ASTRO Nova (PCIe)
Discover ASTRO, our RF digitiser and processor module integrating AMDs (Xilinx) Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen 3 our PCIe form factor, ASTRO Nova.
Including standard modules, passthrough and S-Band 8Tx8Rx Front End Module, with custom RF Identity Modules for rapid development of RF application.
Intended for high-bandwidth Software Defined Radio (SDR), radar, RF beamforming and multi-channel RF capture applications.
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The ASTRO Nova PCIe-compatible RF processing platform has high instantaneous bandwidth and can operate with or without a PCIe host connection and can be used standalone via the front panel interface. Both setups allow for 100 Gbps Ethernet over the front panel QSFP.
Multiple systems can be synchronised together for coherent operation across multiple RF channels. A key feature is the ability to integrate custom RF identity modules for a given application.
ASTRO RFSoC (Processor) – Key FeaturesÂ
Please visit ASTRO’s product page for all the information on the 3U VPX RFSoC core
ASTRO Nova – PCIe Key FeaturesÂ
- Clocks
- Fully integrated clocking system within ASTRO & external RF Sample Clocks input via front panel
- Synchronisation
- Multi-device synchronisation for phase-coherent operations across multiple platforms
- Data and Communications
- 100 GigE QSFP
- 1 GigE Ethernet RJ45
- PCIe Gen4 x8
- USB-UART/JTAG
- Built in J-TAG link
- Boot
- Micro SD card, EMMC and QSPI
- Input / Output
- Built-in GNSS module
- GPIO front panel, status LEDs
- Power
- 12 VDC Input Power
Optional RF Identity ModulesÂ
- RF Pass through
- 8TX8RX S-Band LPFE Module
- Custom RF Modules
- Clocks
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For full details on the following areas, please download our datasheet from the top of the page:
- System Introductions, plus an overview of integrating RF Identity Modules into ASTRO Nova
- System Diagram
- System Interface Diagram
- Mechanical Outline
- Power Requirements
- Environmental
- Firmware & Software Support
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- RF Cable Assembly (644-0059) – Multi-Port 10way SMPM to SMA Cable Assembly—None Phase Aligned. Two off required for ADC & DAC Ports
- RF Cable Assembly (644-0058) – Multi-Port 10way SMPM to SMA Cable Assembly—Phase Aligned. Two off required for ADC & DAC Ports
- Power supply cable – available on request
- Power supply – available on request
- GPS Antenna – available on request
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The following table defines a series of common order codes for the module
- Model: 010-0006
- Description: ASTRO NOVA PCIe Platform
- Selection Code: 010-0006-020-0062-[A]-[B]-[C]-[D]-[E]
Build Code Description / Part # Standard Part Number Standard 010-0062-a1-b1-c1-d1 Base Board a 1 = 020-0073 PCIe (Standard Option) Processing Module b 1 = 020-0062-ZU48-2-I-N-8GB (Standard Option)
2 = Custom ASTRO build (See 020-0062 Datasheet)RF Identity c 1 = 110-0113 Balun RF Connector Board
2 = 020-0074 (LPFE 2-4GHz 8CH TX/RX)Cooling Options d 1 = 0°C to +55°C Fan cooled
The ASTRO Nova PCIe-compatible RF processing platform has high instantaneous bandwidth and can operate with or without a PCIe host connection and can be used standalone via the front panel interface. Both setups allow for 100 Gbps Ethernet over the front panel QSFP.
Multiple systems can be synchronised together for coherent operation across multiple RF channels. A key feature is the ability to integrate custom RF identity modules for a given application.
ASTRO RFSoC (Processor) – Key FeaturesÂ
Please visit ASTRO’s product page for all the information on the 3U VPX RFSoC core
ASTRO Nova – PCIe Key FeaturesÂ
- Clocks
- Fully integrated clocking system within ASTRO & external RF Sample Clocks input via front panel
- Synchronisation
- Multi-device synchronisation for phase-coherent operations across multiple platforms
- Data and Communications
- 100 GigE QSFP
- 1 GigE Ethernet RJ45
- PCIe Gen4 x8
- USB-UART/JTAG
- Built in J-TAG link
- Boot
- Micro SD card, EMMC and QSPI
- Input / Output
- Built-in GNSS module
- GPIO front panel, status LEDs
- Power
- 12 VDC Input Power
Optional RF Identity ModulesÂ
- RF Pass through
- 8TX8RX S-Band LPFE Module
- Custom RF Modules
For full details on the following areas, please download our datasheet from the top of the page:
- System Introductions, plus an overview of integrating RF Identity Modules into ASTRO Nova
- System Diagram
- System Interface Diagram
- Mechanical Outline
- Power Requirements
- Environmental
- Firmware & Software Support
- RF Cable Assembly (644-0059) – Multi-Port 10way SMPM to SMA Cable Assembly—None Phase Aligned. Two off required for ADC & DAC Ports
- RF Cable Assembly (644-0058) – Multi-Port 10way SMPM to SMA Cable Assembly—Phase Aligned. Two off required for ADC & DAC Ports
- Power supply cable – available on request
- Power supply – available on request
- GPS Antenna – available on request
The following table defines a series of common order codes for the module
- Model: 010-0006
- Description: ASTRO NOVA PCIe Platform
- Selection Code: 010-0006-020-0062-[A]-[B]-[C]-[D]-[E]
| Build | Code | Description / Part # |
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| Standard Part Number | Standard | 010-0062-a1-b1-c1-d1 |
| Base Board | a | 1 = 020-0073 PCIe (Standard Option) |
| Processing Module | b | 1 = 020-0062-ZU48-2-I-N-8GB (Standard Option) 2 = Custom ASTRO build (See 020-0062 Datasheet) |
| RF Identity | c | 1 = 110-0113 Balun RF Connector Board 2 = 020-0074 (LPFE 2-4GHz 8CH TX/RX) |
| Cooling Options | d | 1 = 0°C to +55°C Fan cooled |
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