Systems Technology

CompactPCI Backplanes based on a PICMG standard (PICMG 2.0 Rev.3.0) are intended for industrial applications and environments that demand high standards due to reliability and robustness. Here the classical PCI bus is transposed to a 19"-compliant platform.

CompactPCI Serial uses the mechanical features of the established CompactPCI and is therefore 100% IEEE compliant. Unlike its previous model, CompactPCI Serial only uses serial point-to-point connections between the individual slots. The 2 mm hard metric connector of the CPCI has been replaced by a more modern and compact connector, which allows to process different serial signals of 10 Gb/s serial and more. 

EmbedTEC SFF is a versatile enclosure solution for small form factors. This visually attractive aluminium enclosure is an elegant solution to host embedded boards like embedded NUC (eNuc) – pico-ITX (pITX, 2,5") – SMARC – QSeven – SBC’s (for example „Raspberry Pi"). It comes with an exchangeable IO- Shield and a massive Aluminium top cover for cooling purposes. For Platforms with TDP's of up to 20 Watts the top cover can be replaced by a heatsink. The cooling concept can be further adapted to customers’ needs by using perforated side walls or active fans if necessary. In addition to being used as a desktop case, the latest addition to the EmbedTEC family can also be mounted on the wall using an adapter or VESA mount, as well as on a DIN rail in a variety of orientations. Customer-specific adaptations such as dimensions, colour, surface finishes or adapted cooling solutions are of course possible at any time.

Suitable for the realisation of top-quality 19" PC systems for industrial applications. The system platform IPC01 gives mounting options for passive and ATX form factor mainboards. On the front side are three 5.25" and one 3.5" mounting slots for hard drives as well as two USB 3.0 connectors available. The front carries for the cooling of the boards two fans with dust filter mats. Besides an energy efficient standard 400 watt ATX power supply, other power supplies with higher power as well as redundant power supply are available.

The basic unit of the MPS02 is based on our subrack series "Future". This series lends itself to the creation of top-quality systems. The principal system components, such as backplane, power supply, wiring, etc. are already included. The power supply, fan and SMC (System Management Controller) system components are all pluggable. Further assembly parts are available.

Open VPX can be regarded as direct follow-up product to the well-known VME64x. By using high-speed serial point-to-point connections, Open VPX sets new standards in terms of data transfer rate and is far superior to its previous model in this respect. Its thoroughly robust design makes it the platform of choice for numerous rugged applications.

The Power Backplanes enable integration of a plug-in power supply.

"The SMC3 is a modified version of the system monitoring board SMC2 and has been significantly improved in terms of functionality and usability. Among others, it is for example used in VME and CPCI systems, where it intelligently controls the system fans. Thanks to intelligent control algorithms, it combines maximum cooling performance with minimum noise. The SMC3 has a wide operating voltage range of 5 to 36VDC and five digital inputs and outputs (open collector). A special feature is its ability to monitor and control up to six fans divided into three groups. It is also used to monitor up to eight system voltages and up to eight temperatures, which is particularly essential for use in high-performance systems.

VME64x is an upgrade of the VME64 standard and it permits 64-bit data transmission. This means that a whole set of new features can be added to the VME, VME64 boards and to the backplanes and subracks. The new features include enhanced 160-pin P1/J1 and P2/J2 connections, optional 95-pin (2-mm hardmetric P0/J0 connection) for more user-defined I/O, +3.3V and additional performance.