MicroTCA – High-Performance Platform for Modular Communication and Control Systems

MicroTCA (MTCA) is an open PICMG standard for applications with high demands on data rate, availability, and modularity. It is based on AdvancedMC modules that are directly plugged into the backplane, allowing for compact, high-performance system architectures.

Advantages at a glance:

• High-speed data transmission with up to 100G Ethernet and PCIe Gen 5

• Support for modern protocols: Ethernet, Serial Rapid I/O, PCI Express, S-ATA/SAS

• Fully redundant system architecture for maximum availability

• Integrated carrier and shelf management (temperature, voltage, fans) with remote monitoring via Ethernet

• High power dissipation per module (up to 80 W) – reliable cooling through special fans and thermal simulation

System compatibility:

• Supports MTCA.0, MTCA.1, and MTCA.4

• Systems for AdvancedMC modules in various form factors

• Expandable accessory portfolio (front panels, filler panels, etc.)

Applications:
Ideal for telecommunications, automation, medical technology, image processing, defense technology, and all applications where large amounts of data need to be processed quickly and reliably.