Extender Board suits MicroTCA and AMC-based systems.

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Offered as passive extender module, AMC extender card supports all fabric connectors as defined in AMC.x and MicroTCA specifications. It extends all fabric signals and 3 clock lines out of card cage area so Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) can be tested or debugged. Plugged into AMC slot, solution features metal frame that holds board under test securely in place. Management and payload power can be individually switch isolated.



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Elma Announces New AMC Extender Card



FREMONT, California, Feb 25, 2008 - Elma Electronic Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic packaging products, has announced an extender board for MicroTCA and AMC-based systems. The module extends the signals out of the card cage area so that an Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) can be tested or debugged.

The AMC extender card is a passive extender module, supporting all fabric connectors as defined in the AMC.x and MicroTCA specifications. The board complies with the MicroTCA.0, AMC.1 R1.0, AMC.2 D0.96A specifications and plugs into an AMC slot like a regular AMC module. Management and payload power can be individually switch isolated.

The metal frame of the AMC extender card holds the board under test securely in place. The module extends all fabric signals and 3 clock lines, and features virtually zero power consumption. Elma has also released an AMC Load Board and offers a full line of MicroTCA and AdvancedTCA backplanes, chassis, and components.

The lead-time is 4-6 weeks.

About Elma Electronic
Elma Electronic Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of enclosures, backplanes, cabinets, cases, and "ready-to-run" packaging for ATCA, CPCI, MicroTCA, Rugged COTS, VME/64x, VXS, VPX, and custom bus structures. Elma's component product line offers a wide selection of top quality switches knobs and LED arrays. The company has been a worldwide supplier of dependable, high performance products for over 35 years. Elma operates three facilities in the continental United States plus has locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Israel.

Elma Electronic Inc. is located at 44350 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 USA.
Telephone (510) 656-3400 - Fax (510) 656-3783. www.elma.com

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