Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 Active Module Carrier
The VX402C-64 Active Module Carrier from Astronics / C&H Technologies is designed to reliably support and interface with active electronic modules. This carrier ensures secure mounting and efficient connectivity for demanding applications. It is an essential component for systems requiring solid module integration.
- Model
- Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- VX402C-64
This unit
The Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 Active Module Carrier adapts VME, VME64, or VXI (A or B size) modules for integration into C-size VXI mainframe chassis. The carrier delivers an actively buffered electrical interface for standard bus signals, ensuring full compliance with VME/VXIbus driving and loading specifications. It supports legacy system upgrades and provides flexible power conditioning options for VME64 modules.
Technical Specifications Bus Compliance
VXIbus Specification Revision 1.4 (single-slot C-size modules)
VMEbus Specification ANSI/IEEE STD 1014-1987, IEC 821, IEC 822 Address & Data
Addressing: A32/A24/A16
Data transfers: D32/D16 Slave
Interrupt and trigger support: Yes Electrical Interface
Active logic buffering for data, address, interrupt, and trigger lines
ECL and TTL buffered outputs
Compliant with VME/VXIbus driving and loading specifications
Pass-through P2 connectors for VME module integration Power Supply Options VME64 power supplied from VXI backplane or via power converters:
Option -0001: 37 W combined; +3.3 V from VXI +5 V
Option -0002: 40 W combined; no +3.3 V supply
Option -0003: 40 W combined; 23 W +3.3 V from VXI -24 V
Option -0004: 40 W combined; 23 W +3.3 V from VXI +24 V
Option -0005: 63 W combined; +5 V from VXI +24 V, +3.3 V from VXI -24 V All power limited to maximum 1.2 A per VXI power pin. Versions -0003 and -0004 current-limited on ±24 V pins to 1.2 A. All VXI power supplies are fused. Physical Dimensions
Conforms to VXI Size-C module specification
Carrier alone: 233.35 mm (9.187 in) high × 156.337 mm (6.155 in) deep
With adapted VME module: 233.35 mm (9.187 in) high × 340.0 mm (13.386 in) deep
Designed for 30.48 mm (1.2 in) slot spacing; VME module front panel flushes with adjacent C-size modules
Key Features
Active logic buffering ensures spec-compliant signal integrity across VME/VXIbus interfaces
Multiple power supply configurations support diverse VME64 loading scenarios
Pass-through connectors preserve full P2 connector functionality
Fused VXI power distribution for protection
Typical Applications
Integration of legacy VME or VME64 modules into VXI C-size chassis environments
Adaptation of VXI A or B-size modules to C-size mainframes
System upgrades requiring cross-platform module compatibility
Compatibility & Integration Supports VME, VME64, VXI A-size, and VXI B-size modules. Part number: 11028500-xxxx (options denoted by suffix).
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '-24 V |
Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64. Calibration covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 faults: relay contact wear, DAC/ADC drift, VXI backplane connector oxidation. Common faults include relay contact wear, DAC or ADC gain drift, and VXI backplane edge connector oxidation. Most modules are repaired at the component level with full post-repair verification in a C-size or D-size mainframe.
Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 price
This Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 is listed at $1,100. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Astronics / C&H Technologies VX402C-64 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
