Designing a Custom Made 6U Rackmount OpenVPX Chassis involves the delicate balance of performance, reliability, and ruggedness. Tailored for industries such as military, aerospace, and high-performance embedded systems, the creation of these chassis requires advanced engineering and a deep understanding of the specific needs of mission-critical applications.
Features of the Custom 6U Rackmount OpenVPX Chassis
The 6U Rackmount OpenVPX chassis is engineered to support a wide array of system requirements, providing ample space and power management for VITA 46/48/67 standards. This modular design is specifically crafted to meet MIL-SPEC durability, enabling it to withstand the extreme environmental conditions typical of military operations, as well as demanding aerospace missions. The chassis ensures efficient thermal management, shock resistance, and vibration control, which are critical for performance in rugged environments.
Moreover, these custom made systems can integrate with compactPCI and SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) components, providing a flexible, scalable solution for various high-performance applications. The OpenVPX standard is widely used in military and aerospace sectors due to its ability to handle high data throughput while ensuring secure, stable operation.
Design and Customization Process
The process of designing a Custom Made 6U Rackmount OpenVPX Chassis begins with a detailed consultation with clients to understand the unique needs of their application. Whether it is a highly specialized embedded system or a tempest-compliant solution, the chassis is crafted to fit the specific requirements of the project. The engineering team then carefully crafts the design, ensuring that each element, from power supplies to connectors, is optimized for the application’s environment and performance needs.
Customization is at the core of the design process. The chassis can be engineered to meet stringent MIL-SPEC standards for shock, vibration, and temperature tolerance, ensuring reliability in tactical and mission-critical scenarios. The internal layout is designed to maximize space efficiency while maintaining ease of maintenance, allowing for easy upgrades or modifications. Thermal management solutions are incorporated to prevent overheating of sensitive components, and electromagnetic shielding is integrated to meet TEMPEST standards where required.
Once the design is complete, the chassis is carefully fabricated, ensuring all elements, from the structural components to the circuit boards, meet the necessary standards. The final product undergoes rigorous testing, including shock, vibration, and environmental simulations, to ensure it performs reliably under real-world conditions.