Rugged Military Embedded Graphics Cards, GPU & Video Processing Boards

Rugged military embedded graphics cards and GPU video processing boards deliver advanced processing capabilities in harsh environments for defense applications. These embedded solutions, including VPX GPU boards and GPGPU systems, provide high-performance for mission-critical tasks, such as real-time data visualization, sensor fusion, and AI-based analytics. Designed to meet stringent military standards, these robust components integrate seamlessly into 3U and 6U VPX architectures, ensuring reliable operation in extreme conditions.
Overview Rugged Military Embedded Graphics Cards, GPU & Video Processing Boards
By Staff Writer Last updated: December 17th, 2024

Rugged embedded graphics cards, GPUs, and video processing boards are critical components in modern military systems, offering high-processing power and efficiency for mission-critical applications.

Designed to withstand harsh environments, these components are tailored for the demands of military-grade systems, ensuring reliability in high-performance computing and real-time data processing.


Embedded Graphics Cards and GPUs for Military Applications

Embedded graphics cards and GPUs can deliver exceptional parallel processing capabilities, making them ideal for handling the complex computations required in military applications such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), electronic warfare (EW), and autonomous and uncrewed systems.

Ruggedized GPUs and video processing boards offer a robust solution for processing high-resolution imagery and video streams in real-time, enabling operators to make rapid, informed decisions in dynamic operational scenarios.

The use of GPGPU (General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units) technology has further extended the utility of GPUs in military systems, allowing for versatile data processing beyond traditional graphics rendering.

These solutions excel in applications that demand heavy computational loads, such as radar processing, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and data encryption.


Video Processing Boards for Challenging Environments

Military environments demand hardware that can withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference. Rugged embedded graphics cards and video processing boards are typically engineered with durable materials and advanced thermal management solutions, ensuring consistent performance even under severe conditions.

Standardized form factors such as VPX (VITA 46) can provide a scalable architecture for military systems, with configurations including 3U VPX graphics and video cards and 6U VPX GPGPU graphics and video cards. These formats enable seamless integration into existing platforms, whether deployed in ground vehicles, naval vessels, or airborne systems.


Embedded GPUs for Military Unmanned Systems

Embedded GPUs and graphics processors can enable autonomy in unmanned systems, powering real-time video analysis and artificial intelligence algorithms.

The compact form factors and high computational throughput of these systems make them ideal for integration into constrained spaces, such as tactical:

  • UAV – unmanned aerial vehicles
  • UGV – unmanned ground vehicles
  • USV – unmanned surface vessels
  • UUV – unmanned underwater vehicles

Additionally, these boards can facilitate advanced simulations and virtual training environments, providing a realistic and immersive experience for military personnel. By leveraging embedded graphics processors, operators can conduct mission planning and rehearsal with high fidelity.


Key Features of Rugged Embedded GPUs and Graphics Cards

  • High Computational Power
    Enhanced processing for intensive tasks such as image recognition, object tracking, and data visualization.
  • Ruggedization
    Built to endure extreme operational conditions, including wide temperature ranges and mechanical stress.
  • Low Latency Performance
    Optimized for real-time video streaming and data-intensive military applications.
  • Scalable Architecture
    Compatibility with VPX standards (3U and 6U) for integration across multiple platforms.
  • AI and Machine Learning Support
    Ideal for edge computing applications in autonomous and semi-autonomous systems.

Applications Across Defense Sectors

Rugged GPUs and video processing boards can play a pivotal role in a range of defense applications including:

Surveillance Systems: High-definition video capture and real-time analytics for situational awareness.

Electronic Warfare: Signal processing and interference mitigation.

Battle Management Systems: Data visualization and processing for tactical decision-making.

Autonomous Platforms: Navigation and control systems for drones, ground vehicles, and underwater robotics.


Innovations in Rugged Military Graphics Solutions

The evolution of rugged military graphics solutions continues to address the growing demands of the modern battlefield.

Cutting-edge developments in embedded GPUs and video processing boards are focusing on achieving greater energy efficiency, higher computational density, and improved interoperability with advanced sensors and communication systems.

These systems are typically designed with forward-looking technologies, enabling seamless upgrades as military requirements evolve. Innovations such as AI-accelerated graphics processing and modular architectures ensure compatibility with future advancements in military systems.

Rugged embedded graphics cards, GPUs, and video processing boards are proving essential for delivering the processing power and reliability demanded by today’s defense challenges.

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XMC-FGX2-8IO (WOLF-3183)

XMC with 4K or HD Video Capture/Transmit: SDI, ARINC 818, CVBS

XMC with 4K or HD Video Capture/Transmit: SDI, ARINC 818, CVBS
..., high density video capture and transmit platform with the FGX2, WOLF’s second-generation frame... ......es to other analog or digital video standards. RTOS drivers are optionally available upon...
XMC-A2000E-VO (WOLF-3476)

XMC mezzanine card with NVIDIA Ampere GPU and 4 video outputs

XMC mezzanine card with NVIDIA Ampere GPU and 4 video outputs
...A2000 embedded GPU. Data can be routed to the high-performance NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU for... ...iciency of the GPU, with more flexible CUDA FP32/INT core use, more efficient third generation...
VPX3U-ORIN-CX7-HPC (WOLF-14TZ) “Dagger”

3U VPX with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for HPEC data/video/sensor processing

3U VPX with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for HPEC data/video/sensor processing
...mbedded Ampere GPU provides the CUDA cores and Tensor cores for data processing, deep learning... ...mbedded Ampere GPU with 2048 CUDA cores & 64 Gen3 Tensor cores...
VPX3U-RTX5000E-SWITCH (WOLF-134S)

3U VPX module which includes an NVIDIA GPU, and both 10Gig Ethernet and PCIe Gen4 switches

3U VPX module which includes an NVIDIA GPU, and both 10Gig Ethernet and PCIe Gen4 switches
......on provides the processing power of a GPU and both network and PCIe switches in one 3U VPX... ...ingâ„¢ RTX5000 GPU for high performance embedded computing (HPEC), a PCIe Gen4 switch, and a 10Gig...
VPX3U-RTX5000E-16PCIE (WOLF-134C)

3U VPX HPEC module with NVIDIA RTX Turing for HPEC and up to PCIe x16

3U VPX HPEC module with NVIDIA RTX Turing for HPEC and up to PCIe x16
...ingâ„¢ RTX5000 GPU for high performance embedded computing (HPEC) and a configurable PCIe Gen4... ......gned to move heat using a low weight, high efficiency pipeline from the GPU die to the...
VPX3U-AD5000E-CX7 (WOLF-153L)

3U VPX with high performance embedded computing (HPEC) and network connectivity

3U VPX with high performance embedded computing (HPEC) and network connectivity
...0 Ada embedded GPU and a ConnectX SmartNIC. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada embedded GPU provides the... ...IA Ada RTX5000 GPU for HPEC and ConnectX-7 for up to 100GbE and PCIe Gen5 suitable for data-heavy...
VPX3U-ORIN-CX7-FGX2-SBC (WOLF-14T0) “Katana”

3U VPX SBC with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for data/video/sensor processing

3U VPX SBC with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for data/video/sensor processing
...... NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin system on a chip (SoC), NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC, WOLF FGX for video... ......a WOLF FGX2 which provides support for up to 4K video formats that are not native to the Orin...
VPX3U-AD5000E-VO (WOLF-1538)

3U VPX module with advanced Ada video processing and 4 video outputs

3U VPX module with advanced Ada video processing and 4 video outputs
......Features NVIDIA Ada GPU with 9728 CUDA Cores, 304 Tensor Cores, 4 DP/HDMI/DVI outputs ...0 Ada embedded GPU and a PCIe Gen4 switch in a rugged 3U VPX module. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 embedded...
VPX3U-A4500E-VO (WOLF-1448)

3U VPX module with advanced Ampere video processing and 4 video outputs

3U VPX module with advanced Ampere video processing and 4 video outputs
...A4500 embedded GPU in a rugged 3U VPX module. Built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture this GPU... ......Features NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 5888 CUDA Cores, 160 Tensor Cores, and 4 DP/HDMI/DVI Outputs
VPX6U-AD5000E-DUAL-VO (WOLF-2538)

6U VPX with dual-NVIDIA Ada GPUs for advanced AI & video processing applications

6U VPX with dual-NVIDIA Ada GPUs for advanced AI & video processing applications
......Features NVIDIA Ada with 19456 CUDA Cores, 608 Tensor Cores, and up to 8 video outputs ...ering. The Ada GPU uses a new TSMC 4N NVIDIA Custom Manufacturing Process which to increased...
1750-OEM Embedded Video Processing Board

Full 1080p performance for the smallest camera systems

Full 1080p performance for the smallest camera systems
...aneous digital video inputs, allowing users to process and analyze video for efficient and reliable...
4100-OEM Embedded Multi-Channel Video Processing Board

Powerful tactical video processor with 4k encoding and streaming

Powerful tactical video processor with 4k encoding and streaming
... most powerful video processing solution, delivering Full HD performance and 4K encoding in a... ...rful real-time video processing solution, delivering full HD performance and 4K encoding in a...
Condor VC300xX

Rugged XMC video capture solution supporting 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and HD-SDI

Rugged XMC video capture solution supporting 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and HD-SDI
...erformance XMC video capture card designed to meet the demanding requirements of military, defense,... ......r applications including live video streaming, sensor fusion, and mission-critical video...
Condor GR5S-AD2000

High-Performance Embedded GPGPU Solution for Mission-Critical Applications

High-Performance Embedded GPGPU Solution for Mission-Critical Applications
...aligned 3U VPX graphics and GPGPU card designed to deliver unparalleled computational power for... ...ironments, the card is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration. Its...
Condor GR5S-AD5000 Video & GPGPU Card

NVIDIA Ada Lovelace-based 3U VPX card for data-intensive applications

NVIDIA Ada Lovelace-based 3U VPX card for data-intensive applications
...00 is a rugged video graphics and GPGPU card built on the NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU and Ada Lovelace...
Condor NVA2102xX Video Card

Rugged NVIDIA RTX A2000 GPU-based video capture, processing & GPGPU card

Rugged NVIDIA RTX A2000 GPU-based video capture, processing & GPGPU card
...gh-performance graphics and GPGPU card that requires a single XMC slot and provides an all-in-one...
Condor NVA500xX

High-performance XMC video graphics and GPGPU processing card based on the NVIDIA® Ampere™ architect

High-performance XMC video graphics and GPGPU processing card based on the NVIDIA® Ampere™ architect
...erformance XMC video graphics and GPGPU processing card based on the NVIDIA® Ampere™ architecture...
Condor GR4-A4500

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A4500 GPU

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A4500 GPU
...actor embedded video capture and GPGPU card leveraging the cutting-edge NVIDIA Ampere architecture...
Condor GR4-A2000

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU
...actor embedded video capture and GPGPU card leveraging the cutting-edge NVIDIA Ampere architecture...
Condor NVA2104AxX

Rugged XMC video capture & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU supporting four video/aud

Rugged XMC video capture & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU supporting four video/aud
...erformance XMC graphics card that captures both analog & digital raw frame-by-frame audio/video...
Condor NVP2009AxF

Rugged XMC graphics & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Quadro Pascal P2000 GPU

Rugged XMC graphics & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Quadro Pascal P2000 GPU
...mance embedded graphics and GPGPU processing XMC card based on the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU...
Condor GR2S-A4500-ETH

SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX Graphics & GPGPU Card with PCIe Switch & SmartNIC

SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX Graphics & GPGPU Card with PCIe Switch & SmartNIC
... an OpenVPX 3U graphics and GPGPU card based around the NVIDIA Ampere architecture and providing 46...
Condor GR4-RTX3000 Graphics & Video Capture Card

Rugged NVIDIA Turing-based 3U VPX card with 3G-SDI / DisplayPort outputs

Rugged NVIDIA Turing-based 3U VPX card with 3G-SDI / DisplayPort outputs
...PX form factor card based around the NVIDIA Turing architecture and providing an all-in-one solution...
Condor NVP2009AxX Graphics & GPGPU card

NVIDIA Quadro-based XMC card with quad analog outputs

NVIDIA Quadro-based XMC card with quad analog outputs
...gh-performance graphics card based on the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU, supporting both legacy and newer...
Condor GR5-RTX3000 Graphics & GPGPU Card

Advanced 3U VPX card with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 GPU

Advanced 3U VPX card with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 GPU
...PX form factor card based on NVIDIA Turing architecture and the NVIDIA RTX, providing unmatched...
Condor GR2-RTX3000 Graphics & GPGPU Card

Rugged triple-output 3U VPX card based on NVIDIA Turing

Rugged triple-output 3U VPX card based on NVIDIA Turing
...PX form factor card based on NVIDIA Turing architecture and the NVIDIA RTX platform. Featuring the...
Condor XR1 HPEC & GPGPU Card

OpenVPX/SOSA-aligned 6U VPX card with dual NVIDIA Quadro RTX GPUs

OpenVPX/SOSA-aligned 6U VPX card with dual NVIDIA Quadro RTX GPUs
...5/SOSA-aligned card featuring dual GPUs based on the NVIDIA Quadro RTX architecture and delivering...
Condor GR5-RTX5000 Graphics & GPGPU Card

Rugged 3U VPX card with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 GPU

Rugged 3U VPX card with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 GPU
...PX form factor card based on the NVIDIA Turing architecture and NVIDIA RTX platform, supporting four... ...analytics, the card is ideal for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), EW...
Condor NVP2102AxX Graphics & Video Capture Card

High-performance XMC graphics card with NVIDIA Quadro Pascal P2000 GPU

High-performance XMC graphics card with NVIDIA Quadro Pascal P2000 GPU
...erformance XMC graphics card designed to capture both analog and digital raw frame-by-frame...
Condor GR2S-A4500

SOSAâ„¢-Aligned 3U VPX High-Performance Graphics & GPGPU Card

SOSAâ„¢-Aligned 3U VPX High-Performance Graphics & GPGPU Card
...ged 3U OpenVPX video graphics and GPGPU processing card based on NVIDIA® Ampere architecture using... ...formance. This card is designed in line with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standard...
Condor GR5-A2000

OpenVPX 3U Graphics & GPGPU Card

OpenVPX 3U Graphics & GPGPU Card
...3U form factor card based on NVIDIA Ampere architecture and the NVIDIA RTXâ„¢ platform. This highly...

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