Accelerating 5G Product Development by Using a COTS-Based SDR System for the Development Platform

Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software Defined Radio (SDR) products have been traditionally used for military radar and communication applications because of their high performance and design flexibility. The latest SDR products offer solutions with integrated I/O, ARM processors, and large FPGAs that include intellectual property (IP) for accessing, routing, and processing digital data. Combining these attributes with superior signal integrity, phase-coherent sampling, and multi-channel transceivers, a COTS SDR system is an ideal choice for your 5G development platform.

This article is designed to familiarize a new user about Software Defined Radio in a multi-purpose COTS platform that can reduce the time-to-market of your 5G products.

Military Embedded Systems Chose Pentek as a 4-Star "Best in Show" Winner at the recent AOC Conference Radar & EW Category Winner: Model 6001 RFSoC Quartz eXpress Module

Pentek's new QuartzXM SoM speeds custom deployment of RFSoC in SWaP critical environments. Measuring only 2.5 by 4 inches, the QuartzXM Model 6001 includes all of the circuitry needed to maximize the performance of the RFSoC. The Model 6001 can be housed on the Pentek 3U VPX Model 5950 or it can be deployed on a custom carrier. Pentek's complete design kit ensures success for customers building their own carrier.

Features Supports Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale FPGAs Front panel digital I/O can be used as a status and control or data interface PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x8 VITA 42.0 XMC compatible with switched fabric interfaces Optional LVDS and gigabit serial connections to the FPGA for custom I/O Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available

Model 71810

The Art of (Rugged) Communication RFSoCs, Radar, and Reliability In this episode of Fish Fry, we are delving into the world of RFSoCs, radar, ruggedization, and reliability. Rodger Hosking (Pentek) joins us to discuss the details of the Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC and we take a closer look at the benefits and challenges of this unique single-chip adaptable radio platform.
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Features Rugged 1/2 ATR MIL-spec chassis Designed to MIL-STD-810 for harsh mechanical and thermal environments Environmentally sealed Internally conduction-cooled Designed to MIL-STD-461 for radiated and conducted RF EMI power line filter Compact and lightweight design - 22 lb (10kg)

Model 2590

Development Tactics and Techniques for Small Form Factor RF Signal Recorders

This white paper describes engineering considerations and design techniques used to develop small form factor rugged recorders that can handle extremely high data rates associated with very wide bandwidth RF signal recording. It is intended to provide engineers with ideas on how to bring this capability into confined and often extreme environments while focusing on military specification compliance, SWaP and ease of use with confidence. To download it, click here.

Features Supports Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale FPGAs Supports the emerging SOSATM Technical Standard PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 & 3) interface up to x8 VITA 42.0 XMC compatible with switched fabric interfaces Optional front panel optical interface Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available

Model 71813

Strategies for Deploying Xilinx's RFSoC
	Xilinx's new RFSoC brings a powerful and unique solution for addressing some of the most demanding requirements of high bandwidth and high channel count system. This paper provides a look at how RFSoC compares to the current trends in A/D and D/A converters and the strategies for getting the most performance out of this new family of FPGAs. To download it, click here.

VITA, the trade association for standard computing architectures serving critical and intelligent embedded computing systems markets, announced that Rodger Hosking, vice-president and cofounder of Pentek, Inc., was elected to the VITA Board of Directors. With this election, the board will consist of four members.

"We are very pleased to announce that Rodger has joined the Board of Directors, where his expertise will be a key asset," said Jerry Gipper, VITA's Executive Officer. "Rodger has a solid understanding of the technology and business strategies that drive the critical embedded computing industry. He brings a unique perspective from a smaller company to the board and we look forward to benefitting from his extensive expertise in the industry and management as we continue to execute against our objectives and take action to create value for our members."

Mr. Hosking is responsible for new product definition, technology development, and strategic alliances at Pentek. With over 30 years in the electronics industry, he has authored hundreds of articles about software radio and digital signal processing. Prior to his current position, he served as engineering manager at Wavetek/Rockland, and holds patents in frequency synthesis and spectrum analysis techniques. He holds a BS degree in Physics from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and BSEE and MSEE degrees from Columbia University in New York.

Founded in 1984, VITA is an incorporated, non-profit organization of suppliers and users who share a common market interest in critical embedded systems. VITA champions open system architectures. Its activities are international in scope, technical, promotional, and usercentric. VITA aims to increase total market size for its members, expand market exposure for suppliers, and deliver timely technical information.

VITA has American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) accreditation to develop standards (VME, VXS, VPX, OpenVPX, VPX REDI, XMC, FMC, FMC+, VNX, Reliability Community, etc.) for embedded systems used in a myriad of critical applications and harsh environments. For more information, visit www.VITA.com.