XMC card development.
Rugged mezzanine modules that add I/O, processing, and connectivity to embedded systems — built to the open XMC standard.
What we develop
XMC (Switched Mezzanine Card, VITA 42/61) is an open standard for rugged mezzanine modules that mount onto a carrier board — such as a VPX, VME, or CompactPCI host — to add capability without redesigning the whole system. Dectonics develops and integrates XMC modules for aviation and marine platforms, adding I/O, FPGA, graphics, storage, or communications through a standard mezzanine site.
Form factors & standards
- XMC mezzanine standard (VITA 42 / VITA 61)
- Mounts on VPX, VME, and CompactPCI carriers
- High-speed serial I/O — PCI Express
- Conduction- and air-cooled rugged variants
Built for harsh environments
Mezzanine modules let a rugged system be tailored to a mission without a full board redesign — but they still have to survive the same vibration, temperature, and service life as the platform. We approach XMC development with ruggedisation and thermal behaviour in mind from the start.
Connected to our other work
XMC modules commonly pair with our VPX work as carrier-plus-mezzanine solutions, and — where they carry capable processors — feed into our DTR thermal testing and broader engineering services.
Common questions
What is an XMC module?
XMC (Switched Mezzanine Card, VITA 42/61) is a mezzanine card that mounts onto a host or carrier board — such as a VPX, VME, or CompactPCI carrier — to add I/O, FPGA, graphics, storage, or communications over high-speed serial connectors.
What is the difference between XMC and PMC?
XMC builds on the earlier PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) form factor, adding a high-speed serial connector such as PCI Express for much greater bandwidth while keeping a similar mechanical footprint.
How does XMC relate to VPX?
XMC modules commonly mount on VPX carrier cards, so a rugged VPX system can be tailored with specific I/O or processing through a standard mezzanine site.
Are XMC modules used in rugged systems?
Yes. XMC modules come in conduction- and air-cooled ruggedised variants and are widely used in defence and aerospace embedded systems.
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