Single Board Computers (SBCs)

Increase Performance with Rugged and Compact SBCs

Rugged single board computers (SBCs) designed for mission-critical, SWaP-constrained edge platforms deliver high performance per watt without sacrificing reliability. Built with the latest single- and multicore processors, these compact SBCs support demanding workloads across aircraft, vehicle, naval, military, and other harsh environments. 

Rugged, Safe and Secure

Ruggedized Single Board Computers (SBCs) deliver superior resilience to shock/vibration, altitude, dust, corrosion and temperature extremes. Single Board Computers (SBCs) with BuiltSECURE™ system security engineering (SSE) IP protect critical data and enhance cybersecurity with cryptography and secure boot features, while BuiltSAFE boards with proven DAL artifacts streamline aircraft certification and reduce malfunction risk. 

SBC3515-S 3U OpenVPX Single Board Computer with BuiltSAFE

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SBC3515-S 3U OpenVPX Single Board Computer with BuiltSAFE

Intel® Core™ i7 Gen 11 CPU, Iris Xe Gen12 GPU, 10GbE and DO-254 and DO-178C artifacts

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Extreme Ruggedization for the Edge

Mercury’s rugged SBCs are conduction, air, liquid or hybrid cooled and can operate in:

  • -40°C to +85°C temperatures
  • 70,000 ft altitudes
  • 80g, 5-2000 Hz shock and vibration 

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A single board computer (SBC) is a complete, fully functional computer built on a single printed circuit board. It integrates all essential components into one unified design, including the microprocessor, memory (RAM), storage, and input/output (I/O) interfaces. Unlike typical PCs, it often lacks traditional expansion slots for core functions because everything needed for operation is already "baked" into the board.

  • Integration: Traditional motherboards require separate components (CPU, RAM, GPU) to be socketed or plugged in. SBC has these components soldered directly to the board to reduce failure points and save space.
  • Size & Form Factor: SBCs are typically much smaller (often the size of a credit card or 3.5" disk) and designed for embedded applications rather than general-purpose desktop use.
  • Expandability: Motherboards offer high customization via multiple PCIe slots, while SBCs prioritize a fixed, highly reliable design with specific onboard I/O for task-specific functions.

  • Temperature Resilience: Industrial-grade SBCs are rated to operate in extreme ranges, typically from -40°C to +85°C, whereas consumer boards may fail outside a narrow 0°C to 70°C window.
  • Mechanical Durability: Rugged SBCs use advanced techniques like conformal coating to protect against moisture/dust and staking or underfill to reinforce components against high shock and vibration.
  • Longevity: They use components with guaranteed lifecycles of 10+ years, ensuring long-term availability for mission-critical defense and industrial programs.

  • ARM Architecture: Dominates the market due to high power efficiency and low cost, commonly found in IoT and mobile devices.
  • x86 (Intel/AMD): Used for higher-performance applications requiring Windows compatibility or complex processing, such as Intel Xeon D, Core i7, or Atom processors.
  • FPGAs & Accelerators: Modern rugged SBCs often include FPGAs or dedicated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for real-time AI and machine learning at the tactical edge.

Affordable, Configurable and Ready to Deploy

Equipped with multiple mezzanine sites and I/O options, SBCs can be quickly tailored to meet your specific application needs. Built with modular open architectures including OpenVPX, VME and SOSA, our SBCs simplify integration and upgrades at a fraction of the cost and time of custom-developed boards. 

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Reduce Risk and Deploy Faster

Ruggedized and delivered with DAL artifacts and built-in security features, Mercury’s open system architecture processing and IO boards mitigate risk, reduce subsystem development costs and accelerate platform deployment. 

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