New from Schroff is the modular Power System 1400, which provides all the functionality required for today’s high-reliability datacomms and telecomms applications. Designed to accommodate up to eight 200W plug-in PSUs in a 3U-high 19in. enclosure, the PS1400 can be configured as an n+1 redundant system with hot-swap capability and offers a battery backup facility for operation in UPS mode. The system provides a total of 21 individually fuse...

Schroff has expanded its Varistar Server range of cabinets with a new series of 1200mm-deep models that have been designed to provide ample space for both front and rear cabling. Capable of accommodating servers from all leading manufacturers, the cabinets offer a spacing of 740mm between front and rear panel mounts, with a 120mm gap at the front for patch cables and a 340mm gap at the rear for power and data cables.

Schroff has introduced a new 12-slot VME64x system that is aimed at applications in demanding environments where the use of COTS equipment is becoming more prevalent, particularly in the transportation and military sectors. Designed to accommodate 6U-high boards vertically in a 7U-high 19in. shielded subrack, the new system provides 12 front slots for 160mm-deep boards, as well as three rear slots for 4HP transition modules.

The latest addition to Schroff’s ecopower range of AC/DC switch-mode regulators is a compact 200W plug-in unit that takes up just half the width of a conventional power supply of this performance level and yet is able to achieve an efficiency of 90% using only convection cooling. Particularly aimed at datacom and telecom applications, the new SEC148-200 power supply provides a main output of 48V, together with a battery-charging output of 56V.

Schroff has introduced a new version of its popular Minirack 19in. cabinet to meet the requirements of users in the audio-visual and broadcast (AVB) industries. Featuring an attractive design finished in RAL 7021 black, the AVB Minirack is supplied as an open-frame unit to allow quick and easy access to equipment and cabling.

Schroff has expanded its portfolio of AdvancedTCA products with a new range of compact 2- to 5-slot systems designed to allow modules to be mounted horizontally. Aimed at both the development environment and enterprise solutions, the new range of AdvancedTCA systems incorporates hot-swap capable fan units with a cooling performance of 200W per front board and 15W for the rear I/O area, while an independent fan controller enables the systems to be...

The new ratiopacPRO-air compact case from Schroff has been designed to provide a robust, EMC-shielded enclosure that is particularly well suited to applications in the instrumentation sector. Featuring ventilation slots on either side of the card cage, the case ensures optimum airflow over plug-in units to aid the thermal management of high-density electronics.

Schroff UK has brought out a new brochure outlining the company’s extensive range of electronics packaging solutions for systems based on the emerging AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC and MicroTCA specifications.

Schroff UK has launched a new development system designed to provide engineers with a quick and easy way of evaluating MicroTCA technology. The MicroTCA specification, which allows AdvancedMC modules to be plugged directly into a backplane without the need for a carrier, is rapidly emerging as a key architecture for telecoms network systems and is also attracting other market sectors such as industrial automation, image processing, medical equipm...

Schroff UK has brought out a new catalogue outlining its comprehensive range of cabinets, wall-mounted enclosures and accessories for use in datacom and networking applications.

Schroff UK has introduced a new version of its popular propac systems case. Known as propacPRO, it is particularly suitable for test and measurement applications and can be configured for use as a desk-top or portable case, accommodating 19in. or non-standard components and plug-in units. As well as featuring an updated design, propacPRO offers excellent RFI shielding for the protection of sensitive electronics and incorporates four ventilation ...

Schroff UK and a number of other key organisations involved in the development of the emerging AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA open computing specifications are sponsoring a one-day technical conference on 25th April 2007 at the RBS Williams Formula 1 conference centre in Oxfordshire.

Schroff has introduced a new family of subracks specifically designed for applications based on the emerging MicroTCA specification. As well as incorporating full RFI shielding, the subracks are equipped with a MicroTCA backplane providing eight full-size AdvancedMC slots, four compact AdvancedMC slots, two MCH slots and two power-module slots. Available in 3U height for single AdvancedMC modules or 4U for double AdvancedMC modules, the subrac...

Schroff has introduced a new series of desktop cases that are supplied fully configured for use in PXI-based test and measurement applications. Using the proven technology of Schroff’s ratiopacPRO case, the new PXI complete systems are available in a choice of four versions designed to accommodate 8, 14, 18 or 21 PXI boards.

Schroff has introduced a new hybrid backplane that has been designed to facilitate the transition from CompactPCI to the new CompactPCI Express standard by combining the two bus architectures on to a single backplane.

Schroff has introduced a range of complete systems to meet the requirements of the PICMG MicroTCA standard, which defines a system architecture that allows AdvancedMC mezzanine boards to be plugged directly into a backplane without a carrier board.

Schroff has announced the availability of a new edition of its comprehensive Electronics Packaging catalogue. With more than 850 pages, Edition 22 provides an indispensable source of information for anyone involved in specifying or purchasing electronics enclosures or related products and services.

Schroff has expanded its range of VME64x system cases with the introduction of two new tower versions suitable for use in test and measurement applications.

Schroff has expanded its system integration facilities to provide a comprehensive service aimed at customers who are looking to reduce overheads and product development times by outsourcing some or all of their design and manufacturing activities.