Low Cost

VME Powered Crates

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The Low Cost VME crate family provides an economical yet robust infrastructure for small- to mid-scale data acquisition systems requiring standard VME64 compatibility. Designed around a compact 19″ subrack with integrated monolithic backplane and pluggable power supply, these crates ensure reliable operation while minimizing system footprint and cost.

Despite the cost-optimized design, the platform retains essential features for laboratory and test-beam environments, including full support for 6U × 160 mm VME modules, adequate power distribution for mixed-signal electronics, and protection circuitry for safe operation. Its modular power and cooling architecture enables straightforward maintenance and integration into existing VME-based DAQ setups.

  • Cost-efficient 21-slot VME64 crate for standard 6U × 160 mm modules

  • Integrated 470 W pluggable power supply with multi-rail distribution and protection features

  • Compact 19″ 7U form factor with reserved space for fan unit and CBLT support

  • Suitable for laboratory DAQ systems, prototyping setups and small experimental infrastructures


Low Cost Models

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Name
Package
No. of Slots
Width
Height
Backplane connectors
Pluggable power supply
Pluggable fan unit
Remote control
Output power
VME8011

VME8011

VME64

21 (6U)

19”

7U

VME64 J1/J2

Yes

No

No

470 W