# Abaco Systems > Abaco Systems is a global leader in commercial open-architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics for aerospace, defense, space, industrial, energy, and medical applications. A business unit of AMETEK, Inc., Abaco delivers Single Board Computers, Digital Signal Processing, Networking, Graphics & Video, Integrated Systems, Avionics, and I/O & Storage products aligned to open standards such as SOSA™, CMOSS, OpenVPX, and VME. Abaco Systems has more than 30 years of experience supplying mission-critical, high-reliability embedded computing to defense primes, aerospace manufacturers, and government agencies across Air, Land, Sea, and Space domains. Headquarters and manufacturing are based in Huntsville, Alabama (US), with additional Innovation Centers in Austin, TX (DSP) and Edinburgh, UK (Networking), plus a European Headquarters in Towcester, UK. Notes for agents and LLMs reading this file: - All product, technology, and market pages sit under `/Products-and-Services`, `/Technologies`, and `/Markets` respectively; product detail pages (SBCs, FPGA boards, FMCs, avionics interfaces, cables, etc.) number in the hundreds, so only representative and top-traffic examples are listed below. The authoritative, exhaustive URL list is always the live XML sitemap linked in the Optional section. - Datasheets, manuals, and brochures are typically linked as downloadable PDFs from their parent product or Resources page rather than being indexed individually here. - Abaco Systems is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. Company-wide AMETEK information is out of scope for this file; see ametek.com for corporate-level content. - A separate e-commerce storefront exists at store.abaco.com for direct product ordering; it is out of scope for this file. ## Company - [Homepage](https://www.abaco.com/): Overview of Abaco's rugged embedded computing portfolio, featured products, and current press releases. - [About Us](https://www.abaco.com/About-Us): Corporate overview, mission, and background on Abaco Systems as an AMETEK business unit. - [The Abaco Advantage](https://www.abaco.com/About-Us/The-Abaco-Advantage): Abaco's vision, engineering philosophy, and value proposition for rugged embedded computing. - [Leadership Team](https://www.abaco.com/abaco-leadership-team): Executive and product management leadership profiles. - [Locations](https://www.abaco.com/About-Us/Locations): Global facility list, including Huntsville AL (HQ & manufacturing), Austin TX (DSP Innovation Center), Towcester UK (European HQ & manufacturing), and Edinburgh UK (Networking Innovation Center). - [Our Partners](https://www.abaco.com/About-Us/Our-Partners): Technology and channel partner ecosystem. - [Product Lifecycle Management](https://www.abaco.com/About-Us/Product-Lifecycle-Management): Long-term support, technology insertion, and product lifecycle programs. - [Certifications](https://www.abaco.com/plm): Quality, safety, and compliance certifications held by Abaco. - [Careers](https://www.abaco.com/Careers): Open roles and culture information for prospective employees at Abaco's global sites. - [Contact Us](https://www.abaco.com/Contact-Us): General inquiries, sales contact form, and regional phone numbers (Americas and EMEA/APAC). - [Locate a Product Expert](https://www.abaco.com/products/sales): Region-based routing to Abaco sales and application engineering contacts. - [Customer Portal](https://www.abaco.com/support): Self-service login for existing customers to access orders, documentation, and support cases. ## Products and Services - [Product Overview](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services): Full portfolio landing page spanning SBCs, DSP, networking, graphics, integrated systems, avionics, I/O, and software. - [Product Selector Tool](https://www.abaco.com/products): Interactive tool to filter and find Abaco products by specification. - [Restricted Production Phase (RPP) Products](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Restricted-Production-Phase): Archive dates, categories, and recommended replacement parts for products entering end-of-life. - [Single Board Computers](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Single-Board-Computer): 3U/6U VPX, OpenVPX, VME, and CMOSS-aligned SBCs across Intel, NVIDIA, Power, AMD, and Arm architectures. - [Intel Architecture SBCs](https://www.abaco.com/products/single-board-computers-sbc): Core and Xeon-based rugged SBCs, including the SBC3215 and SBC3518. - [SBC3215](https://www.abaco.com/products/sbc3215): Rugged 3U VPX SBC with 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. - [SBC3518](https://www.abaco.com/products/sbc3518): SOSA-aligned 3U VPX SBC with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 ("Panther Lake") processor. - [Multiprocessing](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Single-Board-Computer): Open architecture and GPGPU-based multiprocessing configurations. - [Development Systems & Chassis](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Single-Board-Computer): Standalone and expansion chassis for SBC development and deployment. - [Digital Signal Processing](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Digital-Signal-Processing): FPGA boards, FMC modules, DSP systems, IP cores, and sensor processing for radar, EW, SIGINT, and sonar. - [FPGA Boards](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Digital-Signal-Processing/FPGA-Boards): VPX and PCIe FPGA processing cards (e.g., VP430, VP868, VP869, VP891, VP892, VP241). - [FPGA Mezzanine Cards (FMC)](https://www.abaco.com/products/fpga-mezzanine-cards-fmc): High-speed ADC/DAC, fiber, Ethernet, and clock/trigger FMC modules (e.g., FMC120, FMC134, FMC176, FMC300). - [FPGA Systems](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Digital-Signal-Processing/FPGA-Systems): Development systems such as SRS6000, VPX370, PCIe490, and SDR430. - [IP Cores & Software Tools](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Digital-Signal-Processing/IP-Cores-and-Software-Tools): Fixed/floating point FFT cores, digital down-converters, and FPGA DSP board support packages. - [Sensor Processing](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Digital-Signal-Processing/Sensor-Processing): Analog I/O and video compression boards for SDR, SIGINT, and imaging applications. - [Graphics & Video](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Graphics-and-Video): NVIDIA/AMD-based rugged graphics boards and display computers built on Abaco's ruggedization expertise. - [Graphics & Video Boards](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Graphics-and-Video/Graphics-and-Video-Boards): High-performance rugged graphics processing cards. - [Rugged Display Computers](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Graphics-and-Video/Rugged-Display-Computers): Fully integrated small form-factor display computers (e.g., GVC2000). - [Network Communications](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Network-Communications): Rugged routers and switches, embedded Ethernet switches, NICs, switch fabric modules, and reflective memory. - [Integrated Systems](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Integrated-Systems): Certifiable and configurable COTS systems that shorten development cycles for integrators. - [I/O & Storage](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/IO-and-Storage): MMS carrier cards and ECMs, digital & serial I/O, analog I/O, storage, and bus adapters. - [Position, Navigation & Timing](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Position-Navigation-and-Training): PNT solutions for embedded platforms. - [Software](https://www.abaco.com/Abaco-Software): Embedded software and OpenWare switch management software. - [Embedded Software](https://www.abaco.com/Abaco-Software/Embedded-Software): Board support packages, drivers, middleware, and hardware development kits. - [OpenWare](https://www.abaco.com/Abaco-Software/Openware): Feature-rich switch management software for Abaco networking products. ## Avionics - [Avionics Overview](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics): End-to-end avionics interface, test, and simulation portfolio spanning development, embedded deployment, lab, and flightline use. - [MIL-STD-1553 Protocol](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/MIL-STD-1553-Protocol): 1553 bus controller, remote terminal, and monitor interfaces (e.g., RXMC1553, QPM-1553, R15-USB). - [ARINC Protocols](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/ARINC-Protocols): ARINC 429/575/717/615 interfaces across PCIe, PMC, XMC, PXI, and USB form factors. - [AFDX / ARINC 664](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/ARINC-Protocols): Hardware- and software-loadable AFDX/ARINC 664 Part 7 products for next-generation avionics networks. - [Multi-Protocol & Avionics I/O](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/Multi-Protocol-and-Avionics-IO): Flexible interfaces combining MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/708/717, and discrete I/O. - [Databus Analyzers & Software](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/Databus-Analyzers-and-Software): BusTools software for real-time acquisition, simulation, and analysis of 1553/ARINC/AFDX traffic. - [1553Guard™](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/Databus-Analyzers-and-Software): Hardware-based cyber resiliency solution for real-time MIL-STD-1553 threat monitoring and mitigation. - [Thunderbolt 3 Portable Devices](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/Thunderbolt-3-Portable-Devices): Portable, high-speed Thunderbolt 3 interfaces for MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and AFDX testing. - [Cables](https://www.abaco.com/Products-and-Services/Avionics/Cables): Transition cables connecting avionics interface boards to industry-standard connectors. ## Markets and Industries - [Industries Served](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/Industries): Cross-domain overview of aerospace & defense, semiconductor, industrial, and medical markets served by Abaco. - [Air Expertise](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/Industries/Air): Solutions for manned and unmanned military and commercial aircraft programs. - [Land Expertise](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/Industries/Land): Rugged computing for armored vehicles and missile defense platforms. - [Sea Expertise](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/Industries/Sea): Embedded solutions for US Navy and Coast Guard programs. - [Space Expertise](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/Industries/Space): Flight-proven embedded solutions trusted by NASA and other space programs. - [Defense Expertise](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/Industries): SOSA-aligned, AUKUS-authorized solutions supporting next-generation defense programs globally. - [Solutions & Applications Overview](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications): Application-focused landing page covering autonomy, radar, EW, sonar, and test/simulation. - [Autonomy](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Autonomy): Embedded computing for autonomous and robotic platforms. - [Radar](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Radar): DSP and FPGA solutions for radar signal processing. - [Electronic Warfare](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Electronic-Warefare): RFSoC and FPGA-based platforms for cognitive EW and SIGINT. - [Sonar Solutions](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Sonar-Solutions): Sensor processing and DSP solutions for sonar applications. - [Sensor to Action](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Sensor-to-Action): End-to-end sensor data processing and decision-support architectures. - [Hypersonic](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Hypersonic): Embedded electronics engineered for hypersonic flight demands. - [Avionics Interface](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Avionics-Interface): Application-level avionics interface solutions. - [Modular Avionics](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Modular-Avionics): Open, modular avionics architectures. - [Test & Simulation](https://www.abaco.com/Markets/SolutionsApplications/Test-and-Simulation): Lab, integration, and production test platforms. ## Technologies - [Technologies Overview](https://www.abaco.com/technologies): Key enabling technologies across avionics interfaces, networking, HPEC, GPGPU, RFSoC, and SWaP. - [SOSA™ Standard](https://www.abaco.com/Technologies/SOSA): Abaco's leadership in Sensor Open Systems Architecture-aligned 3U/6U VPX designs. - [Open Architecture & COTS / Form Factor](https://www.abaco.com/Technologies/SOSA): Commercial open-standard architectures including CMOSS, OpenVPX, and VME. - [Ruggedization & Ruggedization Levels](https://www.abaco.com/ruggedization-levels): Mechanical engineering approach to conduction cooling, screened parts, and environmental hardening. - [Cooling](https://www.abaco.com/Technologies/Cooling): Advanced thermal management for air- and conduction-cooled embedded systems. - [Security / Anti-Tamper](https://www.abaco.com/anti-tamper-information-assurance): Anti-tamper and information assurance features embedded in Abaco hardware. - [Safety Certifications](https://www.abaco.com/safety-certificate): DO-254/DO-178-relevant safety certification support for flight-critical designs. - [GPGPU / AI](https://www.abaco.com/Technologies/GPGPUAI): GPGPU-based high-performance embedded computing for AI and graphics workloads. - [RFSoC](https://www.abaco.com/RFSoC): RF System-on-Chip technology for direct RF sampling in DSP boards such as VP430/VP431. - [SWaP / SWaP-C3](https://www.abaco.com/products/single-board-computers-sbc): Size, Weight, Power, plus Cost, Cooling, and Compliance design considerations. - [Technology Insertion](https://www.abaco.com/tech-insertion): Long-term technology refresh and insertion programs to protect customer investment. - [Technology Readiness Levels](https://www.abaco.com/technology-readiness-level): TRL framework used to classify Abaco product maturity. ## Resources and Document Library - [Resources Overview](https://www.abaco.com/Resources): Central hub for the Document Library, Product Selection Guide, and Product Selector tool. - [Document Library](https://www.abaco.com/library): Searchable library of datasheets, manuals, notices, brochures, white papers, case studies, and solution briefs. - [White Papers](https://www.abaco.com/Resources/White-Papers): In-depth technical papers, e.g. "Hypersonic Flight Raises the Bar for Embedded Electronics" and "Considering the Make vs. Buy Decision for Flight-Certifiable Embedded Electronics." - [Brochures](https://www.abaco.com/Resources/Brochures): Product line and capability brochures, including the Avionics Interfaces brochure. - [Case Studies](https://www.abaco.com/Resources/Case-Studies): Program-specific deployment examples across defense, space, and industrial applications. - [Solutions Briefs](https://www.abaco.com/Resources/Solutions-Briefs): Concise product and solution overviews highlighting key features and benefits. - [eBooks](https://www.abaco.com/Resources/Ebooks): Longer-form educational content on embedded computing topics. - [Product Selection Guide](https://www.abaco.com/library): Downloadable overview of Abaco's full innovative product range. ## Support - [Support Overview](https://www.abaco.com/Support): Central support hub covering contacts, documentation access, warranty/repair, and lifecycle programs. - [Service and Repair](https://www.abaco.com/Support/Service-and-Repair): Warranty, repair request, and contract sample information. - [Security and Compliance](https://www.abaco.com/Support/Security-and-Compliance): Product security posture and regulatory/export compliance information. - [Legal](https://www.abaco.com/Support/Legal): Legal notices governing product use and support terms. - [Configuration Management](https://www.abaco.com/plm): Configuration Management and Non-Franchised Distribution Approval Service programs. ## Media Center and News - [Media Center](https://www.abaco.com/Media-Center): Central hub for press releases, events, and videos. - [News Room](https://www.abaco.com/Media-Center/News-Room): Latest product launches and company announcements, e.g. "Abaco Systems Launches its First VNX+ Product" and "Abaco Systems Introduces SBC3518." - [Events](https://www.abaco.com/Media-Center/Events): Upcoming and past trade show appearances (e.g., Sea-Air-Space, AUSA Global Force Symposium, Modern Day Marine). - [Videos](https://www.abaco.com/Media-Center/Videos): Product demonstration and corporate video content. - [Webinars](https://www.abaco.com/Media-Center): On-demand and scheduled technical webinars. ## Optional - [Site Map](https://www.abaco.com/site-map): Full human-readable hierarchical site map covering products, industries, applications, technologies, and company pages. - [XML Sitemap](https://www.abaco.com/sitemap.xml): Authoritative, exhaustive machine-readable list of all live URLs on abaco.com, including the several hundred individual product detail pages not enumerated in this file. - [Search](https://www.abaco.com/search): Internal site search page (noindex; not a content destination). - [Privacy Policy](https://www.abaco.com/privacy): How Abaco/AMETEK collects, uses, and protects personal information. - [Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information](https://www.abaco.com/do-not-sell-share): Cookie preference management and data-sale opt-out request page. - [Terms of Use](https://www.abaco.com/Terms-Of-Use): Website terms and conditions. - [Terms & Conditions of Purchase / Sourcing](https://www.abaco.com/sourcing): Purchase terms, government acquisition clauses, and supplier/conflict-minerals documentation. - [Slavery Statements](https://www.abaco.com/slavery-statements): Modern slavery and human trafficking compliance statements. - [Customer Portal Store](https://store.abaco.com/): Separate e-commerce storefront for direct online ordering of Abaco products.