• Light Weight Receivers
• CASS Connector Module Configuration

Connector Modules

• Signal Modules
• Power Modules
• Coaxial & Blank Modules

• High Density Signal
• High Density Power
• Mini Power
• Mini Coaxial
• Solder Sleeve Mini Coaxial

The 80 Series light-weight receiver is designed for use on portable test stations where weight is a major consideration. Weighing only 10 lbs, the receiver features a single tier engaging mechanism with 19 modular positions, and accepts a single tier Interface Device (ID). A microswitch is integrated into the receiver and activated by engaging the ID. The light-weight receiver includes RFI gasketing but does not have a telescoping handle as specified by the Navy's CASS guidelines.

Virginia Panel Corporation's new QuadraPaddle technology offers unmatched high-density performance for 80 Series platform digital I/O requirements. VPC was instrumental in development of the CASS interface standard, and continues to provide innovative CASS compatible solutions as requirements evolve.

Adhering to the philosophy of open-architecture, standards-based interconnectivity, modules and contacts are designed for ease of integration with COTS products for “plug & play” capability.

QuadraPaddle technology offers:

• High-density interconnectivity with 800 signal contacts
• Twin-female contacts on .100” (2.54 mm) centers to promote rapid integration with COTS products
• “Plug & play” configuration options with COTS cable assemblies or a range of VPC solutions
• Accommodation for DIN, SCSI, VHDCI, and other connectors
• Multiple contact-types for added versatility and applications

• High-Density Signal
  Signal contacts carry up to 5 amperes continuous and can carry pulsed current up to 15 amperes at a maximum duration of 800 milliseconds.  Resistance ranges from .002 - .005 OHMS. 
  Superior performance is achieved by VPC's patented Tri-Paddle design.  A variety of patchcords are offered using white, stranded wire unless otherwise noted

• High-Density Power
  High-Density Power Contacts can carry up to 10 amperes maximum continuous current. A variety of patchcords are offered using white, stranded wire unless otherwise noted

• Mini Power
  Mini Power Contacts (solder terminations) can carry up to 60 amperes continuous current. A variety of patchcords are offered, using white, stranded wire unless otherwise noted.

• Mini Coaxial
  Mini Coaxial contacts have a maximum VSWR of 1.100 at 500 MHz. Transmission loss is -0.14 to -0.15 db at 500 MHz and -0.82 to -0.92 db at 2 GHz. Initial average resistance is .0035 OHMS; after 20,000 engagement cycles average resistance is less than .0085 OHMS. Dielectric breakdown voltage is greater than 1500 VDC. Center contacts are finished with 60µ" gold; outer shields are finished with 30µ" gold except where noted

• Solder Sleeve® Mini Coaxial
  Solder Sleeve™ termination is available for coaxial contacts. A durable, reliable and economical alternative to traditional crimping methods, Solder Sleeve is constructed of heat-shrinkable thermoplastic. The sleeve contains a fluxed solder pre-form, which provides the exact amount of solder and flux required to connect coaxial wire to the contact. The Solder Sleeve's one-piece, pre-assembled design makes application as easy as stripping the wire, inserting it and heating the contact. After shrinking, the sleeve acts as an insulator and provides strain relief for the solder joint. If contact replacement is needed, simply heat, pull the contact off the cable, clean the cable, insert a new contact, heat and plug contact back into module. To ensure proper connection, VPC offers a tool kit containing the holding fixture with the appropriate adapter and a separate heating gun.