Sparrow-Strike

MIL-SPEC rugged USFF edge processor integrating the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX or SMARC x86 CPU. Next-gen edge AI compute solution. The world's first MIL-SPEC rugged Jetson Orin NX edge AI compute solution on the market.

Systel's Sparrow Strike

Sparrow-Strike

Sparrow-Strike is an ultra-small-form-factor (USFF) MIL-SPEC rugged edge compute solution. Designed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) with a modular chassis and architecture design, integrating either the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX edge AI system on module (SOM) or an Intel x86-based processor, Sparrow-Strike provides the performance and flexibility demanded by emerging autonomous and uncrewed missions, in an ultra-compact and lightweight form factor. Sparrow-Strike is engineered to withstand austere environments and is SWaP-optimized for integration and deployment in highly space-constrained platforms.

“Sparrow-Lite” reduced SWaP variants are available – contact our team to learn more!

  • WINNER: Four-Star Best in Show Embedded Computing (highest level award) for Sparrow-Strike (x86) at 2024 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition from Military Embedded Systems
  • WINNER: Four-Star Best in Show Embedded Computing (highest level award) for Sparrow-Strike (Jetson) at 2023 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition from Military Embedded Systems

AI or Compute at the Edge

Can integrate the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX (16GB) or an SMARC x86 Intel Atom CPU. Dual architecture options within the same chassis, reducing development / deployment time and program risk.

Ultra-Small-Form-Factor (USFF)

Ultra-compact and lightweight, SWaP-optimized for integration and deployment in highly space-constrained vehicles.

Modular and Configurable

Orin NX and SMARC x86-based architecture/processor options. Robust IO and configuration options, including multiple USB 3.0, GbE, serial, display, video capture, GPS, GPIO.

MIL-SPEC Rugged

Engineered for austere environments. -40C to +55C operating temp, passive cooled. Fully sealed. MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-1275E/704F.

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