MicroTCA Overview

The Elma Bustronic MicroTCA backplanes come in a 14-slot single star or dual star design. All Elma Bustronic MicroTCA backplanes are compliant to the MicroTCA.0 Specification Rev 1.0.
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     Star MicroTCA Backplane




The Elma Bustronic Star MicroTCA backplane comes with 12 AMC, 1 power, and 1 MCH slots, all in the full size configuration. The Star backplane utilizes the pressfit style connector, with compression-mount version optional.

 




     Dual Star MicroTCA Backplane


The Elma Bustronic Dual Star MicroTCA backplane comes with 10 AMC, 2 power, and 2 MCH slots in the full size configuration. The Dual Star backplane utilizes the compression style connector.





      MicroTCA MicroSlim Backplane



The MicroSlim backplane features slots for 6 AMC, 1 PM (Power Module), 1 MCH (MicroTCA Carrier Hub), 1 JSM (J-TAG Switch Module) and 2 CUs (Cooling Units). Compression-mount connectors are used in the backplane for increased reliability and superior (easier and more flexible) routing.





     MicroTCA Chassis





Elma offers standard MicroTCA chassis in 1U, 3U, 4U, 5U, 6U, 7U and 8U heights.




     MicroTCA Accessories


Elma Bustronic offers MicroTCA System Accessories including a load board, extender board and RTMs.




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