Optionally, an AI accelerator card, such as the Hailo-8 (up to 26 TOPS), can be connected via an M.2 interface for small peripheral workloads.
The VPX card features a customizable front panel that houses an SFP slot (for copper or fiber optic modules), an Ethernet port, and several status LEDs. Data is transmitted to the motherboard via PCIe through the rear VPX connector, enabling seamless communication with other system cards.
The motherboard is designed to meet the requirements of the defense industry and can also be offered in custom configurations upon request. The board is suitable for a wide range of edge AI applications, including security detection/environmental monitoring, image processing, smaller LLMs, and other AI workloads. Furthermore, the solution supports both AI inference (applying a trained AI model to new data) and low-speed embedded training.
The OpenVPX board can be flexibly adapted to specific customer requirements, both in terms of interfaces and functionality. With this board concept, HEITEC demonstrates its expertise in regulated sectors and its commitment to providing advanced electronic solutions that integrate seamlessly into customer-specific applications. Development and manufacturing take place in Germany according to the highest quality standards, with processes validated from start to finish.
