VPX: GE Fanuc Points the Way

VPX is revolutionizing the world of rugged COTS systems
 

VPX PRODUCT CLASSES

 
 

VPX Single Board Computers

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of single board computers and CPUs designed to meet almost any application need. Our SBCs are available in a multitude of form factors, processor speeds, memory configurations, I/O options, and levels of ruggedization. We also provide an evolutionary path for our processors that keeps pace with new technology.

 Intel-based SBCs

PowerPC-based SBCs

VPX Graphics

Our high-resolution, high-performance graphics I/O solutions for embedded video and display applications and subsystems are based on high performance commercial chips for state-of-the-art image quality and capabilities.

VPX Multiprocessing

The GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms family of high performance multiprocessing solutions includes PowerPC- and Intel-based Single Board Computers and multiprocessors as well as PMC/XMC carriers and FPGA processing engines.

VPX Utility Boards

We have one of the most extensive I/O lines in the embedded board industry, with a vast selection of Ethernet switches and LAN and WAN cards. Our range of other I/O interfaces includes packet processors, audio, video, storage, bus adapters, PCI Express, Fibre Channel, StarFabric and InfiniBand Technology.

 VPX Chassis & Enclosures

GE Fanuc can supply a range of products and services from starter cages with rear transition modules and PCI Express cables, through to full turn-key rugged systems. Please contact GE Fanuc for full details on our rugged VPX chassis options.

 

 

 

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VPX Reference Guide

VPX ref guide

The goal of VPX is to bring rugged industrial and defense computing into the era of serial switched fabric backplanes, while preserving many of the features which made VME successful. Our reference guide on VPX technology gives a thorough and useful overview of this new technology. The guide goes into significant technical detail, including numerous drawings, figures and explanations of the specification.

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The US Department of Defense and other users are mandating improved implementation of open standards and interoperability. VPX specifications have been focused at the board level, but there is also a need for considering system-level requirements to improve interoperability and reduce customization, testing, cost, and risk.

Solution: OpenVPX

GE Fanuc's system level experience in military subsystems provides valuable input to the OpenVPX™ Industry Working Group formed in January 2009. As a working group member, GE Fanuc is contributing to the objective of developing a VPX Systems Specification, leveraging the work of existing VPX standards to create better interoperability.

The VPX Systems Specification defines an architecture that manages and constrains module and backplane designs, including defining pin outs, and sets interoperability points within VPX while maintaining full compliance with VPX. The work of the OpenVPX Industry Working Group is scheduled to be introduced into the VITA Standards Organization (VSO) in 4Q 2009 as VITA 65 for final comment, ballot, and ratification as a standard.

Download the OpenVPX Overview Presentation

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