Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Backplanes",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Quad core platforms suit multitasking from
IEI Technology Corp, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Intel Q965 Express chipset integrated on all IEI quad-core platforms is interfaced to an 8Mbyte L2 cache Intel Core 2 Quad processor through a 1066MHz front side bus".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Industrial computers are ready for Windows Vista from
Amplicon: "Rack-mount industrial computers based on PICMG-compliant single board computers and backplanes are Windows Vista capable".
In September 2006, we covered the news from Amplicon
- take a look at Industrial computer expansion at Electronica
which says: "Amplicon will exhibit at Electronica 2006 showcasing a totally new solutions division and two new industrial computer ranges, Ventrix-W and Impact-E".
Take a look also at the news release from Amplicon, Flagship industrial PC gains dual-core CPU,
as well as Workstation meets harsh environmental needs from Axiomtek,
and Harting celebrates 25 years in the UK from Harting.
See also:
NI uses Productronica 2005 to display its wares
(November 2005)
Productronica 2005 is providing National Instruments (NI) with an ideal opportunity to exhibit its latest virtual instrumentation (VI) software and hardware technologies
Compact pneumatics enable contact lens automation
(September 2005)
Advanced automation components from Festo have helped system integrator Barr and Paatz produce what is believed to be the first fully automated contact lens manufacturing machine
Workstation comes in industrial-grade package
(June 2005)
New from Axiomtek, the ICS-410V is an industrial grade workstation with a 10.4in TFT LCD
Blake takes charge
(November 2004)
Elma Electronic has appointed Martin Blake to run its UK enclosures and backplanes operation, replacing Dave Mellor who has moved to America to head up a company acquired by Elma
Module adds weight to PLC backplanes
(March 2004)
The HI 1769-WS is a single-channel PLC-style weigh scale module optimised for use with Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 and CompactLogix controllers
Compact servo expands up to eight axes
(October 2003)
The AX2500 is a compact servo drive that needs only one power supply module - including axis control
Measurement modules aid predictive maintenance
(October 2003)
The Entek XMT Series of intelligent measurement modules are heralded as a major breakthrough in machinery monitoring and protection
Programmable automation controller leads the way
(April 2003)
GE Fanuc Automation has introduced a powerful family of programmable automation controllers, at the heart of its revolutionary new PACSystems
Modules provide rugged acquisition and control
(November 2002)
National Instruments' new Compact FieldPoint product line delivers a small, rugged, intelligent platform that extends the reach of LabView software to harsh industrial environments
CompactPCI backplanes slim for subracks
(July 2002)
APW has further extended its range of CompactPCI backplanes with the introduction of 3 and 6U 'reduced width' models, available in two-, three-, four-, five- and six-slot variants
Copper ribbons for lightweight power distribution
(April 2002)
Providing the designer with a cost-effective solution to power distribution, the Ampower Wave Crimp system is based on insulated flat copper cable in strip form and a novel termination technique
Easy interface on new component press-in machine
(November 2001)
The new CPM Prestige from Harting is a semi-automatic electronics component press-in machine combining short cycle times, advanced sensing technology and an easy-to-use graphics interface
PICMG 2.16 compliant development chassis launched
(October 2001)
Elma Electronic UK has announced the availability of its first PICMG 2.16 compliant development chassis, wired, tested and guaranteed, with EMC shielding to NEBS II/III, UL, CE and FCC requirements
Powerful Pentium 4 video engine board launched
(October 2001)
Amplicon's Peak710VL SBC features an Intel socket 478 Pentium 4 CPU with 400MHz system bus operating up to and beyond 2GHz, trebling the performance of certain other 133MHz FSB (front side bus) CPUs
New components and equipment from Harting
(September 2001)
A new range of high-temperature connectors and the latest developments in component press-in machinery are to be shown by Harting at Productronica
DIN M power slot Hot Swap CompactPCI backplanes
(June 2001)
APW Electronic Solutions has extended its CompactPCI backplane offering with new DIN M single power slot models for applications where N+1 redundancy capability is not required
Extending CompactPCI backplane beyond 8 slots
(May 2001)
Rittal Electronic Systems (RES) are now able to offer palette bridges, which fit on the rear of a CompactPCI backplane to extend the PCI slot count beyond the statutory 8 slots
News on the Modular CompactPCI backplanes from Schroff UK
(May 2001)
Thanks to the modularity of Schroff's new modular CompactPCI backplanes, users no longer need to spend time and money developing and manufacturing application-specific backplanes
Dual DIN M Power Slot CompactPCI backplanes
(April 2001)
APW Electronic Solutions has extended its CompactPCI backplane offering with new dual DIN M Power Slot versions, available in 3U and 6U versions conforming to PICMG Rev 3.0
New website for enclosures manufacturer
(April 2001)
The new Pentair website provides even easier access to the company's huge range of enclosures and supporting products designed for applications in the electrical, electronic and telecoms markets
New catalogue series for cabinets and enclosures
(February 2001)
Schroff has produced a new catalogue series that provides clear and full documentation for its cabinets, enclosures, sub-racks, plug-in units, power supplies and backplanes
Mini coaxial connector offers 4GHz performance
(February 2001)
The new Mini Coax+ from Harting is a miniature coaxial multi-pole connector designed to provide high-integrity signal transmission between backplanes and daughter boards at frequencies up to 4GHz
Power connectors meet SSI open specifications
(February 2001)
The new DPS/MPS power connectors from Molex meet the Server System Infrastructure (SSI) open specifications for backplanes; applications include servers, RAIDs, switches, hubs and routers
Rugged system enclosures for VME applications
(January 2001)
Mektron Systems has launched a range of compact, powered COTS rugged system enclosures designed for VME applications and offering outstanding quality and versatility
News on the Millennium backplanes from Elma-Mektron
(November 2000)
Mektron Systems has launched a range of high performance VME and VME 64 Extensions backplanes that have been designed for ruggedised military COTS as well as for use with any commercial application
Horizontal EMC System Enclosure for VME projects
(October 2000)
Mektron Systems has launched a range of compact EMC turnkey powered system enclosures designed for VME applications and offering outstanding quality and versatility for horizontal load applications
16-slot CompactPCI backplane to CT/H110
(August 2000)
APW Electronics has announced its latest 16 slot CompactPCI backplane, intended for where packaging densities have to be maximised or where the 8 slot limit imposed by the driver is unacceptable
The optimal PC*MIP front-panel solution?
(February 2000)
These panels provide engineers with easier assembly, comprehensive EMC shielding and an aesthetically pleasing appearance, all at a competitive price
More rigid backplanes keep availability high
(February 2000)
Stiffening rails add reinforcement to Schroff's new 64-bit 6U CompactPCI backplanes
The half-size industrial computer
(February 2000)
Designed for situations where panel depth, size and weight can limit operator interface options, the Allen-Bradley RAC6181TM is nearly half the size of most industrial computers in its class