Direct RF DRF4581L Small-Form Factor Subsystem

Wideband Direct RF data conversion and processing with Agilex 9 in a very small footprint

The DRF4581L is a rugged, very small-form factor module based on Intel's Agilex™ 9 SoC FPGA Direct RF-Series.  It integrates four 64 GSPS A/D and D/A converters, and 16 GB DDR4 memory, on-board clock generation and a modular, customizable RF interface to bring multichannel data conversion and processing capabilities to radar, EW, and other edge applications. The module measures in at just 1” high and 2.8” wide allowing it to address SWaP constrained applications. Out-of-the-box software development tools and board support packages allow system architects and designers to configure DSP modules and port across platforms faster. 

ASK A QUESTION

DRF4581L ISO Front.png

Multichannel Data Conversion and Processing

64 Gsps
4 channel ADC/DACs
16 GBytes
DDR4
1.0" x 2.8" x 6.4"
rugged form factor
Features
  • 1.0" x 2.8" x 6.4" form factor 
  • Intel Agilex 9 Direct RF AGRW014 hi-fidelity performance
  • Four 64 GSPS A/D and D/A converters - wideband and medium band 
  • 16 GB of DDR4 SDRAM
  • 1 GigE Interface
  • Ruggedized and conduction-cooled
  • Unique system-on-module design to enable quick migration to/from other form factors
  • Navigator MA Board Support Package (BSP) for faster software development
  • Navigator MA FPGA Design Kit (FDK) to configure DSP modules, configure custom IP, and port across platforms
Specifications

Intel Agilex 9 SoC Field Programmable Gate Array

AGRW014

Agilex 9 RF Signal Chain

  • 4 Analog Inputs: input type: transformer-coupled
  • 4 A/D Converters: sampling rate: 64 GSPS, resolution: 10 bits
  • 4 Analog Outputs: output type: transformer-coupled
  • 4 D/A Converters: sampling rate: 64 GSPS, resolution: 10 bits
  • Reference Clock: source switchable between onboard synthesizer, and external source
  • Gate/Trigger: programmable through software or external source, level: LVCMOS

Hard Processing System

  • 4 ARM Cortex-A53: speed: Up to 1.5 GHz
  • Processor I/O: 1 GigE interface, connector: RJ45
  • 11 Pairs FPGA I/O: interface: GPIO, type: LVDS
  • DDR4 SDRAM Memory: 2 banks, 8 GB each bank; 72-bit

DOWNLOAD DATASHEET

​​​

Resources
  • Radar
  • Data acquisition 
  • Waveform signal generation 
  • Communications 
  • Electronic warfare 
  • Aerospace, Defense and Edge 

VODCAST

Delivering RF signal processing solutions to the edge with MOSA

WATCH THE VODCAST

blog

Top four tips to avoid data bottlenecks in high-performance computing systems

READ THE BLOG

VODCAST

Discussing EW trends and emerging capabilities with Dr. Bill Conley

WATCH THE VODCAST

DISCOVER MORE

White Paper: Achieving Full Spectrum Dominance with DRFM Technology

DRFM-based radar environment simulators and radar target generators are efficient, cost-effective...

Read More

Webinar: Direct RF Technology to Advance Edge Digital Signal Processing

Digital #signal processing has been the impetus behind analog to #digitalRF signal conversion for...

Read More

Article: The Inside Story on Direct RF Data Converters

This article discusses a new generation of “Direct RF” data converters, revolutionizing system...

Read More

White Paper: The Need for Direct RF in an Evolving Defense Environment

This white paper describes next generation direct RF to redefine what’s possible in radar and...

Read More