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 latest 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
- Contact BittWare for other FPGA options
Analog
- Optimized for L Band: 1GHz - 2GHz
  - Other analog configurations available; contact BittWare
- 4 x 5 GSPS 14-bit ADCs
  - -40 to 0dBm (default)
- 4 x 10 GSPS 14-bit DACs
  - -40 to 0dBm (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 200Gb/s via 8× 25G OCuLink
  - Hard IP support for dual 100GbE and PCIe Gen4

Cooling
- Standard: double-width passive heatsink
- Optional: double-width active heatsink (with fan)
- Optional: single-width passive heatsink
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
- 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 the development of custom designs
- Deliverables
  - RFX-8440 Analog Data Acquisition Card
  - Data capture and relay example - Full source code
  - 1-year hardware warranty
  - Cable pack (optional)

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.