The Signal Master platforms combine conventional DSPs and FPGAs with system-level tools to provide one of the most advanced and flexible SDR platforms on the market.

We offer SDR turnkey solutions with FPGA-based IF processing (for agile downsampling and frequency translation) and DSP-based baseband processing (to enable the use of mainstream C-based DSP software) -- all programmed from within the Simulink system-level environment in real-time. More about the Lyrtech SDR Solution. (Click here for printing friendly version)

• User Story: An SDR Experiment
• System-Level Design and Partitioning a Software Defined Radio
• An HF SSB Software Defined Radio
• Flexcell^TM Technology (Formally a Radical Horizon Technology)

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SFF SDR Development Platform The Small Form Factor (SFF) Software-defined Radio (SDR) Development Platform 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. Highlights The smallest form factor of the industry, for highest portability Processing that is completely integrated from RF to baseband Embedded, independent power monitoring for each processor in real time

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SFF SCA Development Platform The Small Form Factor (SFF) SCA Development Platform 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. Highlights The smallest form factor of the industry, for highest portability Processing that is completely integrated from RF to baseband Embedded, independent power monitoring for each processor in real time

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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. Highlights The smallest form factor of the industry, for highest portability Embedded, independent power monitoring for each processor in real time

SignalWAVe The SignalWAVe is one of the most powerful DSP/FPGA entry-level development board on the market, with extensive support for basic development tools: Texas Instruments' Code Composer Studio and Xilinx Foundation. Combine with system-level tool Matlab/Simulink for an advanced rapid-prototyping platform. Highlights StandAlone One Texas InstrumentsTM TMS320C6713TM @ 225 MHz One 3M gates Xilinx Virtex-IITM FPGA High Speed ADC and DAC up to 65MHz Video Encoder and Decoder Audio Codec

ADACMASTER II Lyrtech's new ADACMaster II works hand-in-hand with our 'C67x-based SignalMaster series. Both high-speed ADC and DAC. Part of a complete solution for wireless applications developers, modem designers and other application designers working with high-speed signal conversion. Highlights 2 14-bit ADC channels with guaranteed sample rate up to 105 MSPS 2 14-bit DAC channels with guaranteed sample rate up to 125 MSPS Software selectable on-board or external clock Hardware drivers integration in Simulink Blocksets for quick implementation of Simulink models Leading edge communication interface allowing Real-Time data monitoring from Simulink scopes and remote operations

The module is compatible with SignalMaster Development Platforms:

Platform	DSP/FPGA	Modular design	I/Os	Simulink Integration
SignalMaster Product page: Benchtop form factor Product page: cPCI form factor	Texas Instruments TMS320C6701 @ 150/167MHz XC2V3000 and XC2V6000 Xilinx VirtexII FPGA	Yes: VIMTM I/O site (ADACMaster II)	Audio: 2 In / 6 Out, 24-bit @ 96kHz See "Add-On Modules" section	Yes
SignalMaster Quad Virtex-4 Product page	TMS320C6416 DSP (720 MHz or 1 GHz) (4x) Xilinx Virtex-4 FPGA (LX100 or LX160) (2x)	Yes: 2 LYRIO sites	See "Add-On Modules" section about compatible modules	Yes
SignalMaster Quad Virtex-II C6713 Product page: Benchtop form factor Product page: cPCI form factor	4 Texas Instruments TMS320C6713 @ 225MHz 2 XC2V3000 to XC2V8000 Xilinx VirtexII FPGA	Yes: 2 LYRIO sites	See "Add-On Modules" section	Yes
SignalMaster Quad TMS320C6416 Product page GSPX 2004 Award Winning	4 Texas Instruments TMS320C6416 @ 720MHz 2 XC2V3000 to XC2V8000 Xilinx VirtexII FPGA	Yes: 2 LYRIO sites		Yes
cPCI RF Transceiver Product page	XC2V4000 Xilinx Virtex II FPGA Power PC	Yes	RF Analog: 3 SMA connectors (2 Rx and 1 Tx) External input clock: 1 SMA connector Data access:   Digital IF network   PCI bus; supports 64 bit / 66 MHz PCI 2.2   PICMG 2.16 r1.0 packet switching Digital processing: 1 PMC site Wireline connectivity: Ethernet, TDM (T1/E1) JTAG test ports	No
PMC DSP Module Product page	Texas Instruments 1 GB TMS320C6416 DSP@1GHz XC2V4000 Xilinx Virtex II FPGA 4 DUC/DDC ASICS	No	PCI Mezzanine card (PMC) compliant (IEEE Std. 1386-2001, IEEE Std. 1386.1-2001, Processor PMC Guidelines)	No

User Story: An SDR Experiment
Implementing SSB (Single-Side Band) HF/VHF CB Radio Systems on the SignalMaster DSP/FPGA Platform in Simulink: How Lyrtech used a rapid-prototyping approach to help The MathWorks implement a VHF radio system prototype. Remarkable potential for designing even more complex systems.
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System-Level Design and Partitioning of a Software Defined Radio

• MathWorks solution to System-Level Design Challenges
• A Simulink Tutorial
• Links To Hardware:
  C Code Generation with Real Time Workshop
  FPGA implementation with Xilinx System Generator for DSP
• Case Study - SSB Software Defined Radio:
  Develop System Level Model
  Partition design into FPGA + DSP processor
  Implement in hardware
• Rapid Prototype Demonstration on Operational Hardware

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An HF SSB Software Defined Radio
By Dick Benson, Consulting Applications Engineer, The Mathworks.

An in-depth (and enthusiastic) description of Dick Benson's implementation of an HF SSB radio on the SignalMaster DSP/FPGA architecture. Showcases ground-breaking use of Mathworks' Simulink system-level tool as the principle development environment.
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