SOSA-aligned 3U VPX single-board computer for embedded computing in harsh environments offered by Abaco

SecurShield combines CM2.0 compliance with AMD FPGA fabric, Arm cores, and protected key storage for trusted computing in defense and industrial uses.
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Feb. 23, 2026
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The Abaco Systems SBC3801 SOSA-aligned 3U VPX secure single-board computer is for security and performance in mission-critical embedded computing applications.

Summary points:

  • Abaco Systems introduces the SBC3801 next-generation single-board computer for mission-critical embedded computing applications.
  • Integrates SecurShield Agent technology from General Dynamics Mission Systems, combining CM2.0-compliant security, AMD FPGA fabric, Arm cores, and protected key storage.
  • Designed for rugged deployment in defense and industrial environments, supporting SDR, tactical communications, encryption, secure storage, and next-generation weapons systems.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Abaco Systems in Huntsville, Ala., is introducing the SBC3801 next-generation SOSA-aligned 3U VPX secure single-board computer for security and performance in mission-critical embedded computing applications.

The SBC3801 integrates SecurShield Agent based on technology from General Dynamics Mission Systems to enable a programmable hardware root of trust for advanced cyber security protection in a rugged design for deployment in harsh environments.

SecurShield combines a CM2.0-compliant certified technology with AMD FPGA fabric, Arm cores, and protected key storage for trusted computing in defense and industrial environments.

This architecture protects sensitive data and cryptographic operations against evolving threats, while maintaining compliance with the latest security standards.

Target applications

Embedded computing applications include software-defined radios (SDR); secure, high-speed signal processing for tactical communications; guided munitions; embedded security for precision strike systems; data in transit and data at rest; encryption and secure storage; multi-function crypto applications; consolidated cryptographic operations; smart munitions security; and hardware root of trust for next-generation weapons.

The SBC3801 is designed to the latest open standards, featuring a SOSA-aligned 14.2.16 I/O-intensive slot profile for maximum interoperability and modularity. Additional security capabilities can be implemented on the computer board.

For more information contact Abaco Systems online at https://abaco.com/products/sbc3801.

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