Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. (X-ES) 3U VPX Development Platform for Up to Eight Conduction-Cooled Modules XPand1205

The XPand1205 is a low-cost, flexible development platform, supporting up to eight 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. pitch conduction-cooled VPX (VITA 48.2) modules. It provides 650 W of total simultaneous power, which can be distributed as up to 40 A on 12 V, up to 40 A on 5 V, and up to 20 A on 3.3 V. The heat from the internal conduction-cooled modules is conducted to sidewall exchangers, where it is dissipated to the ambient environment by forced-air cooling. This efficient thermal design allows up to 70 W of power dissipation per slot at 30°C ambient, while maintaining 70°C at the module’s thermal interface. X-ES platforms like the XPand1205 provide a feature-rich solution for system development. Rear Transition Modules (RTMs) provide maximum I/O flexibility and rapid system prototyping. Power and reset LEDs are provided for system status, and a momentary push-button is provided for reset. VBAT can be sourced from the included VITA 62 supply, a coincell battery, or an external power source for ease of making current measurements. Switches allow configuration of the included VITA 62 power supply, as well as other I/O signals. The XPand1205 is currently available for purchase in several rapid-development standard configurations. Custom configurations of modules, RTMs, and backplanes are also available utilizing X-ES and third-party components. Features Development platform for conduction-cooled modules Forced-air-cooled sidewall heat exchangers Supports eight 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. pitch conduction-cooled VPX modules Standard VPX configurations available Compatible with multiple VITA 65 OpenVPX™ slot profiles Customizable with X-ES and third-party components Rear Transition Module (RTM) support for maximum I/O flexibility Front panel power and reset switches Front panel power and reset LEDs Up to 650 W of total simultaneous power Up to 70 W per slot at 30°C ambient and 70°C rail VITA 62 power supply included 12 V up to 40 A 5 V up to 40 A 3.3 V up to 20 A ±12 V auxiliary and 3.3 V auxiliary 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power input Technical Specs Form Factor 3U VPX (VITA 48.2) 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. pitch 3U VPX (VITA 46.10) RTM Slots Eight 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. pitch RTM slots Eight 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. pitch payload slots Two 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. pitch power slots Power 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power input 650 W total simultaneous power Up to 40 A on 12 V Up to 40 A on 5 V Up to 20 A on 3.3 V Up to 1.25 A on ±12 V auxiliary Up to 4 A on 3.3 V auxiliary Cooling Up to 70 W per slot at 30°C ambient and 70°C rail Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 11.5 in. (L) x 5.5 in. (W) x 16.5 in. (H) 20 lbs. with backplane and power supply