This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Backplanes category on DigiKey.com
Backplanes are boards with a series of connectors attached to them in parallel. They are often located on the rear of a card rack allowing connection for other boards or devices to be inserted into the connectors. The number of channels ranges from 2 to 21 with interface options such as CompactPCI, Standard Bus, Uncommitted, VME J1, VME J1/J2, and VME J1/J2/J0.
SelectionCharacteristics
Panel Units: Indicates nominal backplane height in term of standard rack units. (1U=1.75")
Number of Channels: The number of different connections the backplane can support.
Interface: The style of connection the backplane utilizes.
Connector Spacing: Pitch/center distance between card slots.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 23006814 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1439-1391-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Schroff |
| DESCRIPTION | Backplane 3U 4 Channel CompactPCI® Connector Spacing |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | VMEBP21J1 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | V1211-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Vector Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | Backplane 3U 21 Channel VME J1/J2 0.800" (20.32mm) Connector Spacing |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | PCA-6114P7-0E1E |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1588-PCA-6114P7-0E1E-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Advantech Corp |
| DESCRIPTION | Backplane Channel CompactPCI® Connector Spacing |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 23001021 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1439-1384-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Schroff |
| DESCRIPTION | Backplane 3U 21 Channel VME J1 0.800" (20.32mm) Connector Spacing |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
DigiKey Content Library: Backplanes
Articles
Signal Integrity Comparison - TE Connectivity