Santa Clara , California , October 16, 2007 – The new MicroTCA system standard was developed as a compact solution for costs-critical applications to supplement AdvancedTCA (ATCA). Rittal and its subsidiary Kaparel, the worldwide specialist for high-speed backplanes, are actively involved in the development of this new technology standard. In 2005, Rittal already had running MicroTCA systems in use at leading card manufacturers and system integrators and presented its first cube solutions. Rittal now rolls out standardised solutions in 2, 3 und 5 U including backplane for direct incorporation of AdvancedMC modules at half and full height.

MicroTCA features a very small construction form, high scalability and significantly reduced system costs. Thanks to its compactness, the system can be mounted variably in a 482.6 mm (19“) enclosure on the wall orin an enclosure. Die AdvancedMC modules can be plugged directly on the backplane without carrier card. The advantages of MicroTCA expand the range of uses outside telecommunication, e.g. medical technology, security technology or industrial automation.

Rittal MicroTCA systems are available as 19“ rack-mounted systems, 200 mm deep, completely assembled and ready to connect. Fan units are additionally integ rated in the 3 and 5 U systems.

Founded in 1996, Kaparel Corporation a Rittal Company is located in Waterloo , Ontario / Canada . Known for its pioneering work in CompactPCI bridge designs, Kaparel has quickly become a leader in high-speed backplane architectures and our involvement as executive members of PICMG also keeps us on the leading edge of emerging technologies. 

Kaparel/Rittal Electronic Systems offers ”complete know-how” in the field of electronic packaging: starting from variable subrack systems, diverse enclosures, power supplies and climate control concepts, right up to complex microcomputer packaging systems that are fully assembled, ready-wired and tested. From the first meeting, via application engineering, system development supervision and prototyping, through to monitoring of the final product in use, Kaparel attaches the greatest importance to a constant exchange with its customers giving them a competitive advantage in their respective markets.