ATR-Class-3000The Nova Integration Solutions (NIS) Class 3000 contains a portfolio of convection cooled ATR reference designs conforming to standard ARINC 404A sizes (1/4 Short to 1 ½ Long) while also being fully scalable and capable of housing all Eurocard board types, form factors and slot counts.

All NIS ATR Chassis utilize a machined aerospace grade aluminum alloy #6061-T651 housing with formed aluminum internal structures. This housing design provides superior strength and rigidity while also ensuring MIL-STD-461 compliance for EMI/EMC.

These chassis provide aggressive cooling from forced air generally blowing through front-to-rear air channels. NIS engineering specializes in advanced thermal management and packaging techniques with the design process starting by considering the most efficient cooling method based on the environment and program specifications. Prior to PDR, FEA thermal analysis presentations are shown validating the design direction under worst case scenarios (high altitude, high ambient temperature and full power load).

The Class 3000 ATR Chassis accommodate up to an 18-slot cPCI, VME, or VPX backplane. Fully compliant with IEEE 1101.1 and 1101.10, the internal subrack, made from NIS’s single-piece billet for added structural strength, accepts 3U or 6U convection-cooled plug-in boards on 0.8”, 0.85” or 1.0” pitch.

Power supply options include fixed or plug in style power supplies with outputs up to 2kW. Input power options include single or three phase VAC inputs including 100-264 VAC @ 47-63 Hz; 115 VAC @ 400 Hz; and nominal VDC inputs from 12VDC up to 270VDC. Custom power systems can be designed in collaboration with parent company Technology Dynamics, Inc.

I/O connector options include D38999 Series-III, MIL-STD-26482 and other circular types commonly found in military electronic systems. For moderate to large unit volume, NIS will design an I/O printed circuit board to reduce cabling complexity and direct labor costs, passing those savings to you, our customer.

Standard Models:
Model Number ARINC Size Data Sheet
Model 3000 Custom Coming Soon!
Model 3010 Dwarf Coming Soon!
Model 3020 ¼ Short Coming Soon!
Model 3025 ¼ Long Coming Soon!
Model 3030 3/8 Short Coming Soon!
Model 3035 3/8 Long Coming Soon!
Model 3040 ½ Short Coming Soon!
Model 3045 ½ Long Coming Soon!
Model 3050 ¾ Short Coming Soon!
Model 3055 ¾ Long Coming Soon!
Model 3060 1 Short Coming Soon!
Model 3065 1 long Download
Model 3070 1 ½ Short Coming Soon!
Model 3075 1 ½ Long Coming Soon!
Backplanes:
  • All Eurocard backplanes supported
    • CompactPCI (cPCI)
    • VME and VME64x (ANSI/VITA 1.1-1997)
    • VXS (ANSI/VITA 41)
    • VPX (VITA 46), OpenVPX (VITA 65) and VPX REDI (VITA 48)
    • Hybrid, custom and semi-custom configurations designed and fabricated in house.
  • 3U or 6U backplane and plug in boards
  • Convection cooled plug in boards.
  • 8”, 0.85”, 1” and mixed board pitch supported
  • Custom I/O panels can be discretely wired, plug into the backplane via right angle connectors, and/or utilize semi-rigid flex circuitry to maintain a homogenous backplane and I/O board structure.

Visit the Custom Backplane page for more information!

Power System:
VDC Input 12V, 24V, 28V, 48V, 72V and 270V nominal input
VAC Input 110VAC , 220VAC or autoranging
47-440Hz aircraft power support
3-phase power input support
Custom Custom configurations can be produced in collaboration with parent company Technology Dynamics, Inc.
EMI Filtering MIL-STD-461 compliant EMI filters produced by sister company Nova Electric are included with all ATRs. Custom and semi-custom configurations available.
Voltage Holdup MIL-STD-704 voltage hold up available as an option

 

Custom Power Systems page for more information!

Common Specifications (abbreviated):

The specifications listed are the minimum met by all ATR Chassis. Please visit individual product pages to see which models exceed these specifications.

Temperature MIL-STD-810F
Up to -40°C to +70°C operating
Up to -40°C to +85°C non-operating
Temperature ranges vary by application, installation environment, and if heater option is selected
Humidity MIL-STD-810F / RTCA/DO-160F
Altitude MIL-STD-810F, up to 40,000ft (operating)
MIL-STD-810F, up to 60,000ft. (non-operating)
Vibration MIL-STD-810F
Shock MIL-STD-810F
Bench Handling MIL-STD-810F
Transportation MIL-STD-810F
Inclination 0° to 30° in any axis
EMI/EMC MIL-STD-461E
ESD MIL-STD-1686A
Sand/Dust MIL-STD-810F, highly resilient with cleanable dust filters
Rain MIL-STD-810F, highly resilient with louvered air intakes
Salt Fog MIL-STD-810F, with conformal coated boards
Grounding MIL-STD-464
Aircraft Specifications RTCA/DO-160F
Construction:
  • Machined aluminum (aerospace grade 6061-T6) housing with formed sheet metal (aluminum 5032-H32) internal structures and brackets
  • Carbon fiber, composites and advanced materials optional and used as necessary
  • Dip braised (optional)
  • Chemical film per MIL-C-5541, Class 3, Gold Color (standard)
  • Customer defined MIL-Spec painting and silk screen or engraving
Features:
  • Removable and customizable front I/O panels
  • Extensive use of captive hardware
  • Cleanable air filters on all air intakes (where applicable)
  • Louvered air intake and exhaust (where applicable)
  • Hard mount, cold plate, ARINC shock tray and custom mounting
Applications:
  • UAV
  • Fighter Jet
  • Commercial aircraft
  • Prop and Turbo prop aircraft
  • Helicopter