Open.Tech’s rugged VPX Test Chassis provide modular, high-performance platforms for developing, validating, and deploying OpenVPX and SOSA-aligned embedded systems. Available in both 3U and 6U configurations—including the El Sharko, Nessie, and The Croc—these test chassis are built for real-world defense and aerospace applications. They support standard 1.0″ or 1.2″ slot pitch, configurable air or conduction cooling, and feature backplanes designed for high-speed data throughput and flexible payload integration.
Designed for lab use or field testing, Open.Tech chassis enable rapid prototyping, slot profile verification, and subsystem debugging across mission-critical VPX networks. With integrated power supplies, rear-transition module support, and MIL-grade ruggedization, these platforms help engineers accelerate system development and ensure interoperability with SOSA-compliant payloads, backplanes, and Ethernet switches.
“El Sharko” is a flexible bench top platform providing the scalability to support rapid development, demonstration and evaluation of 3U VPX and SOSA aligned systems.
"The Croc” is a flexible bench top platform providing the scalability to support rapid development, demonstration and evaluation of 6U VPX and SOSA aligned systems.
Mysteriously fast. Not just a legend. Nessie is the only development chassis with high density SOSA V91 connectors for next-generation VPX chassis at 50Gbps. Nessie provides the scalability to support rapid development, demonstration and evaluation of MIL-HD2 Next-Gen SOSA/VITA 91 aligned connectors for next generation switch and payload card requirements.
Open.Tech offers the VITA Developer Kit, a distinctive product that allows customers to develop their prototype quickly for embedded system designs for VITA 67. This kit includes ruggedized cable assemblies, backplanes, multiport modules, screws and driver tool, contact installation and removal tools, etc. It is ideal for prototyping and production-level testing. Avaialble in SMPM, SMPS and NanoRF series.
