AMETEK Abaco Systems launched the NVA500, a groundbreaking XMC form factor AI/GPGPU card powered by the NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU. Designed to meet the most demanding computational challenges, the NVA500 brings advanced AI, ML, and deep learning capabilities to mission-critical embedded systems, revolutionizing performance in defense and aerospace applications. 
“Abaco Systems has always been at the forefront of innovation,” says Simon Collins, Director of Product Management at Abaco Systems. “The NVA500 is a testament to our commitment to delivering powerful, scalable solutions for modern defense systems. With its rugged design and superior computational performance, the NVA500 is set to become a critical enabler of advanced C5ISR operations.” 
Key features of the NVA500 include: 

NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU architecture with 2.7 TFLOPS FP32 single floating-point performance. 

2048 CUDA Cores, 64 Tensor Cores, and 16 Ray Tracing Cores for exceptional parallel processing.  

High-speed PCIe Gen 4 compatibility for seamless data throughput. 

Support for advanced software tools such as CUDA-X, OpenCL, and GPUDirect RDMA.   

The NVA500 excels in applications that demand low-latency processing, including real-time AI inferencing, sensor fusion, and complex image recognition. Its ruggedized engineering ensures reliable operation in harsh environments, conforming to MIL-STD-810 standards. 
Aligned with the MOSA framework, the NVA500 underscores Abaco’s dedication to open standards and future-ready solutions. Customers leveraging the NVA500 gain the advantage of reduced latency, streamlined data processing, and superior performance in mission-critical scenarios.