New VME single board computers implement latest processor from Intel

In line with its strategy of ensuring customers get the fastest possible access to the latest technology, Abaco Systems today announced the XVB603 and XVR19 6U VME single board computers, based on the latest 7th generation Intel technology (codenamed “Kaby Lake”). The boards are designed to cover the full range of VME processing applications from industrial control through to fully rugged, mission critical defense and aerospace deployments. The devices provide straightforward, cost-effective and low risk upgrades for users of previous XVB and XVR products, bringing enhanced processor performance, enhanced storage and improved protection against obsolescence. They will also be attractive for new program starts looking to benefit from the company’s established and proven VME roadmaps. Both product ranges offer the same reliability and stability that typify VME-based products. Long term availability is assured as a result of utilising CPUs from Intel’s long term-supported IoT roadmap, and their new Vivo FPGA-based VME interface which abstracts these products from potential obsolescence issues. The XVB603 is specifically targeted at air-cooled, front I/O application in relatively benign environments typically found in industrial or sheltered defense settings. The XVR19 is a fully rugged offering, with both rugged air-cooled and conduction-cooled versions, targeted at command and control applications typical of the defense and aerospace markets on land, sea and air. “Our announcement of the XVB603 and XVR19 boards reinforces our commitment to the long term viability of the VME architecture“, said Mrinal Iyengar, VP, product management at Abaco. “These boards represent cost-effective, low risk and highly performant choices for both existing applications and organizations that are committed to VME.”