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GPU-enabled embedded computer designed for moderate-performance AI applications. It features a quad-core i3 processor, NVIDIA GPU and TPM 2.0 security in a compact 90 x 96 x 63 mm package. It supports NVIDIA CUDA programming using the NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU.
AI Performance
12X faster inferencing than the Jetson AGX Orin
NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU
Supports NVIDIA CUDA programming
Quad-core i3 Coffee Lake Processor
-40° to +85°C Operation
Operates in harsh environments
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
| Mechanical | Size: 90 x 96 x 63 mm (3.5 x 3.8 x 2.5”). PC104 compatible. |
| Mechanical | Weight: 734 g (25.9 oz) including heat plates |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 |
| Input Voltage | 10–15VDC (nominal 12 V DC) |
| Power (typical) | 30.6 W i3 with 16 GB RAM |
| Bus Expansion | None |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +85°C |
| Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202H |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Display | Intel UHD P630 Graphics |
| Display | Two Mini DP++ outputs (3840 x 2160) |
| Storage | SATA 6 Gb/s port. Dual available. |
| Storage | 128 GB soldered-down NVMe. Larger sizes supported. |
| Network | Two GbE ports (10/100/1000 auto-detect) |
| USB | Two USB 3.1 / 2.0 ports |
| USB | Four USB 2.0 host ports |
| Serial I/O | Two COM ports |
| Digital I/O | Eight TTL I/O Lines 3.3V |
| Other I/O | I2C interface |
| Operating System Compatibility | Compatible with most x86 operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux. |
See datasheet for full specifications
Description
The Sabertooth AI Lite is designed for moderate-performance and limited space AI applications. It features a quad-core i3 Coffee Lake CPU and an NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU, in a very compact and rugged package. Sabertooth AI Lite supports AI and 3D rendering workloads, with inferencing benchmarks 12 times faster than NVIDIA AGX Orin™.
The Sabertooth AI Lite features TPM 2.0 security, 16 GB RAM, high-speed SSD Storage (NVMe), and lots of computing power in a compact 90 x 96 x 63 mm package. It supports NVIDIA CUDA programming and includes 4 GB GDDR6 memory.
Designed and tested for full industrial temperature operation (-40° to +85°C) and MIL-STD-202H specifications for shock and vibration, the Sabertooth AI Lite system is ideal for embedded computing needs in challenging environments.
VersaLogic’s 10+ year product life support ensures long-term availability. Long lifecycle products avoid expensive upgrades and redesigns that come from shorter lifecycle products.
Resources
Product Reference
- Sabertooth AI VL-ASM51-4AE Datasheet 9/30/2025 PDF 1.4 MB DOWNLOAD
- Sabertooth AI Lite VL-ASM51-4AE Hardware Reference Manual 10/10/2025 PDF 2.2 MB DOWNLOAD
- Product Lifecycle Chart 7/10/2025 PDF 243 KB DOWNLOAD
- OS Compatibility 6/18/2025 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD
Software Support Packages
- BIOS Release 1.01 7/21/2025 ZIP 5.5 MB DOWNLOAD
Additional Reference Materials
- White Paper: "Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products" 9/24/2008 PDF 749 KB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Myth: Extended Temperature Embedded Computers" 8/18/2014 PDF 1.84 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "Ultra Reliable Embedded Computing" 2/20/2014 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Invisible Foe - Understanding and Controlling ESD Damage" 7/9/2013 PDF 453 KB DOWNLOAD
Accessories
VL-CBR-0812 Power cable, high-power. 8 Pin Molex Nano-fit to wires. 12" 
VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" 
VL-CBR-0815 12" 8-pin Molex Ultra-Fit to Fork Terminals, 3-Bank Power Cable VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" 
VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" 
VL-CBR-0817 12” ATX 24-pin to 8-pin Molex Micro-Fit+ VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" 
VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread 
VL-CBR-0816 12” ATX 8-pin to 8-pin Molex Nano-Fit VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. 
Cables VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6" 
VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" 
VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" 
Miscellaneous VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) 
VL-HDW-116 L mounting brackets for VL-ASM51-2AE & 3AE Thermal Options VL-HDW-424 Heat Sink with Fan 
VL-HDW-425 Heat Pipe Adapter Kit 
- Part Number Description
- Cable Kit
- VL-CKR-SABERTOOTH Sabertooth Eval. cable kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0812, 1604, 0815, 0702, 2033, 1014, 0816, 0817, HDW-105 and 401.
- VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard
- VL-CBR-0812 Power cable, high-power. 8 Pin Molex Nano-fit to wires. 12"
- VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"
- VL-CBR-0815 12" 8-pin Molex Ultra-Fit to Fork Terminals, 3-Bank Power Cable
- VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20"
- VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6"
- VL-CBR-0817 12” ATX 24-pin to 8-pin Molex Micro-Fit+
- VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"
- VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
- VL-CBR-0816 12” ATX 8-pin to 8-pin Molex Nano-Fit
- VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.
- Cables
- VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6"
- VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36"
- VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"
- Miscellaneous
- VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)
- VL-HDW-116 L mounting brackets for VL-ASM51-2AE & 3AE
- Thermal Options
- VL-HDW-424 Heat Sink with Fan
- VL-HDW-425 Heat Pipe Adapter Kit
Models
Model: VL-ASM51-4AE GPU: NVIDIA RTX A500 Ampere Generation Processor: I3-9100HL Cores: 4 Hyper-Threading/
Threads: No / 4 CPU Clock/
Turbo Speed: 1.6 GHz / 2.9 GHz On-board Storage: 128 GB NVMe SSD SODIMM Memory: 16 GB ECC Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: -
† Heat plate must be kept below 80°C. Final operating temperature is dependent on customer's thermal solution.
Models
- Model GPU Processor Cores Hyper-
Threading/
Threads CPU Clock/
Turbo Speed On-board Storage SODIMM Memory Operating Temp.† Cooling Pricing/Sample - VL-ASM51-4AE NVIDIA RTX A500 Ampere Generation I3-9100HL 4 No / 4 1.6 GHz / 2.9 GHz 128 GB NVMe SSD 16 GB ECC -40° to +85°C Heat Plate - † Heat plate must be kept below 80°C. Final operating temperature is dependent on customer's thermal solution.