Elma has the industry’s widest selection of AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA system platform solutions. This includes ATCA modular enclosures in 2U, 4U, 5U, and 13U heights and MicroTCA subracks in 1U-8U heights. Elma also offers portable cube MicroTCA chassis and Rugged MicroTCA enclosures in ATR and Rackmount styles.

Elma pioneered AC versions of AdvancedTCA enclosures with its 2U and 5U horizontal-mount offerings. These chassis are also available in 48V DC. The 4U and 13U versions are DC-only. The 2nd-generation 13U carriergrade chassis meets the requirement of at least 20-30% airflow in each of the 4 regions of the ATCA blade. This ensures even airflow distribution and helps to prevent hot spots. The chassis is cooled via three individually removable fan trays. Each tray has two 250 to 420 CFM (cubic feet per minute) airflow fans with PWM (pulse width modulation) control. A honeycomb air filter below the fans maximizes air intake while a NEBS-compliant air filter above the fans ensures even air distribution. The fans are also positioned to provide up to 140 CFM airflow over the RTMs (rear transition modules).

All Elma’s ATCA chassis include a wide range of backplane, shelf management solutions, and many other options. The chassis have been optimized via backplane signal integrity studies and thermal simulation. Elma has actively participated in nearly all of the AdvancedTCA Interoperability Workshops (AIW), assuring our products work effectively with other products in the market.

Elma’s MicroTCA enclosures come in a unique modular- based solution. This allows easy modification and customization in the wide range of possibilities of the architecture. The various chassis facilitate both single and double modules in the full size. Versions are available with push-only cooling or with redundant push-pull cooling. The fan trays are pluggable with a removable air filter. A portable development cube-style chassis is also available. This unit allows both single and double modules to be used in the same chassis.

The 1U and 3U MicroSlim Shelves from Elma optimize performance density in low-profile designs. The 1U design holds 6 AMCs (mid size), 1MCH, 1 PM, and 1 JSM (J-Tag Switch Module) slots. The 3U holds 12 AMCs, 2 MCH, 2 PM, 1 JSM, and 2 spare slots. Cooling performance is excellent with a redundant push-pull airflow design with intelligent Cooling Units.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• All Elma ATCA/MTCA chassis conform to latest PICMG specifications.
• AdvancedTCA system platforms are available in 2U, 4U, 5U, 13U and custom sizes.
• Modular MicroTCA solution is unique in industry – allows flexibility.
• MicroTCA subracks in 1U-8U heights, 4U wide cube, and Ruggedized MicroTCA ATRs and rackmount enclosures.
• Unique redundant Push-Pull cooling for 6U and 8U MicroTCA subracks, and 1U and 3U MicroSlim shelves.
• All backplanes are optimized via signal integrity studies to predict the performance of a backplane design and eliminate trial and error.
• Elma specializes in customization and offers a range of services including Simulation, 3D solid modeling, NEBS Certification, Manufacturing and Integration.
• Thermal simulation software is used to design an ideal cooling solution.
• A variety of accessories are offered including ATCA and MicroTCA handles, panels, and other components. Accessories include load, extender, air extender, air baffle/blocker, and SerDes test boards.

Contact Information

Elma Electronic

44350 Grimmer Blvd.
Fremont, CA, 94538
USA

tele: 510.656.3400
fax: 510.656.3783
sales@elma.com
www.elma.com