Rugged Military VPX Graphics GPU Cards & Processors

Leverage the power of advanced VPX graphics cards and processors designed for rugged military environments. These high-performance GPU solutions, including OpenVPX and GPGPU architectures, deliver robust processing capabilities for mission-critical defense systems. Built to withstand extreme conditions, they provide reliability and efficiency for applications such as situational awareness, AI processing, and real-time data analysis.
Overview Rugged Military VPX Graphics GPU Cards & Processors
By Staff Writer Last updated: December 15th, 2024

VPX graphics cards represent a critical technological advancement in rugged computing systems, designed to deliver exceptional performance in demanding military, aerospace, and industrial applications.

These modules integrate cutting-edge GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) technology within the robust and scalable VPX (VITA 46) standard, ensuring seamless interoperability, high-speed data transfer, and enhanced durability under extreme environmental conditions.


VPX Graphics Processors for Mission-Critical Applications

In military and defense operations, VPX graphics cards are key for enabling real-time data visualization, advanced image rendering, and parallel computing tasks.

These high-performance modules incorporate powerful GPGPU (General-Purpose Graphics Processing Unit) capabilities, allowing them to handle intensive computational workloads such as signal processing, machine learning, and radar image analysis.

By leveraging open-standard VPX architecture, these cards ensure compatibility with a wide range of OpenVPX systems, providing system architects with flexibility and scalability in designing next-generation platforms.

Ruggedized for Extreme Environments

Designed for environments where reliability is paramount, VPX graphics cards are typically engineered to withstand vibration, shock, high temperatures, and electromagnetic interference.

Ruggedized construction ensures uninterrupted performance in tactical ground vehicles, airborne platforms, naval systems, and space-based applications.

Conforming to MIL-STD specifications, these cards are optimized for long-term durability and operational consistency, even in the harshest conditions.


VPX Graphics Cards with Modular Design

VPX graphics cards are built within the modular VPX ecosystem, allowing seamless integration with processors, memory modules, and other system components.

OpenVPX specifications enable developers to select from a diverse range of configurations, tailoring solutions to meet specific computational and graphical demands.

This modularity can accelerate the development of mission-critical systems, enhancing capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and situational awareness applications.

Key Features and Benefits

  1. High-Performance GPUs: Equipped with the latest GPU technology, VPX cards can provide high-processing power for graphics-intensive and compute-heavy tasks.
  2. Rugged Construction: With ruggedized enclosures and components, these cards meet strict durability standards for military-grade reliability.
  3. OpenVPX Compatibility: Full compliance with the OpenVPX framework ensures interoperability and ease of integration into existing systems.
  4. Low Latency: Advanced interconnects within the VPX backplane architecture can minimize latency for high-speed data transmission.
  5. Power Efficiency: Optimized designs reduce power consumption, critical for maintaining operational longevity in energy-constrained environments.

Military Applications of VPX Cards

VPX graphics cards can be vital across a range of mission-critical applications:

  • Unmanned Systems: Supporting autonomous operations with high-resolution image processing and deep learning algorithms.
  • Defense Electronics: Enhancing combat systems with real-time 3D rendering and data fusion capabilities.
  • Aerospace Systems: Providing robust graphical performance for cockpit displays, flight simulators, and satellite payloads.
  • Industrial Systems: Accelerating performance in ruggedized industrial automation and visualization tasks.

Innovations in VPX Processors and GPU Technology

Modern VPX graphics cards integrate multi-core processors with GPGPU technology, enabling parallel processing for complex algorithms and simulations.

This convergence of CPU and GPU resources provides unmatched computational efficiency, making them ideal for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing.

The adoption of advanced cooling techniques, including liquid and conduction cooling, further optimizes performance, ensuring thermal stability in high-stress scenarios.


The Future of VPX Graphics Cards

As the defense and aerospace sectors demand increasingly sophisticated computational and graphical solutions, VPX graphics cards continue to evolve. Future developments could focus on enhancing AI acceleration, reducing form factor size, and improving energy efficiency.

The integration of advanced materials and innovative architectures is set to further bolster the role of VPX systems in mission-critical deployments worldwide.

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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-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-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-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
...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-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 The VPX3U-AD5000E-VO module includes an NVIDIA RTXâ„¢ RTX 5000 Ada embedded GPU and a PCIe Gen4...
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
The VPX3U-A4500E-VO module includes an NVIDIA RTXâ„¢ A4500 embedded GPU in a rugged 3U VPX module.... ......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
...ering. The Ada GPU uses a new TSMC 4N NVIDIA Custom Manufacturing Process which to increased... ......designed to move heat using a low weight, high efficiency path from the GPU die to the...
Condor GR5S-AD2000

High-Performance Embedded GPGPU Solution for Mission-Critical Applications

High-Performance Embedded GPGPU Solution for Mission-Critical Applications
...â„¢-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
...a rugged video graphics and GPGPU card built on the NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU and Ada Lovelace...
Hermes

Rugged I/O-intensive SOSA-aligned 3U VPX plug-in card

Rugged I/O-intensive SOSA-aligned 3U VPX plug-in card
...is a rugged 3U VPX plug-in card hosting a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13800HRE processor. The...
PR A11/6sd-RCx

Rugged SOSA-aligned 3U VPX PNT card for ISR sensors

Rugged SOSA-aligned 3U VPX PNT card for ISR sensors
...OSA-aligned 3U VPX card that provides assured PNT (position, navigation and timing) data for...
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 AGX-IOX

Rugged SOSA-aligned SBC based on NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin

Rugged SOSA-aligned SBC based on NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
...GX-IOX is a 3U VPX high-performance SBC based around the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin system-on-module and...
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
...is a rugged 3U VPX form factor card based around the NVIDIA Turing architecture and providing an...
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
...is a rugged 3U VPX form factor card based on NVIDIA Turing architecture and the NVIDIA RTX,...
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
...is a rugged 3U VPX form factor card based on NVIDIA Turing architecture and the NVIDIA RTX platform....
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
... Condor XR1 6U VPX Series is an OpenVPX VITA 65/SOSA-aligned card featuring dual GPUs based on the...
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
...is a rugged 3U VPX form factor card based on the NVIDIA Turing architecture and NVIDIA RTX platform,... ...analytics, the card is ideal for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), EW...
Condor GR2S-A4500

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

SOSAâ„¢-Aligned 3U VPX High-Performance Graphics & GPGPU Card
... rugged 3U OpenVPX video graphics and GPGPU processing card based on NVIDIA® Ampere architecture... ...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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