DSP/FPGA DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTS
Development platform: DSP/FPGA
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SFF SDR Evaluation Module
The Small Form Factor (SFF) Software-defined Radio (SDR) Evaluation Module is a unique new product that addresses the special portable SDR needs of military, public safety, and commercial markets. It was designed around the latest DSP and FPGA technology — Lyrtech’s area of expertise — as a low-cost, off-the-shelf, integrated hardware and software development solution.
The SFF SDR Evaluation Module is part of the SFF SDR family, which also includes:
- SFF SDR Development Platform: includes three distinct modules — the Digital Processing Module, the Data Conversion Module, and the RF Module — offering developers highly flexible development capabilities including the model-based design kit board support package.
- SFF SCA Development Platform: SCA-enabled version of the SFF SDR Development Platform, with the first CORBA-enabled FPGA on an SCA platform.
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Written by: Ram Sathappan, Texas Instruments Inc; Maxime Dumas and Louis Bélanger, Lyrtech; Manuel Uhm, Xilinx
This paper presents the SDR architecture needed in order to facilitate rapid and efficient development of radios mainly targeted to portable applications. It describes how this kind of platform can help radio developers in overcoming the challenges of designing low-power, small form factor devices. It covers topics like the relevance of hybrid GPP/DSP/FPGA processing, the need for modularity, waveform partitioning, and design flows.
Highlights
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The smallest form factor of the industry, for highest portability |
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Embedded, independent power monitoring for each processor in real time |
Key benefits
Key features
Applications
Software development tools description
What's in the box
Frequently asked questions
Availability and pricing
Key benefits
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Small form factor and self-contained for easy portability |
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Embedded, independent power monitoring for each processor |
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The platform incorporates GPP, DSP, and FPGA, making it easy to implement all protocol layers for a complete radio |
Key features
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The SFF SDR Development Platform includes the following leading-edge features:
- TMS320DM6446 digital media processor system-on-chip from Texas Instruments
- C64x+ DSP core, 594 MHz
- ARM926 core, 297 MHz
- Rich set of peripherals including serial ports, USB, EMAC, DDR2 EMIF, VPSS, etc.
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Virtex-4 SX35 FPGA from Xilinx |
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Ethernet remote access capabilities |
Applications (these applications may require the Data Conversion Module and RF Module)
Military
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Tactical military communications |
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Military communication gateways |
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Handset and man-pack systems |
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Vehicular systems |
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Public Safety
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Public safety radios |
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Transponders |
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Multi-standard, multi-board terminals |
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Vehicular systems |
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Commercial
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Broadband data systems |
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Cellular handset |
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) |
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Pico, femto base stations |
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Cognitive radio |
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WiMAX, Wi-Fi access points |
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Software development tools description
SFF SDR EVM Board Software Development Kit (BSDK):
The BSDK includes the DSP board support libraries and associated API, the default VHDL FPGA design, the FPGA cores as well as hardware functional examples illustrating how to use the available interfaces from the digital media processor (DMP) and the FPGA of the evaluation module. The interfaces include the VPSS, audio codec, LED, DIP switches, and more.
What's in the box
- Hardware - Digital Processing Module
- CD-ROM with Lyrtech board support packages software (BSDK) and documentation
- Free evaluation copies of
- Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio IDE
- Xilinx ISE Foundation
- Green Hills Software MULTI IDE and INTEGRITY RTOS BSP
- USB, Ethernet, and serial cables
- Power supply with cables to support North America and Japan, Europe and UK
Availability and pricing
The SFF SDR Evaluation Module is available from now on directly from Lyrtech. For details about pricing and the platform, contact Lyrtech
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