Frontgrade SBC-2A72 with 32GB NAND to Enable High-Performance Edge Computing in Air and Space Platforms

Frontgrade Technologies has released the SBC-2A72 VNX+ single board computer.

This compact, space-qualified embedded computing solution delivers high performance compute and graphics acceleration to onboard processing, command, and data handling (C&DH) and graphics processing for next-gen space missions. The SBC-2A72 includes 32GB of space-grade eMMC managed NAND storage, the highest capacity available in today’s market, and represents a major advancement in performance, integration, and reliability delivered in a compact, VNX+ standard form factor.

Built around the radiation-tolerant Vorago VA7230 processor, the SBC-2A72 features dual ARM Cortex-A72 cores and an integrated GPU to support high-throughput computing, graphics rendering, and intelligent operations. The board is engineered for low SWaP-C systems, making it the optimal choice for small satellites, unmanned aerial systems, lunar vehicle displays, rovers, and other mission platforms that require maximum yet cost-effective performance in a small form factor.

“As part of our MAMBA product offerings, the SBC-2A72 unlocks scalable processing performance for mission designers who need to pack more computing at the edge,” said Lorne Graves, CTO, Frontgrade. “Our new high capacity, low SWaP SBC provides a modular, extensible building block with an impressive 32GB of NV memory. This represents a significant capability and performance boost over previously available computing solutions.”

The SBC-2A72 empowers mission architects with high-speed processing, enhanced graphics, and increased system autonomy. Its dual-core ARM architecture and integrated GPU enable real-time image processing, telemetry analytics, and onboard AI inference, without overloading central mission processors or ground communication links.

Key Features:

15,000 DMIPS of processing performance
Integrated GPU provides an additional 10 GFLOPS performance
32GB NAND eMMC directly connected to the CPU
DisplayPort 1.3 output to drive embedded LCD displays and mobile interface
Supports PCIe 3.0 for high-speed data transactions and access to large storage media

As part of the company’s MAMBA (Modular Applications for Mission processing with a Bifurcated Architecture) suite, the SBC-2A72 supports the initiative’s goals of hardware modularity, system interoperability, and design agility. Samples are currently available for order with full production expected later this year.