3U SOSA™ Aligned VPX Backplane, 7 Slots with Rear I/O Datasheet
2.2 MB | April 21, 2026
3U SOSA® Aligned VPX Backplane, 7 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.
- Slots: 7 VPX slots (1 SBC, 1 Switch, 1 Clock, 4 Payload)
- Data Rate: High-speed design for up to 100 Gbit/s Ethernet (100GBase-KR4)
- Planes: Data Plane double star (1× FP, 1× UTP), Control Plane single star, Radial Clock single star
- Connectors: TE Connectivity MULTIGIG RT 3
- Mechanical: PCB 128.5 mm × 200.0 mm × 5.4 mm, slot pitch 5 HP (25.40 mm)
Product Information
This 3U VPX backplane supports a seven-slot topology with one SBC slot, one switch slot, one clock 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 radial clock planes.
Payload and clock slots can optionally be equipped with coaxial backplane modules according to VITA 67.3.
Custom assemblies or modifications are available on request.
Technical data
| Common Features | Backplane: VPX Backplane Form Factor: 3U Rear I/O: 7 Slots with Rear I/O Mechanics & Slots: 1 SBC Slot, 1 Switch Slot, 1 Clock Slot, 4 Payload Slots |
|---|---|
| Compliance | Standard: VITA 46 Compliance: VITA 65 Compliance: SOSA® Aligned Compliance: VITA 46.0 Baseline Specification Compliance: UL94-V0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet: 100 Gbit/s Ethernet Ethernet: 100GBase-KR4 |
| Interface | Interface: I2CA, I2CB Connector: TE Connectivity MULTIGIG RT 3 |
| Characteristics | SBC Slot: SLT3-PAY-1F1F2U1TU1T1U1T-14.2.16 Switch Slot: SLT3-SWH-6F1U7U-14.4.14 Clock Slot: SLT3x-TIM-4S16S1U2U1H-14.9.1 Payload Slot: SLT3-PAY-1F1U1S1S1U1U2F1H-14.6.11 Packet Switched Backplane: Double Star (1× FP, 1× UTP) Packet Switched Backplane: Single Star Control Plane Packet Switched Backplane: Single Star Radial Clock |
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