Amphenol Aerospace 6U VPX DK6 “The Croc” Development Chassis

Amphenol Aerospace 6U VPX DK6 “The Croc” Development Chassis is a flexible benchtop platform featuring scalability to support rapid development, demonstration, and evaluation of 6U VPX and SOSA-aligned systems. The DK6 allows short design cycles for quick deployment. The DK6 provides fast backplane replacement and conversion between air and conduction-cooled slot inserts. The device’s open frame design incorporates a backplane, power supply, fan cooling, and rear transition slots supporting various test functions.

The Amphenol Aerospace DK6 Chassis is available with an 8-slot, 1.2″ pitch power, and ground backplane. The DK6 has a balanced 12V / 5V power supply for mixed power payloads that support current and emerging VPX and SOSA-aligned module power requirements.

The DK6 is part of Amphenol’s development solutions supporting VPX system development and the hardware convergence and interoperability initiatives of the US Department of Defense.

Features

  • Quick-conversion air or induction-cooled slot inserts
  • Fast and easy backplane conversion
  • Accepts application-specific or power and ground backplanes
  • Open access design and carrying handle
  • Supports up to 12x (0.8” pitch) VPX modules
  • Adjustable speed high cfm fans
  • Rear transition modules slots
  • Integrated AC/DC power supply

Applications

  • VPX system development and the hardware convergence
  • Interoperability initiatives of the US Department of Defense

Specifications Chart

Chart - Amphenol Aerospace 6U VPX DK6

Kit Contents

  • 8 slot, 1.2″ pitch power, and ground backplane
  • 12V / 5V power supply

Amphenol Aerospace 6U VPX DK6 “The Croc” Development Chassis