Increase data, signal & front-end sensor processing performance
The use of FPGAs and Adaptive SoC devices has revolutionized the flexibility and performance of VPX-based DSP subsystems. With their large number of gates, hardware multipliers, and high-speed serial interfaces, FPGA and Adaptive SoC-based cards are well suited to a variety of applications that require elements of computing characterized by repetitive fixed-point processing, expressed in highly parallel form, such as FFTs, pulse compression, filters, and digital down converters. In deployed radar, signal intelligence, and image processing systems, the technical advantages provided by FPGAs and Adaptive SoC devices translate to higher-performance systems with lower latency from input to processed output.
Curtiss-Wright’s VPX sensor I/O solutions include rugged, high-performance solutions to support intelligent analog I/O for frequency and time domain applications and digital I/O. These modules are designed to deliver optimal performance in extreme temperature and vibration conditions.
VPX FPGA and Sensor Processor Cards
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CHAMP-FX7 | 6U VPX Dual AMD Versal Premium Adaptive SoC Processor | 6U SOSA Payload: 10.6.4 w/ VITA 66.5 backplane fiber I/O | 2 x AMD Versal Premium Adaptive SoC, VP1502 or VP1702 | Per Adaptive SoC: 2 banks 16GB DDR4 & 1 bank 8GB DDR4 w/ ECC | Up to 64 x 28 Gbps multi-mode fiber receivers | Up to 64 x 28 Gbps multi-mode fiber receivers | DP:100G-KR4, EP:16-lane PCIe4, CP:10G-KR | |
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CHAMP-FX4 | 6U VPX Virtex 7 FPGA Card | 6U OpenVPX 4F1Q2U2T-10.2.1 | 2 or 3 AMD Virtex 7 FPGAs Zynq-7030 | 1 GB DDR3 (Zynq Processor), 4 GB DDR3 (2ch) per FPGA, 36 or 72 MB QDRII+ SRAM (2ch) per FPGA | - | - | 40x high-speed SerDes, DP:Gen2 SRIOv2, EP:8-lane PCIe3 | |
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CHAMP-WB | 6U OpenVPX Virtex 7 FPGA Card | 6U OpenVPX 4F-10.3.1 | AMD Virtex 7 FPGA X690T or X980T | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 2ch | - | - | EP: PCIe3 20x high-speed SerDes for SRIO, Aurora, etc | |
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VPX3-E320 | Ruggedized Universal Software-Defined Radio (SDR) - Compatiable with Ettus 320 | 3U OpenVPX 1H-14.6.11 | AMD Zynq 7045: Dual core Arm A9 & Virtex 7 Series FPGA | 1 GB DDR3 RAM - A9, 2 GB DDR3 RAM - FPGA | 2 RX, 70 MHz - 6 GHz freq range, Up to 56 MHz of bandwidth | 2 TX, 70 MHz - 6 GHz freq range, Up to 56 MHz of bandwidth | CP: 1000Base-X, DP:10Base-R, P2: VITA 67.3 SMPM 14 pin RF coax | |
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VPX3-534 | 3U VPX Kintex UltraScale FPGA 6 Gsps Transceiver | 3U OpenVPX 1D-14.2.6 | AMD Kintex UltraScale KU115 FPGA and AMD Zynq ZU4 UltraScale+ MPSoC | 4 GB DDR4 | 12-bit 2ch @ 6Gsps or 4ch @ 3Gsps | 12-bit 2ch @ 6Gsps | DP: 8-lane PCIe3 2 x 4-lane HSS | |
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VPX3-530 | 3U VPX Virtex 7 FPGA ADC/DAC | 3U OpenVPX 1D-14.2.6 | AMD Virtex 7 VX690T | 8 GB DDR4 (2ch) | 12-bit 2ch @ 4Gsps or 4ch @ 2Gsps | 14-bit 2ch @ 5.6Gsps | DP: 8-lane PCIe2 8-lane HSS |
Reduce Cost, Risk, and Time to Market with COTS Hardware
Our broad selection of open-architecture, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) rugged embedded computing solutions process data in real-time to support mission-critical functions. Field-proven, highly engineered and manufactured to stringent quality standards, Curtiss-Wright’s COTS boards leverage our extensive experience and expertise to reduce your program cost, development time and overall risk.
Simplifying Sensor Data Processing With COTS Building Blocks
The many sensors on today’s defense and aerospace platforms produce a veritable tsunami of data that must be processed quickly to ensure mission success. Open architecture standards are making it easier to leverage COTS building blocks that deliver the required balance between size, weight, power, and cost for defense applications. With COTS building blocks, integrators can reduce program risk, expedite development-to-deployment, and create affordable High-Performance Embedded Computing systems.
6U cards are targeted for applications that demand maximum performance and can accommodate larger-size systems. In general, one 6U card can fit more logic than two 3U modules. 3U VPX cards are most often used for size, weight, and power-constrained applications. FPGA modules can be the most challenging products to develop due to the increasing power of the FPGAs and related devices and the many high-speed interfaces. Curtiss-Wright includes innovative design features and performs thorough validation to ensure rugged FPGA products will function as advertised in rugged, deployed applications.
Protect Your Investment with Total LifeCycle Management
We reduce the risk of obsolescence and uncertainty with our Total LifeCycle Management program, which offers unprecedented visibility into program technology. Total LifeCycle Management optimizes program costs with a blended approach to COTS longevity that balances technology insertion and inventory investment to provide a proactive method tailored to your specific needs. Plus, you'll never miss a beat with our user-friendly portal that places key information at your fingertips, 24/7.
Beyond Ruggedization: Ensuring Long-Term Reliability
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions goes well beyond standard industry processes to deliver ruggedized solutions with trusted and proven reliability that cannot be matched in the industry. And we use the insight gained through our advanced reliability testing to continuously optimize designs and further improve reliability.
