VPX SBC Market

VPX SBC Market Overview

The VPX SBC Market size was valued at USD 255.5 million in 2024 and is predicted to reach 505.9 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 12.1% from 2025-2030.

VPX single board computer (SBC) also known as VITA 46 refers to the set of standards for connecting components of a computer that integrates processing power, memory and I/O capabilities in a single board utilizing advanced interconnects such as ethernet to enable fast data transfer and system scalability. Such boards are used in systems specific to mission-critical application industries such as defence, aerospace, industrial automation, and telecommunication that requires high performance, ruggedized computing solutions. 

Key benefits of VPX SBCs include real time processing, modularity, long product lifecycle, and its ability to last in extreme environment. When compared to other alternatives such as Smart Mobility ARChitecture (SMARC) and COM-Express, VPX offers better durability, performance under stress, and adaptability to evolving needs making it suitable for business demanding dependable and high-performance systems in challenging settings.

Market Dynamics and Trends

The increasing military expenditure drives the VPX SBC market worldwide, as countries are extensively focusing towards modernizing and enhancing defence technologies that includes procurement of advanced radar systems, communication networks, and weapon control system. These applications require robust, reliable, and real-time processing capabilities which necessitates the use of VPX SBC that propels the VPX SBC industry.

As per the report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 2024, the total military expenditure globally increased from USD 2.28 trillion in 2022 to USD 2.44 trillion in 2023 marking a growth rate of 6.8% in just one year of timespan.

Moreover, growing aerospace expenditure fuels the VPX SBC industry, as it offers advanced, high-performance computing systems for real-time data processing and complex workloads. The rapidly rising investments for space exploration propel the need for reliable systems that helps to withstand extreme condition thus fuelling the VPX SBC industry. According to the report published by the World Economic Forum 2024, the space economy is estimated to grow from USD 630 billion in 2023 to USD 1.8 trillion in 2035 marking a growth rate of 9% per annum.

Additionally, growing semiconductor market drives the VPX SBC market demand, as it provides advanced, energy-efficient chips that enhance computing power and efficiency. These innovations enable faster processing and lower power consumption, meeting the demands for modern high-performance applications that leads to growth in this industry.

According to the report published by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics, the global semiconductor sales totalled USD 526.88 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 697.18 billion in 2025 marking a growth rate of 32.3% within a time span of 2 years.

However, high cost related to the development hinders of the VPX SBC market growth as it limits adoption among the cost-sensitive sector and increases the barriers for small players to enter the market. As an example, the average selling price of finished 12-inch wafer increased from USD 5384 in Q4 2022 to USD 6611 in Q4 2023 reflecting an increase of 22.7% within a time span of just 1 year.

On the contrary, the adoption of 6G technology is anticipated to create future opportunity in the VPX SBC industry as it meets the requirement of high-speed data transmission and low latency that necessitates the use of VPX SBCs. According to the report published by the Ericsson 2024, Ericsson and e& UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential 6G use cases, future evolution of mobile networks as well as conduct joint technical discussions and engagements. Such developments require scalable solution to handle next-generation communication that fuels the VPX SBC industry.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study

The VPX SBC market report is segmented on the basis of processor, processing power, rack unit, memory, cooling mode, application, end-user, and region. On the basis of processor, the market is divided into Intel, NXP Power Architecture, and ARM. On the basis of processing power, the market is segmented into high, medium, and low. On the basis of rack unit, the market is grouped into 3U and 6U. On the basis of memory, the market is classified into 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 48GB, and 64GB. On the basis of cooling mode, the market is divided into air cooled and conduction cooled.

On the basis of application, the market is divided into electronic warfare, radar, mission computers, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and other. On the basis of end-user, the market is segmented into aerospace & defence, automobile, industrial automation, medical, telecommunication, and others. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

North America region holds the dominant in the VPX SBC market share and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period due to the growing military expenditure in the region that leads to the procurement of reliable, advanced and rugged defence infrastructure and technologies. This infrastructure needs reliable computing platforms for harsh environment that ultimately necessitates the use of VPX SBCs in this sector.

According to the report published by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 2024, military expenditure in the U.S. increased from USD 834.97 billion in 2022 to USD 849.80 billion in 2024 marking a growth of 1.7% within a time span of 2 years.

Moreover, growing government initiatives and funding to boost semiconductor sector provides opportunity to various American companies in building new chip manufacturing plants across the country. As a result, it helps to boost VPX SBC manufacturing in this region while making the availability of cheap, energy-efficient chips that enhances the performance of VPX SBC units.

As per the report published by the White House in 2022, the U.S. government invested nearly USD 30 billion that is anticipated to create 115,000 manufacturing and constructing jobs across the country. Such development promotes to boost the semiconductor industry in the region fuelling the SBC VPX industry due to the availability of enhanced and energy efficient chips.

On the other hand, Asia Pacific shows a steady rise in the VPX SBC industry due to increasing focus on strengthening military and defense equipment that necessitates the use of VPX SBCs for reliable operations in rugged environment. According to the report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in 2024, the military expenditure in India increased from USD 79.97 billion in 2022 to USD 83.57 billion in 2023 marking an increase of 4.5% within a time span of 1 year.

Moreover, growing interest in space exploration leads to demand for advanced, high-performance computing systems that offers reliability in harsh environment that necessitates the need for VPX SBCs in aerospace sector, thus driving the VPX SBC industry across this region. According to the report published by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in October 2024, Indian space economy is valued at USD 8.40 billion in 2024 and is estimated to scale up to USD 44 billion in 2033 marking an increase rate of roughly 423%.

Competitive Landscape

Various key players operating in the VPX SBC industry are Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc., Acromag, Kontron, Mercury Systems, Inc., Abaco Systems, North Atlantic Industries, Curtiss-Wright Defence Solutions Corporation, Advantech Co. Ltd, Logic Fruit Technologies, Orion Technologies, EIZO Rugged Solutions, Connect Tech Inc., Trans Pacific Technologies, ADLINK Technology Inc., Aitech Systems, General Micro Systems, Inc., Elma Electronic, General Electric Company, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., and Sital Technology among others. These companies are adopting strategies such as product launches to maintain their dominance in the market.

For instance, in September 2024, Logic Fruit Technologies launched the Kritin iXD 6U VPX Single Computer Board (SBC) that increases memory capacity boasting up to 64GB high-capacity DDR4-2667 RAM. Additionally, it offers ethernet 100/40G and PCIe Gen4 interfaces that ensures high-speed data transfer and connectivity expanding its scalability for aerospace and defence applications.

Moreover, in April 2024, Curtiss-Wright Corporation launched the DO-254 safety-certifiable single board computers (SBC) that features the Intel Airworthiness Evidence Package based on a rugged 3U VPX board designed for DO-254 Design Assurance Level (DAL). It aims to ease, speed and lower the cost of developing safety-certifiable avionics applications expanding its use cases.

Also, in March 2024, AMETEK Inc (Abaco Systems) launched the SBC3513L 3U VPX single board computers (SBC) optimized for FPGA-based TSN endpoint solutions for mission and safety-critical systems that sets new standard for rugged computing solutions in space-constrained environments.

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the VPX SBC market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of current and future VPX SBC market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the VPX SBC market is provided in the report. 

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

VPX SBC Market Key Segments

By Processor

• Intel

• NXP Power Architecture

• ARM

By Processing Power

• Low

• Medium

• High

By Rack Unit

• 3U

• 6U

By Memory

• 8GB

• 16GB

• 32GB

• 48GB

• 64GB

By Cooling Mode

• Air Cooled

• Conduction Cooled

By Applications

• Electronic Warfare

• Radar

• Mission Computers

• Intelligence

• Surveillance

• Reconnaissance

• Other Application

By End-Users

• Aerospace & Defense

• Automobile

• Industrial Automation

• Medical

• Telecommunication

• Other end-user

By Region

• North America

  • The U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • The UK

  • Germany

  • France        

  • Italy        

  • Spain        

  • Denmark        

  • Netherlands        

  • Finland        

  • Sweden        

  • Norway        

  • Russia

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific 

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East 

  • Africa

Key Players

• Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc

• Acromag

• Kontron AG

• Mercury Systems, Inc.

• Abaco Systems

• North Atlantic Industries

• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Corporation

• Advantech Co. Ltd

• Logic Fruit Technologies

• Orion Technologies

• EIZO Rugged Solutions

• Connect Tech Inc. 

• Trans Pacific Technologies

• ADLINK Technology Inc. 

• Aitech Systems 

• General Micro Systems, Inc. 

• Elma Electronic

• General Electric Company

• Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

• Sital Technology

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 255.5 million
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 505.9 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 12.1% from 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Million (USD)
Growth Factors	Increasing defense expenditure drives the market growth. Rising interest for space exploration fuels the growth of market. The growing semiconductor industry drives the growth of the market.
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	10
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
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