Leveraging VNX+ and QMC Standards for Next-Generation Embedded Defense Systems
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time - New York
Duration: 60 minutes
Summary
The VNX+ (VITA 90) small form factor module standard and the new QMC (VITA 93) mezzanine I/O standard are giving system designers new tools to build compact, high-performance embedded systems. Learn how defense and aerospace integrators are using these MOSA-aligned COTS standards to reduce custom development, accelerate deployment, and cut system costs—without compromising performance.
In this webcast, you’ll learn:
How VNX+ and QMC standards complement each other in modern architectures
Key specifications and performance characteristics that matter most
Real-world examples in military and aerospace applications
Integration strategies and best practices for rapid deployment
How to evaluate if VNX+/QMC fits your next program
Who should attend:
System architects and hardware engineers designing embedded defense platforms
Program managers seeking solutions for SWaP-constrained systems
Anyone exploring alternatives to costly custom electronics
You’ll take away:
A clear understanding of the VNX+/QMC ecosystem and available components
A decision framework to compare against traditional approaches
Practical insights to implement these standards in your next design
Mark Littlefield
Director, Systems Products
Elma Electronic
Mark Littlefield is director of systems products for Elma Electronic. He is an active contributor to multiple VITA and SOSA technical working groups, including the SOSA small form factor (SFF) sub-committee, and was co-chair of the VITA 65 OpenVPX working group. He has more than 25 years of experience in embedded computing, where he has held a range of technical and professional roles supporting defense, medical, and commercial applications. Mark holds bachelor's and master’s degrees in control systems engineering from the University of West Florida.
Mamdouh (Mondo) Mikhail
Systems & Solutions Architect
ADLINK Technology, Inc.
Mamdouh “Mondo” Mikhail is a Systems and Solutions Architect with Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California, for its Defense, Networking and Computing Products Group. Mamdouh has 30+ years of industry experience including DoD IV&V, Defense Contracting and Embedded Computing. He graduated from California State University at Northridge with a B.S. degree in Applied Physics.