6U VPX ESM LRU
Spectre series 6U VPX 4-Slot ESM Mission Computer is a modular 6U VPX mission
computer with four payload slots, built for Embedded System Module (ESM) configurations.
Rugged SOSA™ Aligned SBC for Defense & Aerospace
Key Features
4-slot 6U VPX backplane supporting power module and up to 3 payload modules
Configurable with 6U VPX SBCs, FPGA or network switch modules as needed
28 V DC power supply unit integrated (VITA 62 compliant)
Ruggedized chassis with forced-air or baseplate cooling options
MIL-grade circular connectors for Gigabit Ethernet, serial, video, and power I/O
Advanced thermal management with forced-air conduction cooling (cold plate base and fans)
Scalability to add or remove modules based on mission requirements
Designed for low SWaP platforms (small UAVs, ground vehicles) needing VPX computing
Meets MIL-STD ruggedization standards for temperature, shock, and vibration
Overview
- It provides a scalable computing solution that can host multiple VPX cards (SBCs, switches, etc.) in a small footprint, balancing performance and SWaP.
- This mission computer is ideal for defense applications like C4ISR and mission management in space-constrained platforms, offering expansion flexibility and rugged reliability.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Processor & Chipset | Supports multiple VPX SBCs (e.g., Intel or NXP-based); actual processors depend on configuration |
| Memory | Dependent on installed SBCs (typ. up to 16–32 GB ECC RAM per SBC) |
| I/O Interfaces | Flexible, based on module complement – e.g., 2 × 1GbE, 1 × 10GbE, USB, serial from SBC; video outputs if GPGPU module installed; all routed to panel connectors |
| Expansion slots | 4-slot OpenVPX backplane (profile supports 3 payload + 1 power module) |
| Storage | Dependent on SBCs (typically onboard SSDs on each computing module) |
| Environmental | Operating -40 °C to +71 °C (conduction-cooled modules); shock and vibe per MIL-STD-810; EMI per MIL-STD-461 when properly integrated |
| Compliance | VITA 65 OpenVPX, compatible with SOSA profiles for payload modules |
Application Areas
Rugged mission computing for fighter aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs
Vetronics computing units in armored vehicles and naval combat systems
Multi-sensor data fusion and processing in integrated C4ISR systems
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