Calamine TNG
Calamine TNG offers a remarkable tuning range up to 40 GHz.
Calamine TNG is a high-performance software defined radio (SDR) platform providing 4 receive and 4 transmit radio chains, up to 300 MHz of instantaneous RF bandwidth per channel, 16-bit converters, and an extended tuning range from near DC to 40 GHz.
Each radio chain can be independently controlled, with support for synchronized multi-channel operation for applications requiring phase coherency and stability across channels. Dual 10GBASE-R interfaces provide up to 20 Gbps of digital backhaul for transferring high-bandwidth IQ data between the SDR and host system.
Calamine TNG combines extended microwave frequency coverage, FPGA-based signal processing, precise timing, and high-speed digital interfaces in a 2U platform designed for applications including radar, satellite communications, electronic warfare, spectrum monitoring, test and measurement, signals intelligence, and advanced wireless communications.
Specifications
| Specification | Calamine |
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Tuning Range |
Near DC to 40 GHz |
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Number of Radio Chains |
4 Rx and 4 Tx
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Bandwidth per Radio Chain |
300 MHz |
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Converter Resolution |
16 bits |
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Digital Backhaul |
2 x 10GBASE-R; 20 Gbps
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Form Factor
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19” 2U 482.60 mm x 500.00 mm x 87.41 mm 7.4 kg |
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FPGA |
Technical Documentation
FEATURES
Instantaneous Bandwidth
Up to 325 MHz of bandwidth per radio chain is available for all 4 chains.
High Performance
The best COTS SDR in its class with different options, interfacing equipment, and full integration support.
independent channels
Each of the 4 receive and 4 transmit radio chains are independently controlled and tuneable.
Data backhaul
2 x 10 Gbps backhaul for an impressive 20 Gbps total throughput for sending data between the radio platform and other equipment.
FPGA SoC
Featuring the Intel Arria V SoC with the ARM processor providing extensive FPGA resources for advanced DSP on board.
Flexibility
Easily configured for meeting different operational requirements while providing the performance necessary for radar, satellites, ground stations, low latency links, and test & measurement applications.
Key Capabilities
40 GHZ FREQUENCY COVERAGE
Calamine TNG provides an extended tuning range from near DC to 40 GHz, enabling signal capture and generation across conventional RF, microwave, and higher-frequency applications with a single SDR platform.
300 MHZ INSTANTANEOUS BANDWIDTH
Each receive and transmit radio chain supports up to 300 MHz of instantaneous RF bandwidth for wideband signal capture, generation, monitoring, and processing across all four channels.
4 RX / 4 TX RADIO CHAINS
Four receive and four transmit channels support multi-channel and full-duplex SDR applications. Radio chains can be independently tuned and controlled for simultaneous operation across multiple frequencies.
PHASE-COHERENT OPERATION
Synchronized radio chains support phase-coherent multi-channel operation for applications including radar, direction finding, beamforming, electronic warfare, and other coherent RF systems.
FPGA SIGNAL PROCESSING
The Intel Arria V ST SoC provides programmable FPGA resources and an integrated ARM processor for custom DSP, filtering, triggering, digital up/down conversion, and application-specific signal processing directly on the SDR.
INTEGRATION & HIGH-SPEED DATA
Dual 10GBASE-R interfaces provide up to 20 Gbps of digital backhaul for high-bandwidth IQ data transfer. Calamine TNG can be integrated with host, storage, and processing systems to support application-specific requirements.
SDR Architecture
Calamine TNG integrates four receive and four transmit radio chains with FPGA-based signal processing, precise timing and synchronization, and high-speed digital interfaces in a single SDR platform supporting frequencies from near DC to 40 GHz.
RF signals are converted between the analog and digital domains using 16-bit data converters, with the Intel Arria V ST SoC providing programmable FPGA resources for digital signal processing and system control. Dual 10GBASE-R interfaces provide the high-speed data path between the SDR and external host, processing, or storage systems.
Measured RF Performance
Receiver Dynamic Range
Calamine receiver dynamic-range performance has been characterized across its extended operating frequency range. Measurements were performed from 50 MHz through 38.1 GHz using signals adjusted to provide near-full-scale amplitude at the ADC, with measured dynamic range exceeding 90 dB at several frequencies.
| Frequency | Measured Dynamic Range |
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50 MHz |
87.35 dB |
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500 MHz |
91.51 dB |
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2.81 GHz |
90.88 dB |
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5.11 GHz |
78.44 dB |
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12.11 GHz |
73.67 dB |
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18.11 GHz |
70.04 dB |
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26.11 GHz |
48.14 dB |
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32.11 GHz |
56.00 dB |
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38.11 GHz |
62.27 dB |
CALAMINE TNG APPLICATIONS
Radar
Extended frequency coverage approaching 40 GHz, multi-channel Rx and Tx operation, precise timing, and FPGA signal processing support radar waveform generation, capture, synchronization, and advanced radar system development.
Low Latency Links
Onboard FPGA processing and high-speed digital interfaces enable signal processing close to the RF front end, reducing unnecessary data movement for latency-sensitive communications and control systems.
GPS/GNSS
Multiple independently controlled RF channels, precise timing, and FPGA processing support GNSS signal capture, generation, simulation, interference testing, and advanced positioning research.
Medical
Multi-channel RF operation, precise timing, and programmable FPGA processing provide a flexible platform for research and development of advanced RF and microwave-based medical imaging systems.
Interoperability
Broad frequency coverage, independently configurable radio channels, and FPGA processing support development and testing across multiple frequency bands, waveforms, protocols, and RF configurations.
Test and Measurement
Frequency coverage extending into the microwave range combined with configurable Rx and Tx channels provides a flexible platform for RF signal generation, capture, characterization, automated testing, and laboratory development.
Spectrum Monitoring
Monitor and capture signals across a broad frequency range extending into the microwave spectrum, with multiple receive channels, FPGA processing, and high-speed IQ transfer for wideband spectrum analysis.
Electronic Warfare
Extended microwave frequency coverage, multi-channel signal capture and generation, and FPGA processing support electronic warfare research, signal detection, analysis, characterization, and system development.
Wideband RF Recording & Playback
Capture, record, and playback wideband IQ data across multiple RF channels and frequencies using high-speed digital interfaces to compatible host and storage systems.
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
Broad frequency coverage, multi-channel signal capture, FPGA processing, and high-speed IQ streaming support signal detection, monitoring, analysis, characterization, and SIGINT system development.
Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
Extended microwave frequency coverage, multi-channel Rx and Tx operation, FPGA processing, and high-speed digital interfaces support satellite waveform development, ground stations, testing, and system integration.
Wireless Communications
Flexible multi-channel Rx and Tx operation across conventional RF and microwave frequencies supports development and testing of advanced wireless communication systems, waveforms, and emerging technologies.
Technical resources
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Product Documentation
Detailed specifications, architecture documentation, mechanical drawings, configuration information, and support documentation for Calamine TNG.
Performance Measurements
Review measured Calamine TNG RF performance and characterization results across its operating frequency range.
Whitepapers & Application Notes
Explore technical resources covering radar, satellite communications, spectrum monitoring, electronic warfare, test and measurement, and other advanced SDR applications.
Software & FPGA Development
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PRICING
Calamine is available as a basic stand-alone SDR or with a kit that includes SMA cables, SFP+ cables, attenuators, and PCIe NICs.
For more information on configurations and prices go to our Pricing page.
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KIT OPTIONS – As Requested
- SMA Cables
- qSFP+ Cables
- Compatible 40G NIC (PCIe)
- Host & Storage systems