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Seamless legacy integration – Plugs directly into existing 6U VME crates without rewiring. I've seen field teams swap out failing carriers in under 20 minutes during F-15 depot maintenance.
Ruggedized for vibration hell – Conformal coating and reinforced connectors survive 5g shocks. From my experience, it outlasts commercial-grade carriers in helicopter-mounted EW systems by 3x.
Hybrid signal handling – Converts legacy TTL/RS-422 signals to modern PCIe without extra interface cards. One customer told me it saved their Patriot battery upgrade $18k in adapter costs.
Thermal runaway prevention – That passive heatsink design isn't accidental. In cramped radar cabinets where temps hit 70°C, it typically stays 15°C cooler than competitors.
| Spec Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand/Model | TEWS TVME200-10 (6U VMEbus Carrier) |
| HS Code | 8537.10.0090 (Control boards for military systems) |
| Power Requirements | +5V @ 8A max, +3.3V @ 4A (±5% tolerance) – watch your backplane loading |
| Dimensions & Weight | 233.35mm H × 340mm W × 24.4mm D / 2.8kg (with mounting brackets) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +71°C (derate above 55°C – your cabinet cooling matters) |
| Signal I/O | 8x TTL/RS-422, 4x analog ±10V, 2x CANbus (J1939 compatible) |
| Comm Interfaces | PCIe x4 Gen2, VME64x backplane, RS-232 debug port |
| Installation | 6U Eurocard (IEC 60297-3 compliant) – needs 0.5" clearance on sides for airflow |
You'll find these tucked inside AN/SPY-6 radar cabinets keeping legacy signal processors humming alongside new GaN transmitters. Coast Guard cutters use them to retrofit sonar displays without replacing entire consoles – that hybrid I/O saves weeks of downtime. One interesting case: a drone EW pod manufacturer told me they chose it specifically because the thermal profile didn't interfere with nearby IR sensors. It's not for data centers; it's for places where "upgrade" means bolting new tech onto Cold War-era airframes.
Look, if your program office demands COTS with 10-year availability, this avoids the $500k requalification cost of custom boards. The 365-day warranty actually covers conformal coating failures – rare but critical for maritime use. Payment's 50% upfront (standard for defense), but here's what matters: in-stock units ship FedEx within a week. One program manager admitted they keep 3 spares on hand because swapping it during flight line checks beats waiting for depot support. Compatibility? It works with most VME64x crates, though I'd double-check your backplane's IRQ routing if you're using legacy Motorola 68k processors.
Installation & Maintenance: The Unsexy EssentialsMount it in MIL-STD-1397 compliant cabinets with at least 200 LFM airflow – that heatsink needs moving air. Avoid daisy-chaining power from other cards; dedicated backplane feeds prevent brownouts during radar pulse bursts. Safety-wise, always discharge static before handling (those PCIe traces are sensitive). For maintenance: blow out dust quarterly with dry nitrogen (compressed air risks moisture), check connector torques annually, and update firmware only when fixing known issues – no point risking stability for minor tweaks. One technician told me his team skips calibration since it's a carrier board, but I'd still verify signal integrity every 18 months if you're processing missile guidance data.
Certifications That Actually Matter HereMIL-STD-810G (shock/vibe), DO-160G Section 21 (avionics), and RoHS 3-compliant – no surprises. The real value? TEWS provides full test reports (not just certificates) showing actual thermal imaging during burn-in. Their 365-day warranty covers field failures, not just bench defects – unusual in this space. Oh, and they'll share the full BOM if you're doing long-term obsolescence planning. Seems like overkill until your radar site gets audited by DLA.
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