Crimson TNG
Crimson TNG: Best Valued 4 Rx / 4 Tx Software Defined Radio
Crimson TNG is a high-performance software defined radio (SDR) platform providing 4 receive and 4 transmit radio chains, 325 MHz of instantaneous RF bandwidth per channel, 16-bit converters, and a tuning range from near DC to 6 GHz.
Each radio chain can be independently controlled or configured to share a common local oscillator for applications requiring improved 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.
Crimson TNG combines RF, FPGA-based signal processing, timing, and high-speed digital interfaces in a compact 1U platform designed for applications including radar, spectrum monitoring, wideband RF recording and playback, GPS/GNSS, wireless communications, SIGINT, SATCOM, test and measurement, and other advanced RF systems.
Specifications
| Specification | Crimson TNG |
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Tuning Range |
Near DC to 6 GHz |
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Number of Radio Chains |
4 Rx and 4 Tx
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Bandwidth per Radio Chain |
325 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” 1U 482.60 mm x 500.00 mm x 43.69 mm 5.4 kg |
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FPGA |
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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
325 MHz Instantaneous Bandwidth
Each receive and transmit radio chain supports up to 325 MHz of instantaneous RF bandwidth, enabling wideband signal capture, generation, monitoring, and processing across all four channels.
Phase-Coherent Operation
Radio chains can share a common local oscillator to improve channel-to-channel phase coherency and stability for applications including radar, direction finding, beamforming, and other coherent RF systems.
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 applications requiring simultaneous operation across multiple frequencies.
20 Gbps Digital Backhaul
Dual 10GBASE-R interfaces provide up to 20 Gbps of aggregate digital throughput for transferring high-bandwidth IQ data between Crimson TNG and host processing or storage systems.
FPGA Signal Processing
The Intel Arria V ST SoC provides programmable FPGA resources and an integrated ARM processor for implementing custom DSP, filtering, triggering, signal processing, and other application-specific functionality directly on the SDR.
Integration & Customization
Crimson TNG can be integrated into new or existing RF systems with support for custom FPGA functionality, software, interfaces, filtering, timing, synchronization, and other application-specific requirements.
SDR Architecture
Crimson TNG integrates four receive and four transmit radio chains with FPGA-based signal processing, timing and synchronization, and high-speed digital interfaces in a single SDR platform.
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 Sensitivity
Crimson TNG receiver performance has been characterized across its operating frequency range. Under the documented maximum-sensitivity test configuration, normalized noise-floor measurements ranged from -112.6 dBm at 50 MHz to -102.2 dBm at 5.1 GHz.
| Frequency | Normalized Noise Floor |
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50 MHz |
-112.6 dBm |
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525 MHz |
-108.5 dBm |
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1.5 GHz |
-109.8 dBm |
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2.8 GHz |
-109.8 dBm |
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3.6 GHz |
-102.7 dBm |
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5.1 GHz |
-102.2 dBm |
Transmit Signal Performance
Transmit performance has been characterized at multiple frequencies throughout the Crimson TNG tuning range, including measurements at 50 MHz, 500 MHz, 1.5 GHz, 2.8 GHz, 4.2 GHz, and 5.1 GHz.
Receiver Dynamic Range
Receiver dynamic-range testing has been performed across the Crimson TNG tuning range using signals adjusted to provide near-full-scale amplitude at the ADC. Detailed spectrum measurements are available at frequencies from 50 MHz through 5.1 GHz.
CRIMSON TNG APPLICATIONS
Radar
Four phase-coherent Rx and Tx channels, 325 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, FPGA signal processing, and precise timing support radar waveform generation, capture, synchronization, and real-time processing.
Low Latency Links
Onboard FPGA processing, modem IP, and high-speed digital interfaces enable signal processing close to the RF front end, reducing unnecessary data movement for latency-sensitive communications systems.
GPS/GNSS
Multiple independently controlled RF channels, phase-coherent operation, precise timing, and FPGA processing support GNSS signal capture, generation, simulation, and advanced positioning research.
Medical
Phase-coherent multi-channel RF operation, precise timing, and programmable FPGA processing support research and development of advanced RF-based medical imaging systems.
Interoperability
Flexible tuning, independent radio chains, and FPGA processing support development and testing across multiple frequencies, waveforms, protocols, and RF configurations.
Test and Measurement
Configurable Rx and Tx channels provide a flexible platform for RF signal generation, capture, characterization, automated testing, and laboratory development.
Spectrum Monitoring
Capture and analyze up to 325 MHz per receive channel, with high-speed IQ transfer to host processing systems.
Electronic Warfare
Wideband signal capture and generation, independent RF channels, and programmable FPGA processing support EW research, signal analysis, and system development.
Wideband RF Recording & Playback
Capture, record, and playback wideband IQ data using up to 325 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth per receive channel and high-speed digital interfaces to compatible host and storage systems.
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
Wideband signal capture, multiple independently controlled receive channels, FPGA processing, and high-speed IQ streaming support signal detection, analysis, characterization, and SIGINT system development.
Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
Wideband Rx and Tx channels, flexible frequency tuning, FPGA processing, and high-speed digital interfaces support SATCOM waveform development, ground station applications, testing, and system integration.
Wireless Communications
Four Rx and four Tx channels, 325 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, flexible tuning, and programmable FPGA processing support development and testing of wideband and multi-channel wireless communication systems.
Technical resources
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Product Documentation
Detailed specifications, architecture documentation, mechanical drawings, configuration information, and support documentation for Crimson TNG.
Performance Measurements
Review measured Crimson TNG RF performance and characterization results across its operating frequency range.
Whitepapers & Application Notes
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Software & FPGA Development
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PRICING
Crimson TNG 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
- SFP+ Cables
- Compatible 10G NIC (PCIe)
- Host & Storage systems