New LCR MicroTCA Rugged Chassis Line Ideal for Smaller, Rugged Embedded Applications

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Norristown, Pa. December 2009 - LCR Electronics, a leading manufacturer of high-end military, telecom and commercial enclosures as well as EMI filters and electronic products, has added several compact, rugged MicroTCA chassis models to its extensive VME, CompactPCI and VPX rugged chassis product line, providing flexibility in a variety of industrial, commercial and military environments.

The new ATR chassis employ machined box construction. This enables LCR's enclosures to conform to rigorous, industry-leading MIL-STD specifications including 810F Methods 514.5, 513.5, 516.5, 507.4 and 509.4 for vibration, acceleration, shock, humidity and salt fog, respectively.

Additional MIL-STD specifications that the new chassis meet include 167 Type 1, Para. 5.1 for vibration, 901D lightweight hammer for shock and 461D for EMI. An optional shock-isolated card cage provides additional rigidity to internal electronics.

Each MicroTCA rugged enclosure can feature up to a 10-slot backplane and is configured to ARINC 404A. The chassis are air-cooled or conduction-cooled in a variety of standard and custom sizes to accommodate numerous application environments with customizable I/O also available. Operating temperature is -40°C to +85°C and storage temperature is -55°C to +95°C.

Custom pricing for the microTCA chassis is available upon request.

For more information, visit www.lcr-inc.com/systems-backplanes/enclosure.ht[...] or contact Bonnie Saxer, 610-278-0840, LCR Electronics, 9 South Forest Ave.; Norristown, Pa. 19401 Email: bsaxer@lcr-inc.com; Web: www.lcr-inc.com.

About LCR Electronics

With several distinct, yet complementary, product lines, LCR Electronics provides a well-rounded set of high-quality, cost-effective enclosure systems, EMI filters, motor controls, and electronic controls for numerous applications throughout the military, defense, consumer, medical, commercial and telecommunications industries.

Because of its focus on engineering, research and product development, LCR excels at quickly diagnosing situations and formulating specific solutions that meet industry problems.from design through manufacturing. And, with its roots in military electronics, LCR provides reliable, rugged products that meet or exceed US and international industry standards. The company also offers EMC/RFI/EMI testing, consulting, value added and design application services to its customers.