SEAF-RA/SEAM-RA - High Speed Characterization Report |
SEAF-RA/SEAM - High Speed Characterization Report |
Overview
VITA™ 74 VNX™ introduces a new approach to rugged Small Form Factor (SFF) design. Its unique module-based format offers system architects greater freedom in developing COTS SFF systems. VNX's machined chassis, robust backplane, and conduction-cooled modules unite to form an extremely rugged assembly.
Defining mechanical and electrical requirements, VNX™ form factor embodies a small-scale VPX architecture, simplified to satisfy a new range of applications. The Standard encourages vendors to supply system components, including modules, backplanes, enclosures, and completed solutions.


VITA™ 74
VITA™ 74 - SEARAY™ Right-Angle (HPC/LPC)
Building on the successful performance of VITA™ 57.1, VITA™ 74 VNX™ specifies high-density SEARAY™ Right-Angle connectors in 12.5 mm and 19 mm stack heights. These were chosen for their high-speed capabilities and rugged design.
VITA™ 74 (VNX) Specified Connectors (SEARAY™ Right-Angle)
Samtec PN | Connectors | Solder Ball Type |
Options | Design Support | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12.5 mm Mated (LPC 200 pin) |
19 mm Mated (HPC 400 pin) |
Alignment Pins (-A) |
Tape & Reel (-TR) |
Plating: S=30µ" Gold |
Prints | 3D | PADS | ||
ASP-161073-03 | Male | Lead-Free | X | X | S | PDF Print |
IGES PARASOLID STEP |
PADS File | |
ASP-161074-03 | Female | Lead-Free | X | X | S | PDF Print |
IGES PARASOLID STEP |
PADS File | |
ASP-161073-04 | Male | Lead-Free | X | X | S | PDF Print |
IGES PARASOLID STEP |
PADS File | |
ASP-161074-04 | Female | Lead-Free | X | X | S | PDF Print |
IGES PARASOLID STEP |
PADS File |
HDR Cable Assembly Options for VNX™
These high-speed, high-density array cable assemblies feature micro coax cable and rugged Edge Rate® contacts.
Samtec PN | End-to-End Cable Length | Connector Height | Description | End 1 VNX™ Connector On Cable | End 2 VNX™ Connector On Cable | Connector Mounting On Cable |
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HDR-209518-01 HDR-209518-02 |
300 mm 550 mm |
12.5 mm | High Data Rate Cable, (VNX) right-angle female to (VNX) male | ASP-161073-01 | ASP-161074-01 | Same Side |
HDR-209516-01 HDR-209516-02 |
300 mm 550 mm |
19 mm | High Data Rate Cable, (VNX) right-angle female to (VNX) male | ASP-161073-02 | ASP-161074-02 | Same Side |
The Exapnding VNX™ Ecosystem
Expanding VNX™ Ecosystem
The embedded marketplace continues to drive SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) requirements to the extreme. Many of these demands call for high performance but at a much-reduced size and power. VITA™ 74 standard based products serve markets needing ruggedized products requiring Data Plane interconnect technologies that closely follow the industry state of the art. Various vendors are already incorporating these VNX™ technologies offering features such as:
- Small Form Factor (SFF) switched serial interconnects
- Open-frame backplane design
- Legacy I/O compatibility at the Plug-In Module level
- Available in variable chassis heights of 12.5 mm and 19 mm
Trident Infosol Raptor VNX™ (VITA™ 74) COTS Computer
The Raptor is a rugged, small form factor, Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), pre-qualified computer based on VNX™ (VITA™ 74) standard. Derived directly from VPX (VITA™ 46) & OpenVPX (VITA™ 65), VNX™ is the continued evolution of the VPX standard specifically designed for significantly smaller deployments. Additional features include:
- Small Form Factor Modular Design
- Extended operating temperatures (-40 °C to +71 °C Continuous)
- EMI compliance per MIL-STD-461F
- PCIe® Gen 3 compliance
- And much more…
Featured Samtec Products:
- VITA™ 74 VNX™ (12.5 mm Lead-Free) 200-Pin I/O Male Connector (SEARAY™ ASP-161073-01)
- VITA™ 74 VNX™ (12.5 mm Lead-Free) 200-Pin I/O Female Connector (SEARAY™ Right-Angle ASP-161074-01)
- VITA™ 74 VNX™ (19 mm Lead-Free) 400-Pin I/O Female Connector (SEARAY™ ASP-161073-02)
- VITA™ 74 VNX™ (19 mm Lead-Free) 400-Pin I/O Female Connector (SEARAY™ Right-Angle ASP-161074-02)

Tucson Embedded Systems TESseract™
TESseract™ is a scalable off-the-shelf solution for rugged, flight capable UAS computers hosting FACE architectures. TESseract™ VNXx4 is the first in a line of extensible VNX™ systems, which can grow as needs change, from a small 2-module system to a fully redundant solution with 8 or more modules. Additional features include:
- SWaP-based modular system at 1/3 weight of 3U VPX
- Power, Intel® or Arm® Processor Architectures
- Configurable I/O and Mini PCI Express® (mPCIe®) connection points providing an array of serial, discrete, MIL-STD-1553, AS5643/IEEE-1394b and other protocols
- VITA™ 74.0 VNX™ Compatible
Featured Samtec Products:
- VITA™ 74 VNX™ (19 mm Lead-Free) 400-Pin I/O Female Connector (SEARAY™ ASP-161073-02)
- VITA™ 74 VNX™ (19 mm Lead-Free) 400-Pin I/O Female Connector (SEARAY™ Right-Angle ASP-161074-02)
