OpenVPX Carrier Cards for XMC, PMC and AcroPack Modules
Acromag OpenVPX Carrier Cards provide a flexible way to add XMC, PMC, and AcroPack modules. They work with both 3U and 6U VPX systems.
Designed for Defence, Aerospace, Industrial and Scientific applications. These carrier cards allow engineers to add I/O, communications, FPGA processing and data acquisition functionality without developing custom hardware.
Supporting industry-standard mezzanine modules and high-speed PCI Express connectivity, Acromag VPX carrier cards simplify system expansion. Whilst maintaining compatibility with modern OpenVPX architectures.
Why Use OpenVPX Carrier Cards?
OpenVPX carrier cards allow system designers to expand the functionality of VPX-based embedded computing platforms. Achieved by hosting XMC, PMC or AcroPack modules.
This modular approach enables specialised I/O, communications, processing and data acquisition functions to be added. Simply by using proven commercial off-the-shelf technology, reducing development time and simplifying future upgrades.
Acromag VPX Carrier Card Solutions
The Acromag portfolio includes a range of 3U and 6U OpenVPX carrier cards to support different system architectures and expansion requirements.
3U VPX Carrier Cards
Compact carrier cards designed for integrating single PMC or XMC modules into OpenVPX systems.
Available Products
6U VPX Carrier Cards
Higher-density carrier cards supporting multiple XMC, PMC and AcroPack modules for applications requiring greater I/O expansion and processing capability.
Available Products
Typical Applications
Defence Embedded Computing
Expand mission systems with additional I/O, communications and processing functionality.
Aerospace and Flight Test
Integrate instrumentation, data acquisition and communications modules into rugged OpenVPX architectures.
Industrial Data Acquisition
Add analogue, digital and serial interfaces using AcroPack and XMC technologies.
Communications Systems
Support networking, FPGA and specialised communications modules within VPX platforms.
Key Features
- OpenVPX compliant architectures
- Support for XMC, PMC and AcroPack modules
- 3U and 6U form factors
- High-speed PCIe connectivity
- Flexible I/O expansion
- Air-cooled and conduction-cooled options
- Long lifecycle support
- Rugged solutions for demanding environments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VPX Carrier Card?
A VPX carrier card provides the interface between the OpenVPX backplane and mezzanine modules such as XMC, PMC or AcroPack cards.
What modules can be installed on these carrier cards?
Depending on the model, Acromag carrier cards support XMC, PMC and AcroPack modules for I/O, communications, networking, FPGA and data acquisition applications.
What is the difference between XMC and PMC modules?
XMC modules use PCI Express interfaces for higher bandwidth applications, while PMC modules utilise the older PCI standard.
Are conduction-cooled models available?
Yes. Selected Acromag VPX carrier cards are available in air-cooled, conduction-cooled and rugged configurations.
Can Metromatics assist with product selection?
Yes. Metromatics provides local sales, technical support and application assistance throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Why Buy Through Metromatics?
Metromatics is the authorised Australian and New Zealand supplier of Acromag embedded computing solutions.
Our team provides:
- Local technical support
- Product selection assistance
- Embedded computing expertise
- Defence and Aerospace experience
- Australia and New Zealand coverage
Contact Metromatics to discuss your OpenVPX carrier card requirements.
