Design & customization
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RF Sampling Platform

Design & customization

Bring RF conversion and FPGA processing into one development approach. Work with MTT Innovations to define a sampling platform for multi-channel capture, waveform generation and system integration.

REFERENCE HARDWARE02 / 06
4T4R RF Sampling Platform, reference hardware
4T4R sampling platformStarting point for a technical discussion · Configuration subject to review
4T4R referenceFPGA-based processingHigh-speed sampling
Built around your requirement

Capture. Process. Generate.
One connected platform.

Move from individual boards to a complete signal path.

A sampling platform connects converters, programmable logic, clocking and control interfaces. Start with the data you need to capture or generate, then define the architecture, synchronization and integration requirements around it.

Multi-channel waveform experimentsRF data captureSystem prototyping
Reference configurations

A starting point.
Your application comes next.

Explore the published reference hardware below, then discuss the changes your system needs.

4T4R RF Sampling Platform, reference product image

4T4R sampling platform

A combined transmit-and-receive reference built around high-speed conversion and an UltraScale+ FPGA.

  • Four transmit / four receive paths
  • DAC sampling: 12 GSPS
  • ADC sampling: 4 GSPS
  • Ethernet and JTAG connections
Discuss this configuration ↗
RF DAC Platform, reference product image

RF DAC platform

A generation-focused platform reference connecting a high-speed DAC with programmable processing.

  • DAC sampling: 12 GSPS
  • UltraScale+ FPGA architecture
  • Ethernet and JTAG connections
Discuss this configuration ↗

Specifications shown describe the individual reference designs, not every custom configuration. Final performance, interfaces and deliverables are agreed after technical review.

Customization discussion

Define what your system needs.

01

Channel configuration

Review transmit/receive channel combinations, simultaneous operation and alignment requirements.

02

Converter & FPGA selection

Match sampling needs and signal bandwidth to a suitable converter and processing architecture.

03

Control & data flow

Define the roles of Ethernet, host interfaces, buffering and application control.

04

System integration

Discuss reference clocks, power distribution, cooling and enclosure requirements.

Start the design brief

Tell us what
success looks like.

Share the details you have, along with your target schedule and expected volume. We can use them to structure a technical discussion and identify the points that need further review.

Opens your email app with a ready-to-complete brief.

  1. 01Transmit and receive channel count
  2. 02Required DAC/ADC rates and useful signal bandwidth
  3. 03Waveforms, capture duration and processing needs
  4. 04Clock synchronization and host connectivity
  5. 05Power budget, cooling and mechanical envelope
A clear route forward

From requirement to an agreed scope.

01 / DEFINE

Share the application

Outline your signal chain, performance goals and integration constraints.

02 / REVIEW

Assess the options

Review reference architectures and the feasibility of requested changes.

03 / AGREE

Set the project scope

Confirm specifications, engineering deliverables, commercial terms and schedule.

04 / VALIDATE

Plan the evaluation

Agree any prototype, test and acceptance activities required for the project.

Does the sampling rate equal usable RF bandwidth?

No. Sampling rate and usable analog or signal bandwidth are different specifications. Required bandwidth, filtering and converter operating modes must be reviewed separately.

Is Ethernet guaranteed to carry the full converter data rate?

No Ethernet throughput is specified in the source references. Data movement, buffering and host-interface requirements need to be agreed for your application.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Send the technical brief, expected quantity, required deliverables and target schedule. Pricing and lead time depend on the agreed design, customization and evaluation scope.

Let’s build the link

Your requirement.
Our next conversation.

Connect with MTT Innovations to discuss rf sampling platform design, customization and integration.