Pixus Technologies

AdvancedTCA

AdvancedTCA® Features

The new product generation comprises complete standard shelf solutions for AdvancedTCA® and MicroTCA, including shelf management, backplane and cooling concepts, fully wired and function-tested. The range is complemented by filler panels and face plates, as well as AMC/ATCA carriers in two variants.

The 13U AdvancedTCA® systems are equipped with high-performance RiCool III. These fans offer added output coupled with a reduced noise level. The backplane is a monolithic version with a high level of signal integrity in full mesh or dual star version. The systems are optionally available in a 2 or 4 PEM version.

Here are some features AdvancedTCA® has to offer:

• System availability of at least 99.999%
• Hot-swap capability ensures uninterrupted operation
• System monitoring using Pigeon Point or Vadatech Shelf Manager.
• Transmission rates of up to 2.5 Tbit/s
• Large board formats: 8 U x 280 mm
• Switched fabric architecture
• By reducing proprietary platforms, the high cost of development and training is eliminated
• Available off the shelf
• Specified heat losses of up to 300W per board
• Support of different protocols
• (Ethernet, Infiniband, Rapid I/O, PCI-Express)
• Defined performance up to 3.125 Gbit/s

AdvancedTCA® – The ideal solution for exacting demands in terms of system availability and performance, in both telecommunications and industrial automation, traffic control technology and medical technology.

PICMG® First cross-industry standard developed by PICMG® (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) to replace telecommunications applications previously developed on a proprietary basis.

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