RF+ Modules
Highly integrated wideband solutions in standard 3U OpenVPX modules.
8-channel wideband configurable transceiver offers unmatched channel density and spectral coverage from 0.02 to 18 GHz.
16-channel DirectRF wideband transceiver for high speed signal conditioning and digitization of 8 transmit and 8 receive channels.
8-channel Wideband Transceiver
SOSA-aligned 3U OpenVPX module with up to 8 configurable Rx and/or Tx channels, each covering .02 to 18 GHz. Each channel features a super-heterodyne RF conversion subsystem that yields high dynamic range and low noise performance.
Wideband transceiver showing multi-channel structure.
The module can hold up to 8 Rx and/or Tx mezzanines.
Configurable. Each of the eight slots in the module can house a wideband RF up- or down-converter mezzanine, each covering .02 to 18 GHz with 2 GHz IBW.
Digital Interface. Built into each 3U module is a VITA-compliant digital interface for system tuning, channel control and health & configuration. Each channel contains its own factory-set frequency and temperature calibration data minimizing the need for additional system calibration. This integral digital capability also dramatically simplifies system integration.
Unmatched RF Density. We achieved breakthrough miniaturization using a novel model-based design and state-of-the-art SMT packaging allowing us to reduce the size of a complete wideband RF front-end into 0.75 inch x 5 inch mezzanine (stick), one per channel.
Technical Overview
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Wideband signal fidelity. Each channel covers 0.02-18 GHz with 2 GHz IBW
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Configurable, with up to eight receive and/or transmit channels
Power consumption with 4 Rx and 4 Tx mezzanines less than 90W -
SOSA HW- and SW-aligned, with support for MORA configuration and control
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VITA compliance includes VITA 46.11, VITA 47.3, VITA 48.2, and VITA 49
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Ethernet and PCI Express interfaces
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IF calibration for optimum spectral performance
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Fully configurable with various module options for alignment with mission needs
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Integrated LO generation for independent tuning capability
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Can be tuned coherently for direction finding (DF) applications
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RF cards are factory optimized for performance across frequency and temperature to facilitate system alignment
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Continuous health monitoring
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Designed for high volume production and optimized to minimize supply chain risk
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US-manufactured and sourced
RF Block Diagram
Simplified block diagram of RF signal chains for the Rx and Tx sticks. For complete specifications please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Digital Control and Power Management
Simplified diagram of digital control and power subsystem. For complete specifications please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Standard Part Numbers
Part Number |
Description |
Rx qty |
Tx qty |
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SCRP-00-SC-000 |
3U VPX Tuner, 8 Rx, 20MHz-18GHz (2GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
8 |
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SCRP-01-SC-000 |
3U VPX Tuner, 4 Rx, 20MHz-18GHz (2GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
4 |
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SCRP-02-SC-000 |
3U VPX Transceiver, 4 Rx/4 Tx, 20 MHz-18 GHz (2 GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
4 |
4 |
SCRP-03-SC-000 |
3U VPX Transceiver, 6 Rx/2 Tx, 20 MHz-18 GHz (2 GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
6 |
2 |
SCRP-04-SC-000 |
3U VPX Transceiver, 2 Rx/6 Tx, 20 MHz-18 GHz (2 GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
2 |
6 |
SCRP-05-SC-000 |
3U VPX Transceiver, 1 Rx/1 Tx, 20 MHz-18 GHz (2 GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
1 |
1 |
SCRP-06-SC-000 |
3U VPX Transceiver, 5 Rx/3 Tx, 20 MHz-18 GHz (2 GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
5 |
3 |
SCRP-07-SC-000 |
3U VPX Transceiver, 3 Rx/5 Tx, 20 MHz-18 GHz (2 GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
3 |
5 |
SCRP-08-SC-000 |
3U VPX XCVR, 2 Rx/2 Tx, 20 MHz-18 GHz (2 GHz IBW) Conduction Cooled |
2 |
2 |
16-channel DirectRF+™ Transceiver
High-speed signal conditioning and digitization of 8 transmit and 8 receive channels. Rapidly deploy configurable, mission-ready RF front-ends with high-speed digital signal conversion using this high-performance, integrated module. 64 Gsps direct sampling of signals from 0.1 to 36 GHz. Multi-mission capability supports customer-defined EW, Radar, and SIGINT mission profiles.
This highly integrated, SOSA-aligned module provides high fidelity, wideband RF signal conditioning with high-speed digital conversion. Designed with standard interfaces for easy system integration.
High-Speed, Low-Latency Conversion. Leverages the Altera® Agilex 9 FPGA to deliver direct digitization of eight RF inputs and eight RF outputs at sample rates up to 64 GSPS with ultra- low converter interface latency.
Adaptive RF Interface. Provides full-band situational access from 0.1 to 36 GHz with up to 32 GHz instantaneous bandwidth
Future-Proof Architecture. Enables future frequency bands, front-end linearization, or pre-selector upgrades without redesigning the digital card
Multi-Card Synchronization. Designed for coherent operation across multiple 3U VPX modules. Deterministic phase-alignment ensures multi-board systems can perform beamforming or phased-array processing
SOSA-Aligned Package. Utilizes the industry-standard VPX form factor for plug-and-play compatibility.
Technical Overview
High-Density, Multi-Channel Direct Sampling
- 8 Tx / 8 Rx channels on a single 3U VPX card
- 64 Gsps direct sampling
- Up to 32 GHz instantaneous bandwidth
- Full-band access from 0.1–36 GHz
Advanced FPGA Processing
- Intel Agilex 9 AGRW027
- 2.7M logic elements and 8,500 AI-capable DSP blocks
- On-board low-jitter RF clock; internal or external reference
High-Speed I/O Architecture
- Dual F-tiles: 400 GbE, PCIe Gen4 x16, 58 Gb/s PAM4 links
- 10/25 GbE control and data planes
- 40/100GbE expansion ports
- Dual 100 Gb optical transceivers
System Integration & Reliability
- 16 GB FPGA fabric memory; 4 GB processor memory
- VITA 49.2-ready profiles for digitized RF interoperability
- VITA 46.11 management: health monitoring, power control, diagnostics
- Hardware-level protection and anti-tamper framework
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