VPX3-719

Safety Certifiable 3U VPX AMD E8860

Graphics and Video Capture Module CURTISSWRIGHTDS.COM

Overview
The VPX3-719 is an industry-leading rugged 3U OpenVPX ™, high
performance graphics processing combination module based on the
AMD Radeon ™ E8860 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) with video
capture and support for HD-SDI video interface. This single-slot
module is targeted at avionics applications where a cost effective
COTS alternative to custom developed DO-254/DO-178 safety
certifiable solutions can offer a competitive advantage for integrators.
The E8860 is the latest embedded discrete GPU from AMD that
meets the long lifecycle availability required for military programs
Key Features through the use of a suite of CoreAVI ® software drivers and 20-year
• AMD Radeon E8860 GPU component supply program. It features up to six independent and
simultaneous graphics outputs, 2 GB of dedicated video memory,
++2 GB dedicated video memory
and video compression encoder and decoder.
++H.264 codec for accelerated video
The module incorporates a Curtiss-Wright Personality Module
encode and decode
mezzanine for video capture and format conversions, which
• Up to six independent display provides two channels of video capture from analog and HD-SDI
outputs video sources, and transfers this video data directly to processor or
GPU memory. On the output side, it converts two DVI video streams
++4 x DVI directly from the GPU from the GPU into HD-SDI or analog outputs. This combination of
• Customizable video inputs and functionality provides for extremely low latency capture, graphics
outputs generation and overlay, and display output conversion.
++Dual independent video output The VPX3-719’s large complement of dedicated video memory,
channels (2 x HD-SDI, 1 x analog) combined with its high performance, make it ideal for use in
demanding graphics-rich applications that require extensive video
++Dual independent video input/ processing and display capabilities. Designed for high reliability and
capture channels (2 x HD-SDI, a long lifecycle, the VPX3-719 module is especially well-suited to
2 x analog) support embedded training, moving maps, Geographic Information
• RTOS driver support for Power Systems (GIS), 360 degree situational awareness, Degraded Visual
Environment (DVE) and other graphics, video and compute-intensive
Architecture®, Intel® and Arm®
applications. This module has been designed for safety certifiable
processors applications, and has been developed to meet the needs of DO-
• OS support for Linux®, Wind River® 254 and DO-178C. Full sets of certifiable artifacts are available from
VxWorks®, GHS® INTEGRITY®, Curtiss-Wright.
LynxOS® and Microsoft® Windows®
Radeon E8860 8-lane
• Hardware and software certifiable Graphics Processor
PCIe Gen2

with DO-254 and DO-178C with 2 GB GDDR5

Video Capture and
certification artifact kits available RGBHV F E D C B A
Output Format
DP DVI Conversion FPGA
4x
24-lane PCIe2 PCIe
Applications
Analog Input 1
Video
DP to DVI PCIe Gen2 Interface
and DMA Input Analog Input 2
Converter Switch Engine and
• Subsystems requiring highly reliable Capture
Controller
HD-SDI Input 1

HD-SDI Input 2
graphics generation and display
Analog Out 1
DVI to V
• Applications such as moving maps, DVO
Converter
Video
Output
Controller
I
M
HD-SDI Output 1

HD-SDI Output 2

SVS/DVE, or GIS
• Graphics systems requiring safety 8-lane
PCIe Gen2

certification GPU Direct Video Outputs 1x 8-lane or

3U VPX
Video Outputs
2x HD-SDI
Video Inputs
2x HD-SDI
1x RGBHV(VGA), 4x DVI 2x 4-lane
PCIe Gen2 P1/P2 1x Analog 2x Analog

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Specifications Software support

• CoreAVI drivers available for OpenGL® 1.3, OpenGL ES 2.0,
Form factor OpenGL SC 1.0, and OpenGL SC 2.0
• 3U OpenVPX with Personality Module mezzanine • Support for Built-in Test (BIT)
++ Basecard supports module format MOD3-PAY-1D, • Operating system support for Linux, VxWorks®, Microsoft®
MOD-PAY-2F, and MOD-PER-2F Windows®
++ VITA 46-, VITA 48-, and VITA 65-compliant • Safety Certifiable Operating Systems – Wind River® VxWorks
653, Green Hills® INTEGRITY-178, LynxOS-178
Graphics processor
• AMD Radeon E8860 GPU Environmental
• Graphics memory: 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM (72 GBps) • Conduction-cooled Level 200

• Host interface: 8-lane PCI Express® (PCIe) Gen2 • Air-cooled and Air-flow Through (AFT) – contact factory

• Supports CoreAVI HyperCore™ graphics hypervisor GPU Weight

manager
• Conduction-cooled, Level 200: 800 g
• Supports CoreAVI TrueCore™ GPU safety monitor for
avionics Design Assurance Level (DAL) A certification
Safety Critical Applications
Video output DO-254/DO-178C certification can be a costly and time
• Up to six independent simultaneous outputs on the consuming undertaking especially if it’s new to your
basecard, selectable from: organization. For years, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions
++ 4 x GPU-direct DVI outputs has invested heavily in its people and infrastructure to
efficiently deliver products for safety critical applications.
›› Single-link DVI, 162 MPps, up to 1920 x 1200 @ Through hands-on experience with DO-254/DO-178C
60 Hz projects, Curtiss-Wright has developed COTS graphics
++ 1 x analog RGBHV output modules and single board computers (SBCs) that are
• Two independent video outputs selectable from: certifiable up to DAL C, with re-usable design artifacts to
help reduce your certification risk and project costs and
++ 2 x HD-SDI accelerate your time to market. The VPX3-719 is one of our
++ 1 x analog PAL/NTSC, STANAG 3350 class B/C, latest safety certifiable graphics modules.
RGBHV
Certification must be done on the platform as a whole, not
Video capture simply on its sub-parts. However, each part of the platform
must be safety certifiable individually to attain the final
• Two simultaneous capture streams selectable from: certification. Our certifiable COTS building blocks products
++ 2 x HD-SDI, with one HD-SDI active loopthrough can be used as-is, or modified to meet your unique hardware
++ 2 x analog PAL/NTSC, STANAG 3350 class B/C, and software requirements and Curtiss-Wright can provide
RGBHV the appropriate planning and design documents to support
your certification effort.
Power
• Typical: 30W
DO-254 certifiability
• Max: 47W The VPX3-719 is designed using a development process
that results in a DO-254 DAL C certifiable product and
Note: The graphics drivers include support for power supporting artifacts.
management which can be utilized to reduce overall power
consumption According to RTCA/DO-254 Appendix A for DAL C, the
following list shows the documents that are considered as
deliverable items and can be ordered as a Safety Certifiable
Artifact Kit from Curtiss-Wright.

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Deliverables for certification Video Compression Encoder

• Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification including The E8860 includes hardware support for H.264 video
Validation and Verification Plan compression.
• Top-Level Drawing
• Hardware Accomplishment Summary
PCIe Fabric Ports
Support documents for certification The VPX3-719 provides one 8-lane or two 4-lane PCIe
Gen2 ports to the backplane. All lanes are routed to the P1
(if requested by authorities)
backplane connector and follow the pinout as defined by
• Hardware Design Plan OpenVPX VITA 65.
• Hardware Validation Plan
• Hardware Configuration Management Plan Driver Software Support
• Hardware Requirements The VPX3-719 is supported by CoreAVI’s suite of embedded
software drivers, including ArgusCore (OpenGL 1.3, OpenGL
• Hardware Design Data
ES 2.0, OpenGL SC 1.0, OpenGL SC 2.0), DecodeCore
• Assembly Drawings/Installation Control Drawings (H.264/MPEG 2 video decode), EncodeCore (H.264 encode),
• Hardware Traceability Data TrueCore (GPU safety monitor) and HyperCore (Hypervisor
and multicore support). The CoreAVI software drivers are
• Hardware Review and Analysis Results designed to enable advanced graphics, video support and
• Hardware Test Procedures power management on all popular real-time and safety-
• Hardware Test Results
critical operating systems. These drivers are available
directly from Curtiss-Wright, simplifying procurement and
support with a single point of contact.
DO-178C Certifiability
Curtiss-Wright works with leading OS and software partners The drivers also include an extensive library of BIT.
to develop board-specific support for the VPX3-719. Drivers
and support for safety certifiable operating systems, such
as Wind River VxWorks 653, LynxOS-178, or Green Hills Rear Transition Module
INTEGRITY-178 are developed in partnership to ensure our To gain access to the backplane I/O signals of the VPX3-
customers DO-178C requirements are met. 719, the RTM3-719 rear transition module (RTM) is available
to access I/O in a lab environment.
DO-178C certification artifacts up to DAL A are also available
from Curtiss-Wright.
Variants and Customization
Unified Video Decoder Curtiss-Wright also has a Modified COTS (MCOTS) program
where standard COTS products can be modified for simple
The VPX3-719 supports a Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
changes such as matching existing system pinouts, or
which provides hardware codec decompression of H.264
up to more complex modifications like form factor and/or
and MPEG2 video streams. Up to two 1080p streams can
functional customizations. Please contact Curtiss-Wright to
be supported, including support for Multi-view Video Coding
discuss your program requirements.
(MVC) that is commercially used in 3D Blu-ray.
At lower resolutions, the design handles up to 10 streams
simultaneously with the total resolution not greater than the Ruggedization Levels
equivalent of two HD decodes. Conduction-cooled cards are available in Level 200. Curtiss-
Wright can also support air-cooled and draft VITA 48.8
AFT formats. Please contact Curtiss-Wright if additional
ruggedization level support is required.

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Ordering Information
The VPX3-719 is ordered with the following part numbers. Not all possible configurations are offered. Please consult Curtiss-
Wright for available configurations.

TABLE 1 Ordering information - VPX3-719-ctmxzz

PART NUMBER AVAILABLE OPTIONS AND DESCRIPTION
VPX3-719-A0mxzz Air-cooled Level 0, 0 to 50°C
VPX3-719-A1mxzz Air-cooled Level 100, -40 to 71°C
VPX3-719-C2mxzz Conduction-cooled Level 200, -40 to +85°C card edge
VPX3-719-F1mxzz Air-flow Through, Level 100, -40 to 71°C
Mechanical format
m 4: 1.0” pitch, no 2-level maintenance covers
5: 1.0” pitch, 2-level maintenance covers
Mezzanine configuration
x 1: IPX-274 Personality Module installed
9: Custom configuration
Functional configuration
zz
00: Unique configuration

Ordering configurations
A summary of popular ordering configurations are shown below. For other models or configurations, consult Curtiss-Wright
for availability.

TABLE 2 Ordering configurations

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
4 x DVI outputs, 2 x HD-SDI or analog outputs, 2 x HD-SDI or analog capture, conduction-cooled
VPX3-719-C24100
Level 200

TABLE 3 Accessories
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
RTM3-719-001 Rear Transition Module for the VPX3-719

Software
Please contact Curtiss-Wright for software driver ordering details.

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