Advances in FPGA density, speed and DSP capabilities are enabling portable software radio designs that can meet the size, weight and power needs of tactical radios.
Timing, data formatting, digital conversion, DSP—the list of software radio duties suited for today’s crop of FPGAs continues to grow, elevating them to the role of the enabling technology for military software radio designers.
FPGAs are becoming essential building blocks in the implementation of many diverse military applications. Meeting the broad and unique demands of the military market is a challenge for FPGA vendors.
Getting the most out of an FPGA-based military system design is no straightforward matter. Using a DSP pipelined system architecture helps exploit the full capabilties of today’s FPGAs.
Commercial hardware featuring multi-channel A/D converters with scalable FPGA-based processing systems permit the design and fielding of demanding real-time signal processing systems, while adhering to strict SWAP constraints.
When it comes to signal processing, choosing the appropriate application partitioning as well as the right combination of devices depends on both technology and economical criteria.
An integrated portable RF field test system leverages PXI and high-speed data recording technology, resulting in an ideal test solution for military radios.
