New conduction-cooled module delivers scalable heterogeneous computing, high-speed data movement and open architecture interoperability for next generation aerospace and defense mission systems.
Melbourne, FL — June 25, 2026 — Critical Frequency Design, LLC (CFD), a provider of advanced communications, sensor-processing and optoelectronic solutions, today announced its new rugged 3U VPX AMD Versal Adaptive SoC Processing Module, designed to accelerate development of next-generation radar, electronic warfare, ISR, communications and autonomous mission systems by combining high-performance heterogeneous processing with open-architecture interoperability.
Built around an advanced AMD Versal adaptive SoC, the module combines highly parallel processing resources, high-speed Ethernet connectivity, PCI Express interfaces and onboard memory in a compact 3U VPX form factor. The design is intended to support demanding aerospace and defense applications requiring significant processing performance, flexible programmable logic and multiple high-bandwidth interfaces.
The module is aligned with a SOSA I/O-intensive slot profile, helping system integrators incorporate advanced processing capabilities into open-architecture mission systems while supporting future technology insertion and platform upgrades.
“Defense platforms are expected to process dramatically more sensor data while remaining adaptable as missions evolve,” said Johnathen Warren, Founder at Critical Frequency Design. “Our new 3U VPX processing module gives integrators a rugged, open-architecture processing platform capable of supporting advanced signal processing, embedded AI and future mission applications without redesigning the underlying hardware.”
The combination of high-speed Ethernet, PCIe connectivity and user-configurable processing enables the module to support a range of applications, including:
- Radar and multi-sensor processing
- Electronic warfare and spectrum operations
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
- Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
- Communications and networking gateways
- Sensor fusion and target tracking
- Embedded artificial intelligence and machine-learning
- Autonomous and unmanned systems
- Real-time mission computing
The module’s conduction-cooled architecture is designed for deployment in environments where airflow cooling is unavailable or impractical. Its 3U VPX form factor is optimized for integration into compact airborne, ground, maritime and unmanned-system electronics architectures.
Open-Architecture Mission Processing
CFD developed the module to support the Department of War’s continued transition toward modular, open and upgradeable mission systems. Its SOSA-aligned architecture is intended to reduce integration risk, enable interoperability and provide system developers with greater flexibility when configuring processing, networking and sensor interfaces.
The AMD Versal adaptive SoC architecture brings programmable logic, processing resources and high-speed interfaces together within a unified device. This heterogeneous architecture enables developers to allocate functions across processing cores and programmable logic based on application-specific latency, throughput and power requirements.
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Critical Frequency Design (CFD) provides advanced photonics communications and sensing solutions for warfighters in contested environments. Led by an agile, innovative team of experts across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and program management, CFD possesses the knowledge and expertise to rapidly deliver mission-critical solutions to the warfighter. Learn more at www.criticalfrequency.com.
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eddie.myers@CriticalFrequency.com
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