VPX
VITA 46/65 VPX
High-speed backplane architecture
Cuantico — VPX System Integration, SOSA-Aligned Engineering Services & Defense Electronics
Cuantico designs, manufactures, and provides complete system integration and engineering services for MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810 qualified VPX backplanes, ATR enclosures, SOSA-aligned and MOSA™-aligned embedded computing systems for C5ISR, EW, SIGINT, JADC2, and UAV defense programs. Products include CU41, CU41S, CU21, CU82, CU1. Full-service engineering support: thermal management, signal integrity, platform integration. Quantum sensing and quantum communications for satellite applications.
MIL-STD-461 · MIL-STD-810 · SOSA™
· MOSA™ · CMOSS/CMFF
We make your
vision a
reality
Cuantico delivers cutting-edge VPX backplane systems, rugged ATR enclosures, and SOSA/MOSA™-aligned embedded electronics with complete system integration and engineering services for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications — including quantum sensing and satellite communications.
Products
CU41 · CU41S · CU21 · CU82 · CU1
Standards
MIL-STD-461/810
Architecture
VPX · ATR · SOSA™
Compliance & Architecture Standards
ATR
Airborne Transport Rack
Rugged airborne enclosures
SOSA™
Sensor Open Systems Architecture
Aligned with SOSA™ guidelines
MOSA™
Modular Open Systems Approach
Aligned with MOSA™ guidelines
CMOSS/CMFF
C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards
CMOSS-aligned system integration
MIL-STD-461
EMI/EMC Requirements
Electromagnetic compatibility
MIL-STD-810
Environmental Engineering
Environmental ruggedization
C5ISR
Command, Control, Comms, Computers, Combat Systems, ISR
Full C5ISR capability
Core Product
Line
VPX Enclosures & ATR Systems
VPX
Enclosure½ ATR · 3U VPX · 4 payload + 1 PSU
slots
CU41
High Power, Forced-Air Conduction 4+1 3U VPX Enclosure
The CU41 is a 3U VPX ruggedized enclosure with 4 VITA 48.2 payload slots and 1 VITA 62 power supply slot (4+1). Engineered for C5ISR missions with AI-driven ANSYS thermal optimization and the proprietary Blade-Jet® forced-air system — 56W/slot at 71°C, 120W/slot at 55°C ambient.
C5ISREWSIGINTJADC2
Dimensions237×130×260 mm (H×W×D)
Weight16.5
lbs
(7.26 kg) excl. payload
Op. Temp.-40°C
to +85°C
MTBF500,000
hrs @ 25°C GB
Shock20g,
11ms
(MIL-STD-810H)
StructureAeronautical Al 6082-T6 | SS 316
Key Features & Specifications
- 3U VPX — 4× VITA 48.2 payload slots + 1× VITA 62 PSU slot
- OpenVPX VITA 46/65 & SOSA-aligned backplane profiles
- VITA 66 RF & VITA 67 optical ready | Tachyon 100G substrate
- 112 Gbps PAM4, PCIe® 6.0 / CXL® 3.2, 100 GbE fabric
- 200 high speed differential pairs (400 pins) I/O
- ≤600W aggregate payload / ≤850W VITA 62 PSU capacity
- 28 VDC input (MIL-STD-704F / MIL-STD-1275F)
- Blade-Jet® internal forced-air, 6 CFM/slot
- 16 flat + 7 round heat pipes | pin-fin aluminium modules
- 6 integrated temperature sensors | battleshort override
- Encapsulated 25A inline EMI/EMC power input filter
- MIL-STD-461G & MIL-STD-810H | IP67 sealing option
- Optional: CU-3F28 hold-up capacitor bank or SSD/M.2 data recording
Request CU41 Quote
NCAGE:
9BERB·DGAM: 1634·1-year warranty
VPX
Enclosure½ SAVE · 3U VPX · 4 payload + 1 PSU
slots
CU41S
High Power, Forced-Air Conduction 4+1 3U VPX SAVE½ Enclosure
The CU41S is the SAVE½ variant: same 3U VPX 4+1 slot architecture as the CU41 (4 VITA 48.2 payload + 1 VITA 62 PSU), with a rear-mounted encapsulated expansion panel for power input, pass-through, and aux I/O. Supports 70W/slot at 71°C, 150W/slot at 55°C.
VetronicsGCVC4ISREdge
AI
Dimensions136×197×321 mm (H×W×D)
Weight15.4
lbs
(6.98 kg) excl. payload
Op. Temp.-40°C
to +85°C
MTBF500,000
hrs @ 25°C GB
Shock20g,
11ms
(MIL-STD-810H)
StructureAeronautical Al 6082-T6 | SS 316
Key Features & Specifications
- 3U VPX SAVE½ — 4× VITA 48.2 payload + 1× VITA 62 PSU slot
- OpenVPX & SOSA-aligned | VITA 66 RF & VITA 67 optical ready
- 112 Gbps PAM4, PCIe® 6.0 / CXL® 3.2, 100 GbE fabric
- 200 high speed differential pairs (400 pins) I/O
- ≤600W aggregate payload / ≤850W VITA 62 PSU capacity
- 28 VDC input (MIL-STD-704F)
- Blade-Jet® 6 CFM/slot | 23 flat heat pipes
- Rear expansion panel — power input, pass-through & aux I/O
- Encapsulated 18A inline EMI/EMC power filter
- MIL-STD-461G & MIL-STD-810H | IP67 option
- ARINC 404 mounting | Aeronautical Al 6082-T6
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NCAGE:
9BERB·DGAM: 1634·1-year warranty
VPX
Enclosure3U VPX · 2 payload + 1 PSU slots ·
SWaP-optimized
CU21
Compact 2+1 3U VPX Enclosure — Integrated Rugged PSU Option
The CU21 is a 3U VPX enclosure with 2 VITA 48.2 payload slots and 1 VITA 62 power supply slot (2+1). Optimised for SWaP-C-constrained platforms — UAVs, rotary wing, and dismounted systems. Uniquely, the CU21 can integrate Cuantico's own rugged 850W VITA 62 PSU module, reducing procurement cost while maintaining full VITA 62 compliance.
UAVEdge
AIC4ISRSmall
Sat
Dimensions136×197×321 mm (H×W×D)
PSU OptionCuantico
850W VITA 62 rugged
Op. Temp.-40°C
to +85°C
Input Power28
VDC MIL-STD-704F
ComplianceMIL-STD-461G / 810H
Architecture3U
VPX SOSA™ aligned
Key Features & Specifications
- 3U VPX — 2× VITA 48.2 payload slots + 1× VITA 62 PSU slot
- Optional: Cuantico 850W rugged VITA 62 PSU (integrated, reduced cost)
- OpenVPX VITA 46/65 | SOSA™ aligned slot profiles
- Gen-4/5/6 PCIe backplane fabric
- 18 Embedded Heat Pipes
- Proprietary conduction cooling — Blade-Jet® optional
- Integrated inline EMI/EMC power filter (CU-18A)
- MIL-DTL-38999 I/O connectors | VITA 66/67 ready
- 28 VDC input (MIL-STD-704F)
- MIL-STD-461G & MIL-STD-810H qualified
- Aeronautical Aluminum 6082-T6 | IP67 optional
- ARINC 404 mounting | Aeronautical Al 6082-T6
- SWaP-C optimized — ideal for size/weight constrained programs
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NCAGE:
9BERB·DGAM: 1634·1-year warranty
VPX
Chassis3U VPX · 8 payload + 2 PSU slots · Full
ATR
CU82
8+2 3U High-Power OpenVPX Chassis
The CU82 is Cuantico's highest-density 3U VPX platform — 8 VITA 48.2 payload slots and 2 VITA 62 PSU slots supporting up to 2×850W (1700W total). Featuring patented hybrid forced-air and conduction cooling with AI-optimized ANSYS modeling, it targets radar DSP, AI/ML inference at the edge, and high-power EW.
Radar
DSPAI/ML
EdgeHigh-Power
EWShipborne
Slots8×
payload + 2× VITA 62 PSU
PSU Capacity2×850W
= 1700W total
CoolingHybrid
forced-air + conduction
Op. Temp.-40°C
to +85°C
ComplianceMIL-STD-461G / 810H
Architecture3U
VPX SOSA™ / MOSA™
Key Features & Specifications
- 3U VPX — 8× VITA 48.2 payload + 2× VITA 62 PSU slots
- Up to 2×850W VITA 62 PSU capacity (1700W total)
- Gen-4/5/6 PCIe switching fabric
- Patented hybrid cooling — forced-air & conduction
- SOSA™ aligned & MOSA™ DoD compliant
- MIL-STD-461G EMC | MIL-STD-810H environmental
- Dedicated 25A inline power filter for each PSU slot
- AI-optimized ANSYS thermal modeling
- Aeronautical Aluminum 6082-T6 structure
- MIL-DTL-38999 I/O panel | VITA 66/67 ready
- Precision 5-axis CNC | IP67 sealing optional
- 28 VDC / 270 VDC input options
Request CU82 Quote
NCAGE:
9BERB·DGAM: 1634·1-year warranty
Power
Electronics3U VPX · VITA 62 · 1.0" pitch ·
conduction-cooled
VPX PSU
CU-850PSU — 850W Rugged VITA 62 3U VPX DC/DC Converter — SOSA™ Aligned
Cuantico's rugged 850W VITA 62 power supply module plugs directly into any 3U VPX VITA 62 slot. SOSA™-aligned with up to six configurable outputs, integrated IPMC dual-bus IPMB-A/B, and continuous background BIT. Conduction-cooled via card edge — full load from -40°C to +85°C. Integrated into the CU21 for a cost-optimised 2-slot mission system.
CU21
IntegratedCU41
/ CU41SCU82Retrofit
VPX
Output Power850W
max @ 85°C
Input Voltage+28
VDC (+18 to +40 VDC)
Efficiency91%
(SOSA) / 89% (standard)
Op. Temp.-40°C
to +85°C @ 100% load
ComplianceMIL-STD-461F / 704F / 810H
Weight1.6
lbs
| VITA 62 plug-in
Key Features & Specifications
- 850W output, 28 VDC input (+18 to +40 VDC range)
- VITA 62, 1.0" pitch | VITA 46.0 & VITA 65 compliant
- SOSA™ aligned output configuration (+12V only option)
- Up to six configurable outputs (standard / +12V heavy / SOSA™)
- Integrated IPMC dual-bus IPMB-A & IPMB-B (VITA 46.11)
- Continuous Background Built-in-Test (BIT)
- Current sharing for VS1–VS3 outputs
- 91% efficiency (SOSA +12V) | 89% other configs
- MIL-STD-461F EMI | MIL-STD-704F transient protection
- MIL-STD-810H | VITA 47.1 ECC4SL1 | 40G shock
- Conduction cooled — -40°C to +85°C @ 100% load
- Weight: 1.6 lbs | Al housing | 50μ" gold contacts
Request VPX PSU Quote
NCAGE:
9BERB·DGAM: 1634·1-year warranty
VPX
Enclosure6U VPX · 1 payload + integrated PSU · plate
enclosure
CU1
Single-Slot 6U VPX Chassis with Integrated CU850PS — Plate Enclosure
The CU1 is a single-slot 6U VPX plate-style enclosure with an integrated CU850PS power supply module. Ideal for size- and weight-constrained platforms — small vehicles and aircraft. The plate enclosure design enables direct platform surface mounting and maximises heat conduction to the host structure. The integrated CU850PS delivers up to 850W with SOSA™-aligned outputs.
Small
AircraftLight
VehiclesRotary
WingUAV
Ground Station
Slots1×
payload (VITA 48.2)
PSUIntegrated
CU850PS 850W
Form FactorPlate /
flat enclosure
CoolingConduction
via plate
Input Power28
VDC MIL-STD-704F
ComplianceMIL-STD-461G / 810H
Key Features & Specifications
- 3U VPX plate-style enclosure — 1× VITA 48.2 payload slot
- Integrated CU-850PSU — 850W VITA 62 rugged PSU
- Designed for small vehicles, aircraft, and rotary wing
- Direct platform surface mounting — bolt-on installation
- SOSA™ aligned slot profile | OpenVPX VITA 46/65
- Forced/air + Conduction cooled via plate and card edge
- Blade-Jet® internal forced-air
- Integrated CU-18A EMI/EMC inline power filter
- MIL-DTL-38999 I/O connectors | VITA 66/67 ready
- 28 VDC input (MIL-STD-704F)
- MIL-STD-461G & MIL-STD-810H qualified
- Aeronautical Aluminum 6082-T6 | IP67 option
- SWaP-C optimised — minimal footprint
Request CU1 Quote
NCAGE:
9BERB·DGAM: 1634·1-year warranty
Proprietary
Technology
At the Leading Edge of Innovation
Patented thermal management IP, Gen-5 VPX backplane design, and proprietary power filtering — engineered in-house for maximum performance and mission reliability.
Patented
IP
Patented Heat Dissipation Technology
Cuantico's proprietary IP cooling system enables high-power VPX modules to operate without external air sources. Our patented conduction and hybrid cooling paths handle thermal loads far exceeding standard VITA specifications — enabling denser, lighter, and more reliable embedded systems.
Gen-5
PCIe
High-Speed VPX Backplane Design
Our backplane architectures support Gen-4/5/6 PCIe at 16–32 Gbaud with full signal integrity analysis — TDR, eye diagrams, S-parameters, crosstalk — baked into every design. We engineer for deterministic latency and zero data corruption in the harshest battlefield environments.
Proprietary
IP
Proprietary Inline Power Filters
The CU1 inline power filter module is Cuantico's own IP — designed to suppress conducted emissions in MIL-STD-461 CE/CS environments. Available for 28VDC and 270VDC MIL platform power buses. Custom impedance profiles available for platform-specific integration.
In-house
Lab
Signal Integrity Engineering
In-house signal integrity lab performs TDR, frequency-domain analysis, S-parameter extraction, impedance matching, and EMC pre-compliance testing on every board revision. This enables first-pass success and accelerates program schedules.
Dual
Qualified
MIL-STD-461 & MIL-STD-810 Qualification
All Cuantico products are qualified to MIL-STD-461F (EMI/EMC) and MIL-STD-810H (environmental). This includes vibration, shock, altitude, temperature cycling, humidity, sand & dust — ensuring true mission readiness in any theater.
3D
Metal / CNC
Advanced Manufacturing & Packaging
Cuantico leverages CNC machining, 3D carbon/metal fiber composite printing, brazing, and precision sheet metal fabrication to produce rugged enclosures with integrated thermal management. AI-assisted design tools optimize SWaP and structural performance simultaneously.
Next-Generation
Capabilities
Quantum Sensing & Quantum Communications
Cuantico is at the forefront of quantum technology for defense — from quantum sensing payloads to satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for ultra-secure communications.
Quantum Sensing
Cuantico develops quantum sensing payloads for airborne and satellite platforms, leveraging atom interferometry and quantum-enhanced magnetometers for sub-surface imaging, gravity gradiometry, and precision navigation without GPS dependency.
Atom
InterferometryGravity
GradiometryPNT
Quantum Communications — Satellites
Our quantum communications research targets satellite-to-ground QKD (Quantum Key Distribution) and entanglement distribution for secure, unhackable communications between orbiting assets and ground stations — critical for next-generation SATCOM security.
QKDEntanglement
DistributionSATCOM
Quantum-Enhanced SIGINT
Integrating quantum receiver technologies into our SOSA-aligned VPX platforms enables unprecedented sensitivity for SIGINT collection. Quantum-enhanced ADCs and photonic signal processing push the boundaries of what's detectable at the edge.
Quantum
ReceiversPhotonic
ADCSIGINT
What We
Deliver
Engineering Services
Full-spectrum embedded electronics engineering — from concept through qualification and production.
Embedded Systems Design
Advanced PCB/hardware design for VPX, SOSA™ aligned, and MOSA™ compliant modules. Signal integrity, Gen-4/5/6 PCIe, power, thermal, and I/O engineering.
Power Electronics & Filtering
High-efficiency power management for MIL platforms. Proprietary inline EMI power filters for 28VDC / 270VDC conducted emissions compliance (MIL-STD-461).
Rugged ATR Enclosures
Custom and COTS ATR enclosures with patented thermal management. Forced-air, conduction, sealed immersion, and hybrid cooling configurations.
System Integration
End-to-end VPX system integration with COTS and custom backplanes, power supplies, and I/O wiring — ensuring comprehensive SOSA/MOSA™ mission readiness.
Certification & Qualification
MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-810H, NATO STANAG, UK DEF STAN, German VG standards. C5ISR, JADC2, EW, SIGINT, and NCW safety-critical certification assured.
Electronics Design Engineering
Component selection, counterfeit avoidance, DFX engineering, MIL-STD compliance testing, interconnect design, and NPI engineering for defense programs.
Signal Integrity Analysis
In-house TDR, frequency-domain analysis, S-parameters, crosstalk, EMC testing — full SI validation for every high-speed design.
Quantum Technology Integration
Quantum sensing payload integration and quantum communications hardware for satellite platforms. QKD and entanglement-based SATCOM security.
Markets
Served
Sectors
Cuantico serves the most demanding sectors across defense, aerospace, and emerging quantum technology markets.
Aerospace & Defense
C5ISR · EW · SIGINT
Intelligence & Surveillance
ISR · JADC2 · NCW
Navigation & PNT
GPS-denied · Quantum PNT
Quantum Technology
QKD · Quantum Sensing
Communications
SATCOM · Secure Comms
Artificial Intelligence
AI/ML Edge · Inference
Industrial Automation
Rugged IoT · IIoT
Science & Research
Quantum Labs · Test
Energy Systems
High-Power · Energy Mgmt
Measurement & Testing
MIL Qualification · EMC
Get in Touch
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Contact our engineering team for CU41, CU41S, CU21, CU82, or CU1 product information, custom VPX backplane design, or quantum payload integration.
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Entity — ITAR / EAR / DDTCDelaware
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MIL-STD-461GMIL-STD-810HSOSA™MOSA™FACE™ITAR
CompliantRoHSCE