BUSTRONIC ANNOUNCES NEW LINE OF "CLASSIC" 6U VME64X BACKPLANES

FREMONT, California, Aug. 18, 2003 - Bustronic Corporation, an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high performance backplanes, has announced a new product line of "classic" 6U VME64x backplanes. This new series compliments Bustronic's existing 7U VME64x line.

The Classic 6U VME64x series features power taps for 3.3V, 5V, +/- 12V, and GND above and below the slots. This allows the backplane to remain in a 6U height for applications that require the restricted size. Bustronic's standard 7U VME64x has an extra 1U of height for more power bugs, which are all located at the bottom of the backplane for cabling ease. In side-to-side airflow chassis, the 7U backplane can also act as an air baffle to redirect and optimize airflow. For applications where space constraints demand a more condensed backplane, the 6U VME64x offers an attractive alternative.

The 6U VME64x line is initially offered in 8, 12, and 21 slots. All of Bustronic's VME64x backplanes meet or exceed ANSI/VITA 1.1-1997, VME extensions standard and ANSI/VITA 1-1994 and IEEE P1014 specifications. Features include 10-layer controlled impedance stripline design and active BUSGRANT, IACK daisy chaining. Backplane stiffeners are optional, which help prevent bowing, increasing the unit's durability and reliability.