40G AdvancedTCA Backplane Boosts Density And Bandwidth

By combining the shelf managers and switches, users get a full 6 payload slots versus 4 payload slots when switches occupy two board slots. The result is the user gets 50% more computing density in addition to a 400% increase of data rates from previous 10G AdvancedTCA shelves.

Pixus Technologies’ 14-slot 40G backplane comes with pluggable power entry module options. Slot 0 of the backplane allows dual shelf managers to be plugged into the chassis without taking up any of the 14 slots. The 40G ATCA backplanes feature 18-22 layers in FR-4, Nelco4000-13SI, or other laminates. Pixus also offers 10G ATCA backplanes for both vertical-mount and horizontal-mount shelves.

Pricing for the 40G ATCA backplane starts under $2000.00 depending on quantity and configuration. Lead time is 6-8 weeks ARO.