C&K Components has developed a variety of detect switches for use in ATCA (Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture) applications. Designated the MDS Series, SDS Series, SDT Series and HDT Series, the detect switches are implemented on the server blade as a safety mechanism to guarantee the blade is powered down, while ensuring no data is lost.
C&K Components ATCA Family Switches "Switches in ATCA applications have traditionally been through-hole mounted, but we have added a full line of surface mount products, providing our customers with greater design flexibility and allowing us to extend the terminals to provide a more robust assembly to the PC board," said David Webber, senior product manager for C&K Components. "The extended offering of detect switches allows us to meet the expanded temperature ranges and vibration requirements as ATCA applications continue to grow in popularity in the military and medical arenas."
While most ATCA applications are used in network and telecom servers, the detect switches are also being increasingly employed on advanced mezzanine cards (AMC) for improved data integrity in military, datacom and medical applications, including black boxes and high-end ultrasound equipment.
