Applications

MicroTCA systems are not just attractive where an AdvancedTCA system would be an oversized solution. They are also recommended in general wherever high computing capacity and high-speed data transfer are required. Other benefits include a significant reduction in development costs and time-to-market compared with proprietary solutions, along with more compact dimensions and increased flexibility compared with existing bus systems (VME, CompactPCI).

These features mean that MicroTCA is also an interesting option for industrial automation, image processing, medical engineering, and defense technology.

Aerospace & Defense: Communication Systems, radar, sonar, image and video capture/processing

Transportation: Video surveillance, information systems (Internet to the train, WiMAX/2G/WiFi, travel information and entertainment)

Automation: Image processing (machine vision and safety (SIL2 & SIL3)) and real-time motion control Robots and production engineering: A powerful computer system with isochronous processors is required to control complex movements Robots and safety engineering: Video cameras record images in the area in which the robot is working and three-dimensional surveillance is in place; if an employee gets too close, the robot will shut down Machine vision: Video cameras are used for sorting goods in production, for recycling and/or for surface inspection, and an image processing system is deployed

Medical: Medical image processing: There is a demand for compact and quiet systems that consume relatively little power and are suitable for use in hospital environments

Telecommunications: Public safety communication systems and disaster control: Mobile base stations are moved to the disaster zone, providing a communications infrastructure for emergency and rescue services