Front Panels conform to PICMG 3.0 specification.
Press Release Summary:
AdvancedTCA Front Panels are 8U x 6HP and allow boards ranging in thickness from 1.6-2.4 mm to be mounted on same handle. They incorporate ESD spring technology, 2 grounding pins, and 2 locking screws. To provide all-in-one solution, handles are mounted to ATCA board on reference-plane side of panel. Filler panels are available for empty slots and provide ESD protection.
Original Press Release:
All-In-One Solution From Elma For AdvancedTCA Front Panels
FREMONT, California, Jun. 03, 2004 - Elma Electronic Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic packaging products, has announced new AdvancedTCA front panels. The all-in-one solution design allows boards of various thicknesses to be mounted on the same handle, reducing product iterations and saving costs.
The Elma AdvancedTCA front panels are 8U x 6HP and conform to the PICMG 3.0 specification. To save costs and provide an all-in-one solution, the Elma handles are mounted to the ATCA board on the reference-plane side of the panel. With this technique, the company avoids having to manufacture different panels for each board thickness. The front panels can be used for boards with thicknesses of 1.6 mm to 2.4 mm.
The ATCA front panels incorporate Elma's ESD spring technology, two grounding pins, and two locking screws. Also available are front panel filler panels for empty slots. The filler panels are also designed for ESD protection.
Other ATCA accessories from Elma include handles, ESD clips, and ground pin receptables. Visit www.elma.com for more information on the company's AdvancedTCA chassis, backplanes, and accessories.
Pricing for the ATCA front panels start under $10.00, with a lead time of 2-4 weeks ARO.
About Elma Electronic
Elma Electronic Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of enclosures, backplanes, cabinets, cases, and "ready-to-run" packaging for CPCI, Rugged COTS, VME/64x, VXI, PC 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
Justin Moll
Director of Marketing
Bustronic, An Elma Company
510-490-7388 x516
www.bustronic.com
