Driving Innovation in Defense with the SOSA Standard

The SOSA standard (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) is a modern open-architecture initiative aimed at enhancing interoperability, scalability, and rapid technology insertion in defense and aerospace systems. Developed through collaboration between government and industry, the SOSA standard defines modular design guidelines based on VPX technology to ensure systems are upgradeable, cost-effective, and vendor-neutral. Elma Electronic is a leading provider of SOSA-aligned solutions, offering rugged backplanes, chassis, and integrated platforms that meet the strict requirements of this architecture. By adopting the SOSA standard, organizations can future-proof their embedded systems and streamline development across mission-critical applications.

1. Why SOSA™
Matters
SOSA™ (Sensor Open Systems
Architecture) is redefining how
modular systems are developed for
the defense and aerospace sectors.

2. From Contributor to
Solution Provider
As a leading member of the SOSA
Consortium, Elma brings unmatched
experience in compliant backplanes,
chassis, and integration services.

3. Faster, Smarter
Deployment
SOSA-aligned platforms enable
plug-and-play capability across
suppliers—drastically cutting
integration time and lifecycle
costs.

4. Industry Standards,
Engineered for the
Future
Supports 3U/6U VPX, VITA 46/48/62
standards. Enables scalability,
thermal efficiency, and cyber-
hardened systems.

5. Mission-Critical
SOSA Systems
From airborne EW systems to
radar and communications,
Elma SOSA systems are at the
core of next-gen military
platforms.

6. Start Fast,
Scale Easy
Our Development Platforms
accelerate prototyping and
validation—trusted by primes,
OEMs, and integrators.

7. Elma = SOSA-
Ready Innovation
Turnkey solutions, deep SOSA
knowledge, unmatched quality—
Elma is your gateway to open,
modular system success.