Rugged Avionics Chassis Houses VME Boards

Feb. 1, 2000

Targeted at leading-edge fighter and helicopter applications, the 3/4ATRS is an 8-slot ARINC 404A-comnpliant avionics enclosure is the later member of the firm's family of ATRs for conduction cooled VME boards. The enclosure offers the latest VME64 extensions capabilities in a compact, industry-standard 3/4ATR footprint. The lightweight construction means the typical chassis, backplane and PSU weighs just 5.9 kg. Additional flexibility includes line replaceable 250W power supplies supporting individual aircraft specifications, and removable I/O panels, which provide a fast track route to program specific connector configurations. Mounting is to the ARINC 404A standard with ARINC 404A/ARINC 600 style cooling utilizing an air intake through the base of the chassis. A fully balanced airflow is made possible through heat exchangers bonded into the hollow chassis wall.

About the Author

Staff

Articles, galleries, and recent work by members of Electronic Design's editorial staff.

Sponsored Recommendations

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!