BittWare and Molex Open Early Access to 3U VPX Cards with AMD Ryzen Embedded and Versal SoCs

BittWare, a Molex company, is inviting select partners into an early access programme for its next-generation 3U VPX embedded computing cards, built around AMD Ryzen Embedded processors and Versal Adaptive SoCs. The initiative gives defence and aerospace developers a head start on hardware designed for mission-critical performance within strict size, weight, and power (SWaP) limits.

A Platform for Mission-Critical Systems

With more than 30 years of experience designing embedded compute cards, BittWare is extending its heritage into the next phase of aerospace and defence applications. The new 3U VPX family, scheduled for release later this year, combines the latest AMD x86 embedded CPUs, Versal RF Series devices, and Gen 2 adaptive SoCs. Together, they provide a dense processing platform for multi-channel, real-time data acquisition and sensor fusion workloads.

Target use cases include radar, electronic warfare, SIGINT, UAV mission systems, and image processing. By offering early access, BittWare and Molex are allowing key customers to align their designs with these cards ahead of general availability.

SWaP-Optimised and Standards-Aligned

The boards are designed around SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) and VITA 48 standards, ensuring compatibility and ruggedisation for deployment in demanding environments. This alignment allows defence integrators to plug into open system architectures while managing cooling, mechanical reliability, and long lifecycle requirements.

“By combining BittWare’s design expertise with AMD’s processing technology, customers gain interoperable solutions that balance high performance with compact, rugged designs,” said Craig Petrie, Vice President at BittWare.

The Bigger Picture

The announcement highlights how AMD’s adaptive SoCs and embedded CPUs are gaining traction in defence markets traditionally dominated by other architectures. For aerospace and defence engineers, the appeal is clear: more compute in smaller footprints, a path to handle sensor-heavy workloads, and an open-standards approach that accelerates integration.

BittWare’s early access programme signals not just new hardware, but an effort to shape how future radar, EW, and mission systems are designed and deployed.

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