19" Rackmount Chassis Platforms for a wide range of cabinet based applications.
Field Deployable Chassis Platforms designed for use in the harshest environments and MIL-rugged applications.
Test and Development Chassis Platforms designed for lab use, product development, or demonstration applications.
Enclosures that provide a versatile packaging solution for industrial, rackmount applications.
Elma Electronic offers a comprehensive portfolio of AdvancedTCA backplanes, chassis, embedded computing products and handles.
Elma offers excellent craftsmanship, reliable products and cost-effective prices.
Elma offers standard systems for physics applications that can handle even extreme peak loads.
Elma Electronic is the leader in VPX (VITA 46) and OpenVPX (VITA 65) products.
Our goal is to ensure that every VME or VITA-based product we manufacture fulfills or exceeds the standards.
VXS (VITA 41.x) adds a high-speed MultiGig connector over P0 of a VME64x backplane for serial data traffic.
Elma's Development Platforms are integrated chassis level embedded computing systems which may also include your choice of I/O and storage plus operating system and device drivers.
Elma's Industrial Computing products are based on the Intel processors, providing excellent computing performance and outstanding power conservation.
Elma leverages proven embedded computing technologies to create the ideal platform for your project's needs.
Cisco certified rugged, mobile routing and switching plus the packaging and integration know how of Elma Electronic.
Elma has developed a comprehensive offering of products and capabilities to support the I/O needs of the application.
Includes voltage, system, and shelf monitoring and management boards.
Design and functional verification is essential to the successful launch of an Embedded Computing System.
Power and Cooling are critical elements effecting the performance and operational life of an embedded computer.
Elma offers a variety of Mounting Accessories.
Elma has been a leader in design innovation for over 50 years. We use advanced design software and equipment to perfect your design. We can utilize our vast resource of experienced designers and engineers from facilities all over the world. The result is a superb design solution, completed to your specifications in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Our contract manufacturing service combines the best of German engineering and Swiss precision. We can produce small quantities as well as high volumes at highest quality standards.
ELMA can offer fully integrated and application-ready customised hard- and software.Our integration services are enabled by best knowledge of markets, purposes and technology, starting from the single architectures over components like fans, SBCs, I/O boards and drivers, operating systems, specific software and much more.
Do you need some changes to make a standard system platform ready for your project? Or do you prefer a tailor-made platform? All right! Lets do it.
How does a chassis like this behave when exposed to vibrations and impacts? What kinds of vibrations, dynamic torsional loading and static stress occur in the rack structure? When it comes to quickly optimizing diametrically opposed requirements such as these, FEM simulations are often the first choice.
Thermal analyses can significantly reduce development processes. Critical configurations can be detected already during the design phase – even before the first prototypes are built.
Our signal integrity analysis and simulation services ensure efficient cost-effective design solutions that work superbly the first time, every time.
Single board computers from Elma and our valued partners include the latest in Intel processors including multi-core options over a wide environmental and form factor range.
Single board computers from Elma and our valued partners include the latest in Freescale processors including multi-core options over a wide environmental and form factor range.
The highly parallel processing capability of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) can now be applied to non-graphics, general purpose (GP) computing applications forming the GPGPU.
These Rear Transition Modules (RTMs) and Break out Boards (BoBs) make valuable single board computer I/O available for use via the rear of the system making I/O accessible to downstream compute elements residing either in another backplane slot or in another chassis.
Rotating drives offer a reliable yet economical option for certain applications requiring the highest capacities
Elma’s line of front removable storage products provide flexibility, availability, and security in a variety of board form factors using the latest in solid state and rotating storage choices.
SSD technology enables board level products that offer features like fast and secure erasure, wear leveling and endurance monitoring in both single level cell (SLC) and multi-level cell (MLC) versions.
Elma partners with designers of Altera FPGA based boards and IP products to bring our customers the best choices for developing a system that meets every operational requirement.
Elma partners with designers of Xilinx FPGA based boards and IP products to bring our customers the best choices for developing a system that meets every operational requirement.
Ethernet switches and Layer 3 routing engines from Elma have the successful track record in critical applications you can rely on.
Elma’s popular mezzanine products support high speed digital and analog conversion for your existing platform or a complete upgrade.
Serial connectivity and the ability to adapt to a new protocol is especially important to today’s embedded equipment designers.
The latest in Nvidia and AMD graphics processors provide not only leading edge graphics capabilities but also the highly parallel general processing capabilities required for high bandwidth signal processing applications.
Elma offers a comprehensive range of AdvancedTCA backplanes.
Elma has the most extensive lines of CPCI backplanes in the industry.
CompactPCI is embarking upon a new era with the new CompactPCI Serial technology.
All Elma MicroTCA backplanes are compliant to the MicroTCA.0 Specification Rev 1.0.
AXIe is an open system modular instrumentation standard based on AdvancedTCA which delivers high performance instrumentation for various industries such as aerospace, physics, semiconductor test.
VITA 31.1 defines a pinout and interconnection methodology for implementing a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet switched network on a VME64x backplane.
PXIe defines cPCIe for Instrumentation adding additional enhancements, with the same form factor as cPCIe. PXIe adds additional signals and chassis requirements just like VXI adds to VME.
Compliant to the PICMG 2.17 specification for StarFabric switched fabric. These backplanes standardly come in Low Profile format.
The VME320 backplane offers true 320 Mbytes/sec. bandwidth. In the VME320, a signal is driven from slot 1, goes to the middle slot and then radiates out to all other slots.
All Elma Electronic VME backplanes are designed to maximize performance, minimize noise, and to give the customer the most reliable, cost-effective product possible.
The Elma Electronic VME64x backplane series is designed to fully comply with the ANSI/VITA VME extension standard.
The VXS technology (VITA 41.x - VMEbus Switched Serial) represents an extension of the VME family.
Elma has developed various VPX and OpenVPX configurations with and without legacy VME64x slots.
Elma Electronic offers Contract Assembly and Build-to-Print services for various boards, adapters, monitors, and system accessories.
Elma Electronic has been an innovator in high-speed and switched fabric backplanes and continues to develop custom solutions for OpenVPX, VXS, AdvancedTCA, MicroTCA, CompactPCI and more.
Carrier cards allow designer to expand system capabilities by way of a card that “carries” another module into the system.
Elma Electronic has developed custom RTMs for various architectures, including VPX, ATCA, VME64x, and more.
Elma Electronic has extensive experience in a wide range of rigid flex backplanes. We accurately account for shrinking/material movement of the material and apply techniques to prevent undue stress: teardrops, I-Beaming, material removal, etc.
Elma Electronic offers a VPX cabling system both deployed applications and test environments. Customized versions of the cable header shrouds can be designed for VXS systems.
The Elma Electronic form factor extenders come in VME and VME64x designs and various lengths.
The Elma Electronic load boards are available in cPCI, VPX, VME, VME64x, and AMC (MicroTCA) designs. The test cards aid in verifying the enclosure meet the power requirements and in locating hot spots.
The Power Interface Boards are separate boards for the power section of the backplane. They are used to facilitate pluggable power supplies, headers, and utility connectors.
Extender boards in VPX, VME64x, VME, cPCI, ATCA, VXS, MTCA, and VXI architectures.
These subrack kits are designed for use with modular, Eurocard slot-based systems, like the form factors used in CompactPCI, ATCA, VME, VPX, and others.
Elma has a wide selection of subracks that meet a range of EMC compliance as required in defense, medical, telecommunications, and any other areas where EMI/RFI protection is needed.
Elma’s accessories for rackmount enclosures address virtually every configuration imaginable; from the horizontal card adapter kits to fan and keyboard trays, to aluminum panels and telescoping rails.
Enclosures for a variety of applications.
A variety of small and portable cases.
Elma offers a vast selection of solutions to fit every requirement; if you can’t find one to fit your requirements, we can make it custom for you. Just ask...
Elma offers every possible configuration for front panel and face plate kits for mounting to Eurocard and other slot-based PCBs.
Elma has handles to fit every conceivable requirement. If they need to be fixed, ergonomic, inject/ejectable, we have that. The following sections cover all the different options available.
Elma has extensive in-house printing capabilities for 19” and subrack panels of all sizes.
Accessories for Thermal and Rugged applications.
Card Guides, Card Locks, Card Handles and SureLocks
Accessories for your EMC / Shielding needs.
Cassettes and Modules for multiple or ganged Eurocards, for single Eurocards with high profile components.
For mounting on desktop and rackmount enclosures.
We integrate custom-specific HMI-elements
Extrusion components for enclosure construction.
Assembly Material/Assembly Hardware
All services around enclosures and components: customized front panels, newest printing technologies and much more!
Elma is the premier supplier of BCD, Hex and Gray coded switches in the world today, supplying all segments of the electronics industry.
With the broadest range of long-life, rugged, panel-sealable encoders available today, Elma has the right incremental encoder for your application.
World-renowned switching feel and ingenious design makes Elma range of rotary selector switches the obvious choice of audio, industrial and medical product design professionals.
Multifunctional design meets highest performance demands.
Robust solid-aluminum design (RoHS compliant), glossy anodized surface, scratch resistant, electrically non conducting and available in many colors.
Precise quality knobs, secure collet mounting, wide variety, lots of accessories, custom colors on request.
Ergonomic "soft touch" feel, secure collet mounting.
"Soft touch" or hard feel, cost effective choice.
Elma brings back the look that sounded so good with our classic and vintage Audio Knobs.
We know what "mission-critical" means. We guarantee functionality even under the most challenging circumstances. We are ready for the next project. We are ready for your project.
In the field of industrial automation, ELMA products convince with durability, ruggedness and reliability. Systems can also be delivered application-ready on request.
Reliability, quality, compact packaging and excellent cooling - Thats what counts in Avionics.
In the demanding transportation sector not only failsafe performance but also vibration and dirt resistance of our products are decisive features. Our varied possibilities to test our designs even before producing the first real prototype, offers planning security and saves time and money.
Medical is a cost-sensitive area, but demands products with highest quality standards. ELMA knows how to bring these two factors together.
Processing highest amounts of data is a speciality of ELMA. Our expertise in cooling and remote access enables you to get the maximum performance from both your system platforms and from your project. We know the edge of what is technically feasible - and we most propably know how to displace this edge. VME64x and MicroTCA.4 are the spearhead when processing large data volumes. ELMA collaborates in this field with renowned research institutes.
Test and Measurement applications require very sensitive technology. ELMAs know-how gained from the most challenging research projects allows us to offer excellent products for test- and measurement.
ELMA offers switches, knobs and encoders for high-end consumer products as well as for professional equipment. ELMA Rotary Switches meet highest quality standards.
Elma Electronic's latest white papers.
Elma has over 50 years of experience in system-, enclosure- and rotary switch business. Learn more about our history here.
Elma Electronic is a global manufacturer of electronic packaging products.
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