Elma Now Shipping Uniquely Designed Conduction-Cooled 1/2 ATR Box With 6-slot 3U VPX Backplane

Configuration Ensures Fast Removal of Dissipated Heat

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Feb 09, 2011, 04:07 ET

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Elma Electronic Systems division, a leading supplier of embedded products and systems solutions built on open standards-based platforms like CompactPCI, ATCA, VME and VPX, has released a new 1/2 ATR conduction-convection cooled enclosure with a unique, advanced airflow design that distributes air across external fins in sidewalls.

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This new configuration helps to ensure fast removal of dissipated heat, yet still maintain a low profile design. It ships with a 6-slot 3U OpenVPX (VITA 65) backplane on 1" pitch; it is also available with either a 3U cPCI backplane or a single-width MicroTCA backplane. The unit also offers the choice of a fixed mount or plug-in 28 VDC power supply.

Elma's 1/2 ATR box is ideal for projects with weight restrictions; the unit weighs only 12.5 pounds prior to power supply or payload.

The all-aluminum ATR is made from milled plates as well as punched and formed sheet metal. The main body is dip-brazed for optimum heat conductivity. The conduction-cooled card cage is completely sealed off to keep the electronic components in a clean environment.

A removable front panel allows I/O customization to exact application requirements. Narrow screw spacing ensures high EMC shielding compliant to MIL-STD 461E. The enclosure meets ARINC 404A and ANSI/VITA 48.2 standards.

Pricing for the new 1/2 ATR configuration starts at $15,000 in low quantities. Delivery is 6-8 weeks ARO.

For more information, please visit Elma's website site, contact Valerie Andrew at [email protected], or call (510) 656-3400.

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About Elma Electronic

The Systems division of Elma Electronic Inc. supplies the widest range of commercial, COTS and rugged electronics packaging as well as a full complement of embedded computing products and services for an extensive variety of applications.

Elma's focus is to leverage proven technology based on VITA and PICMG standard architectures (i.e. VME, OpenVPX, CPCI, ATCA and MicroTCA). With the acquisition of ACT/Technico in January 2009, Elma became a leading supplier of open-standards embedded boards and integrated sub-systems. Elma's Embedded Computing Products and Services, including single board computers, mass storage, RAID, I/O and networking solutions, RTOS, Linux/Windows and device drivers are sold under the brand name of ACT/Technico.

Celebrating its 50th year in business, Elma Electronic manages entire projects from initial system architecture to specification, design, manufacturing and test through its worldwide production facilities and sales offices. The company serves the mil/aero, industrial, research, telecom, medical and commercial markets and is certified to ISO 9001.