The interconnect roadmap for VPX systems is advancing from discussion to implementation. ANSI/VITA 91.0-2024 is approved, and deployable systems using […]
A surface finish on a machined panel or chassis is not merely a color or corrosion choice. It can determine
Open architectures are moving from demonstrations toward production, flight testing, and deployment. That transition changes the engineering question. It is
A working rackmount chassis may be held together by a modest number of small screws. Those fasteners do more than
Vector 19" rackmount chassis with integrated backplane. For embedded hardware programs, supply risk is no longer confined to processors and
Vector 19-slot backplane with gold-plated connectors. Backplane designs are often reviewed in terms of slot count, pin count, signal topology,
Grounding and bonding in a rackmount system are not established by one wire or one fastener. They depend on a
The October 8 Military Embedded Systems vetronics roundtable put a sharp figure on a growing design challenge: power density per
First Article Inspection (FAI) is often treated as a documentation exercise performed at the end of a manufacturing launch. For
CompactPCI backplane selection is often reduced to slot count and board height. That approach misses the system-level decisions that determine
A connector datasheet defines the electrical and mechanical behavior of a mated interface under specified conditions. It generally assumes that
Legacy electronic systems rarely fail because a backplane is simply “old.” More often, the problem is that a backplane’s electrical
VME system architects often face a packaging decision before the electrical design is complete: use a 3U J1-only backplane, combine
A partially populated VME card cage presents a thermal-management problem that is easy to overlook. The installed boards may have
A new VME, VME64x, or CompactPCI system often reaches a validation stage before the final payload cards are available. The
Connector selection is often treated as a component-level decision. In a backplane or daughter-card assembly, it is a system-design decision.
PCB accessories are often treated as secondary hardware. In practice, they establish the mechanical and electrical interface between a board,
Selecting a plug-in power supply for a 19-inch rackmount system is not an isolated component choice. The supply must match
Aitech’s introduction of the C165 Rugged 6U VME Single Board Computer provides defense and aerospace programs with a processor upgrade
Press-fit connector assembly is often treated as a straightforward mechanical operation: align the connector, apply force, and seat it into