R AdvancedTCA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS 2008 EditionOverview New technologies: in safe hands with the right partner Programmed for the future CONTENTS Overview . Page 2 AdvancedTCA . Page 4 / 18 MicroTCA Page 6 / 52 AdvancedMC Page 8 / 68 Applications . Page 10 Systems, Chassis Page 12 Backplanes, Shelf Manager . Page 14 Cooling systems . Page 16 Internet Page 80 ServicePLUS Page 82 Standards Page 84 AdvancedMC-carriers For over four decades Schroff has been a world leader among developers and manufacturers of electronics packaging components and systems. Whatever demands you have to meet, together we will find the right solution for you. Our products combine the know-how of our specialists in the integration of mechanical, electronic and climate-control systems with many years of experience with the most varied applications in all environments. As a provider of complete solutions we deliver fully- equipped and tested systems from a single source, and continue to do so in the way that you expect of us. Tailor-made to precisely suit your AdvancedMC-modules requirements. In these times of global competition we are all under the same obligation to optimize processes and to reduce costs. Our systems and complete solutions are based on globally standardized product platforms that support fast, future-proof and cost-effective development. Through design, project management, prototype and model construction, testing, certification, pilot and production manufacturing, plus comprehensive after-sales services, we take responsibility for your processes. And that is not all: we remain by your side as your dependable partner throughout the entire life cycle of your products. Foreword