AT Standard Power Connector Backplanes
Description
AT Standard Power Connector Backplanes are designed to facilitate the connection of various components within a computer system. They serve as a central hub that allows for the integration of multiple circuit boards, enabling communication and power distribution across the system. These backplanes are based on the original IBM motherboard design for personal computers, known as the Advanced Technology (AT) form factor, which provides a standardized layout for connecting components.
Working Principle
AT Standard Power Connector Backplanes operate by providing a structured framework where multiple circuit boards can be inserted and interconnected. The backplane itself is a passive component, meaning it does not process data but rather facilitates the transfer of data and power between the connected boards. This is achieved through a series of connectors that align with the pins on the circuit boards, allowing for seamless communication and power distribution. The use of a backplane architecture is beneficial as it simplifies the design and maintenance of complex systems by centralizing connections and reducing the need for extensive cabling.
Applications
AT Standard Power Connector Backplanes are commonly used in personal computers, particularly those adhering to the original IBM AT design. They are also utilized in various industrial and telecommunications equipment where a reliable and standardized method of connecting multiple circuit boards is required. Specific examples include servers, switches, and storage devices, where high power supply applications are necessary.
Advantages over other Backplanes
One of the primary advantages of AT Standard Power Connector Backplanes is their adherence to a well-established form factor, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of components and systems. This standardization facilitates easier upgrades and replacements, as components designed for the AT form factor can be readily integrated. Additionally, the use of high-density connectors allows for efficient use of space and resources, making these backplanes suitable for applications requiring compact and reliable connections.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, AT Standard Power Connector Backplanes have limitations, particularly in terms of scalability and modern compatibility. The original AT design may not support the latest high-speed data transfer technologies or accommodate the increased power demands of contemporary components. This can limit their use in cutting-edge applications where performance and efficiency are critical.
Considerations
When considering the use of AT Standard Power Connector Backplanes, it is important to evaluate factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, and maintenance requirements. While these backplanes offer a cost-effective solution for systems adhering to the AT form factor, they may incur additional expenses if modifications or upgrades are needed to support newer technologies. Durability and reliability are generally strong points, but users should assess the specific requirements of their application to ensure compatibility and performance. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be considered, as the availability of compatible components may vary depending on the age and popularity of the AT standard.
from American Portwell Technology Inc.
4-slot passive PCI backplane [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: PCI
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
- PCI: 4
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Wallmount, ISA, 4-Slot Backplane, 4 ISA, Single Segment. Main Feature. Master: ISA. ISA: 4. System: Single. AT Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 7.3 " x 3.7 " (186mm x 95mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- ISA: 4
from Trenton Systems, Inc.
7x64bit PCI-X slots, 4x64bit PCI slots and 1 CPU slot [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; 3.3 volts; Auxiliary MTA
- Bus / Standard: PCI; ePCI-X
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
- CPU Slot: CPU Slot
from Ant Computer, Inc.
5-PCI slot Backplane. FEATURES. 1 PCI System Bus; 4 PCI expansion Bus Slots. AT compatible 12-pin power input connector (P8/P9). 20-pin ATX power connector. With LED power indicators for +5V, +12V, +3.3V. 4-layer PCB for high noise immunity construction. Dimensions: 175mm x 160mm, 6.89 " x 6.3... [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- PCI: 5
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. Superior power distribution. Unique signal routing minimizes crosstalk. 100% press-ft construction for reliability. Option codes specify shrouds or automatic bus grant jumper feature. Bus bar kits available. [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)
from Global American, Inc.
1107643 - 14-SLOT (6 x ISA, 7 x PCI, 2 x PICMG) PICMG 1.0 Active Backplane [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA; PCI
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- ISA: 6
from American Portwell Technology Inc.
5-slot passive PCI backplane [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: PCI
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
- PCI: 5
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Wallmount, PCI, 4-Slot Backplane, 3 PCI, Single Segment. Main Feature. Master: PCI. PCI: 3. System: Single. Fan Connector: 1. ATX Control Connector: 1. ATX Power Connector: 1. AT Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 7.3 " x 3.9 " (186mm x 100mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: PCI
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: ATX
from Ant Computer, Inc.
6-ISA slot Backplane. FEATURES. 6 ISA Bus Slots. AT compatible 12-pin power input connector (P8/P9). With LED power indicators for +5V, -5V, +12V, -12V. Heavy duty terminal block connectors [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- ISA: 6
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. Superior power distribution. Unique signal routing minimizes crosstalk. 100% press-ft construction for reliability. Option codes specify shrouds or automatic bus grant jumper feature. Bus bar kits available. [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)
from American Portwell Technology Inc.
Vertical 2-slot (1xPCI) PICMG backplane [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: PCI
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
- PCI: 1
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Wallmount, PCISA, 4-Slot Backplane, 1 PCI, 1 ISA, Single Segment. Main Feature. Master: PCISA. PCISA: 2. PCI:1. ISA: 1. System: Single. AT Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 7.3 " x 3.7 " (186mm x 95mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA; PISA
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- ISA: 2
from Ant Computer, Inc.
14-ISA slot Backplane. FEATURES. 14 ISA Bus Slots. AT compatible 12-pin power input connector (P8/P9). One AT Keyboard connector on board. Two 5-pin external keyboard connectors. With LED power indicators for +5V, -5V, +12V, -12V. Heavy duty terminal block connectors. 4-layer PCB for high noise... [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- ISA: 14
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. Superior power distribution. Unique signal routing minimizes crosstalk. 100% press-ft construction for reliability. Option codes specify shrouds or automatic bus grant jumper feature. Bus bar kits available. [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)
from American Portwell Technology Inc.
3-slot (2xPCI) PICMG backplane [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: PCI
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- PCI: 2
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Wallmount, PICMG, 6-Slot Backplane, 2 PCI, 3 ISA, Single Segment. Main Feature. Master: PICMG. PICMG: 2. PCI: 2. ISA: 3. System: Single. Fan Connector: 2. AT Power Connector: 1. ATX Control Connector: 1. ATX Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 10.4 " x 5.3 "(264mm x 134mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA; PCI; PICMG
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: ATX
from Ant Computer, Inc.
7-slot Backplane with 1-PICMG / 3-PCI / 3-ISA. FEATURES. 1 PICMG, 3 ISA, 3 PCI Bus Slots. AT compatible 12-pin power connector (P8/P9). 20-pin ATX power connector. 3-pin ATX signal (PS-On, Gnd, 5V SB) connector. With LED power indicators for +5V, +12V, +3.3V. Heavy duty terminal block connectors. [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- PCI: 6
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. CG Mupac's proprietary patented trace routing for normalized decoupling of adjacent signal, data, and control lines reduces crosstalk while maintaining the controlled transmission line impedance and short... [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)
from American Portwell Technology Inc.
6-slot (4x64-bit PCII)PICMG backplane [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: PCI
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
- PCI: 4
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Wallmount, PICMG, 6-Slot Backplane, 4 PCI, 2 ISA, Single Segment. Main Feature. Maste: PICMG. PICMG: 2. PCI: 4. ISA: 2. System: Single. Fan Connector: 2. ATX Control Connector: 1. ATX Power Connector: 1. AT Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 10.4 " x 5.3 "(264mm x 134mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA; PCI; PICMG
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: ATX
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. CG Mupac's proprietary patented trace routing for normalized decoupling of adjacent signal, data, and control lines reduces crosstalk while maintaining the controlled transmission line impedance and short... [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)
from American Portwell Technology Inc.
Vertical 6-slot (4xPCI) PICMG backplane [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: PCI
- Board Function: Passive Backplane
- PCI: 4
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Wallmount, ISA, 6-slot backplane, Single Segment. Main Feature. Master: ISA. ISA: 6. System: Single. Fan Connector: 2. AT Power Connector: 1. ATX Control Connector: 1. ATX Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 10.4 " x 5.3 " (234mm x 134mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: ATX
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. CG Mupac's proprietary patented trace routing for normalized decoupling of adjacent signal, data, and control lines reduces crosstalk while maintaining the controlled transmission line impedance and short... [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Rackmount, PICMG, 6-Slot Backplane, 2 PCI, 3 ISA, Single Segment. Main Feature. Master: PICMG. PICMG: 1. PCI: 2. ISA: 3. System: Single/ Vertical. ATX Control Connector: 1. ATX Power Connector: 1. AT Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 9.8 " x 3.1 " (250mm x 80mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA; PCI; PICMG
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: ATX
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. CG Mupac's proprietary patented trace routing for normalized decoupling of adjacent signal, data, and control lines reduces crosstalk while maintaining the controlled transmission line impedance and short... [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)
from AAEON Electronics, Inc.
Wallmount, PICMG, 8-Slot Backplane, 4 PCI, 3 ISA, Single Segment. Main Feature. Master: PICMG. PICMG: 2. PCI: 4. ISA:3. System: Single. Fan Connector: 2. ATX Control Connector: 1. ATX Power Connector: 1. AT Power Connector: 1. Dimension: 10.4 " x 8.6 "(264mm x 219mm) [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT; ATX
- Bus / Standard: ISA/EISA; PCI; PICMG
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: ATX
from SIE Computing Solutions, Inc.
Optimized performance for cost-effective six layer design. 100% Level 3 electrical testing. CG Mupac's proprietary patented trace routing for normalized decoupling of adjacent signal, data, and control lines reduces crosstalk while maintaining the controlled transmission line impedance and short... [See More]
- Power Connectors: AT
- Bus / Standard: VME64
- Board Function: Active Backplane
- Form Factor: 6U x 340 (C-Size)