6U VPX/VME Hybrid Development System
Mantis series 6U VPX/VME 5-Slot Hybrid Backplane Development Station is a unique
development chassis featuring a hybrid backplane that supports both VPX and VME cards.
development chassis featuring a hybrid backplane that supports both VPX and VME cards.
Rugged SOSA™ Aligned SBC for Defense & Aerospace
Key Features
5-slot hybrid backplane with slots for 6U VPX cards and 6U VME64x cards
Typically configured as 3 slots VPX, 2 slots VME (or vice versa) with a PCIe-to-VME bridge for interconnect
Integrated PSU supporting both VPX (VITA 62) and VME power requirements
Bench-top station with card guides and combined cooling for VPX and VME sections
Allows direct communication between VME and VPX modules via bridge (for data transfer during testing)
Front-panel access for both VPX and VME module I/O, simplifying connection of test equipment
Great for developing and testing tech-insertion solutions where new VPX cards replace or work alongside VME cards
Overview
- This allows engineers to concurrently use modern VPX modules and legacy VME modules in one system for integration and upgrade testing.
- It is ideal for defense electronics developers working on modernization programs, as it facilitates bridging between VME-based legacy tech and new VPX-based systems in a lab setup.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Backplane | 5-slot hybrid (e.g., 3 × 6U VPX slots, 2 × 6U VME64x slots); includes VME bus and VPX fabric, connected via PCIe-to-VME bridge module |
| Power Supply | Multi-output power supply (AC input) providing VME ±12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V; VPX +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, etc. up to 600 W total |
| Cooling | Combined forced-air cooling; fans positioned for airflow across both VPX and VME card areas |
| Dimensions | Table-top chassis, approximately 19′′ wide, 6U tall, 15′′ deep |
| I/O Interfaces | Dependent on installed modules; front panel for VPX, front or P2 break-out for VME; bridge module typically provides a transparent PCIe-VME link |
| Environmental | Indoor lab use (10–35 °C); not rugged |
| Compliance | VITA 46/65 for VPX portion; VME64x for VME portion; uses PCIe-to-VME bridge (TSI148 or custom) |
Application Areas
Integration testing of mixed VME and VPX module systems in lab environments
Prototyping platform for system upgrades bridging legacy and modern modules
Defense electronics development requiring both VME and VPX card support
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