Aitech’s S-A1760 Venus™ Brings NVIDIA-based AI Supercomputing to Next Generation Space Applications

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

Radiation-characterized COTS system qualified for use in small sat clusters and short-duration spaceflights

 S-A1760 Venus Technical Specifications

• Suitable for the next generation of short duration spaceflight, NEO and LEO satellite constellations
• NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2i SoM with 256 CUDA cores reaching 1 TFLOPS
• COTS-based system meets new Series 300 level qualifications
• Local data processing onboard where needed, next to sensors
• SWaP-optimized with remarkable energy efficiency, 8-10W typical under load

Chatsworth, Calif. August 2021 – Aitech, a leading provider of rugged board and system level solutions for military, aerospace and space applications, has developed the S-A1760 Venus™, the most powerful and smallest radiation-characterized space AI GPGPU. The new, small form factor (SFF) system is rated for space flight and small satellite constellations used in near earth orbit (NEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) applications.

The COTS-based system is validated for use in these short duration and NEO/LEO environments through the Series 300 level qualification standard that identifies the rad-tolerant needs of space components and systems not used in deep space or long-haul applications.

Dan Mor, Director, Video and GPGPU Product Line at Aitech, noted, “With the growing need for advanced imaging and data processing throughout space-rated applications, transitioning our powerful GPGPU-based AI supercomputers to this industry was a logical choice.  By validating these space-rated, COTS-based systems with a clearly defined and recognized qualification level, we’re helping lead the charge in the development of commercial space applications and small sat cluster innovations.”

Based on Aitech’s popular A176 Cyclone GPGPU system, the S-A1760 Venus also uses the NVIDIA Jetson TX2i system-on-module (SoM) that features the Pascal™ architecture with 256 CUDA cores and reaches 1 TFLOPS of processing. This compact, rugged, space-rated system is ideal for high performance, small footprint environments.  It is the most advanced solution for on-board edge computing such as AI, deep learning and video and signal processing for the next generation of short duration spaceflight, NEO and LEO satellites applications.

The new AI supercomputer includes a robust set of I/O interfaces including Gigabit Ethernet, UART Serial, USB 2.0, CANbus and discretes as well as DVI/HDMI output. Video capture includes an HD-SDI input with a dedicated H.264 encoder and eight RS-170A (NTSC)/PAL composite channels available simultaneously.

The S-A1760 Venus is a truly SFF SWaP (size, weight and power) optimized system.  It meets MIL-STD-810H requirements for bench handling and conforms to VITA 47 for shock and vibration.

For more information, please call 888-Aitech-8 (888-248-3248), visit https://bit.ly/S-A1760-product or e-mail [email protected].

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About Aitech Systems:

In business for more than three decades, Aitech is one of the world’s first, independent, open systems architecture, COTS/MOTS innovators offering open standards-based boards and integrated computing subsystem products, with customization services for rugged and severe environment, military, aerospace and space applications…i.e. products for Air, Land, Sea and Space. For more information, please visit www.aitechsystems.com.

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