3rd Party Reference Designs and Hardware

The ARRadio board—a result of an Arrow, Analog Devices Inc. and Terasic collaboration—brings next-generation FPGA connectivity via HSMC connector to accelerate prototyping, and the development of a complete radio system. Terasic’s transceiver board featuring ADI’s AD9361 RF Agile Transceiver™ provides designers with a comprehensive platform for SDR development when paired with the Altera Cyclone V SoC-Kit, dramatically reducing time to market and maximizing project success.

For more information or to order this board, visit ARRadio.

The Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T) is a fully integrated, single-board, artificial intelligence equipped, software defined radio platform with continuous frequency coverage from 300 MHz to 6 GHz. Designed for new engineers with little wireless experience to advanced engineers and researchers who develop low-cost AI, deep learning, and high-performance wireless systems, AIR-T combines the AD9371 RFIC transceiver providing up to 2 x 2 MIMO of 100 MHz of receiving bandwidth, 100 MHz of transmitting bandwidth in an open and reprogrammable Xilinx 7 FPGA, with fast USB 3.0 connectivity.

The AIR-T has custom and open Ubuntu software and custom FPGA blocks interfacing with GNU Radio, allowing you to immediately begin developing without having to make changes to existing code. With 256 NVIDIA cores, you can develop and deploy your AI application on hardware without having to code CUDA or VHDL. Freed from the limited compute power of a single CPU, with AIR-T, you can get right to work pushing your telecom, defense, or wireless systems to the limit of what’s possible.

For more information, please visit Deepwave Digital.

Sidekiq X4 multi-tuner RF transceiver card defines the state of the art in high performance flexible RF. Based on a dual implementation of the Analog Devices’ ADRV9009 wideband transceiver, the X4 achieves unprecedented levels of RF performance to provide a production ready RF transceiver solution in a VITA 57.1 FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) compliant form factor. Sidekiq X4 includes multi-band sub-octave pre-selection filtering on all four receive paths.

For more information, please visit https://epiqsolutions.com/sidekiq-x4/

Ettus Research is proud to announce the USRP N310 software defined radio (SDR). This SDR delivers reliability and fault-tolerance for deployment in large-scale and distributed wireless systems. The USRP N310 simplifies control and management of a network of radios by introducing the unique capability to remotely perform tasks such as updating software, rebooting, factory resetting, self-testing, host PC/ARM debugging, and monitoring system health.

The USRP N310 is one of the highest channel density devices on the SDR market, offering four RX and four TX channels in a half-wide RU form factor. The RF front end uses two AD9371 transceivers, the latest RFIC technology from Analog Devices. Each channel provides up to 100 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth, and covers an extended frequency range from 10 MHz to 6 GHz.

For more information, visit the USRP N310 product page.

HJX has released the HJX-ADRV9009-X2, which is a high performance SDR development board based on ADI's RadioVerse technology ADRV9009 chipset. HJX-ADRV9009-X2 development board provides a complete RF to baseband solution with high programmable capability, assisting the application in 5G product design.

Learn more about the HJX-ADRV9009-SDR.


A SDR platform is also available online based on AD9371:

• HJX-AD9371-SDR

Two SDR platforms are also available online based on AD9361:

• HJX-AD9361-SDR
• AD9361 MINI_TRX

The FMC-ZU2RF-A is a FMC for RF wireless communications applications based on the ADRV9009 component from Analog Devices (ADI). This FMC is fully hardware and software compatible with the ADRV9009 evaluation board from ADI.

PanaTeQ offers the VPX3-ZU1-SDR-C development system based on the VPX3-ZU1 3U OpenVPX Zynq Ultrascale+ and the FMC-ZU2RF-A for typical Software Defined Radio application.

For more information, please visit http://www.panateq.com/fmc-rf.htm

Raptor is a next-generation Software-Defined Radio (SDR) development board that combines the flexibility of Analog Device’s AD9361 RF Agile Transceiver with the processing performance of a Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC. While maintaining a small and compact form-factor, Raptor includes key signal conditioning features necessary to implement a complete and robust radio solution capable of operation over a 70 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range. Leveraging drivers and references designs from both Analog Devices and Xilinx, the kit includes an open-source BSP, available through GitLab, that includes support for streaming data to GNU Radio at MATLAB.

For more information, please visit Raptor SDR Development Kit.

VadaTech has released several SDR modules based on AD9371 and AD9361 in various form factors. The AMC597 utilizes four AD9371 connected to a Kintex UltraScale™ FPGA providing eight transceiver channels making it suitable for signal SDR, BTS, antenna systems, research and instrumentation. The FMC214 combines RF front end, frequency synthesizers for Rx and for Tx, mixed signal baseband section and flexible digital interface to host processor through the LPC connector. Utilizing AD9361, the FMC214 operates within the 70 MHz to 6.0 GHz frequency range, covering most licensed and unlicensed bands, and provides an instantaneous bandwidth programmable from 200 KHz to 56 MHz.

For more product information & full datasheets, please visit AMC597, VPX597, FMC214.

The Vanteon vChameleon^™ software-defined radio (SDR) platform provides a highly integrated, small, but very flexible system for high performance signal processing applications, at an extremely low cost. The platform consists of a single module that includes all the digital and RF circuitry to implement a fully capable SDR. Vanteon selected the AD936x as the anchor RF transceiver due to its wide frequency range, versatility, and ultra-low cost. The vChameleon design can be leveraged in numerous applications such as smart metering, low cost cellular base stations, security products, test equipment, as well as customizable industrial, medical, and military radios, especially where multiple simultaneous waveforms are needed.

Learn more about Vanteon and the vChameleon^™ on PartnerZone.

BOELINK SDR platform combines Analog Device’s AD9361 RF agile transceiver and NXP/Freescale B4860 baseband processing SoC, which is an ideal solution for public security industry, such as electronic-fence, IMSI-catcher of 4G wireless communication system, mobile phone radio signal detector, wireless signal shielding/blocking and so on. The excellent capabilities of bi-directional communications, long range, NLOS performance and mobile reception enable this platform to be used in different scenarios. This SDR platform provides a recommended starting point for new product design, dramatically reducing time to market and risk.

For more information, please visit www.boelink.com

The 5G NR NSA Evaluation System based on a Split 7.2 ORAN interface is targeted for laboratory, research, and test integration purposes. This innovative system enables interested parties to evaluate, understand, and familiarize themselves with virtualized end-to-end solutions and provides them with a path to deployment grade 5G solution.

This fully pre-integrated system package contains every piece of equipment necessary to be operational right out of the box. The package includes Open Air Interface (OAI) Stack and NSA Core preconfigured on Dell servers, Benetel Radio Units (RUs) (both 4G Band 7 LTE RU and 5G Band n78 RU), as well as all connectors, Test SIMs, and cabling required to run the system. Additionally, Benetel is providing a suite of Software Test Applications with the Evaluation Platform to facilitate functional and performance testing.

For more information, please visit https://benetel.com/product/5g-nr-nsa-evaluation-system/ or contact sales@benetel.com

The PIM3 modules are RF front-end cable-less modules that integrate RF high efficiency power amplifier module and all necessary RF functions required close to the antenna in 3G-4G-5G RF heads. The PIM3 modules are available as Tx only modules (PIM3B) or Tx-Rx modules (PIM3D) for all major cellular bands ranging from 1800MHz to 3600MHz at power levels ranging from 50Wpeak to 150Wpeak. Complete functional evaluation of PIM3D modules is done on assemblies including radio boards with AD9375 wideband RF transceiver with integrated DPD from Analog Devices and connections to the filter assembly. Demonstration kits are available for FDD BAND 7 and TDD BAND 41.

For more information, please visit PIM3D product list or contact info@lpaconcepts.fr.

NanoSemi develops class leading ultra-wide band signal processing firmware and IP which enables Power Amplifiers and other RF components to exceed 3GPP specifications for up to 800MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. The firmware and IP can be used to support either sub 6GHz (FR1) and 28 & 39 GHz (FR2) infrastructure radio systems by simultaneously improving the linearity and efficiency of the radio chain. The firmware runs on FPGAs which interfaces to Analog Devices ADRV9009.

Please visit NanoSemi’s web site.

QIQ Systems software, in combination with various Analog Devices evaluation modules, enables you to validate the performance of ADI wideband RF transceiver chips by turning the module into a vector signal generator and vector signal analyzer. This allows you to evaluate the performance of the chip using your waveform of interest. With QIQ Systems software, you can complete your evaluation in hours or days, rather than weeks or months. Our software enables quick eval cycles so you can turn your project into a product.

When you are done with the eval process, QIQ Systems software products allow you to repurpose your eval system to be used as a vector signal generator or vector signal analyzer during development. This reduces the need for expensive signal generators or signal analyzers during development. It can support various AD936x, AD9371, ADRV9009 evaluation and prototype platforms.

For more information, please go to www.qiqsystems.com

RF DSP's eMIMOx8 is a wide bandwidth, high performance 8Tx/8Rx enhanced-MIMO RF Transceiver Module for advanced Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications, 5G NR 4T4R small cells and 64T64R macro cells. Industry-leading features of the eMIMOx8 module include a built-in antenna phase alignment calibration circuit and ports for common calibration signal and common local oscillators for superior enhanced MIMO performance. For fast development and commercial deployment, RF DSP provides an extensive Platform Development Kit including FPGA reference design with JESD204B, driver for quad ADRV9009, DSP support of up to 800MHz bandwidth, MATLAB development environment and Linux scripts.

For more information, please visit RF DSP's eMIMOx8.

The DE705 is a complete RF Front-End evaluation platform for FDD operation of LTE Bands 14 and 28. This development platform is available as a licensable design and can be modified to support a wide range of operating conditions. The platform has selected components of universal footprint to utilize the same PCB dimensions for all LTE bands. Characterized with ADI's AD9375 RF Agile Transceiver IC, this card provides designers with a recommended starting point for a medium power, cellular SDR project, dramatically reducing time to market and risk.

For more information, please visit DE705 and ADI-DPD-DEVKIT, a small cell development kit for FDD-LTE Band 14 and 28.

V3Tech has released several SDR solutions based on ADRV9009，AD9371 and AD9361 in various form factors. YunSDR Y590 software defined radio (SDR) is the state-of-art soluion for 5G evaluation & testing. This SDR delivers reliability and many reference designs for deployment in 5G wireless systems. It can be used as a RRU connecting to BBU that based on Xilinx VU9P FPGA and Intel x86 Processor.

The YunSDR Y590 is one of the highest channel density devices on the SDR market, offering 8 RX and 8 TX channels in 1U form factor. The RF front end uses two ADRV9009 transceivers. Each channel provides up to 200 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth, and covers an extended frequency range from 75 MHz to 6 GHz.

For more information, visit the YunSDR Y590 product page.

Adapt’s solutions address the key requirements for large-scale industrial IoT deployments, built on the IEEE 802.11ah (“HaLow”) standard. Our family of products delivers edge data more reliably, securely, over longer distances, and more cost effectively than any other wireless protocol available today. Utilizing the ADRV9361 SOM, our HDP-200 platform enables system integrators to begin development and deployment of your HaLow-enabled solution for field trials.

For more information please visit www.adapt-ip.com.

S-6000 Dual Transceivers are miniaturized IP data links designed to provide reliable wideband communications under high-dynamics (>2000 Km/h, >10g). The two full-duplex channels operate at any frequency between 70 MHz and 6 GHz, with configurable data rates from 700 Kbps to 80 Mbps. S-6000 robustness, flexibility, and advanced functionalities enable on-the-move communications for any tactical system, commercial application, or airborne platform.

For more information, please visit S-6000

Divimath introduces DM5680, a wireless HD video transceiver IC with near zero latency. A pair of DM5680 working as transmitter and receiver provides unparalleled robust video/audio/data secure links from air to ground unit. DM5680 transmits raw video instead of compressed video stream for less than 1 millisecond latency. The excellent capability of anti-interference, low power consumption and smaller footprint make DM5680 a perfect solution for First Person View (FPV) applications. DM5680 works seamlessly with AD936X for a complete video wireless link solution. For more information, please view the DM5680 solution brochure.

Press Release: Divimath Introduces Advanced FPV Digital Solution for High Definition Video Transmission

SIHID RCB transmit module is a HD digital video transmission solution for UAV and wireless surveillance. In a small form factor, the module could transmit COFDM modulated RF video signals over 70MHz to 6GHz frequency range, enabled by AD936x. 

Learn more on SIHID RCB COFDM Transmit Module.

Simpulse SL200 mobile data link modem is dedicated to mobile bi-directional transmission of data and video in challenging environments. The modem provides high-performance, robust and secure data links with bitrate from 10 kbits/sec to 5 Mbits/sec for long range distance in LOS and Non-LOS conditions. In a surveillance mission over sea it delivered 3 Mbit/s of video at 55 km distance with 0.4 W transmit power and Simpulse's tracking antenna at ground.

Learn more on the SL200 mobile data-link modem.

New White Paper: How to enable unprecedented long-range data-links using the SL100 modem
(Simpulse, 9/2017)

TaiSync digital HD wireless link is an ideal solution for mission critical tasks, such as unmanned vehicles, industrial robots, video surveillance. Based on ADI AD936x and proprietary waveforms, this SDR-based system features excellent RF performance, full sub-6G band support, and flexible data interfaces. The excellent capabilities of bi-directional communications, long range, NLOS performance and mobile reception enable the use of video and control links for different scenarios. In addition, the system can be programmed to support both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications.

For more information, please visit 2.4GHz HDMI-USB Wireless Module.