3U VPX Development System
Mantis series 3U VPX 4-Slot Development System is a VPX chassis for lab development
and integration testing of 3U VPX modules.
and integration testing of 3U VPX modules.
Rugged SOSA™ Aligned SBC for Defense & Aerospace
Key Features
4-slot 3U OpenVPX backplane (configurable profiles for power and data planes)
Vertical orientation desktop chassis with card guides and cooling fans
Table-top mounting, with optional rack-mount kit
Integrated VPX power supply unit (AC input or 28 V DC)
Air-cooled backplane slots for standard conduction-cooled or air-cooled VPX cards
I/O panel access for VPX front-panel connectors and test points
Over-temperature protection and fan monitoring
Ideal for lab testing, software development, and hardware debugging of VPX systems
Overview
- It provides a compact platform with a 4-slot OpenVPX backplane, integrated power supply, and cooling, enabling engineers to prototype and evaluate embedded military electronics.
- This development station eases the testing of multi-board VPX solutions and demonstration of embedded capabilities in a controlled environment.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Backplane | 4-slot 3U VPX backplane, BKP3-CEN04-15.2.2 profile (1 switch slot, 3 payload slots) or similar |
| Power Supply | 500 W modular VPX power supply, supports +5 V, +12 V, +3.3 V rails as required by VPX (input: 110–230 VAC or 28 VDC) |
| Cooling | Fixed fan tray providing airflow across 3U cards (air-cooled slots) |
| Dimensions | benchtop chassis approx. 6U height, <12′′ depth, with front card access |
| I/O Interfaces | Dependent on installed cards – front panel connectors accessible; rear transition module compatibility for test I/O if required |
| Environmental | For lab use (0 °C to +50 °C); not ruggedized for field use |
| Compliance | OpenVPX standard backplane, VITA 46/65 compliant connectivity |
Application Areas
Lab development and integration testing of VPX-based subsystems
Demonstration and evaluation of embedded military electronics
Rapid prototyping of defense electronic systems using COTS VPX modules
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