Approved ANSI Standard
ANSI/VITA 66.0-2016
Optical Interconnect on VPX – Base Standard
Abstract
This standard defines a family of blind mate Fiber Optic interconnects for use with VPX
backplanes and plug-in modules.
Approved: July 1, 2016
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Table of Contents
1
1.1
1.2
3
2
2.1
1.3
1.4
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Terminology .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2.1 Specification Key Words ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2 Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 2
Normative References .................................................................................................................. 3
Non-Normative References .......................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1 VITA Product Directory ............................................................................................................ 3
Compliance ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Statement of Compliance ............................................................................................................. 4
2.1.1 Compatibility ............................................................................................................................ 4
Verification Method Notation ......................................................................................................... 4
2.2
2.3 Methods ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3.1 Verification ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.2
Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3.3 Demonstration ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.4 Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.5 Test .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Optical Interconnect Definition ............................................................................................................. 7
General Description ...................................................................................................................... 7
Optical Interconnect Interface Characteristics .............................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Full-width Backplane Mounting Interface ................................................................................ 8
3.2.2 Full-Width Plug-In Module Mounting Interface ...................................................................... 10
3.2.3 Half-width Backplane Mounting Interface .............................................................................. 11
3.2.4 Half-Width Plug-In Module Mounting Interface ..................................................................... 13
3.2.5 Range of Engagement .......................................................................................................... 15
Appendix A: Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................ 17
A.1 Working Group Members ................................................................................................................. 17
A.2 ANSI Ballot Group ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.1
3.2
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List of Tables
Table 1.2.2-1: Term Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 2
Table 3.2.5-1: Range of Engagement Requirement ................................................................................... 16
Table A.1-1: Working Group Members ....................................................................................................... 17
Table A.2-1: ANSI Ballot Group .................................................................................................................. 18
List of Figures
Figure 3.1-1: Interfaces detailed in VITA 66 standards. ............................................................................... 7
Figure 3.1-2: VITA 66 Document Structure. .................................................................................................. 8
Figure 3.2.1-1: Full-width Fiber Optic Interconnect Backplane interface. ..................................................... 9
Figure 3.2.2-1: Full-width Fiber Optic Interconnect Plug-In Module interface. ........................................... 10
Figure 3.2.3-1: Half-width Fiber Optic Interconnect Backplane interface. .................................................. 12
Figure 3.2.3.1-1: Half-width backplane interconnect locations illustration. ................................................. 13
Figure 3.2.4-1: Half-width Fiber Optic Interconnect Plug-In Module interface. ........................................... 14
Figure 3.2.4.1-2: Half-width module interconnect location illustration. ....................................................... 15
Figure 3.2.5-1: Range of Engagement Context Diagram ........................................................................... 16
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Introduction
1
The VITA 66 base standard defines physical features of a stand-alone compliant blind mate Optical
Interconnect for use in VPX systems. This standard does not apply to monolithic VPX connectors such
as, but not limited to, [VITA 60] or [VITA 64].
1.1 Objectives
The objectives of this standard are:
Define a suitable family of optical interconnects for use on [VITA 46.0] plug-in modules and
backplanes
1.2 Terminology
1.2.1 Specification Key Words
To avoid confusion and to make very clear what the requirements for compliance are, many of the
paragraphs in this standard are labeled with keywords that indicate the type of information they contain.
These keywords are listed below:
Rule
Recommendation
Suggestion
Permission
Observation
Any text not labeled with one of these keywords is to be interpreted as descriptive in nature. These will be
written in either a descriptive or a narrative style.
The keywords are used as follows:
Rule -:
Rule 1.2.1-1: Rules form the basic framework of this standard. They are sometimes expressed in
text form and sometimes in the form of figures, tables or drawings. All rules shall be followed to
ensure compatibility between board and backplane designs. All rules use the “shall” or “shall not”
words to emphasize the importance of the rule. The “shall” or “shall not” words are reserved
exclusively for stating rules in this standard and are not used for any other purpose.
Recommendation -:
Recommendation 1.2.1-1: Wherever a recommendation appears, designers would be wise to take
the advice given. Doing otherwise might result in poor performance or awkward problems.
Recommendations found in this standard are based on experience and are provided to designers to
speed their traversal of the learning curve. All recommendations use the “should” or “should not”
words to emphasize the importance of the recommendation. The “should” or “should not” words
are reserved exclusively for stating recommendations in this standard and are not used for any other
purpose.
Suggestion -:
Suggestion 1.2.1-1: A suggestion contains advice, which is helpful but not vital. The reader is
encouraged to consider the advice before discarding it. Some design decisions that need to be made
are difficult until experience has been gained. Suggestions are included to help a designer who has
not yet gained this experience.
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Permission -:
Permission 1.2.1-1: In some cases a rule does not specifically prohibit a certain design approach,
but the reader might be left wondering whether that approach might violate the spirit of the rule or
whether it might lead to some subtle problem. Permissions reassure the reader that a certain
approach is acceptable and will cause no problems. All permissions use the “may” word to
emphasize the importance of the permission. The lower-case “may” word are reserved exclusively
for stating permissions in this standard and are not used for any other purpose.
Observation -:
Observation 1.2.1-1: Observations do not offer any specific advice. They usually follow naturally
from what has just been discussed. They spell out the implications of certain rules and bring
attention to things that might otherwise be overlooked. They also give the rationale behind certain
rules so that the reader understands why the rule must be followed.
1.2.2 Definitions
The following terms are used within the body of the specification. In this context, they have the following
meanings.
Table 1.2.2-1: Term Definitions
Term
Definition
Compliance
Conformity in fulfilling Official Requirements.
Compatibility
Conformity
Connector
Full-width
Optical Terminus
Interoperability
Half-width
Module
The ability of an item not meeting all requirements of compliance to
interoperate with compliant items albeit with less capability.
The act of Verifying the item's performance against each declared
requirement.
A mechanical device used to hold two parts of an electrical or optical
circuit together.
In the context of this standard, Full-width is defined as the width of a
[VITA 46.0] electrical connector block occupying a J1/P1 through J6/P6
(6U) or J2/P2 (3U) position on the backplane or module.
A specific element in an optical connector that couples a functional signal
between the two mating halves.
The ability of two items that is compliant or compatible to the same sets of
requirements to function together.
In the context of this standard, Half-width is defined as one half of the
width of a [VITA 46.0] electrical connector block occupying a J1/P1
through J6/P6 (6U) or J2/P2 (3U) position on the backplane or module.
A printed wire assembly which conforms to defined mechanical and
electrical specifications.
MT or MT Ferrule
MT or MT Ferrule is a rectangular optical component with a typical 2,5mm
by 6,4mm mating face and contains multiple fiber positions.
Official Requirements
Those declared by this specification and any referenced specifications
and standards.
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Term
Definition
Plug-In Module
See Module.
PWB
Verification
Printed Wiring Board. A component of a Module containing the
interconnecting printed copper traces and on which electronic
components are soldered.
Verification is accomplished by one or more of several accepted methods:
Inspection, Demonstration, Analysis, Test.
1.3 Normative References
The publications listed in this Section are referenced by this standard. Unless otherwise noted the use of
the latest revision is assumed.
The following standards are available from the VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA).
http://www.vita.com
[VITA 46.0] ANSI/VITA 46.0-2007 VPX Baseline Standard
[VITA 60]
VITA 60 Alternate Connector for VPX Standard
[VITA 64]
VITA 64 Optimized Footprint onVITA 60 Standard (draft, in
progress)
[VITA 65]
ANSI/VITA 65-2010 VPX System Specification
[VITA 48.1] ANSI/VITA 48.1 Mechanical Specification for Microcomputers using
REDI Air Cooling
[VITA 48.2] ANSI/VITA 48.2 Mechanical Specification for Microcomputers using
REDI Conduction Cooling Applied to VITA VPX
1.4 Non-Normative References
1.4.1 VITA Product Directory
VITA maintains a searchable product directory for its members. In the product directory you can find
products developed on a variety of VITA Technologies. Please contact the member companies directly for
more details about products and availability. Although VITA members are encouraged to include their
products in this directory, the products listed are not all inclusive of the VITA ecosystem.
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2 Compliance
2.1 Statement of Compliance
Any product claiming compliance to this specification must provide, on request, a statement of
compliance which clearly indicates the following:
The specific revision of the specification,
Rules plus verification outcome (Pass/Fail),
The state of recommendations and permissions (implemented/did not implement), and verification
outcome (Pass/Fail).
In the event of a dispute arising between a product’s performance to the specification and the claim of
compliance, a user may request evidence of conformity for only those requirements in dispute. The
evidence of conformity may contain intellectual property or industrial secrets of a highly proprietary
nature, and therefore it is recommended that any user, before executing a request of this nature, verify
both Non-Disclosure Agreements, and any contractual restrictions that may exist.
Rule 2.1-1: For any product claiming compliance to this specification the supplier shall provide, on
request, a Statement of Compliance.
Observation 2.1-1: Future work might include an example of a Statement of Compliance included in
an appendix.
2.1.1 Compatibility
Items claiming compatibility will have the characteristic of Interoperability, albeit with less functionality. A
specific example is fewer fibers on the module side than available on the backplane side, thus limiting the
number of optical channels that may be supported, but in all other respect fully compliant with the mating
interface.
2.2 Verification Method Notation
At the end of each Rule and Recommendation the verification method is specified and denoted as
follows:
[VM = vmlist]
Where:
VM = Verification Method,
vmlist = Verification Method List
The Verification Method List consists of one or more of the following: I (Inspection), D (Demonstration), A
(Analysis), T (Test), VNR (Verification Not Required), and are listed in the recommended order. For
example:
[VM = I] means Inspection only
[VM = D,A,T] means Demonstration is recommended, Analysis and Test are permitted
[VM = T,D] means Test is recommended, Demonstration is permitted
[VM = VNR] means Verification Not Required.
Each of the four methods of verification are described in section 2.3
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