What are the models in the Abaco single-board computer motherboard series?

Abaco Systems (now part of AMETEK) is a leading global provider of embedded computing solutions1. Their Single Board Computer (SBC) product line is extensive, primarily targeting harsh environments in military, aerospace, and industrial sectors2.

Abaco's SBC series are mainly categorized by Form Factor (Bus Architecture) and Processor Architecture3:

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1. By Form Factor (Mainstream Series)

VPX Series (3U & 6U)

● 3U VPX: Currently the most mainstream series, emphasizing high bandwidth and compact design4.

○ SBC3801 / SBC3711 / SBC3215: Latest SOSA™ aligned boards, mostly utilizing 11th-13th Gen Intel Core processors5.

○ SBC3513 / SBC3511: Featuring Intel Xeon or high-performance Core processors, commonly used for sensor processing6.

○ SBC3901 / SBC3902: Specifically designed for AI and edge computing, integrating NVIDIA Jetson or high-performance GPUs7.

● 6U VPX: Provides higher density processing power and more I/O8.

○ HPC2812: High-performance computing node, often featuring dual Xeon processors9.

○ SBC6511: Offers extremely high core density and multi-channel I/O10.

VME Series (6U)

As a "perennial favorite" in embedded computing, Abaco maintains a strong VME product line to assist customers with system maintenance and technology insertion11.

● Intel Platform: Models like the XVB603 and XVB602, designed to replace aging VME processor cards12.

● PowerPC Platform: Models like the PPC11A, based on NXP QorIQ processors13.

CompactPCI Series (3U & 6U)

Primarily used in communications and industrial automation14.

● CPCI-S Series: Utilizes the Serial standard for higher speeds15.

● Legacy CPCI Series: Includes the CC11 and CP9 series16.

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2. By Processor Architecture

● Intel Architecture (Intel Series): Abaco's most extensive series, covering everything from low-power Core i3/i5 to high-performance Xeon processors17. They offer strong computing power and a broad software ecosystem (supporting Windows, Linux, and VxWorks)18.

● Power Architecture (PowerPC Series): Primarily based on NXP (Freescale) QorIQ series processors, such as the T208119. These are known for high reliability and low power consumption, making them ideal for Flight Certifiable avionics systems (e.g., SBC314C)20.

● NVIDIA / ARM Architecture (AI Edge Computing Series): Integrates NVIDIA GPUs with ARM cores21. This series focuses on AI inference, video analytics, and sensor fusion (e.g., SBC3901)22.

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3. Specialized Sub-series

● Flight Certifiable SBCs: Such as the SBC314C, designed from inception to meet DO-254 and DO-178C standards, providing complete certification artifacts23.

● SOSA™ Aligned Series: To meet U.S. DoD requirements for open architectures, most of Abaco's new models comply with the SOSA 1.0 standard to ensure interoperability between different vendors' plug-in cards24.

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Recommendation:

If you are selecting a board for a specific project, it is recommended to provide your bus requirements (e.g., 3U VPX or VME) and performance needs (e.g., AI acceleration vs. raw high computing power) for more precise comparison advice25.

Would you like me to provide a detailed comparison table for a specific architecture, such as 3U VPX? 26