Curtiss-Wright Introduces SOSA Aligned VPX6-682E 100 GbE Switch For High-performance Embedded Systems

New Fabric100 switch delivers rugged, low-power 6U 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for modular open systems sensor processing applications

Curtiss-Wright today announced the release of the VPX6-682E, a new Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) aligned 6U 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch developed to meet the data throughput demands of advanced high-performance embedded computing (HPEC) and C5ISR systems. As the latest addition to Curtiss-Wright’s Fabric100 ecosystem, the VPX6-682E delivers the bandwidth, scalability, and efficiency required for large, high-speed signal and sensor processing platforms at the tactical edge.

“The VPX6-682E and the broader Fabric100 ecosystem enable system designers to build complete, high-bandwidth HPEC architectures with reduced integration complexity,” said Brian Perry, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions. “Curtiss-Wright is delivering the foundational high-performance networking technology needed to scale and accelerate next-generation sensor processing systems - ensuring rapid, reliable access to trusted data that mission-critical operations demand.” 

Designed to simplify system integration and reduce development risk, the VPX6-682E enhances interoperability and accelerates certification by aligning with Curtiss-Wright’s Fabric100 ecosystem of computing solutions. Featuring dual high-efficiency switching cores and available with conduction-cooled and Liquid Flow Through (LFT) cooling options as part of its rugged system design, the VPX6-682E optimizes system performance and thermal management in the most demanding environments. 

Key Features of the VPX6-682E: 

• Fully managed multi-layer Ethernet switch supporting configuration, monitoring, and control features including QoS, VLAN, ACL, and PTP support
• 100, 50, 40, 25, and 10 Gb Ethernet interfaces over copper and optional optical backplane connections
• Dual-switch architecture, leveraging two highly efficient 100 GbE devices, delivers significantly lower power consumption than competing single-switch designs
• SOSA aligned OpenVPX 6U profile with full Fabric100 ecosystem compatibility
• Available in conduction cooled or advanced LFT cooling with full lifecycle support services 

The VPX6-682E is ideally suited for embedded applications that demand real-time, high-throughput connectivity, including radar, EO/IR sensor fusion, autonomous systems, and signals intelligence. When combined with the CHAMP-XD4 (VPX6-485) dual Intel Xeon D-2800 processor card and the CHAMP-FX7 (VPX6-476) dual AMD Versal Premium Adaptive SoC (FPGA) processor card, these 6U modules form an interoperable, low-risk suite of products with 100 Gb Ethernet connectivity for architecting advanced HPEC systems. This growing portfolio, aligned with the SOSA Technical Standard, supports a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to ensure long-term upgradeability, faster adaptation to evolving requirements, and reduced integration risk. 

The datasheet for the VPX6-682E is available for download here (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/resources/vpx6-682e-ethernet-switch-data-sheet) . 

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