New 1-slot 3U OpenVPX Backplanes From Pixus in MultiGig™ RT3 Version

Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, has announced new 3U OpenVPX backplanes in a 1-slot size in various formats. These include VPX-only versions and designs with VITA 67.3c, VITA 67.3d, and VITA 66.4 cutouts for RF and optical connector inserts.

The suite of 1-slot power and ground-only 3U OpenVPX backplanes from Pixus has been expanded to include MultiGig RT3 compatible versions. The higher-speed RT3 supports a 25Gbaud/s signal, allowing 100GbE cards to be utilized. Additionally, there are options for installing Meritec® rear shrouds and cables. Pixus will continue to offer the lower-cost MultiGig RT2 versions of these backplanes. 

Pixus offers OpenVPX, and SOSA-aligned backplane/chassis systems in commercial, development, and MIL rugged formats. The company also provides IEEE and Eurocard components for the embedded computer market.