Rittal has expanded its MicroTCA product range with the addition of a new PicoTCA rack-mounted system offering developers of telecommunication and industrial computer applications a compact version of a MicroTCA system. Fully configured, the PicoTCA system is available ready for connection as a “ready-to-run” system in 2U design and includes a backplane, power supply unit and fan with exchangeable filter.
Complying with the PICMG MicroTCA.0 R1.0 specification, the PicoTCA comprises of a 254 mm deep 482.6 mm (19”) chassis with 13 slots for the installation of AMC modules in single, compact and full-size form factors and a MicroTCA carrier hub.
Equipped with an integrated 480 watt AC power supply the chassis can be prefabricated with plug-in AMCs. The system’s optimum packaging density (W/mm3) supports 19 Gigabit Ethernet transmission in limited installation space.