SpaceVPX VITA 78 Connector
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Description:
SpaceVPX VITA 78 connectors are engineered for dependable board-level connectivity throughout the most demanding space-based electronic systems. Built on the proven OpenVPX architecture, these connectors are optimized for the extreme environmental conditions encountered in orbit including high vibrations, radiation exposure, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
VITA 78 connectors are designed to meet the fault tolerance and redundancy requirements of critical space missions. Using specialized wafer configurations defined in the VITA 78 specification, they enable dual-redundant connectivity for reliable signal integrity and uninterrupted operation in the harsh environments of space.
The modular nature of VITA 78 connectors allows for scalable integration, easy maintenance, and enhanced system flexibility. Their compact design and robust performance help meet the size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints required for space applications such as satellites and spacecraft.
Features & Benefits:
- Outgassing- third-party testing – meets NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) outgassing requirements.
- Vibration- 4-point backplane contact system for extreme vibration applications.
- Passed VITA 72 vibration level testing with BER monitoring.
- Compliant (press-fit) Pin Technology- tested with various PCB platings to verify performance and reliability.
- Current Capacity – power wafers and wafer configurations to support VITA 78 Space utility management modules.
- Extreme Temperature- tested to a temp range of -67 °F (-55 °C) to 221 °F (105 °C)
- Passed VITA 72 vibration level testing with BER monitoring.
