6U VPX Development System
Mantis series 6U VPX 5-Slot Development System is a VPX development chassis for 6U
modules, allowing engineers to integrate and test multiple 6U VPX boards in a lab setting.
modules, allowing engineers to integrate and test multiple 6U VPX boards in a lab setting.
Rugged SOSA™ Aligned SBC for Defense & Aerospace
Key Features
5-slot 6U OpenVPX backplane for module integration (4 payload slots + 1 switch slot typical)
Vertical desktop/rack-mountable chassis with card cage and cooling fans
Table-top usage with option to mount in 19′′ rack (5U-6U height)
Integrated high-wattage VPX power supply (AC mains input)
Air-cooled design: fixed fan tray providing airflow across slots, suitable for air-cooled VPX cards
Easy access to module front panels for connection to Ethernet, serial, video, etc. during test
Sturdy aluminum construction for repeated module insertions and removals
Ideal for hardware-in-the-loop testing and multi-board integration exercises
Overview
- It features a backplane with five slots, a robust cooling system, and a built-in power supply.
- This platform is ideal for prototyping complex VPX systems (including SBCs, DSPs, and I/O boards) and for demonstrating defense electronics capabilities in a controlled environment.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Backplane | 5-slot 6U VPX OpenVPX backplane (profile e.g., BKP6-CEN05-11.2.5 with mesh topology for data plane) |
| Power Supply | 600 W VPX power supply (110–240 VAC input) providing +5 V, +12 V, ±12 V, +3.3 V per VPX requirements |
| Cooling | Two high-CFM fans (fixed) for forced air cooling, removable air filter on intake |
| Dimensions | approx. 19′′ rack width, 5U height enclosure; handles for portability |
| I/O Interfaces | Module front panels exposed; optional Rear Transition Module (RTM) panel support for additional I/O access |
| Environmental | Indoor lab environment (operating 0 °C to +50 °C); not designed for field deployment |
| Compliance | VITA 46/65 OpenVPX standard (backplane and power per VITA specs) |
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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