VPX Rugged Hybrid Backplane Connectors (VITA 46 / 66 / 67)
6.25 Gbps · RF to 40 GHz · MT fiber · 3U and 6U
RT2 High-Speed Backplane Connectors for VPX (VITA 46)
VITA 46 · 6.25 Gbps (to 10 Gbps) · press-fit
RT2 is a pinless high-speed backplane connector system for VPX (VITA 46) with controlled impedance. Signal, power and guide modules combine into one connector for differential, single-ended and mixed signals; all modules press-fit into the board.
- Data rate
- 6.25 Gbps (10 Gbps capable)
- Impedance
- 100 ± 15 Ω
- Crosstalk
- ≥ 30 dB at 100 ps rise
- Temperature
- −55 to +125 °C
- Mating cycles
- 200
Key features
- VITA 46 pinless backplane interface
- Controlled 100 ± 15 Ω differential impedance
- 6.25 Gbps, expandable to 10 Gbps
- Differential, single-ended and mixed modules; power and guide modules
- Press-fit, solderless termination
- LCP housing, UL94 V-0
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Differential impedance | 100 ± 15 Ω | |
| Crosstalk | ≥ 30 dB | 100 ps rise time |
| Data rate | 0–6.25 Gbps |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Withstanding voltage | 500 V | Power and signal |
| Contact resistance | ≤ 10 mΩ / ≤ 85 mΩ | Power / signal |
| Insulation resistance | ≥ 5000 MΩ / ≥ 1000 MΩ | Power / signal |
| Current | 2.5 A / 1 A | Power / signal, per circuit |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 200 mating cycles | |
| Sine vibration | 10–2000 Hz, 20 g | |
| Random vibration | 0.2 g²/Hz | |
| Shock | 294 m/s², half-sine, 11 ms | |
| Operating temperature | −55 to +125 °C | |
| Salt spray | 48 h | |
| Flammability | UL94 V-0 | |
| Materials | LCP housing; copper alloy contacts, selective gold and tin plating |
VITA 46 (interface) — VPX backplane.
Values not listed above — for example vibration level, leak rate or other environmental tests — can be tested to your requirements, including third-party testing. Specifications are subject to change; contact us for the current datasheet.
Typical applications
- Rugged embedded computing for rail and industry
- Test, measurement and data acquisition
- Communication and network equipment
- Machine vision and high-speed data recording
Frequently asked questions
What is a pinless backplane connector?
The backplane side has no exposed pins to bend; both halves use protected contact wafers, which improves reliability and impedance control.
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