Downconverters
Change a higher frequency signal to a lower frequency.
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RF Downconverters
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SignalCore offers traditional multi-stage and single-stage RF downconverters, and Direct IQ demodulators that feature low phase noise, high dynamic range, wide bandwidth, and continuous tuning. SignalCore RF downconverters are compact and built for mechanical robustness and ruggedness. Applications include various test and measurement applications such as those in spectral monitoring, signal intelligence, ATE, and software-defined radio. All products are provided with a Graphical User Interface (GUI), driver, and API for easy programming control.
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DSP Downconverters
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Renesas' programmable downconverters (PDCs) are designed for high dynamic range applications such as cellular basestations where multiple channel processing is required in a small physical space.
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I/Q Downconverters/Receivers
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In-phase quadrature (I/Q) downconverters integrate an image reject mixer, a low noise amplifier, a 90° hybrid, and an LO buffer amplifier in one package. These devices are used in receiver applications to downconvert radio frequency (RF) signals to the desired intermediate frequency (IF) while ensuring low noise and high image rejection performance.
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PXI-5142, 100 MHz, 100 MS/s, 14-Bit PXI Oscilloscope
779587-02
Oscilloscope
100 MHz, 100 MS/s, 14-Bit PXI Oscilloscope—The PXI-5142 high-resolution oscilloscope has two channels that are capable of high-resolution, low-noise measurements with up to 100 MHz of bandwidth and onboard resources for quadrature digital downconversion and baseband I/Q decimation. This device is ideal for communications measurements and applications that require interfacing with a RF downconverter. The PXI-5142 also features PXI synchronization and data streaming capabilities.
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4-Channel 200 MHz A/D with 32-Channel DDC, Virtex-6 FPGA - 6U VPX
Model 57662
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- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Virtex-6 LXT and SXT FPGAs- Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- 32 channels of multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- Up to 2 GB of DDR3 SDRAM- PCI Express (Gen. 1 & 2) interface up to x8- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multiboard synchronization- Optional user-configurable gigabit serial interface- Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-6 FPGA for custom I/O- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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8-Channel 250 MHz A/D with Multiband DDC, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - PCIe
Model 78132
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Model 78132 is a member of the JadeTM family of high-performance PCIe boards. The Jade architecture embodies a new streamlined approach to FPGA-based boards, simplifying the design to reduce power andcost, while still providing some of the highest-performance FPGA resources available today. Designed to work with Pentek’s new NavigatorTM Design Suite of tools, the combination of Jade and Navigator offers users an efficient path to developing and deployingFPGA-based data acquisition and processing. The 78132 is a multichannel, high-speed data converter with programmable DDCs (digital downconverters). It is suitable for connection to HF or IF ports of a communications or radar system. Its built-in datacapture feature offers an ideal turnkey solution as well as a platform for developing and deploying custom FPGA-processing IP.
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L-Band RF Tuner and 2-Channel 500 MHz A/D with Virtex-7 FPGA - 6U VPX
Model 57791
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- Accepts RF Signals from 925 MHz to 2175 MHz- One programmable LNA handles L-Band input signal levels from -50 dBm to +10 dBm- Programmable analog downconverter provides IF or I+Q baseband signals at frequencies up to 123 MHz- Two 500 MHz 12-bit A/Ds digitize IF or I+Q signals synchronously; optional: 400 MHz 14-bit A/Ds- Two FPGA-based multiband digital downconvertersXilinx Virtex-7 VX330T or VX690T FPGAs- 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface, up to x8- Clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- Optional user-configurable gigabit serial interface- Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-7 FPGA for custom I/O- Supports GateXpress® FPGA-PCIe Configuration Manager- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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RF Down-Converter
CDC100A
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Systems Engineering & Management Company
The CDC100A Series Down-Converter is a 1U rack-mount device designed for use with antennas that have a Tri-Band Feed. The CDCMA100 Series Down-Converter is a synthesized down-converter supporting 1415-1585 MHz, 1650-1850 MHz, 2185-2485 MHz and 4400-5250 MHz, down-converting 4400-5250 MHz to 1415-2485 MHz. The CDC100A is provided as a 1U Expansion Chassis that communicates with any SEMCO receiver via an RS-485 protocol. The communications I/O is via RJ45 and the operator interface is via the receiver RCMS GUI.
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Compact Receiver Module
MixAMC-I
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Virginia Diodes'' standard Spectrum Analyzer Extension Modules (SAXs) provide high performance broadband down-conversion and frequency extension of microwave specturm analyzers into the THz range. VDI now offers integrated MixAMC modules that provide industry leading performance in a compact package. These integrated MixAMC modules are used to down-convert millimeter-wave / THz signals only. Spectrum Analyzer Extension mode is not currently available for the MixAMC-I products. Integrated MixAMC modules utilize a low frequency LO input (<20 GHz) and have a seprate IF output port. Integrated MixAMC modules configured for high IF bandwidth may be available upon request.
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3-Ch 200 MHz A/D with DDC & 2-Ch 800 MHz D/A with DUC, Virtex-7 FPGA - XMC
Model 71721
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- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Virtex-7 VXT FPGAs- GateXpress supports dynamic FPGA reconfiguration across PCIe- Three 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Three multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- Two 800 MHz 16-bit D/As- One DUC (digital upconverter)- Multiboard programmable beamformer- 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x8- VITA 42.0 XMC compatible with switched fabric interfaces- Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-7 FPGA for custom I/O- Supports GateXpress® FPGA-PCIe Configuration Manager- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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Analog RF Slot Downconverter: 2000-2400 MHz Input
Model 8111-005
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The Bandit® Model 8111 provides a series of high-performance, stand-alone analog RF slot downconverter modules. Packaged in a small, shielded enclosure with connectors for easy integration into RF systems, the modules offer programmable gain, high dynamic range and a low noise figure.
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4-Ch 500 MHz A/D with DDC & 4-Ch 800 MHz D/A with DUC, Virtex-6 FPGA - 6U VPX
Model 58651
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- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Virtex-6 LXT and SXT FPGAs- Four 500 MHz 12-bit A/Ds- Four multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- Two DUCs (digital upconverters)- Four 800 MHz 16-bit D/As- Two multiboard programmable beamformers- Up to 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM; or: 64 MB of QDRII+ SRAM- PCI Express (Gen. 1 & 2) interface up to x8- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multiboard synchronization- Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-6 FPGA for custom I/O- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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8-Channel 250 MHz A/D with Multiband DDC, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - 3U VPX
Model 52132
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Ideal radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGAs- Eight 250 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Eight wideband DDCs (digital downconverters)- 5 GB of DDR4 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2, &3) interface up to x4- Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections to the FPGA for custom I/O- Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 and VITA-65 (OpenVPX™ System Specification)- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available
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Block Downconverter
RQ028
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Teledyne Defence & Space (TDS) down converters are designed to convert digitised, band limited RF signal down to a lower frequency signal. These modules are used to reduce input signal which allows lower speed processors to better process fast incoming signals. A wideband mmW block downconverter suitable for extending the operational bandwidth of other devices into this range. With LO signals at 32GHz and 44GHz, two operational bands are available. Other frequency plans with and without pre-selection can be offered on request.
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RF Down-Converter
CDCM100A-2
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Systems Engineering & Management Company
The CDCM100A Series Down-Converter is an IP-67 rated device designed for installation on antenna pedestals. It is a pressurized, water-proof module designed for use with antennas that have a Tri-Band Feed. The CDCMA100 Series Down-Converter is a block down-converter supporting 1415-1585 MHz, 1650-1850 MHz, 2185-2485 MHz and 4400-5250 MHz, down-converting 4400-5250 MHz to 300-1150 MHz.
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4-Channel 200 MHz A/D with DDC, VITA 49.0, Virtex-6 FPGA - 3U VPX
Model 52664
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- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- PCIe output supports VITA 49.0 VITA Radio Transport (VRT) Standard- Supports Xilinx Virtex-6 LXT and SXT FPGAs- Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Four multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- Multiboard programmable beamformer- Up to 2 GB of DDR3 SDRAM or 32 MB of QDRII+ SRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multiboard synchronization- Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-6 FPGA for custom I/O- 3U VPX form factors provides a compact, rugged platform- Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 AND VITA-65 (OpenVPX™ System Specification)- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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8-Channel 250 MHz A/D with Multiband DDC, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - XMC
Model 71132
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Powerful Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGAs- Eight 250 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Eight wideband DDCs (digital downconverters)- 64 multiband DDCs- 5 GB of DDR4 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x8- VITA 42.0 XMC compatible with switched fabric interfaces- Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections to the FPGA for custom I/O- Ruggedized and conduction cooled versions available
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1-Channel 3.6 GHz or 2-Channel 1.8 GHz 12-bit A/D with DDC - PCIe
Model 78641
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Model 78641 is a member of the Cobalt® family of high performance PCIe boards based on the Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA. A highspeed data converter, with a programmabledigital downconverter, it is suitable for connection to HF or IF ports of a communications or radar system. Its built-in data capture features offer an ideal turnkey solution.
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4-Channel 200 MHz A/D with Multiband DDCs, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - 3U VPX
Model 52862
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGAs- Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Four wideband DDCs and- 32 multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- 5 GB of DDR4 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x4- Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections to the FPGA for custom I/O- Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 and VITA-65 (OpenVPX™ System Specification)- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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8-Channel 250 MHz A/D with DDC, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - 3U VPX
Model 52131
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Ideal radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGAs- Eight 250 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Eight multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- 5 GB of DDR4 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x4- Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections to the FPGA for custom I/O- Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 and VITA-65 (OpenVPX™ System Specification)- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available
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8-Channel 200 MHz A/D with DDC, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - 6U VPX
Model 58861
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGAs- Eight 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Eight multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- 10 GB of DDR4 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x8- Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections to the FPGA for custom I/O- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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2-Channel 200 MHz A/D with 766 DDCs, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - 3U VPX
Model 52865
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Complete software radio receiver solution for extremely high-channel-count applications- Uses Xilinx Kintex UltraScale KU035 FPGAs- Two 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Four wideband DDCs (digital downconverters)- Up to 762 narrowband DDCs- Sample clock generation and synchronization to an external system reference- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x4- Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 and VITA-65 (OpenVPX™ System Specification)- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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4-Channel 200 MHz A/D with DDC, Kintex UltraScale FPGA - 6U VPX
Model 57861
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGAs- Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Four multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- 5 GB of DDR4 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x8- Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections to the FPGA for custom I/O- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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Multichannel, High-Speed Data Converter
Model 71862
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The 71862 is a multichannel, high-speed data converter with programmable DDCs (digital downconverters). It is suitable forconnection to HF or IF ports of a communications or radar system. Its built-in data capture feature offers an ideal turnkey solution as well as a platform for developing and deploying custom FPGA-processing IP. XMC (VITA 42) with PCIe Gen 3 interface.
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Adaptive Relay, Virtex-6 FPGA - 3U VPX
Model 52624
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- Modifies 34 IF signals between input and output- Up to 80 MHz IF bandwidth- Two 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Two 800 MHz 16-bit D/As- 34 DDCs and 34 DUCs (digital downconverters and digital upconverters)- Signal drop/add/replace- Frequency shifting and hopping- Amplitude boost and attenutation- PCI Express Gen 1: x4- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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L-Band RF Tuner and 4-Channel 200 MHz A/D with Virtex-6 FPGA - 6U VPX
Model 58690
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- Two L-Band tuners accept RF signals from 925 MHz to 2175 MHz- Two programmable LNAs boost LNB (low-noise block) antenna signal levels with up to 60 dB gain- Two programmable analog downconverters provide I + Q baseband signals with bandwidths ranging from 4 to 40 MHz- Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Supports Xilinx Virtex-6 LXT and SXT FPGAs- Up to 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM; or: 64 MB of QDRII+ SRAM- PCI Express (Gen. 1 & 2) interface up to x8- Clock/sync bus for multiboard synchronization- Optional user-configurable gigabit serial interface- Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-6 FPGA for custom I/O- Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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PXIe-5663E, 6.6 GHz PXI Vector Signal Analyzer
781339-03
Signal Module
6.6 GHz PXI Vector Signal Analyzer - The PXIe‑5663E offers wide instantaneous bandwidth and supports RF list mode, which increases multiband measurement speed with fast and deterministic changes in configuration. You can use a PXIe‑5663E as either a spectrum analyzer or vector signal analyzer, and you can use it with the Modulation Toolkit to analyze custom and standard modulation formats. The PXIe‑5663E can perform measurements for a broad range of communications standards such as GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, WiMAX, LTE, Bluetooth, WLAN, DVB‑C/H/T, ATSC, and MediaFLO. Because all measurements are software defined, you can reconfigure the measurements using standard-specific toolkits. With these toolkits, the PXIe‑5663E provides a low-cost solution to high-performance RF measurements.The PXIe-5663E comprises the following modules:• PXIe-5601 RF Signal Downconverter• PXIe-5622 IF Digitizer• PXIe-5652 RF Analog Signal GeneratorThere is no physical device named "PXIe-5663E".
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L-Band RF Tuner and 2-Channel 400 MHz A/D with Kintex UltraScale FPGA - 6U VPX
Model 57891
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- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Products and Navigator Design Suite Software Video- Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family Brochure- Accepts RF signals from 925 MHz to 2175 MHz- Programmable LNA handles L-Band input signal levels from -50 dBm to + 10 dBm- Programmable analog downconverter provides IF or I+Q baseband signals at frequencies up to 123 MHz- Two 400 MHz 12-bit A/Ds digitize IF or I+Q signals synchronously- Two FPGA-based multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- Xilinx® Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGA- Five GB of DDR4 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- PCI Express interface (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) up to x8- Clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections for FPGA for custom I/O- Navigator BSP® for software development- Navigator FDK® for custom IP development- Spark® fully-integrated development system- Free lifetime applications support- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
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4-Channel 200 MHz A/D with DDC, Virtex-7 FPGA - XMC
Model 71761
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- Complete radar and software radio interface solution- Supports Xilinx Virtex-7 VXT FPGAs- GateXpress supports dynamic FPGA reconfiguration across PCIe- Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds- Four multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)- Multiboard programmable beamformer- 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM- Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference- LVPECL clock/sync bus for multimodule synchronization- PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x8- VITA 42.0 XMC compatible with switched fabric interfaces- Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-7 FPGA for custom I/O- Supports GateXpress® FPGA-PCIe Configuration Manager- Synchronize up to eight modules with Model 7893 System Synchronization and Distribution Amplifier - PCIe
