6-Slot Benchtop VXI System Is Portable January 2000 Issue Published Date: January 01, 2000
Suited for use in the field or in the laboratory, the Tracewell S24 6-slot portable VXI system is touted as the ideal test and development platform for any VXI application. Featuring increased power and cooling capacity, small size and low weight, combined with the ability to operate as a desktop or portable system, make the platform suitable for software and board-level development was well as manufacturing and test. A full-featured VXI platform, the system provides space for up to six C-size VXI boards. A rigid steel cardcage and formed aluminum housing add strength without excessive weight. The flush front cardcage and open back give unrestricted access for probes and cabling. To high-performance 150 cfm fans supply enough airflow to cool even high restrictive boards. An 800W power supply provides ample power and global compatibility with PFC and universal ac input. A 6-slot C-size VXI auto-configuring backplane uses special DIN connectors to deliver higher current per pin and SMD/press-fit assembly for speed and reliability.
