Pentek Announces 6.4 GHz A/D & D/A Jade 3U VPX Module for Wideband Defense, Radar and Communication

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. - Nov. 21, 2019 - PRLog -- Pentek, Inc., today introduced the newest member of the Jade^™ family of high-performance data converter 3U VPX modules based on the Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale FPGA. The Model 54141A is a dual channel analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter with sample rates up to 6.4 GHz. Programmable DDCs (digital downconverters) and DUCs (digital upconverters) support connections to IF or RF signals.

"The 54141A combines our popular 71141 XMC module with a 3U VPX carrier, yielding a powerful, forward-looking package for very wideband communications or radar applications that require advanced I/O resources," said Rodger Hosking, vice-president of Pentek, Inc.

Not only does the Model 54141A comply with the VITA 65.0 3U VPX specification, it also offers flexible analog and digital interface options for the VPX P2 backplane connector to meet system-specific requirements. In addition to its PCIe Gen.3x8 interface on the VPX P1 connector, it is possible to add up to 8 more gigabit serial lanes connected directly to the FPGA for supporting user-installed protocols.

The Model 54141A supports the emerging VITA 66.5 optical interconnect standard by providing four optical duplex lanes to a mating spring-loaded backplane connector. With the installation of a serial protocol like 10 or 40 Gigabit Ethernet in the FPGA, the interface enables high-bandwidth digital communications between boards or chassis independent of the PCIe interface.

For flexibility across different I/O requirements, the board can be optioned to support VITA 67.3C.  This provides analog signal routing through the VPX backplane to replace front panel connectors for RF In/Out, Sample/Reference clocks and Gate/Trigger/Sync/PPS signals.  This option is often required in ruggedized deployments and for simplifying unit field replacements and upgrades.

Form Factor, Pricing and Availability

For the latest pricing and availability information, please contact John Eklund by phone at (201) 818-5900, or by email at sales@pentek.com.

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