RFX-8440 PCIe RFSoC Board Zynq RFSoC PCIe & Standalone Platform Seamlessly cross between analog and digital at up to gigahertz rates The BittWare RFX-8440 data acquisition card features the third generation Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC. This innovative PCIe data acquisition card is capable of addressing a wide frequency spectrum a critical need for applications such as 5G, LTE wireless, phased array RADAR and satellite communications. The Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC integrates RF-class A/D and D/A converters into the Zynq FPGA fabric and multi-core ARM processor subsystem, creating a multi- channel data conversion and processing solution on a single chip. 200 Gbps of digital I/O is available either on an inboard OCuLink port or connected to two front-panel QSFP28s. The OCuLink can be used for internal system connections such as NVMe storage or other BittWare FPGA cards for further processing. The QSFP28s can be used for connecting to external systems. With the product development, manufacturing, quality and lifecycle management capabilities of the Molex group behind it, the RFX-8440 is an enterprise-class product ideal for rapid prototyping as well as volume deployment in end user systems. Variable gain- Third Generation 200 Gbps Xilinx Zynq Ultra- controlled RF key features Digital I/O Scale+ RFSoC inputs & outputs Dual-slot form factor 4 x 5 GSPS 14-bit ADCs 4 x 10 GSPS 200 Gbps digital IO 14-bit DACs on either inboard OCuLink or front panel QSFP28s Dual QSFP28s (optional) 2x banks DDR4 SDRAM 3rd generation RFSoC with dual ARM and FPGAAnalog 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. 3GHz Frequency Response Board Specifications Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Standard: double-width passive heatsink FPGA Cooling XCZU43 in an E1156 package Contact BittWare for other cooling options Core speed grade -2 On-board power derived from 6-pin AUX connector or option- Electrical Contact BittWare for other FPGA options ally from 12V PCIe slot connection Several analog configurations available: Analog Power dissipation is application dependent L-Band 1GHz - 2GHz: Includes several signal conditioning Typical max power consumption 50W components including variable gain Direct 3 GHz Balun: Eliminates amplifier distortion and the Operating temperature: 5C to 35C Environmental L-band signal conditioning Quality Manufactured to IPC-A-610 Class 2 Direct 4 GHz Balun: Similar to 3GHz option, but with an RoHS compliant extended input range to 4 GHz CE, FCC & ICES approvals Contact BittWare for additional options 4 x 5 GSPS 14-bit ADCs: -40 to 0 dBm (default, L-band only) 3/4-length, standard-height PCIe dual-slot card (x16 mechanical) Form factor 4 x 10 GSPS 14-bit DACs: -40 to 0 dBm (default) Supports standalone operation Programmable clocks RFX-8440 can be ordered as a TeraBox integrated server External reference and triggers platform SSMC style connectors Flash memory for booting FPGA On-board flash Development Tools Flash memory for ARM bootloader and OS image BittWare provides a basic data capture and replay example FPGA 16GB DDR4 processing system (ARM) memory with ECC External memory utilizing the major interfaces of the product. Xilinx Vivado development development tools are fully supported for development of 8GB DDR4 programmable logic memory with ECC custom designs. Processing system External digital PCIe Gen2 x1 interfaces Deliverables RJ45 Ethernet USB UART, USB 3.0 RFX-8440 Analog Data Acquisition Card Mini DisplayPort Data capture and relay example - Full source code Programmable logic: 1-year hardware warranty Up to 200 Gb/s available via: Option 1: inboard OCuLink Option 2: Front panel 2x QSFP28 Xilinx Hard IP support for dual 100GbE and PCIe Gen4 To learn more, visit www.BittWare.com Rev 2021.10.19 October 2021 BittWare 2021 UltraScale+, Zynq, and RFSoC are registered trademarks of Xilinx Corp. All other products are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.