BittWare RFX-8440 and RFX-8441 Data Capture Cards | 5G, RADAR, Test and Measurement, Satellite Communications | Xilinx RFSoC UltraScale+ Zynq ZU43 | Real-time dual-core ARM and quad-core ARM
With flexibility to serve applications like 5G, RADAR, test and measurement and satellite communications, BittWare’s RFX-8440 and RFX-8441 cards feature the latest third-generation Xilinx RFSoC UltraScale+ Zynq XCZU43 in an E1156 package, a powerful single-chip adaptable radio platform providing up to 6 GHz of direct RF sampling. This is a multi-element processing system: FPGA, real-time dual-core ARM and a second quad-core ARM to acquire, process and act on RF signals.
With features like variable gain down to -40 dBm (input), we’ve designed the critical analog circuitry to match the performance needs for a clean signal to/from the RFSoC’s 14-bit interfaces. Move RF design to the digital domain!
Programmable logic for diverse requirements and emerging standards
Lower power by eliminating JESD204 interfaces
Reduce PCB area vs. discrete solutions
Full sub-6GHz support with extended millimeter wave interfacing and multi-band support
Analog Front End Options
The default configuration for the analog front end targets L-band (1GHz to 2GHz). We also offer other configurations that remove several stages to provide a direct connection with baluns supporting up to 4 GHz.
Option 1: L-Band
This option includes several signal conditioning components including variable gain.
Option 2: Direct 3 GHz Balun
This option eliminates amplifier distortion and the L-band signal conditioning.
Option 3: Direct 4 GHz Balun
Similar to Option 2, but with an extended input range to 4 GHz.
DIGITAL I/O
Expansion Options With up to 200 Gb/s Bandwidth!
Getting digital data to/from the RFSoC is easy with the flexibility of many digital I/O options. Choose from the RFX-8440 with an OCuLink 8× 25 Gb/s interface or the RFX-8441 with PCIe Gen4 x8.
With these options you can connect to NVMe storage (perhaps using our Data Recorder IP), other BittWare FPGA cards for further processing, a CPU host, or let us design a custom interface card for your needs. The RFX-8440 can be ordered with the OCuLink connected to dual QSFP28s for interfacing with external systems.
OCuLink Expansion Port, 8× 25 Gb/s
Optional configuration for 2× front panel QSFP28s (uses internal OCuLink cable)
Xilinx Hard IP support for dual 100GbE and PCIe Gen4
Custom lightweight protocols to connect to other FPGA cards
Customized Molex connectors/cables as required for your application
Additional I/O ports include RJ45 (1GbE), USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort
Features
PCIe Gen4 x8 to host
Core speed grade -2
4 x 5 GSPS 14-bit ADCs
-40 to 0 dBm (default, L-band only)
4 x 10 GSPS 14-bit DACs
-40 to 0 dBm (default)
Programmable clocks
External reference and triggers
SSMC style connectors
On-board flash
Flash memory for booting FPGA
Flash memory for ARM bootloader and OS image
External memory
16GB DDR4 processing system (ARM) memory with ECC
8GB DDR4 programmable logic memory with ECC
RFX-8440 External digital interfaces
PCIe Gen2 x1
RJ45 Ethernet
USB UART
USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Programmable logic
Up to 200 Gb/s via:
Option 1: inboard OCuLink
Option 2: Front panel 2x QSFP28
Xilinx Hard IP support for dual 100GbE and PCIe Gen4
Cooling
Standard: double-width passive heatsink
Contact BittWare for other cooling options
Electrical
On-board power derived from 6-pin AUX connector or optionally from 12V PCIe slot connection
Power dissipation is application dependent
Typical max power consumption 50W
Environmental
Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Quality
Manufactured to ISO9001:2015 IPC-A-610-Class III
RoHS compliant
CE, FCC & ICES approvals
Form factor: 3/4-length, standard-height PCIe dual-slot card (x16 mechanical)
Supports standalone operation
BittWare provides a basic data capture and replay example utilizing the major interfaces of the product. Xilinx Vivado development tools are fully supported for development of custom designs. The data capture and relay example includes full source code
RFX-8440 and RFX-8441 can be ordered as a TeraBox™ integrated server platform