3U OpenVPX Chassis and Switches with high-density VITA 91 connectors have much higher performance and lower latency. Their VITA 91 connectors double the available backplane density, allowing for the use of just one 3U Switch per eight payload slots, versus four previously.
VITA 91 HD connectors allow for a completely switched backplane, so the expansion plane is no longer defined by a fixed backplane PCB, but is now flexible and fully reconfigurable. Chassis and backplanes with two HD switch slots allows for one switch to handle all Data and Control Plane Ethernet, with the second switch dedicated to the expansion plane. The expansion plane supports Dual 100Gb Ethernet, 8x Gen4 PCIe, or 128 LVDS.
With VITA 91 HD connectors, SOSA™-aligned VPX Switches and Chassis keep pace with the high speed and bandwidth of the latest high-performance transceivers and FPGAs, including Agilex 9 Direct RF-Series and Versal Premium. These boards and systems are ideal for challenging applications including low latency jamming, EW, or radar.
The following Chassis, Backplanes, and Chassis Managers are rugged and reliable, and are available for immediate ordering. They include VITA 91 connectivity and are compatible with Annapolis FPGA Boards, Storage Boards, and Clock Cards.
| Part # | Form Factor | Slots | Cooling |
| WC31DH Chassis | 3U VPX | 13 | Air with Conduction Slots |
| WC34D0 Chassis | 3U VPX | 13 | Liquid with Conduction Slots |
| WC3B60 Chassis | 3U VPX | 6 | Air with Conduction Slots |
Annapolis also manufactures these compatible Switches with VITA 91 connectivity.
| Part # | Form Factor | Data Plane Ethernet | Control Plane Ethernet | Gen4 PCIe | LVDS |
| WP3E20 Switch | 3U VPX | Up to thirteen 40/100GbE | Up to twelve 1/10/25GbE | ||
| WP3P20 Switch | 3U VPX | Up to 64 | Up to 128 | ||
| WP3H20 Switch | 3U VPX | Up to four 40/100GbE, one 40GbE & five 1/10GbE | Up to seven 1/10GbE | Up to 32 | Up to 64 |
What Can VITA 91-Enabled Embedded Computing Do for You?
If you require high-performance data digitization, processing or storage in a compact, rugged environment, these high density Annapolis Switches and Chassis are for you. Contact us to have an FAE recommend the best approach for your application.