Etion Create Launches Enhanced VPX Single-Board Computer
Pretoria, Friday, 13 December 2024.
Etion Create’s new VF365 single-board computer leverages Intel’s Arria 10 and Texas Instruments DSP technology, offering improved performance for military and aerospace applications.
Advanced Technology Integration
The VF365, developed by Pretoria-based Etion Create, represents a significant advancement in embedded computing technology. This upgraded module combines Intel Arria 10 SoC FPGA with Texas Instruments KeyStone Multicore DSP technology, delivering enhanced performance while reducing power consumption [1][2]. The system serves as a drop-in replacement for its predecessor, the VF360, making it particularly valuable for existing military installations [1].
Military and Defense Applications
This ultra-high bandwidth processing platform is specifically designed for computation-intensive military applications. The system excels in radar operations, signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare (EW), and software-defined radio (SDR) applications [2]. A notable achievement for Etion Create was demonstrated earlier this year when their VF370 model was selected for Saab’s IDAS-310 defensive aids suite, now protecting aircraft and helicopters across 15 countries [1][2].
Technical Capabilities
The VF365’s architecture features the Arria 10 SoC high-performance FPGA fabric, providing substantial logic capabilities and floating-point DSP resources [1]. The system integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor, enabling flexible software options for both control and high-performance processing applications [2]. When equipped with FPGA Mezzanine Cards (FMC), the module offers extensive high-bandwidth I/O options through the industry-standard VITA 57 connector [1].
Market Position and Future Outlook
With over two decades of experience in electronic technology supply [1], Etion Create’s latest offering enters a market where advanced computing solutions are increasingly crucial. The timing is particularly relevant as the industry sees new developments in VPX technology, with companies like Abaco Systems also launching next-generation 3U VPX single-board computers [6] and growing demand for high-performance computing in defense applications [3].