3U VPX Intel® Xeon W SBC
Viking series 3U VPX Intel® Xeon W SBC is a rugged board based on the Intel® Xeon W processor. It is designed for high-performance embedded computing in harsh environments, providing reliable operation for mission-critical defense and aerospace applications.
Rugged SOSA™ Aligned SBC for Defense & Aerospace
Key Features
8-core Intel® Xeon® W-11000E Series (11th Gen Tiger Lake-H) processor for high performance
Up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory (soldered)
Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-KR) and dual 1 Gigabit Ethernet for backplane networking
PCIe Gen4 fabric links for high-bandwidth data transfer
XMC expansion site (PCIe Gen4 x8) for additional payload modules
Front I/O: USB 2.0/3.0, DisplayPort++, and serial ports
Conduction-cooled and air-cooled configurations available
Supports multiple operating systems/BSPs (e.g., Linux, Windows, VxWorks)
Overview
- The Viking R3-V2, part of Cornet’s Rugged SBC lineup, offers exceptional computational performance optimized for mission-critical, defense-grade applications. Designed around Intel’s 11th Gen Core™ i7 Processor (Tiger Lake), this board supports high-performance workloads such as AI/ML inference, radar/sensor data processing, and secure communication nodes.
- Built to OpenVPX standards, and rigorously tested against MIL-STD environmental parameters, the CTI22D02 ensures seamless integration into next-gen defense platforms, UAVs, RADAR systems, and surveillance applications.
- Featuring high-speed Ethernet, robust storage options, dual video outputs, and secure boot capabilities, Viking R3-V2 redefines rugged embedded computing.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Processor & Chipset | Intel® Xeon® W-11000E CPU (8 cores, 11th Gen) with Intel 500-series chipset |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC SDRAM (soldered) |
| I/O Interfaces | Two 10G Ethernet ports (backplane), two 1G Ethernet (backplane); USB 3.2 and 2.0; serial UART; DisplayPort video out |
| Expansion slots | 1 × XMC site (PCIe Gen4 x8) for mezzanine modules |
| Storage | NVMe SSD support via M.2; onboard SATA Flash for OS/boot |
| Video/Audio | DisplayPort 1.4 on front panel for video output |
| Environmental | Conduction-cooled or air-cooled build; operating temperature -40 °C to +85 °C; designed to meet MIL-STD-810 environmental standards |
| Compliance | VITA 46/65 OpenVPX, SOSA-aligned |
Application Areas
Mission computing for ground vehicles, naval systems, and airborne platforms
High-performance embedded computing for C4ISR and situational awareness systems
Computing engine for radar, sonar, and electronic warfare signal processing
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