Guidelines for VITA 100 Certification
In the realm of embedded computing, the demands for processing power, data bandwidth, and system management are soaring, particularly in rugged, military, avionics, and aerospace applications. To address these needs, the VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA) has introduced a modern series of standards known as VITA 100.
Key Applications and Importance of VITA 100
VITA 100 targets ruggedized applications requiring high reliability in harsh environments such as military and aerospace sectors. It supports high data-rate and power delivery necessary for advanced embedded computing platforms. One of its significant components, VITA 100.20, focuses on system management including fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security (FCAPS). It supports interoperability with previous VITA standards (like VITA 46.11 and VITA 65) and aligns with the Object Management Group’s Model-based System Engineering (MBSE) approach for system lifecycle support from design to validation.
Due to the higher bandwidth and power needs, VITA 100 includes new connector specifications that enable better signal integrity, avoid physical pin damage, and manage shielding to reduce interference.
Associated Standards
VITA 100 builds upon and is interoperable with OpenVPX and other associated standards, ensuring backward compatibility and ecosystem growth. VITA 48 cooling and mechanical standards are critical for thermal management in high-performance rugged systems like those targeted by VITA 100.
While not a direct part of VITA 100, VITA 48 plays a crucial role in its applications.
Introducing VITA 93 QMC Rugged Mezzanine Standard
The VITA 93 QMC Rugged Mezzanine Standard is associated with rugged mezzanine modules used in embedded systems designed for harsh environments. Generally, mezzanine standards from VITA specify mechanical, electrical, and environmental requirements for modular daughter boards that plug into carrier cards, which are common in military and aerospace embedded computing.
The VITA 93 standard, also known as Quick Mezzanine Card (QMC), is designed to provide rugged, high-reliability mezzanine modules that support high-speed interfaces while withstanding shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures typical of military and aerospace applications. It facilitates modularity, system flexibility, and scalability in rugged embedded platforms, complementing standards like VITA 100 by providing mezzanine card options for expansion or specialized functions.
In summary, VITA 100 is designed for certain applications in the rugged, military, avionics, and aerospace sectors, while VITA 93 QMC targets rugged mezzanine (daughter) cards that enhance modular system designs. Both standards play integral roles in meeting the evolving needs of next-generation rugged embedded computing.
References: 1. Kicking Off VITA 100 Industrial Webinar: VITA 100 Basics. 2. VITA 100 Series Overview. 3. VITA 48 Mechanical and Thermal Standards. 4. VITA 100 and OpenVPX: Filling the Gap for High-Performance Rugged Systems.
Technology is essential in the implementation of VITA 100 and data-and-cloud-computing, as the standards focus on high data-rate and power delivery necessary for advanced embedded computing platforms in rugged, military, avionics, and aerospace applications. VITA 100 aligns with the Object Management Group’s Model-based System Engineering (MBSE) approach, a technological methodology for system lifecycle support from design to validation.
In complementing standards like VITA 100, VITA 93 QMC Rugged Mezzanine Standard targets rugged mezzanine (daughter) cards that enhance modular system designs for harsh environments. Both standards leverage technology to meet the evolving needs of next-generation rugged embedded computing.
