Learn how VNX+ and QMC standards enable MOSA on SWaP-constrained platforms at 6 May webinar

NASHUA, N.H. -  Military + Aerospace Electronics cordially invites you to learn how the new VNX+ and QMC standards enable Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) in platforms where size, weight, and power constraints have historically limited I/O flexibility. This free webinar takes place on 6 May 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern and is sponsored by Elma Electronic in Fremont, Calif.

The webinar, titled "Small Form Factor, Big I/O Flexibility: How VNX+ and QMC Are Unlocking MOSA," will focus on the VNX+ and QMC specifications and their role in extending commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) design approaches to smaller systems.

VNX+ is designed to support embedded computing architectures in platforms such as Class 2 and Class 3 unmanned aerial vehicles, launch tube systems, and soldier-portable equipment, where traditional open standards have been difficult to implement due to SWaP constraints. The standard defines a compact, modular architecture intended to bring interoperability and upgradeability to these environments.

The QMC mezzanine standard builds on VNX+ by enabling application-specific input/output expansion within the same size envelope. This approach is intended to address mission-specific requirements that may not align with fixed interface definitions, particularly in applications such as radar, signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and battlefield management.

During the webinar, presenters will outline how QMC integrates within the VNX+ framework and examine what COTS QMC modules can bring to system infrastructure. The session will also address how these standards may support more flexible system design while maintaining SWaP limits.

Key topics include extending MOSA-based architectures to small-form-factor systems, approaches to managing application-specific I/O requirements, and the role of modular standards in supporting scalable embedded computing architectures.

Speakers will include Mark Littlefield, director of systems products at Elma Electronic, and Tim Tews, general manager at TEWS Technologies.

Littlefield is an active contributor to multiple VITA and SOSA technical working groups and previously served as co-chair of the VITA 65 OpenVPX working group. He has more than 25 years of experience in embedded computing across defense, medical, and commercial applications.

Tews has been involved in VITA standards development for well over 30 years and has contributed to the development of the VITA 90 VNX+ and VITA 93 QMC specifications. He oversees strategy and business development for TEWS Technologies.

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