WOLF-16T1
Overview
NVIDIA IGX Thor™ Safety-Certifiable SBC for C5ISR
The VPX3U-THOR-SBC module meets the needs of demanding C5ISR applications, providing a safety certifiable compute node with advanced AI and HPC processing capabilities, high data transfer rates, and the cyber security features required to ensure data is being protected.
This SOSA aligned module integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor™ (Arm Neoverse-V3AE CPU with embedded Blackwell GPU acceleration), a functional-safety PCIe switch, and a TSN-capable PHY for high-bandwidth deterministic networking. With 128 GB ECC LPDDR5X memory and 1 TB NVMe storage, the platform is specified at 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI compute for deep learning inference, machine vision, sensor fusion, robotics, and data processing. The module also targets a 10-year lifecycle to 2035.
Block Diagram
The block diagram shows NVIDIA IGX Thor connected to a 4-port PCIe Gen4 switch (ISO 26262 functional safety) and a dual XFI-PHY with TSN, with two supported backplane configurations. It highlights up to three PCIe Gen4 x4 backplane ports, two 10/25GBASE-KR links, dual 2.5GBASE-T TSN ports, and up to three DisplayPort links (1× to P2A and 2× to P2B), plus USB and CAN routing.
Features
WOLF-16T1 is a rugged 3U VPX SOSA-aligned SBC built around NVIDIA IGX Thor for safety-certifiable embedded AI/HPC compute. It pairs Blackwell GPU acceleration (2560 CUDA / 96 Tensor) and 128 GB ECC LPDDR5X with a functional-safety PCIe Gen4 switch and TSN-capable Ethernet interfaces (two 10/25GBASE-KR plus dual 2.5GBASE-T), supporting deterministic networking and scalable PCIe fan-out for C5ISR integration.
GPU / Compute Features
- 2070 FP4 TFLOPS AI compute
- Embedded Blackwell GPU:
- 2560 CUDA cores
- 96 Gen5 Tensor cores
- Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) support (2 instances)
- 14-core Arm Neoverse-V3AE CPU, 2.6 GHz
- Software support: IGX OS (Enterprise), CUDA 13, OpenGL 4.6, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.2
- Up to 3× DisplayPort MST/HDMI output
- Up to 6× 4Kp60 (H.265) encode; up to 10× 4Kp60 (H.265) decode
Connectivity / System Management
- 1 TB NVMe storage
- 4-port PCIe switch (Gen4) with ISO 26262 functional safety
- Up to three PCIe Gen4 x4 ports to backplane (configuration dependent)
- Backplane Ethernet: 2× 10/25GBASE-KR
- TSN-capable networking:
- 2.5GBASE-T with TSN support to P2A
- 2.5GBASE-T with TSN support to P2B
- USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 to P2A
- CAN bus (2×) to P2A
- DisplayPort routing: 1× DP to P2A; 2× DP to P2B
- Front-panel USB-C for setup/debug
- Advanced IPMC and security management features
Mechanical / Open Systems Architecture
- Rugged conduction cooled
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Vibration (sine): 10G peak (5–2000 Hz)
- Shock: 40G peak
- Dimensions: 160mm x 100mm x 25.4mm
- Weight (approx.): 1.5 kg
- ANSI/VITA 48, 65 (VPX-REDI, OpenVPX)
- SOSA aligned SBC slot profile: 14.2.16
Specifications
Key configuration and performance parameters for WOLF-16T1 are summarized below for quick comparison. Values shown reflect the standard module configuration; contact WOLF if you need a tailored build or a specific payload profile.
Configuration Guide
*This module is preliminary. *
- Config A: 3× PCIe Gen4 x4, 2× 10GBASE-KR, 2× 2.5GBASE-T, and additional DisplayPort
- Config B: no XMC I/O; 2× PCIe Gen4 x4, 2× 10GBASE-KR, and 1× 2.5GBASE-T
Contact Sales for ordering numbers and configuration options.
Related Products
- NVIDIA IGX Thor (T5000) (Arm CPU + Blackwell GPU acceleration)
- 2560 CUDA Cores, 96 Tensor Cores
- 128 GB LPDDR5X VRAM
- 100GbE, PCIe Gen 5, 2.5GbE
- SOSA SBC
- Module power 70–150 W
- NVIDIA IGX Thor (T5000) (Arm CPU + Blackwell GPU acceleration)
- 2560 CUDA Cores, 96 Tensor Cores
- 128 GB LPDDR5X VRAM
- PCIe Gen 5, 2x10GbE, 2.5GbE
- SOSA SBC
- Module power 60–140 W
- NVIDIA IGX Thor (T5000) (Arm CPU + Blackwell GPU acceleration)
- 2560 CUDA Cores, 96 Tensor Cores
- 128 GB LPDDR5X VRAM
- 100GbE, PCIe Gen 5, SDI I/O
- SOSA SBC
- Module power 70–150 W
FAQ
Choose WOLF-16T1 when your program needs an SBC designed around functional-safety and deterministic networking rather than a SmartNIC-centric fabric architecture.
This is typically the right fit when:
- ISO 26262-oriented PCIe switch behavior is important (safety-focused design intent)
- You need TSN-capable Ethernet interfaces for deterministic timing
- You want an SBC-centric topology with multiple PCIe Gen4 x4 backplane ports (configuration dependent)
TSN-capable Ethernet helps when your system needs bounded latency and predictable delivery, not just peak bandwidth.
It is most relevant when:
- The network carries control traffic with strict timing requirements
- You have mixed-criticality traffic and need determinism under load
- You are aligning to architectures where time synchronization and scheduling matter end-to-end
Confirm these early:
- SBC slot profile: 14.2.16
- Backplane Ethernet: two 10/25GBASE-KR links
- Dual 2.5GBASE-T ports with TSN support (to P2A and P2B, configuration dependent)
- Display routing expectations: up to three DisplayPort links (one to P2A, two to P2B)
- PCIe fan-out: number of PCIe Gen4 x4 backplane ports depends on configuration
The most important ordering-time choices are typically integration and determinism tradeoffs:
- Backplane configuration variant: determines how many PCIe Gen4 x4 ports are exposed and how they are mapped
- Ethernet configuration: determines how the 10/25GBASE-KR links and 2.5GBASE-T TSN ports are enabled and mapped
- Display routing configuration: determines whether you use 1x DisplayPort (P2A) vs up to 3x (P2A + P2B), and how that impacts rear I/O planning
- Power threshold selection: should match chassis thermal headroom for sustained performance
Contact Sales for ordering numbers and configuration options.