The Spanawave / Giga-tronics / Ascor 3013 is a 13-slot VXI mainframe designed to host multiple VXI modules for test and measurement applications across aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and research environments. The chassis accommodates up to 13 “C” size VXI slots and delivers flexible, modular instrumentation architecture for complex system integration.
Technical Specifications
Chassis & Mechanical
• Form Factor: “C” size VXI slots
• Dimensions: 5.25″ H × 19″ W × 17.5″ D
• Weight: 14 lbs
• Chassis: Fully shielded
• Acoustic Noise: 50 dBA maximum
Power Supply
• Type: Ultra-quiet switching power supply
• Capacity: 1200 W or 1500 W selectable
• Indicators: Power supply status, visual and audio overheat indicators
Thermal Management
• Cooling: Six-fan system
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 60°C
• Storage Temperature: -40° to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Storage Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Backplane
• Type: High-integrity backplane architecture
Environmental Compliance
• MIL-T-28800 Type III Class 5, Style F
– Key Features
• 13 independent VXI module slots for modular system configuration
• Selectable power supply capacities accommodate varying instrument power demands
• Six-fan cooling ensures sustained thermal performance under continuous operation
• Fully shielded enclosure minimizes EMI and measurement interference
• Low acoustic signature (50 dBA) suitable for laboratory environments
• Wide operating and storage temperature ranges support diverse deployment scenarios
– Typical Applications
Aerospace and defense test benches, telecommunications system validation, research-grade measurement platforms, and modular instrument integration where VXI-based architecture is required.
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts standard VXI modules in “C” size format. Compatible with VXI and PXI platform switching modules for flexible system expansion.
