3U SOSA® Aligned VPX Backplane, 5 Slots with Rear I/O

Designed for high-speed data transmission up to 100 Gbit/s Ethernet and compliant with VITA 46, VITA 65 and SOSA® specifications.

  • 4 slots, 32-bit / 33 MHz, system slot right; 3.3 V / 5 V I/O
  • 180 W ATX PSU, 100–240 VAC, front switch
  • Single 120 mm fan (120 CFM, 48 dB(A)), bottom-to-top airflow
  • Dimensions: 4U × 32HP × 254.4 mm
  • Compliance: IEEE 1101.1/10/11, IEC 60297-3; MIL-STD-810F; EN 50155
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Product Information

This 3U VPX backplane supports a five-slot topology with one switch slot and four payload slots, featuring TE Connectivity MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors for high-speed signal integrity.

It is fully compliant with Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA®) and supports standardized VITA 65 slot profiles. The backplane is designed for harsh environments with an operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C and offers flexible configuration options for data, control and extension planes. 

Custom assemblies or modifications are available on request.
 

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Technical data

FeaturesGeneral Information Product Type: VPX Backplane Form Factor: 3U Alignment: SOSA™ aligned Slots: 5 slots with rear I/O Topology: 1 switch slot, 4 payload slots Order Number: B143050010 Manufacturer: Kontron Hartmann Wiener GmbH Standards & Architectures VPX Standard: VITA 46 Slot Profiles: VITA 65 Architecture: Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™) Baseline Compliance: VITA 46.0 baseline specification High-Speed & Signal Design Ethernet Support: 100 Gbit/s Ethernet Ethernet Standard: 100GBase-KR4 Connector Type: TE Connectivity MULTIGIG RT 3 High-Speed Design: Yes Slot Configuration Slot 1: Payload – SLT3-PAY-1F1U1S1S1U1U4F1J-14.6.13-n Slot 2: Payload – SLT3-PAY-1F1U1S1S1U1U2F1H-14.6.11-n Slot 3: Payload – SLT3-PAY-1F1U1S1S1U1U4F1J-14.6.13-n Slot 4: Payload – SLT3-PAY-1F1U1S1S1U1U2F1H-14.6.11-n Slot 5: Switch – SLT3-SWH-6F1U7U-14.4.14-n Plane Configuration Data Plane: Double Star (1× FP, 1× UTP) Control Plane: Single Star (1× UTP) Extension Plane: QFP Slot 1 → Slot 3, DFP Slot 2 → Slot 4 Power & Electrical Power Entry: M3 studs Max. Input Current VS1: 120 A Max. Input Current VS2: 60 A Max. Input Current VS3: 60 A Management & Interfaces System Management Interface: I2CA, I2CB JTAG: Connector on first slot (XJT1) Non-Volatile Memory Read Only: Signal set by jumper BR1 Geographical Address Pins: Yes Mechanical Characteristics PCB Dimensions: 128.5 mm × 141.1 mm × 5.4 mm Slot Pitch: 5 HP (25.40 mm) Slot-to-Slot Distance: 25.40 mm Keying: Flexible keying and alignment mechanism Environmental Data Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C Storage Temperature: −55 °C to +85 °C Flammability Rating: UL94-V0 Configuration & Options Payload Slot Options: Payload slots can optionally be equipped with modules Customization: Custom assembly or modification on request

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3U SOSA Aligned VPX Backplane, 5 Slots with Rear I/O Datasheet

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