Feb. 12, 2025
MicroTCA (Micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture) systems are essential for applications requiring high-performance processing, modular scalability, and compact electronic packaging. Widely adopted across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecom, and scientific research, MicroTCA systems offer a cost-effective, standards-based solution for high-speed data acquisition and signal processing.
If you're looking to purchase MicroTCA systems from China, understanding the structural components, supply chain, and key procurement factors is crucial to making an informed and risk-free decision. This guide outlines everything you need to know, from key product categories to sourcing strategies—and introduces Rdekono, a reliable Chinese manufacturer offering high-quality IEC 60297 subracks, cabinets, and precision electronic enclosures.
MicroTCA is a derivative of the AdvancedTCA standard, designed for smaller, more compact systems without sacrificing performance. It typically includes:
Backplanes
Power modules
Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AMCs)
Cooling units
Mechanical chassis or subracks
These components are mounted in a standardized subrack, often built to IEC 60297 mechanical specifications. The IEC 60297 Subrack standard ensures consistent slot width, card spacing, and mechanical integrity, enabling compatibility across different vendors and global applications.
Learn more about our IEC 60297 Subracks for MicroTCA and other 19-inch modular systems.
China has become a global leader in precision metal fabrication, electronics packaging, and modular rack production. Here’s why sourcing from China makes sense:
Cost-Effective Manufacturing: Competitive pricing without compromising quality.
Standard Compliance: Manufacturers like Rdekono specialize in subrack systems compliant with IEC 60297, 19-inch rack units, and MicroTCA-compatible chassis.
Custom Design Capabilities: Flexible OEM/ODM services to meet specific project requirements.
· MicroTCA is designed to work in coordination with the AdvancedTCA standard. The MicroTCA system is smaller and cheaper than the AdvancedTCA system, but their internal architecture is essentially the same. More importantly, MicroTCA maintains complete consistency with the AMC. 0 module definition, allowing various AdvancedMCs to be used in the MicroTCA system without the need for customization.
· MicroTCA was originally designed for small telecommunications systems at the network edge, but has been widely used in industries such as mobile, military, telemetry, data acquisition, and aviation electronics. MicroTCA provides some advantages for these applications, including:
· High performance: MicroTCA introduces a new structure that improves backplane performance by four times. The backplane bandwidth can be expanded to accommodate
applications with lower requirements.
· Low cost:
This architecture conforms to the principles of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and can reduce lifecycle costs. Reduced initial investment, making
it available for applications, including small-scale deployment and experimentation.
· Modularization:
Supports fully redundant and non redundant systems, including power budget and hot swappable configurations. Components can be added, removed, or
replaced with minimal interference to other parts of the system, and support continuous maintenance and upgrades.
Manageability:
The Standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) allows for fault detection and isolation through enhanced hardware platform management.
The standardized management protocol is compatible with AdvancedTCA, simplifying system management and interoperability.
Compatibility:
This architecture is designed to integrate into standard rack systems, supporting 19 inch and metric racks.
When evaluating suppliers, consider these factors:
a. Engineering and Design Capabilities
Does the supplier offer design assistance, CAD drawings, or prototyping? Rdekono provides full-service support from mechanical design to mass production.
b. Material and Compliance
Ensure subracks use high-grade aluminum, stainless steel, or SPCC, and meet international standards like IEC 60297, RoHS, or UL.
c. Assembly and Surface Treatment
Look for manufacturers with surface treatment options such as anodizing, powder coating, or chromating for durability and conductivity.
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Telecommunications: Subracks are used to mount MicroTCA systems in 5G base stations or telecom control centers.
Defense & Aerospace: Rugged subracks host real-time computing modules in harsh environments.
Medical Equipment: 19-inch standard enclosures house image processing systems and control logic.
Laboratory & Research: Modular MicroTCA systems are used in physics experiments and signal acquisition setups.
To avoid delays or compliance issues:
Choose suppliers with global logistics capabilities
Confirm packaging meets ESD and transport safety standards
Ask for certifications and customs documentation upfront
Rdekono offers flexible MOQ, fast shipping, and multilingual support to streamline your MicroTCA system or subrack orders.
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As a professional electronic enclosure and subrack supplier in China, Rdekono delivers:
Compliant IEC 60297 subracks for MicroTCA, ATCA, and CPCI systems
Precision sheet metal fabrication with CNC machining, laser cutting, and surface finishing
Full design-to-delivery service with strict QC and fast lead time
Whether you're upgrading telecom infrastructure, building a research platform, or customizing control cabinets, Rdekono helps you integrate performance and reliability into every layer of your system.
Contact us today via our Service Page to start your MicroTCA procurement journey.
Oct. 01, 2023
For PCB board of the subrack insertion and extraction, Provides assistance when pulled out.Composed of four parts: handle, scutcheon, printed board bracket, and shaft. Handle material: PC+GF20%, Fire retardant standard: UL94V1, printed board bracket material: die-cast zinc alloy surface nickel plating.
Oct. 08, 2023
The subrack does not have a series of profiles, and after receiving an order, it is usually customized and processed according to the drawings. Products from different customers and products of different specifications from the same customer all need to be redesigned and processed, resulting in higher costs;