6U VME Single Board Computer (SBC) |
| Processor | Intel Core™2 Duo or Celeron® M options, up to 2.16 GHz (variant dependent) |
| Memory | Up to 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM via single SODIMM (ECC option available) |
| Cache | Up to 4 MB L2 cache (Core 2 Duo variants) |
| Storage | On-board CompactFlash support; up to 8 GB bootable CompactFlash (variant dependent) |
| VME Interface | VME64 / 2eSST capable via standard VMEbus backplane; Tundra/bridge support where fitted |
| Expansion | One PCI-X capable PMC site plus optional board-to-board PMC expansion (additional PMC sites via carrier) |
| Networking | Dual Gigabit Ethernet (front panel), serial console ports |
| I/O | USB 2.0 ports, SVGA, SATA interfaces (variant dependent) |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial and extended ranges; typical 0 °C to +55 °C (forced-air cooling recommended for heavy loads) |
| Form Factor / Dimensions | 6U VME board, standard 4HP width; fits standard VME chassis/carriers |
Key Features and Benefits
The GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C stands out for combining commodity Intel processing with industrial VME robustness. One practical advantage is high sustained I/O throughput: the board’s chipset and VME bridge support wide block transfers (2eSST), which reduces CPU overhead for large DMA moves and lowers latency for streaming data applications. That capability matters for waveform capture, image pre-processing, and other high-bandwidth tasks commonly found in test, measurement, and protection systems.
Memory and expansion are engineered for real projects. The GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C supports significant DDR2 memory on a single SODIMM and provides a PMC/PCI-X expansion slot—this lets engineers add deterministic analog/digital I/O cards, specialized fieldbus interfaces, or hardware accelerators without redesigning the chassis. The front-panel dual Gigabit Ethernet ports permit separation of control and supervisory networks, improving security and traffic management in modern SCADA or MES integrations.
Operationally, the board facilitates modern maintenance practices. Bootable CompactFlash, serial console access, and native support for embedded operating systems such as VxWorks, QNX, or embedded Linux simplify image management and remote recovery. The SBC’s tested thermal envelope and optional ruggedized variants make it suitable for demanding racks; ECC memory and proven vendor firmware reduce field failure modes. Choosing the GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C offers a measurable path to extend the life of VME-based control systems while adding modern compute and I/O capabilities.
Application Scenarios
The GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C is commonly applied in brownfield modernization, where operators want to preserve VME backplanes and I/O wiring while upgrading processing capability. In power generation, the board is used for telemetry aggregation, fast event capture, and local control tasks that require both real-time determinism and networked reporting. Its sustained DMA bandwidth and PMC expansion make it suitable for phasor data concentrators and power protection front-ends.
In process industries—oil & gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper—the board supports distributed control functions and serves as a compact platform for hosting protocol converters, historian gateways, and equipment diagnostics. A plant migrating toward Ethernet-centric supervisory systems can deploy the GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C as a local gateway, performing protocol translation, buffering, and timestamping without rewiring field I/O. In manufacturing and test systems, the SBC’s PMC slots allow integration of high-precision ADCs, encoder interfaces, or motion control cards to run tight feedback loops while also serving HMI or data-logging roles.
Aerospace, defense, and specialized imaging systems benefit from the SBC’s blend of bandwidth and deterministic I/O. Where large data frames must be captured and pre-processed before being shipped to analysis nodes, the GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C provides the necessary local compute and reliable chassis compatibility that engineers require for long lifecycle deployments.
Related Models
V7768-322001 — A closely related V7768 variant with alternate front-panel configuration and PMC expansion options for additional I/O.
V7768-320000 — An earlier V7768 SKU with similar CPU options; useful where alternative firmware or spares are required.
V7769 — Successor family with updated I/O and thermal options for higher-duty environments.
MVME7100 / MVME7500 — Other industry VME SBC families often used in similar retrofit projects; referenced for migration planning.
PMC237CM1/V — Board-to-board PMC expansion companion historically used with V7768 for extra PMC sites and routing flexibility.
Installation and Maintenance
Installation preparation for the GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C starts with verifying chassis compatibility and confirming that the VME backplane supports the required VME64/2eSST timing if high-speed block transfers are planned. Ensure the rack provides forced-air cooling and that the chassis power supply meets the SBC and PMC cards’ voltage and current ratings. Grounding and cable routing are important; segregate high-power and sensitive Ethernet/trunk cabling to reduce EMI and cross-talk.
During commissioning, mount the board in its VME slot, configure BIOS/firmware parameters via the serial console, and validate network addresses and PMC device initialization. Establish a recovery image on CompactFlash and perform a controlled stress test under realistic load to confirm thermal margins. For maintenance, keep a repository of validated firmware and OS images, regularly back up configuration and log files, and inspect connectors and cooling paths at scheduled intervals. Replace CompactFlash media and SODIMM modules on a preventive schedule as part of your lifecycle plan, and store spare GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C units in anti-static packaging at controlled temperature to minimize downtime in critical swaps.
Product Warranty
The GE V7768-320001 350-9301007768-320001 C units supplied through our distribution channel carry a one-year warranty provided by Xiamen Xiongba E-commerce Co., Ltd. Branch. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal industrial use and offers repair or replacement at our discretion. It does not apply to damage caused by misuse, improper installation, unauthorized modification, or external events. Leveraging over a decade of global sourcing experience in industrial automation spare parts—including PLCs, MVME modules, Anybus converters, industrial PCs, low-frequency displays, and SCSI human-machine interfaces—Xiamen Xiongba E-commerce Co., Ltd. Branch is committed to fast technical support, priority replacement logistics, and pragmatic advice to validate compatibility and migration options for VME-based systems. Our one-year warranty and free replacement service are intended to minimize downtime and help customers maintain long operational lifecycles for their critical control hardware.
