MicroTCA Backplane features 14-slot design.
Press Release Summary:
Compliant with MicroTCA.0 specifications, 14-slot Dual Star MicroTCA backplane features 10 AMC slots, dual redundant power module, and MicroTCA Controller Hub (MCH) slots. Connectors are compression mounted and can be removed from backplane individually if damaged in order to facilitate maintenance. Other features include 18-layer controlled-impedance stripline design and 8 right-angle 10-pin SMD headers for fans.
Original Press Release:
Elma Bustronic Announces Dual Star MicroTCA Backplane
Elma Bustronic Corporation, an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high performance backplanes has developed a new 14-slot Dual Star MicroTCA backplane. The unit features 10 AMC slots, and dual redundant power module and MicroTCA Controller Hub (MCH) slots in a 14-slot backplane.
The 14-slot Dual Star complies with the latest MicroTCA.0 specifications. The connectors are compression mount, which can be easily removed from the backplane individually if damaged. Elma Bustronic is also developing MicroTCA backplane configurations in press fit and SMT styles.
The Elma Bustronic MicroTCA backplane features an 18-layer controlled-impedance stripline design. There are also eight right angle 10-pin SMD headers for fans. The company also offers a 6-slot Dual Star for a portable tower chassis and a 14-slot Star design with one power module and MCH slot.
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, CA94538 USA. Telephone (510) 656-3400 - Fax (510) 656-3783. www.elma.com
