VPX Test Backplane
Description
The Elma Bustronic 6U VPX 2-slot test backplanes are unique tools
that enable developers and system integrators to test VPX boards. The
backplane allows the user to power up test their J1 fabric connections
as they would be interconnected in the target application. Signals can
be passed from one slot to the next via high speed interconnecting
cables.
Additional 2-slot Test Backplanes can be used in a larger chassis to
interconnect the J1 primary fabric in any serial topology desired.
Signals in any other connector position may be interconnected or
accessed using optional MultiGig cable headers or typical commercial
RTM modules. Note that rear cables and RTM connectors cannot be
used at the same time in the same slot.
ELMA
Backplanes
Unlike other access methods, such as rear VPX cables alone or
special high speed RTM break out boards, the Elma Bustronic 2-slot
test backplane allows primary J1 fabric signals to be accessed/
interconnected/injected without interfering with the use of an existing
RTM module designed for J2-J6 IO connector signals. Custom
backplanes are often required to interconnect the primary fabric
signals between multiple VPX blades for a specific application.
However, it is desirable to be able to connect two or more such blades
with a test backplane before investing the time or expense of a custom
VPX backplane.
Features
• For convenient testing of VPX/OpenVPX boards
• Designed to meet the latest VITA 46.0 and VITA 65 specifications
• Accepts either 3U or 6U VPX cards by use of the configuration
jumpers on the rear of the backplane and a 3U shelf divider
Rear View
Related Products and Applications
Highly integrated applications such as:
• Open frame test chassis - need a chassis for your backplane?
• Wider slot pitch allows more space for attaching to probes
• Allows simultaneous access of J1 fabric signals with standard VPX
RTM module for J2-J6 signals
• More than two VPX modules may be interconnected by using
additional 2-slot test backplanes
