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Abaco Systems Unveils SOSA™ Aligned Rugged GRA117S 3U VPX Video Graphics and GPGPU Card to Support AI and Deep Learning Programs

Huntsville, AL., May 5, 2025 – AMETEK Abaco Systems is excited to introduce the GRA117S, a SOSA-aligned Open VPX 3U video graphics and GPGPU card. It’s powered by the NVIDIA RTX™ GPU with 16 GB GDDR6 ECC memory and is designed to support AI and deep learning capabilities.

Designed for extreme environments and mission-critical applications, the GRA117S offers a wide range of advanced features, including:

  • NVIDIA RTX™ 5000 GPU (Ada Lovelace Architecture)
  • 16 GB of GDD56 advanced graphics memory with error correction code (ECC)
  • PCI Express Gen 4 connectivity support offering flexibility and ultra-fast data transfer speeds
  • SOSA slot profile 14.6.11 and 14.6.13 compatibility

“The new GRA117S ultra-fast data transfer speeds ensure unmatched efficiency and responsiveness for data-intensive tasks for applications utilizing AI and deep learning functionality,” said Simon Collins, Director of Product Management at Abaco Systems. “This new OpenVPX video graphics card further reinforces Abaco’s commitment to high-performance, SOSA-aligned, military embedded computing products.”

Built to deliver exceptional performance in air, land, and maritime applications, the GRA117S is an ideal solution for defense system platforms, including UAV detection systems. This SOSA-compliant solution guarantees scalability and seamless integration, ensuring adaptability to future defense architectures.

Explore the full capabilities of the GRA117S and learn how Abaco Systems is empowering the future of embedded computing at www.abaco.com

About Abaco Systems:

Abaco Systems is a global leader in commercial open architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics. With more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defense, industrial, energy, medical, communications and other critical sectors, Abaco’s innovative solutions align with open standards to accelerate customer success.

Abaco Systems is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately $7.0 billion.

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