3U VPX High-Speed Carrier Board

Medha’s MAVHCB-VPX3 is a rugged, high-performance carrier board designed for advanced embedded computing applications. Built in a compact 3U VPX form factor and based on the AMD Artix™ 7 FPGA, the board supports the integration of System-on-Module (SoM) computing solutions for aerospace, defence and other mission-critical applications.

Engineered for operation in demanding environments, the MAVHCB-VPX3 combines high-speed processing, flexible system integration, multiple communication interfaces and platform security within a scalable VPX-based architecture.


Key Features
  1. SoM Integration: Supports System-on-Module computing solutions through a high-density QSH interface.
  2. High-Speed Connectivity: Provides PCI Express Gen2 connectivity for communication with system peripherals and expansion modules.
  3. Ethernet Interfaces: Supports three Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports.
  4. FPGA-Based Processing: Incorporates an AMD Artix™ 7 FPGA for application-specific processing, protocol handling and custom interface implementation.
  5. Board Management: Features a Texas Instruments Tiva™ C Series microcontroller for board monitoring, control, management and security functions.
  6. Multiple Rear I/O Interfaces: Supports RS-422, RS-232, I²C, SPI and general-purpose input/output interfaces.
  7. Secure Architecture: Provides tamper-protection capabilities for applications requiring enhanced platform security.
  8. Rugged Construction: Designed in a conduction-cooled 3U VPX form factor for deployment in harsh environmental conditions.
  9. Lifecycle Performance: Engineered for high reliability, maintainability and extended operational life.

Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Model MAVHCB-VPX3
Form Factor 3U custom VPX
FPGA AMD Artix™ 7
Board Management Controller Texas Instruments Tiva™ TM4C129XNCZAD
Gigabit Ethernet 3 × 1 Gbps Ethernet ports
Fast Ethernet 2 × 100 Mbps Ethernet ports
PCI Express 4 × 1-lane PCI Express Gen2 interfaces
Rear I/O RS-422 and RS-232
Serial Interfaces 3.3 V I²C and SPI
General-Purpose I/O GPIO interfaces
Cooling Conduction-cooled
Operating Temperature –40°C to +71°C
Input Power VPX +12 V through VS1
Security Tamper-protection capability