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BittWare RFX-8440 Card

BittWare RFX-8440 Card is an innovative PCIe data acquisition card that addresses the entire sub-6GHz spectrum. The RFX8440 is ideal for 5G, LTE wireless, phased array RADAR, and satellite communications applications. The device features the modern third-generation Xilinx RFSoC UltraScale+ Zynq ZU43 device. This powerful single-chip adaptable radio platform provides up to 6GHz of direct RF sampling. This RFSoC acquires, processes, and acts on RF signals with features like a multi-element processing system, FPGA, real-time dual-core Arm®, and a second quad-core Arm.

Specifications

  • FPGA
    • Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC
      • XCZU43 in an E1156 package
      • Core speed grade -2
  • Analog:
    • Analog:
    • 1GHz to 2GHz L-Band: Includes several signal conditioning components including variable gain 
    • 4 x 5 GSPS 14-bit ADCs: -64dB to +38dB
    • 4 x 9.7 GSPS 14-bit DACs: 32 dB of output power control inside the FPGA
    • 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
    • 32GB eMMC for ARM disk
    • External memory:
    • Processing system: 16GB, 64-bit DDR4-2100 with ECC
    • Programmable logic: 10GB, single bank 40-bit DDR4-2400, no ECC
  • External digital interfaces:
    • Processing system
      • PCIe Gen2 x1
      • RJ45 Ethernet
      • USB UART, USB 3.0
    • Programmable logic:
      • Up to 200Gb/s via 8× 25G OCuLink
      • AMD Hard IP support for dual 100GbE
  • +5°C to +35°C operating temperature range
  • Cooling:
    • Standard: double-width passive heatsink
    • Contact BittWare for other cooling options
  • Electrical:
    • On-board power derived from a 6-pin AUX connector
    • Power dissipation is application-dependent
    • Typical max power consumption is 50W
  • Quality:
    • Manufactured to IPC-A-610 Class 2
    • RoHS compliant
    • CE, FCC, UKCA, and ICES approvals
  • Form factor:
    • 3/4-length, standard-height PCIe dual-slot card (x16 mechanical)
    • Supports standalone operation
    • RFX-8440 can be ordered as a TeraBox ™ integrated server platform
  • Development Tools:
    • FPGA development
      • BittWare provides interface software support for an example bitstream that fully configures the RFSoC chip using a scripting language running on the FPGA’s ARM. AMD Vivado development tools are fully supported for the development of custom design
    • Deliverables
      • RFX-8440L L-Band Transceiver
      • Data capture and relay example - full source code
      • 1-year hardware warranty

Flexible 4-Channel Analog In/Out

The RFX-8440 features variable gain down to -40dBm (input). The critical analog circuitry is designed to match the performance needs for a clean signal to/from the RFSoC's 14-bit interfaces. BittWare's high-performance analog PCB design spans three decades as a core strength.

  • Optimized for L Band, other analog configurations available
  • Four ADC channels, 14-bit, 5.0GSPS
  • Four DAC channels, 14-bit, 10.0GSPS
  • Variable gain input: -40 to 0dBm
  • Variable gain output: -40 to 0dBm
  • External reference and triggers
  • Programmable clocks

Single-Chip Adaptable Platform

At the heart of RFX-8440 is the Zynq ZU43 RFSoC. This powerful single-chip adaptable radio platform provides up to 6GHz of direct RF sampling. 

  • Adaptable single-chip radio platform
  • 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
  • Future-proof comprehensive solution
  • Full sub-6GHz support with extended millimeter-wave interfacing and multi-band support

DIGITAL I/O

Getting digital data to/from the RFSoC is easy with the OCuLink 8× 25Gb/s interface. Connect to NVMe storage using BittWare's Data Recorder IP, other BittWare FPGA cards for further processing, a CPU host, or a custom interface card.

  • OCuLink Expansion Port, 8× 25Gb/s
  • Hard IP: PCIe Gen4 x8
  • Hard IP: Dual 100GbE
  • 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

Compliances

           •  FCC (USA) 47CFR15.107 / 47CFR15.109
           •  CE (Europe) EN 55032:2015/A11:2020 / EN 55035:2017/A11:2020 / EN 61000-3-2:2014 / EN 61000-3-3:2013
           •  UKCA (United Kingdom) BS EN 55032:2015/A11:2020 / BS EN 55035:2017/A11:2020 / BS EN 61000-3-2:2014 / BS EN 61000-3-3:2013
           •  ICES (Canada) ICES-003 issue 7
           •  Safety: EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015, BS EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015
           •  RoHS compliant to the EN IEC 63000:2018, BS EN IEC 63000:2018 520N-MX
           •  FCC (USA) 47CFR15.107 / 47CFR15.109
           •  CE (Europe) EN 55032 / EN55024 / EN 55035 / EN 61000-3-2 / EN 610003-3
           •  UKCA (United Kingdom) BS EN 55032 / BS EN55024 / BS EN 55035 / BS EN 61000-3-2 / BS EN 610003-3
           •  ICES (Canada) ICES-003 issue 7
           •  RCM (Aus/NZ)
           •  Safety objectives referred to in Article 3 and set out in Annex I of DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU have been fulfilled
           •  RoHS – restriction of hazardous substances

Block Diagrams

Block Diagram - BittWare RFX-8440 Card
Block Diagram - BittWare RFX-8440 Card

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Publicado: 2020-10-15 | Actualizado: 2025-10-15