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VITA 67.3 OVERVIEWThe VITA 67.3 specification draws on the solutions
provided in 67.1 and 67.2 but is unique as it doesn’t
define the locations of the ports like its predecessors.
Additionally, floating contacts have been moved to the
Backplane side (vs the Plug-In side in 67.1 and 67.2).
These two changes were implemented to allow Plug-In
Module designers the freedom to implement direct
RF connector PCB launches on the carrier and/or any
mezzanine card, eliminating the requirement for RF
cable assemblies on the Plug-In Module. However cable
options are available and still permitted.

Chassis and card-manufactures work toward
developing an interoperable solution satisfying
their immediate density and performance related
challenges. In order to assure the most robust
solutions, it is advisable to use modules and contacts
from the same manufacturers. However, fully
populated Plug-In Modules utilizing V67.3 hardware
from two different OEMs qualified to the VPX
standard can plug-in to the same Backplane slot.

Figure 1
VITA Sample Chassis with 67.1/67.2 (SMPM) and 67.3 (SMPM & SMPS) Modules

VITA 67.3 Connector Modules C, D and E were developed to take advantage of the 1” pitch between adjacent
Plug-In Modules. SV Microwave has created a variety of Backplane Connector modules fitting the Module C
envelope. While we can customize these to accommodate any application, the most widely adopted options
have been the 10 and 14 port configurations that are now available in our global distribution channel.

Figure 1.1
Module D (1/2 Width)2

Figure 1.2
Module C (Full Width)

Figure 1.3
Module E (1 1/2 Width)

VITA 67.3 SMPM SERIESSV Microwave’s VITA 67.3 SMPM series electrical and mechanical performance meet and exceed thestandards specified in ANSI/VITA67.3-2017, listed below for reference.

SPECIFICATIONS – VITA 67.3 SMPM (MATED PAIR)
ELECTRICALMECHANICAL

VSWR

2 MHz to 40 GHz

1.5:1 Max

Axial Travel.079”

Insertion Loss

2 MHz to 40 GHz.12 * √(f(GHz))

Radial Float± .010”3 MHz to 30 MHz≥ 140 dB

Engage Force

3.5 lbs (typ)30 MHz to 3 GHz≥ 120 dB

Disengage Force

3.5 lbs (typ)3 GHz to 27 GHz≥ 100 dB

Min Pitch (.047”).228”

27 GHz to 40 GHz≥ 90 dB

Min Pitch (.086”).228”

3 MHz to 30 MHz

30 dBmSpring Force (Full Deflection)

4.25 lbs (typ)30 MHz to 3 GHz

20 dBmMating Cycles

500 Min

3 GHz to 40 GHz

20 dBmVibration

MIL-STD-810

Cross Talk
Requirement(dB MIN)

Power Handling

VITA 67.3 SMPM BACKPLANE CONNECTOR MODULES

VITA 67.3 SMPM
10-Port Backplane
Connector Module
SV PN: SF9321-60059

VITA 67.3 SMPM
14-Port Backplane
Connector Module
SV PN: SF9321-60086
Aligned

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Backplane Contact
For Ø.086” CableSV PN: 3221-40066

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Backplane Contact
For Ø.047” CableSV PN: 3221-40071

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Bullet Insertion/
Removal Tool
SV PN: 500-32-007

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Contact Removal Tool
SV PN: 500-32-015

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VITA 67.3 SMPM PLUG-IN CONNECTOR MODULES
Plug-In Connector Modules are manufactured by a variety of embedded systems technology companies
with the common goal of interfacing to the Backplane. SV offers a variety of SMPM Plug-In Connector
Modules and contact options as COTS parts.

VITA 67.3 SMPM
10-Port Plug-In Connector
ModuleSV PN: 9311-60220

VITA 67.3 SMPM
14-Port Plug-In
Connector Module
SV PN: 9311-60221
Aligned

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Male to Male
Plug-In Adapter
SV PN: 1132-6116

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Male Edge Launch Connector(Smooth Bore)SV PN: 3211-60035

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Female to Female
Bullet (OAL .211”)
SV PN: 3290-4002

VITA 67.3 SMPM
Plug-In Male Contact
SV PN: 3211-60351 (Ø.047” cable)
SV PN: 3211-60350 (Ø.085” cable)

SV’s VITA 67.3 product line has been extended to include SMPM fixed length cable assembly configurations.
These standard items are stocking with SV’s distribution partners for quick turn prototyping. Once
functionality is verified, contact SV directly for customized cable solutions – whether you are looking forlow loss, phase stability or phase/delay matched sets, SV can build a custom cable to meet your needs.

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SMPM Female VITA 67.3 to
SMA Male Cable Assemblyfor Ø.085” CableSV PN: 7032-7434-120 (12”)
SV PN: 7032-7434-180 (18”)

SMPM Female VITA 67.3 to
2.92 mm Male Cable
Assembly for Ø.085” CableSV PN: 7032-7435-120 (12”)
SV PN: 7032-7435-180 (18”)

SMPM Male VITA 67.3 to SMA
Male Cable Assemblyfor Ø.085” CableSV PN: 7032-7840 (12”)

SMPM Male VITA 67.3 to SMA
Male Cable Assembly forØ.047” CableSV PN: 7032-7841 (12”)

VITA 67.3 SMPM ELECTRICAL TEST DATA
Mated pair testing of Backplane and Plug-In Connector Modules confirms specification data. Positioningof gate flags is important since the specification references mated pair performance; SV can provide a fullsignal path solution that includes almost any standard RF interface. The aluminum block shown in Figure
4 holds the male and female contacts in the proper alignment position during testing, replicating thegeometry of the end application.

Figure 2
Test Setup for Mated Pair VITA 67.3 SMPM

Figure 2.1
Gate Flag Position for SMPM Mated Pair Measurement

Frequency (GHz)

Frequency (GHz)
-60

2

-70

Isolation (dB)

VSWR

1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2

-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130

1

-140

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Figure 2.2
Gated VSWR Plot (typical)

35

40

0

10

20

30

40

Figure 2.3
Electrical Isolation Plot (Mated Pair)

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VITA 67.3 SMPS MODULES
In order to support design flexibility, increased data rates and high density requirements of VPX platforms,
SV Microwave has designed VITA 67.3 modules with our smallest high performance interface - the SMPS
series. The SMPS series has been an industry standard for over 10 years and is used extensively in someof the most demanding US MIL-AERO programs. The SMPS interface is currently being adopted as a DLA
Standard under the name SMP3. SV’s SMPS contacts are compatible with the DLA open standard.
SPECIFICATIONS – VITA 67.3 SMPS (MATED PAIR)
ELECTRICALMECHANICAL

VSWR

2 MHz to 67 GHz

1.5:1 Max (1.35:1 (typ)Axial Travel.079”

Insertion Loss

2 MHz to 67 GHz.12 * √(f(GHz))

Radial Float± .010”3 MHz to 30 MHz≥ 140 dB

30 MHz to 3 GHz≥ 120 dB

Engage/Disengage Force

1.0 lbs (typ)3 GHz to 27 GHz≥ 100 dB

Min Pitch (.047”).145”

27 GHz to 40 GHz≥ 90 dB

Min Pitch (.086”).155”

3 MHz to 30 MHz

30 dBmSpring Force/Contact
Nominal Mated Condition
Full Deflection

2.1 lbs (typ)2.6 lbs (typ)30 MHz to 3 GHz

20 dBmMating Cycles

500 Min

3 GHz to 40 GHz

20 dBmVibration

MIL-STD-810

Cross Talk
Requirement(dB MIN)

Power Handling

VITA 67.3 SMPS BACKPLANE CONNECTOR MODULES

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VITA 67.3 SMPS 19-Port
Backplane Connector Module
SV PN: SF9321-60093
only for Ø.047” cable
Aligned

VITA 67.3 SMPS 12-Port
Backplane Connector Module
SV PN: SF9321-60084
only for Ø.047” cable

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Backplane Contact
For Ø.086” CableSV PN: 3821-40024

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Backplane Contact
For Ø.047” CableSV PN: 3821-40023

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Bullet Insertion/Removal Tool
SV PN: 500-38-004

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Contact Removal Tool
SV PN: 500-38-006

VITA 67.3 SMPS PLUG-IN CONNECTOR MODULES
VITA 67.3 SMPS Plug-In Connector Modules slightly differ from their SMPM predecessor. These contacts have
either snap-in or flange mounted features which are tightly pitched and stay aligned via precision holes in
the Plug-In Connector Module.

VITA 67.3 SMPS
19-Port Plug-In
Connector Module
SV PN: SF9311-60171
Aligned

VITA 67.3 SMPS
12-Port Plug-In
Connector Module
SV PN: SF9311-60166

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Plug-In Adapter
SV PN: SF1138-6020

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Plug-In Male Contact
SV PN: SF3811-60060(Ø.047” cable)
SV PN: SF3811-60059(Ø.085” cable)

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Male Edge Launch Connector
SV PN: 3811-40003

VITA 67.3 SMPS
Female to Female
Bullet (OAL .098”)
SV PN: 1138-4001

SV’s VITA 67.3 product line has been extended to include SMPS fixed length cable assembly configurations.
These standard items are stocking with SV’s distribution partners for quick turn prototyping. Once
functionality is verified, contact SV directly for customized cable solutions – whether you are looking forlow loss, phase stability or phase/delay matched sets, SV can build a custom cable to meet your needs.

SMPS Male VITA 67.3 to SMA
Male 12” Cable Assemblyfor Ø.085 CableSV PN: 7038-0337

SMPS Male VITA 67.3 to SMA
Male 12” Cable Assemblyfor Ø.047” CableSV PN: 7038-0338

SMPS Female VITA 67.3 to SMA
Male 12” Cable Assemblyfor Ø.085” CableSV PN: 7038-0370

SMPS Female VITA 67.3 to SMA
Male 12” Cable Assemblyfor Ø.047” CableSV PN: 7038-0371

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VITA 67.3 SMPS ELECTRICAL TEST DATA
Mated pair testing of Backplane and Plug-In Connector Modules confirms specification data. Below you will
see our test configuration and data.

Figure 3
Test Setup for Mated Pair VITA 67.3 SMPS

Figure 3.1
Gate flag position for SMPS Mated Pair Measurement

Frequency (GHz)

Frequency (GHz)

-60

2

-70
-80
Isolation (dB)

VSWR

1.8
1.6
1.4

-90
-100
-110
-120

1.2

-130
1

-140
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Figure 3.2
Gated VSWR Plot (typical)

8

35

40

0

10

20

30

Figure 3.3
Electrical Isolation Plot (Mated Pair)

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VITA 67.1 AND 67.2 OVERVIEWThe VITA 67.1 and 67.2 Open VPX standards have enjoyed growing popularity in recent years as they are
adopted by an increasing number of DOD programs. SV Microwave, as a leader in the development of 67.1
and 67.2, continues to support these important products both directly and through a wide product offeringin our distribution channel. Key features include:••

Populated Plug-In Connector Modules inter-mate with Backplane Connector Modules acrossmultiple qualified manufacturers
Plug-In Connector Modules must be populated by that manufacturer’s Plug-In Contact

VITA 67.1 SMPM
4-Port (1/2 width) Backplane
Connector Module
SV PN: SF1132-6037

VITA 67.2 SMPM
8-Port (full width) Backplane
Connector Module
SV PN: SF1132-6036

VITA 67.1 SMPM
4-Port (1/2 width) Plug-In
Connector Module
SV PN: SF9321-60015

VITA 67.2 SMPM
8-Port (full width) Plug-In
Connector Module
SV PN: SF9321-60013

VITA 67.1/67.2 SMPM
Plug-In Contact
For Ø.047” CableSV PN: 3221-40019

VITA 67.1/67.2 SMPM
Plug-In Contact
For Ø.085” CableSV PN: 3221-40022

VITA 67.1/67.2 SMPM
Contact Removal Tool
SV PN: 500-32-022

SMPM Female VITA 67.1/67.2 to
SMA Male Cable AssemblyFor Ø.085” CableSV PN: 7032-6729-060 (6”)
SV PN: 7032-6729-120 (12”)

SMPM Female VITA 67.1/67.2 to
SMA Male Cable AssemblyFor Ø.047” CableSV PN: 7032-6728-060 (6”)
SV PN: 7032-6728-120 (12”)

9VITA 67 BACKPLANE TO MULTIPORT CONNECTOR SOLUTIONS
SV can also terminate your VITA backplane cables to a variety of multiport I/O panel solutions. Rather thancabling to individual I/O connectors, it is often advantageous to use a multiport I/O connector such as a D38999
circular or rectangular multiport for increased density and ruggedization. Below are just a few examples of themany solutions that SV has for these applications.

Figure 4
VITA Sample Chassis with 67 RF Modules Terminated to D38999 Circular Connectors with Coaxial Contacts

Figure 6
Enhanced View of Mini-D RF Bulkhead Mount
IP68 8-Port SMPS Male Connector

Figure 5
VITA Sample Chassis with SMPM Backplane Connector Modules
terminated to Mini-D RF Bulkhead Mount IP68 8-Port SMPS Male
Connector with Ø.047” Flex Cable

D38999 CIRCULAR CONNECTORS COTS CONTACTS:
SIZE

INTERFACE

CABLE

8

BMA

Ø.086”
Ø.047”

12

SMPM
Ø.086”
Ø.047”

16

SMPS
Ø.086”

10

TYPE

PART NUMBER

SocketSF9411-6000

Pin

SF9421-6000

SocketSF3251-60004

Pin

3241-40004

SocketSF3211-6004

Pin

3221-4002

SocketSF9911-60001

Pin

9921-40001

Socket9351-40029

Pin

9341-40043

VITA 66.5 SMPS + FIBER HYBRID MODULESSV Microwave also manufactures a variety of hybrid VITA modules. These modules contain both VITA compliant
coaxial cavities and Multi-Mode MT Ferrules in compliance with the VITA 66 standard. Our catalog of hybrid
modules is highly customizable and constantly expanding. A few examples are shown below. Check our website
www.svmicrowave.com for a full list of the latest VITA and SOSA-aligned module offerings.

Figure 7
VITA Sample Chassis with Backplane Connector Modules
Including Hybrid Coaxial and Fiber Module.
9 SMPM 67.3 Contacts/1 MT Fiber Contact

Figure 8
VITA Sample Plug-In Connector Modules with Hybrid Coaxial
and Fiber Module.

ALIGNED MODULE OFFERINGSVITA 65 6.4.5.8.7
14-Port SMPM + 3 MT Fiber
Backplane Hybrid Module
SV PN: 9321-60109

VITA 65 6.4.5.8.7
14-Port SMPM + 3MT Fiber
Plug-In Hybrid Module
SV PN: 9311-60215

VITA 65 6.4.5.8.8
19-Port SMPS + 3MT Fiber
Backplane Hybrid Module
SV PN: 9321-60108

VITA 65 6.4.5.8.8
19-Port SMPS + 3MT Fiber
Plug-In Hybrid Module
SV PN: 9311-60214

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RAPID RESPONSE VITA 67 ONLINE CABLE BUILDER
SV Microwave’s Rapid Response Cable Builder offers VITA 67.1, 67.2 and 67.3 cable assemblies online. These
cables are custom made and ship within 5-10 business days. For more information, please visit our website
at http://svmicrowave.com/products/rf-cable-builder

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APPENDIX I

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: VITA 67.3 SMPM

VITA 67.3 SMPM contacts have a unique ‘contact + adapter’ configuration that enables them to be easily assembled andremoved from the Backplane Connector Module and provide excellent radial captivation on the multiport block.

Figure 9
Contact Installation to Connector Module (by hand)

Figure 9.1
Bullet Installation to Contact. Uses Tool PN 500-32-007.

Figure 9.2
Bullet Fully Seated in Contact

Figure 9.3
Final Assembly. Connector Module + Contact + Bullet.

REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: VITA 67.3 SMPM
To remove the contacts (once adapters are extracted), removal tool PN 500-32-015 is used to compress the clip
and plunge the contact from the housing. SV Microwave has also developed an extended length removal tool (notshown, PN 500-32-042) for deep chassis applications.

Figure 9.4
Bullet Removed From Contact. Uses Tool PN 500-32-007.

Figure 9.5
Bullet Removed From Contact

Figure 9.6
Contact Removed. Uses Tool PN 500-32-015.

Figure 9.7
Contact Removed from Block

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APPENDIX IIINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: VITA 67.3 SMPS
VITA 67.3 SMPS contacts have a similar ‘contact + adapter’ configuration to the SMPM series. However, in
the SMPS series the Female-Female bullet is replaced by a Female-Male adapter. This feature enables quick
installation, removal, and centering of the contact relative to the connector module.

Figure 10
Contact Installation to Connector Module (by hand)

Figure 10.1
Bullet Installation to Contact. Uses Tool PN 500-38-004.

Figure 10.2
Bullet Fully Seated in Contact

Figure 10.3
Final Assembly. Connector Module + Contact + Bullet

REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: VITA 67.3 SMPS
To remove the contacts (once the adapters are extracted), removal tool PN 500-38-006 is used to compress theclip and plunge the contact from the housing.

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Figure 10.4
Bullet Removed From Contact. Uses Tool PN 500-38-004.

Figure 10.5
Bullet Removed From Contact

Figure 10.6
Contact Removed. Uses Tool PN 500-38-006.

Figure 10.7
Contact Removed from BlockAPPENDIX III

CABLE AND CONNECTOR ROUTING OPTIONSThis Appendix has been included to illustrate some pictorial examples showing routing options for terminating
backplane and Plug-In modules.

Stacking circuit boards can achieve the highest signal
density. Cards can be stacked and aligned with theconnector rows. In this example with a 14-Port VITA
67.2 SMPS Plug-In Module, there are four rows forstacked circuit boards.

Figure 11
Stacked Circuit Boards

In this Plug-In Module, adapter contacts (SF1138-6020)
are used with SMPS adapters (“bullets”, PN 1138-4001)
and SMPS Edge Launch connectors (3285-6001) tolaunch the signal directly from the module to the PCB.

Figure 12
Direct Edge Launch

In this mated set of VITA 67.3 SMPM modules, themodules are cabled on both sides. The Backplane
Module uses a standard SMPM contact (3221-40066).
The top two Plug-In Modules are using snap-in SMPM
cable contacts (3211-60350) terminated to Ø.086”
flex cable.

Figure 13
Cable to Cable with Adapter Mated Set

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