Unleashing Edge AI Power – GPU & FPGA Image Processing Board for High-Performance Applications

Applications

Introduction
In an era where real-time data processing, high-resolution imaging, and intelligent video analytics are essential across industries—from defense and aerospace to autonomous systems and industrial automation—the need for flexible and high-performance compute platforms has never been greater. Enter the GPU & FPGA Image Processing Board, a cutting-edge solution that fuses the processing muscle of NVIDIA Jetson GPUs with the customizable parallel power of AMD Ultrascale FPGAs—all on a single compact board.

This hybrid platform redefines what's possible in edge computing, enabling developers to tackle the most demanding image, video, and signal processing workloads with agility and efficiency.

Key Features and Capabilities

1. Dual Engine Architecture: NVIDIA GPU + AMD FPGA

At the heart of the board lies a potent combination:

  • NVIDIA Jetson Xavier compatibility, leveraging powerful AI and GPU acceleration.

  • AMD Ultrascale FPGA, providing real-time, deterministic, and customizable hardware-level processing.

This dual architecture allows users to optimize workloads—running parallel, high-speed algorithms on the FPGA while handling AI inference and image processing with the GPU.

2. Real-Time Image and Video Processing

Whether it's raw sensor data or compressed video streams, this board is built to process:

  • On-the-fly video and image compression

  • High-bandwidth data transfer between GPU and FPGA via an 8-lane PCIe Gen.3 interface

  • Simultaneous video capture, manipulation, and encoding

This makes it ideal for tasks like object detection, image enhancement, fusion, and real-time encoding/streaming in bandwidth-constrained environments.

3. Robust Connectivity and I/O Options

Designed for seamless integration into complex systems, the board features:

  • Gigabit Ethernet

  • x4 SFP+ (for high-speed optical or copper connections)

  • Display Port output

  • x2 USB 3.0 & x2 USB 2.0

  • MIPI expansion connector for camera modules or external devices

  • GPIO interface for control and automation tasks

This extensive I/O offering allows deployment in a wide array of environments, from autonomous vehicles to tactical systems.

4. Rugged, Edge-Ready Design

  • 28V DC input makes it suitable for deployment in aerospace, military, and mobile platforms.

  • SD card support allows flexible storage or operating system deployment.

  • The compact design is optimized for embedded use in harsh or space-constrained environments.

Application Areas

  • Defense & ISR Systems: Real-time sensor fusion and AI-assisted video processing in UAVs, ground vehicles, and surveillance systems.

  • Autonomous Navigation: Sensor input processing, object detection, and decision-making in real-time.

  • Industrial Vision: High-speed defect detection, video analytics, and machine vision applications.

  • Broadcast & Media: Live 4K/HD video encoding, streaming, and real-time effects.

Conclusion

The GPU & FPGA Image Processing Board bridges the gap between AI acceleration and deterministic control, offering a flexible, powerful, and scalable solution for edge computing. Its hybrid architecture, rich connectivity, and rugged design make it an indispensable tool for next-generation applications where performance, reliability, and adaptability are non-negotiable.

Whether you are building intelligent surveillance systems, autonomous machines, or high-speed vision platforms—this board delivers the performance you need, exactly where you need it.

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