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Military COTS

Commercial

Industrial

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High-Availability

19” Enclosures

ATR Enclosures

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Integration

Land, Sea and Air

EMC Testing

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SYSTEM ENCLOSURES

Look no further, you will not find a company better equipped and experienced whenit comes to CompactPCI system enclosures.

Mektron’s highly acclaimed and endorsed range of CompactPCI enclosure productsoffers System Integrators, Defence Contractors and OEMs alike, a rapid, risk free andhighly cost effective route to market, whatever the operational environment andregardless of hardware architecture.

Totally unequalled in the industry, Mektron Systems can provide CompactPCI basedsolutions suitable for direct forced-air cooling, indirect forced-air cooling andconduction cooling. Mektron Systems has full BS EN ISO 9001 accreditation and allsystem enclosures exceed the EMC requirements of EN55022 and EN50082, are fullyIEEE 1101.1, 1101.10 and 1101.11 compliant and have CE conformity to EN 60950.

MCVERTICAL SERIES

High Performance Vertical Board Load Enclosures

• High quality, rugged and robust• Non-construction set appearance• 19” rack mounting or aesthetic desktop• 8U, 9U and 10U enclosure variants• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple CompactPCI backplanes• Backplane multiples to 20-slots• H.110CT backplane options• 200 to 1000 Watt AC or DC input power supplies• Redundant power supply options • Shuttlised mass storage options • Rear I/O transition cardframe

This range offers optimum quality, versatility andperformance in a vertical board load format foreither 19” rack mounting or aesthetic desktopapplications. A flexible building block approachenables a comprehensive array of applicationspecific options to be incorporated for high-enddevelopment or target applications. Construction is from rugged 2mm sheet aluminium andincorporates Mektron’s revolutionary patented‘Crush-Fold’ technology. Also supports VME andMultibus II applications.

MC HORIZONTAL SERIES

High Performance Horizontal Board LoadEnclosures

• High quality, rugged and robust• Non-construction set appearance• 19” rack mounting or aesthetic desktop• 3U, 4U and 5U enclosure variants• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple CompactPCI backplanes• H.110CT backplane options• 200 to 400 Watt AC or DC input power supplies• Redundant power supply options • Shuttlised mass storage options • Rear I/O transition cardframe

This range offers optimum quality, versatility andperformance in a horizontal board load format foreither 19” rack mounting or aesthetic desktopapplications. A flexible building block approachenables a comprehensive array of applicationspecific options to be incorporated for high-enddevelopment or target applications. Construction is from rugged 2mm sheet aluminium andincorporates Mektron’s revolutionary patented‘Crush-Fold’ technology. Also supports VME andMultibus II applications.

MR RUGGED VERTICAL SERIES

Rugged Vertical Board Load COTS Enclosures

• Significant savings over traditional MIL-Spec• Meets majority of MIL /DEF.STAN specifications• 19” rack mounting• 8U, 9U and 10U enclosure variants• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple rugged backplanes• H.110CT backplane options• 200 to 1300 Watt power supplies• PSUs with AC single/ three phase or DC input • Limited toxicity cabling to DEF.STAN 61-12 or

MIL-C-24643 • Integral shock /vibration isolated cardframe• Front access PSUs, fan units and drive options• Shuttlised mass storage options • Environmentally tested – results available

Industry’s first range of ruggedised COTSCompactPCI system enclosures offer substantialsavings over traditional MIL-Spec equipmentwithout having to compromise quality, flexibilityor performance. Ideally suited for the deploymentof commercial, industrial or military gradehardware in hostile environments. Comprehensivearray of configurable options available fromstandard range, adaptations or by fullcustomisation. Certain models are designed for100% front access and rapid MTTR (Mean Time ToRepair). Construction is from rugged 3mm sheetaluminium with locking bushes and incorporatesMektron’s revolutionary patented ‘Crush-Fold’technology. Also supports VME and Multibus II.

MR RUGGED HORIZONTAL SERIES

Rugged Horizontal Board Load COTS Enclosures

• Significant savings over traditional MIL-Spec• Meets majority of MIL /DEF.STAN specifications• 19” rack mounting• 3U, 4U and 5U enclosure variants• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple rugged backplanes• H.110CT backplane options• 200 to 600 Watt power supplies• PSUs with AC single/ three phase or DC input • Limited toxicity cabling to DEF.STAN 61-12 or

MIL-C-24643 • Shock / vibration isolated mounting tray options• Front access PSUs, fan units and drive options• Shuttlised mass storage options • Environmentally tested – results available

As with the MR Vertical Series these systemenclosures offer substantial savings overtraditional MIL-Spec enclosures without having to compromise quality, flexibility or performance.Ideally suited for the deployment of commercial,industrial or military grade hardware in hostileenvironments. Comprehensive array ofconfigurable options available from standardrange, adaptations or by full customisation. Hotswap front access options with rapid MTTR. Sameconstruction features as the MR Vertical Series.

A selection of our valued customers have given their kind permission to allow us to featuresome of their products in this brochure in order to illustrate the wide range of CompactPCIenclosures available from Mektron Systems.

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MH HIGH-AVAILABILTY SERIES

Powered EMC Enclosures for Computer Telephony

• NEBS and ETSI compliant• Extremely rugged and robust• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple CompactPCI backplanes • 21-slot multiple master backplane option• H.110CT backplane options• Hot swap front access for PSUs, fans and drives• Rapid Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)• 200 to 1800 Watt AC or DC input power supplies• Redundant power supply options• Full 21-slot 80mm rear I/O transition area

This series of turnkey enclosures for ComputerTelephony (CT) applications has been designed to meet industry’s stringent high-availabilityrequirements where redundant operation, quickaccessibility and high reliability are essential andwhere downtime is measured in minutes ratherthan hours. A comprehensive array ofconfigurable options is available as well as fullcustom design. Construction is from rugged 2mmsheet aluminium and incorporates Mektron’srevolutionary patented ‘Crush-Fold’ technology.Also supports VME applications.

LOW COST DEVELOPMENT/ TARGET SERIES

Horizontal and Vertical Board Load Enclosures

• Fast turn-around delivery• High quality, rugged and robust• Non-construction set appearance• 19” rack mounting • 2U, 5U and 8U enclosure variants• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple CompactPCI backplanes• H.110CT backplane options• AC or DC input ATX style power supply• Redundant power supply options• Shuttlised mass storage options• Rear I/O transition cardframe

This range of low cost, entry-level systemenclosures has been specifically designed for costeffective deployment in development or targetapplications. Offering outstanding quality andversatility these fast turn-around enclosures canaccommodate a large number of applicationspecific options and are fully EMC compliantthroughout. Also supports VME applications.

MA CONDUCTION COOLED ATRSERIES

Groundbreaking Full MIL-Spec Enclosures

• Designed for conduction cooled boards• Withstands severe hostile environments• VITA Draft Standard 30.1-200X compliant• Lower cost than traditional construction

techniques• Uses Mektron’s ‘High Integrity Frame’ design• Lightweight versatile frame design• High efficiency thermal management• Military grade CompactPCI backplane• Custom iterations

An industry first! Mektron’s innovative range ofconduction cooled CompactPCI ATR enclosuresoffer non-compromise solutions for deploymentin the most onerous environmental conditions.The Mektron pioneered ‘High Integrity Frame’construction technique is set to revolutioniseconduction cooled enclosure technology bycombining low mass, excellent thermalefficiency and considerable configurationflexibility with significant cost benefits andreduced lead times. Complies with the “2mmConnector Equipment Practice on ConductionCooled Euroboards” VITA Draft Standard 30.1-200X.

MH RUGGED HIGH-AVAILABILITYSERIES

Powered COTS EMC Enclosures for Military CT

• Significant savings over traditional MIL-Spec• Meets majority of MIL / DEF.STAN specifications• Meets NEBS and ETSI specifications• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple CompactPCI backplanes • 21-slot multiple master backplane option• H.110CT backplane options• Redundant backplane options• High tensile strength extrusions• Hot swap front access for PSUs, fans and drives• Rapid Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)• Limited toxicity cabling to DEF.STAN 61-12 or

MIL-C-24643 • Rapid deployment operating case options

This is industry’s first range of turnkey, ruggedCOTS CompactPCI enclosures for MilitaryComputer Telephony applications. It has beendesigned to meet stringent high-availabilityrequirements where redundant operation, quickaccessibility and high reliability are essential andwhere downtime is measured in minutes ratherthan hours. A comprehensive array of configurableoptions is available as well as full custom design.Construction is from rugged 3mm sheet aluminiumwith locking bushes and incorporates Mektron’srevolutionary patented ‘Crush-Fold’ technology.Also supports VME applications.

MA RUGGED ATR SERIES

Rugged, Powered COTS ATR Enclosures

• Significant savings over traditional MIL-Spec• Meets majority of MIL / DEF.STAN specifications• Full range of ARINC sizes plus custom variants • Case sizes from 1⁄4 ATR to 11⁄2 ATR short / long • 2 to 8-slot plus multiple rugged backplanes• H.110CT backplane options• 200 to 1000 Watt power supplies• PSUs with AC single / three phase or DC input • Limited toxicity cabling to DEF.STAN 61-12 or

MIL-C-24643 • EMC performance to MIL-STD-461 and

DEF.STAN 59.41• Environmentally tested – results available

This is the first and only known range of dedicatedATR enclosures for CompactPCI. These enclosureshave been developed to enable the safe, reliableand cost effective deployment of commercial,industrial or military grade electronic hardware inhostile environments such as in airborne, seagoingand land mobile (Vetronics) applications. Thecardframe can be shock and vibration isolated witha number of thermal management options. Largenumber of configurable options with either directforced-air or indirect forced-air cooled solutions.Also supports VME and Multibus ll applications.

AVIONICS MOUNTING TRAYS

Support Structures for ATR Enclosures

• Shock/vibration isolation• Thermal interface systems• Interconnection schemes• To ARINC 404A specification• Various standard and custom options

Complementary to the range of ATR enclosures.Mektron Systems offers standard or customelectromechanical and thermal interface systemsfor a wide range of fixed / rotary wing aircraft, landmobile and seagoing applications.


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ENHANCED THERMALMANAGEMENT SERIES

Very High Airflow Delivery, Including I/O Area

• Rugged 19”, 10U x 363mm deep EMCconstruction

• Six high performance axial cooling fans• Optimised airflow over all 21-slot positions• Very high airflow to daughter cards and I/O area• Front accessible pressurising plug-in fan tray• Fan-fail monitoring and alarm generation• Quick MTTR PSU options up to 1000 Watts• 2 to 8-slot plus multiple CompactPCI backplanes• H.110CT backplane options

This range of rugged EMC system enclosures isboth versatile and flexible. Primarily designed forapplications where very high airflow is critical overall useable 160mm daughter cards and all 80mmI/O transition card slot positions. The thermalmanagement system incorporates up to six highperformance pressurising axial fans within a frontaccessible plug-in self contained tray assembly for rapid MTTR. Fan-fail monitoring and over-temperature alarm generation is included alongwith an impressive array of configuration options.

Picture on the right shows enclosure rear viewwith system expansion using bridge backplane.

SUBRACKS AND ACCESSORIES

Wide Range of IEEE 1101.10 Hardware

• Full range of 19” subracks• Commercial, Industrial or ruggedised• RFI shielded front / blanking panels• EMC cover plates• RFI shielded mass storage bays • 3U/6U RFI shielded ATX PSU frames• Shuttlised mass storage bays• Horizontal subrack cassettes• Fan tray options• Custom iterations

Available as standard subrack components orfully assembled and wired. There is no need toforce fit an ‘off-the-shelf’ subrack into yourspecial application as Mektron Systems can easilydesign and manufacture a custom solution for anyenvironment or application, both quickly and costeffectively.

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BACKPLANES

Commercial or COTS Ruggedised

• To CompactPCI specification – PICMG 2.0 R3.0• 3U, 6U and H.110CT format options • 2-slot to 8-slot versions available• Virtually zero crosstalk• Optimised power distribution• Optional power connections – studs, Fastons,

M24/8, ATX or Positronic • System slot position at left or right• Special 21-slot version with 21 system slots• Rugged shock and vibration performance• Ruggedised COTS version• Vertical stiffener bars for added rigidity• Conformal coating option• Custom variants undertaken

Comprehensive range of high performance 2-slotto 8-slot CompactPCI backplanes in 3U or 6Uformats. Also available is a specially developed21-slot monolithic backplane for use with up to21 standalone master CPU’s, suitable for use inbenign and onerous military applications. Allbackplanes offer low crosstalk, optimisedimpedance and superior decoupling of powerplanes. Various power connection techniques are available with the full range supportinggeographical addressing, hot swap pinsequencing and 32/64-bit interoperability.H.110CT variant backplanes are also availablewith the facility to isolate the system slot fromthe CT bus in the J4 range making it possible touse CPU cards that are not compatible with theCT protocol. Mektron also offers fully ruggedisedoptions including vertical stiffener bars andconformal coating.

BRIDGE BACKPLANES

Practical and Efficient System Expansion

• Routes primary PCI bus to secondary PCI bus• Pallet bridge – mounts to rear of backplanes• Maximises number of front accessible slots• Compatible with 6U and 3U backplanes• Keyed for correct insertion orientation• Compact and robust

The 64-bit bridge module routes the primary PCIbus to the secondary PCI bus from right to leftwhen the backplanes are viewed from the front.It bridges from slot 5 of the primary backplane(left) to slot 1 of the secondary backplane (right).V (I/O) may be +3.3V or +5V on either side of thebridge. The bridge module derives its power (3.3V)from a local voltage regulator, which in turn isdriven from the system’s +5V DC supply.

AIR BAFFLE MODULE

Optimises Thermal Management

• Versatile air baffle • Eliminates thermal problems• Provides EMI / RFI screening• IEEE 1101.10 compliant format• Rugged versions available

Designed to occupy unused slot positions inCompactPCI and IEEE 1101.10 compliantcardframes, the Air Baffle offers an effective low-cost answer to maximising airflow and theelimination of thermal management problems.

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MASS STORAGE MODULES/DEVICES

Commercial, Industrial and Military Options

• Rugged or industrial grade• EMC or non-EMC options• Horizontal mounting for 3.5”/ 5.25” devices• Vertical mounting for 3.5”/ 3.5” devices• Shuttlised /plug-in modules• Hot swap / SCSI disconnect • Shock and vibration isolation • Custom iterations• Supply and integration of storage devices

Mektron Systems can provide mass storagepackaging solutions suitable for all CompactPCIapplications and operating environments,whether commercial, industrial or rugged-military.Supply and integration of mass storage devices,inclusive of cabling / interconnection schemes, isstandard practice. For the more environmentallychallenging applications use of Mektron’s triedand tested techniques can mitigate the unwantedeffects of adverse shock / vibration and climaticconditions.

CUSTOM ENCLOSURES

Commercial, Industrial and Rugged COTS Options

• Commercial, industrial or military enclosures• Lightweight transportable enclosures• Airborne, seagoing and land mobile options• To MIL-Spec / DEF.STAN specifications• Custom backplanes designed

No other company comes close to matchingMektron Systems’ pedigree in the design ofapplication specific CompactPCI systemenclosures with experience that already scopescommercial, industrial and military airborne,seagoing and land mobile applications. Whycompromise your system solution by trying toforce fit standard enclosures into specialapplications? To Mektron customisation isstandard practice. The company is structured tocater for industry’s varied and special enclosurerequirements; adapting standard models orproducing full custom designs is second nature.This coupled with extensive customelectromechanical design, EMC testing andapplications support experience ensures a highlyresponsive, flexible and uniquely competitiveservice. Prototype, small batch and large-scaleproduction volumes can all be easilyaccommodated.

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SLOT LOAD BOARDS

Validation /Analysis of Enclosure Power andThermal Performance

• 3U and 6U versions available• 33 Watts @ 3V3, 40 Watts @ 5V and 12 Watts

@ +/- 12V• Visual display of active voltage rails• Load selection switch for each rail – zero, half

or full load• Thermocouple access• Short circuit protected voltage rail test points• Offers similar air-flow impedance as target

hardware• Low cost burn-in load

Mektron Systems’ slot load boards can be usedfor characterisation, validation and analysis ofsystem power and thermal managementoperation. They provide a similar aerodynamic,thermal and power load that a CompactPCIenclosure will see in real life and can also performas low-cost system burn-in loads. Also availablefor VME applications.

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PROTOTYPING BOARDS

Speeds Your Special Application to Market

• 3U and 6U versions available • Supplied with J1 through to J5 connectors

installed• Tin/ lead plated boards• Ready for soldering components and sockets• Mounting provision for front panel

Take the graft out of your custom CompactPCIhardware development and speed your products tomarket by taking advantage of these practical andversatile low-cost prototyping boards. Fabricatedfrom 1.6mm FR-4 with 2 ounce copper layers,these boards provide a quick and easy route togetting your development project underway.

COMPOSITE TRANSPORTABLEENCLOSURES AND TRANSITCASES

For Electronics on the Move

• Lightweight composite construction• Excellent survivability and longevity• Resistant to projectile impact• Hermetically sealed• Full MIL-Spec test history• Standard or custom models• EMI / RFI shielding options

Transportable electronic enclosures and transitcases can be supplied as standalone products oras part of an integrated packaging solution. Thisextensive range features lightweight compositeconstruction and has been designed specifically to protect valuable equipment from the hazardsencountered during transportation and thedemands of harsh environments. Hundreds ofusers world-wide have trusted the survival andoperational efficiency of their equipment to thisexcellent range of enclosures and transit cases.

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CUSTOMISATION IS STANDARD

In addition to offering a comprehensive, versatile and flexible rangeof standard system CompactPCI enclosure products, Mektron Systemsspecialise in addressing industry’s need for customised solutions. ToMektron Systems customisation is standard as the majority ofenclosure work undertaken is tailored to the individual applicationrequirements of our customers. Whether modifying an existingstandard product or generating a totally new bespoke design, ourunquestionable high levels of service and support ensures a costeffective and timely outcome – Right First Time!

Input/Output Wiring and Interconnect Schemes Mektron Systems offers a comprehensive and cost effective wiring and interconnection integration service from prototype through toproduction quantities. Backed up by numerous customer plaudits and unsolicited written references you can be assured of the highestpossible workmanship anddocumentation standards.Utilising standard equipmentwire, limited toxicity or otherspecial military-grade cablesin conjunction withcommercial or military styleconnectors, Mektron Systemscan provide a true ‘turnkey’solution from wiring listcompilation, flexi-circuit andtransition card design through to 100% continuity and short circuit ATEtesting. AC/DC wiring is to defence standards and utilises limitedtoxicity cable (DEF.STAN 61-12, 66-31, MIL-C-24643).Various I/O optionsare available including rear enclosure to tray DPX style connectors.

Power Supply SolutionsMektron Systems can offer a comprehensive range of power supplyoptions that can be tailored specifically to meet the wide ranging and demanding application requirements of the extensive family of CompactPCI enclosures. The flexibility of these enclosures canaccommodate almost any version of MIL-Spec or commercial powersupply in the range of 200- to 1800-watt and beyond, AC single/three-phase 45 to 440Hz input or DC input. Provision can also be made forredundant N+1 or hot swap plug-in power supply solutions for quickMTTR. Options can include AC and DC power rail monitoring andalarm generation. Mektron Systems offer a wealth of experience in thechoice and integration of cost effective enclosure power systems forCOTS airborne, seagoing and land mobile applications.

Electronics Hardware and Software IntegrationAugmenting Mektron’s comprehensive ‘one-stop-shop’ service toindustry is the company’s impressive integration capabilities. Underthe auspices of BS EN ISO9001, the customer’s choice of hardwareand software can be fully integrated and dynamically exercised to a mutually agreed Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) schedule. MektronSystems continually receives written plaudits for its extensiveintegration activities and performance achievements.

Type Approval TestingMany of Mektron’s CompactPCI enclosure designs have been throughextensive ‘Type Approval Testing’. Accordingly, valuable analogy/read-across data is available. However, particularly for custom applications,Mektron Systems can organise and project manage full qualificationtest programmes.

Typical Mektron Systems designed customCompactPCI enclosures

Typical value added services

Input/Output wiring and interconnectschemes

Quality and TestAll of Mektron Systems’ standard and custom system enclosuresundergo a comprehensive test and inspection schedule coveringevery facet of system build, function and safety, guaranteeingcomplete product integrity. A full test / inspection report, C of C and D of C comes with every system.

WarrantyAll of our system enclosures are covered by a 12-month warranty fromthe date of shipment. The warranty covers all mechanical items,backplanes, power supplies, cooling fans, components, cables,connectors and switches but does not cover faults attributed to misuse.

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DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Design and Analysis Tools The cornerstone of Mektron’s ‘Right First Time’ ethos is thecompany’s progressive training and investment programme in ‘stateof the art’ design and analysis tools. For example, software toolsinclude; 3D interactive solid modelling, stress analysis, thermalanalysis /CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), reliability /MTBFcalculation, EMC, circuit design, simulation and PCB layout.

‘High Integrity Frame’ TechnologyConduction cooled enclosures are generallyassociated with expensive manufacturingtechniques as they are often designed in a way that does not easily accommodatechange or practical scalability. Conventionalmethods of this type of manufacture caninclude wire erosion from a solid block,casting or bolted/dip braised machinedsections.

Mektron’s tried and tested ‘High IntegrityFrame’ technology (Patent File No. 9906082.4)overcomes all of these complexities without compromising thermalefficiency or structural strength. Mektron’s revolutionary approachinvolves the use of a modular, high tensile strength skeletal frame whichis precision-machined from aluminium and consists of a number ofinterlocking sections that incorporate EMC and hermetic gasketchannels. The assembled frame is held together with locking dowel pins.

Special outer panels with an aerodynamically profiledsurface are then fixed to the frame.

This innovative andrevolutionary constructiontechnique combines lowmass, excellent thermalefficiency and considerableconfiguration flexibilitywith significant costbenefits and reduced leadtimes. Complies with the

VITA Draft Standard 30.1-200X.

Intelligent Climatic ControlThe Climatic Control Module has been developedby Mektron Systems to enable the use ofcommercial electronic hardware, typicallyoperating over the range of 0°C to +50°C, inotherwise extreme temperature environments.This innovative and compact device has helpedconsiderably with the deployment of COTShardware in military and associated applications.

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Shock and Vibration IsolationMektron Systems can advise, recommend and implement shock andvibration isolation solutions, whether internal or external, to theenclosure.

“Do I need shock and/or vibration isolation?” is a frequently askedquestion. In essence the answer is dependent on information relatingto the operational function of the unit, test shock and vibrationconditions, and relevant hardware fragility factors of the componentsused.

It follows, therefore, that should the unwanted effects of shock andvibration be minimised, the isolation system must be carefully tunedin accordance with input characteristics, desired outputcharacteristics and the equipment’s mass and centre of gravity.

Occasionally, however, not all of the necessaryinput data is available. In such cases MektronSystems’ extensive experience can play animportant role in advising and, if necessary,evaluating hardware fragility.

An ATR enclosure is particularly well suited toexternal isolation through its mounting tray/support structure. Mektron Systems offers a fullrange of standard and custom mounting trayssuitable for effective shock / vibration isolation.

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EMC TESTING AND CONSULTANCY

Mektron Systems’ extensive system enclosure and hardwareintegration experience coupled with an enviable pedigree ofinvolvement in major international programmes has required thecompany to perform exacting EMC integrity testing. Importantly, thewealth of test history available represents fully hardware/softwareconfigured solutions and is therefore truly representative and hencefar more meaningful than just “screening effectiveness” figures, astypically quoted.

Accordingly, every Mektron Systems solution is designed from dayone in accordance with proven good EMC practice. For exampleMektron Systems has world-wide patent protection for its innovative‘Crush-Fold’ technology. A process that provides a cost effective, highstrength, superior EMC seal with minimal fastener count. The ‘Crush-Fold’ is now incorporated into many of Mektron Systems’ commercialand military grade enclosures supplied to customers who demand thehighest standards of EMI shielding.

Mektron Systems supply a widerange of powered enclosures,backplanes, rugged displays, consoles,conduction and convection cooled ATRenclosures and system packagingproducts in 19” technology as well ascomposite transportable electronicenclosures and transit cases. Busessupported include VME, VME64Extensions, CompactPCI, VXI, Multibus II,SUNbus, PC and proprietary. MektronSystems also offers a full hardware andsoftware integration service.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Mektron Systems Limited specialise in the design, developmentand manufacture of standard and custom turnkey bus-based

system enclosures for commercial andmilitary applications.

Since its foundation in 1995 MektronSystems has swiftly established itself as a highly successful and distinguishedspecialist in the systems packaging market.The company’s immediate and continuingsuccess can be attributed to its highlyfocused and extensively experienced team

of engineers coupled with the ability to supply exactly what the discerningcustomer wants.

Mektron Systems Limited is an approvedsupplier to a rapidly growing number ofinternational blue chip commercial anddefence companies and has extensiveinvolvement in a number of majordefence programmes. Mektron Systems has full BS EN ISO 9001accreditation and is a recognised authority on EMC, has 100% testand inspection, CE conformity and a “right first time” ethos – allof which enables it to continually exceed customers’ expectations.

Mektron’s ‘Crush-Fold’ Technology.A process that provides a cost-

effective, high strength, superior EMCseal requiring minimal fasteners.

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