Conduction-cooled chassis takes five VME boards

The RCOM05-ATR-6V is a standard half-ATR short ARINC-404 chassis designed to meet the strict space limitations of the ARINC-404A envelope used in most avionics applications.

The RCOM05-ATR-6V is a standard half-ATR short ARINC-404 chassis designed to meet the strict space limitations of the ARINC-404A envelope used in most avionics applications.

The lightweight aluminium chassis is cooled by convection or via a base coldplate, which results in excellent thermal performance and allows a maximum temperature range of -40 to +71C.

"The half-ATR chassis exemplifies our commitment to delivering integrated solutions for avionics applications in which COTS is a requirement and space is limited", said Clarence Peckham, President of SBS Technologies' Commercial and Government Group.

Available as part of an integrated solution, the chassis will support SBS's large breadth of products, which can be used for many system applications.

The chassis houses a five-slot 6U VME64X backplane accommodating up to five top-loaded conduction cooled 6U VME boards, including power supply and a 300W 28V DC plug in power supply that is MIL-STD-740D and MIL-STD-461C compliant.

The chassis' removable surfaces are provided with environmental/EMI gaskets, which protect internal electronic assemblies from airborne contaminants.

The chassis is sealed creating a dry air environment with all boards, including the power supply secured with wedge locks to enhance resistance against shock and vibration.

RCOM05-ATR-6V chassis will be available in December 2002.

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