Small-form-factor embedded computing development chassis for VNX+ VITA-90 cards offered by Elma

Summary points:

• The Elma Electronic FlexVNX+ development chassis accelerates rapid board bring-up, validation, and testing of VNX+ VITA 90 plug-in cards for defense and aerospace embedded computing applications.
• The chassis has two payload slots with a dedicated power supply slot, offers versatile power input options, and features airflow-optimized cooling without conduction complexity.
• VNX+ modules comply with SOSA standards and deliver rugged, compact high-performance computing with data rates as fast as 25 gigabits per second per lane, and are suitable for mission-critical systems under strict size, weight, and power constraints.

FREMONT, Calif. – Elma Electronic Inc. in Fremont, Calif., is introducing the 3-slot FlexVNX+ development chassis for VNX+ VITA 90 modules to enable rapid board bring-up, validation, and testing of VNX+ plug-in cards.

The chassis enables embedded computing systems engineers to evaluate and integrate VNX+ VITA 90 payload modules quickly and effectively. The SOSA-aligned system also offers interoperability and future system upgrade paths.

The FlexVNX+ supports two payload slots (400-pin and 320-pin) and features a dedicated power supply slot and an internal power supply. The unit operates using 110/220 volts AC power, or an optional 28-volt DC power to support lab and deployed systems and testing.

Small form factors

VNX+ VITA 90 is a ruggedized compact high-performance computing small form factor (SFF) standard designed primarily for military and aerospace applications with strict size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints.

All I/O is accessible via the sidewalls of the development chassis to simplify connectivity and eliminate the need for mezzanine cards. A maintenance port aggregator provides access for diagnostics and debugging.

The airflow-optimized design of the FlexVNX+ incorporates internal fans to cool payload modules and eliminate the cost and complexity of conduction cooling. Optional 46.11 chassis management support is available.

Tell me more about VNX+ VITA 90 ...

• VNX+ VITA 90 offers a compact, modular design that is about 30 percent smaller per slot than the 3U OpenVPX standard, making it suitable for environments that require reduced size and enhanced durability. VNX+ supports advanced I/O like coaxial, optical MT signaling, and high-speed connectors, and complies with modern fabric standards such as PCI Express 4.0. It's used in mission-critical systems like uncrewed aircraft, missiles, and embedded computing, with features tailored for extreme conditions and high reliability, including MIL-STD compliance. It also allows for modular power systems and load sharing for enhanced performance and efficiency.

VNX+ VITA 90 systems are designed to handle mission control, secure communications and surveillance, target tracking and display, weapons control and navigational and threat detection in autonomous defense applications like uncrewed aircraft, wearable communications, and surveillance systems.

VNX+ supports data rates as fast as 25 gigabits per second between modules per lane and offers a rugged design for use in harsh environments without additional hardening.

For more information contact Elma Electronic online at https://products.elma.com/products/flexvnx-3-slot-test-and-development-platform-aligned-to-sosa-and-vita-90-standards.