RFSoC Data Capture Card:
RFX-8440
Acquire | Process | Act
Flexible 4 Channel Analog In/Out
Single-Chip Adaptable Platform
200 Gb/s Digital I/O
Multi-channel Direct RF Sampling on a Single Chip
With flexibility to serve applications like 5G, RADAR, test & measurement and satellite communications, BittWare’s RFX-8440 card features the latest third-generation RFSoC UltraScale+ Zynq device from Xilinx.
4 Channel Analog In/Out
Tapping three decades of experience in designing sensor processing cards, BittWare’s analog front-end features variable gain in/out down to -40 dBm and several analog front end options.
Do More in the Digital Domain
At the center of the RFX-8440 is the latest generation single-chip RFSoC from Xilinx, the Zynq ZU43. This device is designed to bring together multi-channel data conversion and processing on a single chip.
RFX-8440 PCIe card, shown with optional dual QSFP28s. Card is designed to work in a host system or standalone.
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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. Contact us for other options.
Option 1: L-Band
This option includes several signal conditioning components including variable gain.
L-Band Frequency Response
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.
Transmit Side Block Diagram
Flexible 4 Channel Analog In/Out
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. Our heritage in high-performance analog PCB design spans three decades as a core strength for BittWare.
- Multiple analog front end options
- Four ADC channels, 14-bit, 5.0GSPS
- Four DAC channels, 14-bit, 10.0GSPS
- Variable gain input: -40 to 0 dBm (L-Band only)
- Variable gain output: -40 to 0 dBm
- External reference and triggers
- Programmable clocks
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Powered by Third-Generation Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC
At the heart of the RFX-8440 card is the Zynq ZU43 RFSoC: a powerful single-chip adaptable radio platform providing up to 6 GHz of direct RF sampling. With a multi-element processing system: FPGA, real-time dual-core ARM and a second quad-core ARM, this RFSoC has what it takes to acquire, process and act on RF signals.
- Industry's only 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
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Digital I/O
Expansion Options With up to 200 Gb/s Bandwidth
Getting digital data to/from the RFSoC is easy with the OCuLink 8× 25 Gb/s interface. 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 need. 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
Block Diagram, Data Sheet and Specifications
RFX-8440
shown with optional dual QSFPs
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Board Specifications
FPGA
- Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC
- XCZU43 in an E1156 package
- Core speed grade -2
- Contact BittWare for other FPGA options
Analog
- Several analog configurations available:
- L-Band 1GHz - 2GHz: Includes several signal conditioning components including variable gain
- Direct 3 GHz Balun: Eliminates amplifier distortion and the L-band signal conditioning
- Direct 4 GHz Balun: Similar to 3GHz option, but with an extended input range to 4 GHz
- Contact BittWare for additional options
- 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
External digital interfaces
- Processing system
- 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, UKCA & 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 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.
Deliverables
- RFX-8440 Analog Data Acquisition Card
- Data capture and relay example - Full source code
- 1-year hardware warranty
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