6U VPX Intel® Core i7 (6th Gen) SBC
Viking series 6U VPX Intel® Core i7 (6th Gen) SBC is a rugged board based on the Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 processor (Skylake).
Rugged SOSA™ Aligned SBC for Defense & Aerospace
Key Features
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 quad-core processor (Skylake-H)
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
- It provides reliable computing for legacy and modern defense systems, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency.
- The board is designed for use in harsh environments and serves in mission computers and signal processing units across various platforms.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Processor & Chipset | Intel® Core™ i7-6820EQ CPU (4-core, 6th Gen) with Intel CM236 chipset |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 ECC SDRAM (soldered) |
| I/O Interfaces | Gigabit Ethernet ports (VPX backplane); USB 2.0; serial RS-232/422; GPIO lines |
| Expansion slots | 1 × XMC/PMC mezzanine site (PCIe x8) |
| Storage | Onboard SATA SSD (up to 256 GB); SATA interface for external storage |
| Video/Audio | VGA or DVI output via optional adapter (Skylake GPU) – air-cooled version only |
| Environmental | Rugged conduction cooling for -40 °C to +85 °C operation; MIL-STD-810 qualified for shock/vibe |
| Compliance | VITA 46 (VPX), VITA 65 profile compliant |
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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