SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO
PLATFORMS
WIDEBAND RF TRANSCEIVER PLATFORMS
MATCHSTIQ™ Z SERIES
Matchstiq™ Z2
- RF Coverage: 45 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: 1
- Transmitters: 1
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Zynq XC7Z010-2I System-on-Chip
- Form Factor: 3.44” x 2.44” x 0.56”
- I/O: USB 2.0 OTG interface
- Power Consumption: ~2.5 W (typical usage)
Matchstiq™ Z3u
- RF Coverage: 45 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 2
- Transmitters: 1
- Integrated FPGA: AMD® Zynq® Ultrascale+ ZU3EG System-on-Chip
- Form Factor: 2.64" x 3.63" x 0.81"
- I/O: USB 3.0 OTG interface + GPSDO
- Power Consumption: Under 6 W (typical usage)
The Matchstiq™ Z series offers portable, easily integrated SDR capability that fits in the palm of your hand. Based on the AD9361 RF transceiver, these SDRs provide 6GHz of RF access and integrated signal processing in a low SWaP form factor.
Sidekiq™ NV800
- RF Coverage: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 8
- Transmitters: 1
- Integrated FPGA: AMD® UltraScale™ XCZU7EG System-on-Chip
- Form Factor: 9.92" x 7.24" x 2.0"
- I/O: 10 GbE + 1 GbE + GPIO
- Power Consumption: <25W (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ NV800 integrates eight high-performance receivers in a single SDR platform, enabling a wide range of multi-channel applications. Leveraging the open architecture VITA49 standard for digitized RF streaming and advanced features like phase coherency, fast hopping, and WhiteRabbit synchronization, this SDR platform puts you at the forefront of your RF missions.
Matchstiq™ X40
- RF Coverage: 1MHz to 6GHz or 1MHz to 18GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 450MHz
- Receivers: Up to 4
- Transmitters: Up to 2
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ ZU7 System-on-Chip
- Integrated CPU/GPU: Nvidia Orin NX 16G
- Form Factor: 9.75" x 4.25" x 1.45"
- I/O: 1 GbE + USB 3.0 + Serial Port + GPIO + GPSDO
- Power Consumption: 40 - 80W
The Matchstiq™ X40 enables AI and ML techniques to push to the RF edge for high-frequency and wide bandwidth applications. A highly integrated architecture combines an RF front end, RF transceivers, FPGA, and Nvidia CPU/GPU into a single small form factor platform ready for deployment.
Matchstiq™ G SERIES
- RF Coverage: 10MHz to 6GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50MHz
- Receivers: Up to 4
- Transmitters: Up to 4
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Artix7 XC7A50T
- Integrated GPU/CPU: Nvidia Orin NX 16G
- Form Factor: 7.6” x 4.4” x 1.0”
- I/O: 1 GbE + USB 3.0 + Serial Port + GPIO + GPSDO
- Power Consumption: 20 - 50W
The Matchstiq™ G20 and G40 provide a low SWaP platform ready for AI and ML applications. Integrating the Sidekiq™ NV100, the G20, and G40 offer multi-channel SDR capability with an integrated Nvidia CPU/GPU for advanced signal processing in a small form factor package.
NDR364
- Size: 5.7”W x 8.4”D x 1.6”H
- Weight: 3.5 lbs. max
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 125MHz
- RF Coverage: 20MHz to 6GHz
- Power: 38W
The NDR364 SDR is a 4-channel, superheterodyne downconverter that covers RF signals from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It utilizes integrated high-dynamic-range 16-bit ADC's to digitize a 125 MHz wide IF at a 368 Msps sample rate. The NDR364 also includes a built-in GPS receiver and accepts a 1PPS input to support precision timing applications.
NDR318
- Size: 8.0” x 12.0” x 1.9
- Weight: 6.5 lbs. max
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 40MHz
- RF Coverage: 2MHz to 6GHz
- Interfaces: Integrated FPGA with Selectable DDCs, 10/100 Ethernet for Command & Control, 2x 10GBE for Digital IF Data VITA49 Formatting
The NDR318 is a highly integrated standalone 8-channel wideband, high-performance SDR that converts the HF/VHF/UHF spectrum to digital IF (I/Q or Real) data over dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. The NDR318 includes 8 independent and phase-coherent receivers that cover RF signals from 2 MHz to 6 GHz with a 40 MHz instantaneous bandwidth per channel.
NDR325
- Size: Mod Payload 1U form factor
- Weight: 3.5 lbs. max
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 500MHz
- RF Coverage: 20MHz to 6GHz
- Power: 67W
The NDR325 is a software-defined radio packaged in a Modular Payload (Mod Payload) Design Standard, Rev. 5.0 compliant 1U form factor. It includes a 4-channel, superheterodyne tuner that covers RF signals from 20 MHz to 6 GHz, and each channel provides a 500 MHz instantaneous bandwidth.
SOSA/CMOSS
SOSA/CMOSS
Sidekiq™ VPX400
- RF Coverage: 1 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 450 MHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 4
- Transmitters: Up to 4
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Kintex Ultrascale KU115
- Form Factor: 3U VPX
- I/O: PCIe and 10/40 GbE
- Power Consumption: 40W (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ VPX400 is a SOSA aligned 3U VPX transceiver module that integrates the Sidekiq™ X4 with an FPGA carrier to provide a complete SDR platform. Accelerate your prototyping and deployment with this modular, open-architecture SDR.
Sidekiq™ VPX410
- RF Coverage: 1M MHz to 18 GHz
- Bandwidth: 1 GHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 4
- Transmitters: 1
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ XCZU4EG (for control)
- Form Factor: 3U VPX
- Power Consumption: ~20 W (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ VPX410 pushes RF coverage to greater limits in the 3U VPX form factor. With four high-performance integrated receivers and a single transmitter, all providing RF access up to 18GHz onto an IF frequency of 3GHz, the VPX410 is an unmatched SOSA-aligned 3U VPX tuner.
NDR374
- Size: single-slot 3U VPX
- Weight: 2.5 lbs. max
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 125MHz
- RF Coverage: 2MHz to 8GHz
- Power: 60 W
The NDR374 is a 4-channel SOSA-aligned 3U VPX SDR that covers RF signals from 2 MHz to 8 GHz. It is a rugged conduction-cooled 3U VPX module, per VITA 46/48/65/67. The VPX module supports both independent and phase coherent tuning, and two units can support multi-mode coherent operation.
NDR585
- Size: single-slot 3U VPX
- Weight: 2.5 lbs. max
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 500MHz
- RF Coverage: 20MHz to 18GHz
- Power: 48 W
NDR585 is a 4-channel SOSA-aligned 3U VPX Microwave Platform that covers RF signals from 20 MHz to 18 GHz. It is a rugged conduction-cooled 3U VPX module, per VITA 46/48/65/67. The NDR585’s industry-leading channel density minimizes system-level SWaP...
NDR664
- Size: single-slot 3U VPX
- Weight: 2.5 lbs. max
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 500MHz
- RF Coverage: 20MHz to 18GHz
- Power: 48 W
The NDR664 is a 4 channel, 3U SOSA aligned microwave transceiver platform that provides frequency coverage from 20 MHz to 18 GHz. The NDR664’s industry leading channel density minimizes system level SWaP. Each of the 4 channels provides a 1 GHz analog IF output with a 500 MHz instantaneous bandwidth.
SMALL FORM FACTOR
SMALL FORM FACTOR
SIDEKIQ™ MINI PCIE
- RF Coverage: 45 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 2
- Transmitters: 1
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Spartan 6 LX45T FPGA
- Form Factor: Mini PCIe card (30 mm x 51 mm x 5 mm)
- I/O: PCIe Gen1.1 x1 + USB 2.0 + GPIO
- Power Consumption: 2W (typical usage)
The original Sidekiq™, the MiniPCIe, is a field-proven SDR with over a decade of successful deployment in small-form-factor applications. Based on the AD9361, the MiniPCIe provides a unique combination of performance and low SWaP.
Sidekiq™ m.2
- RF Coverage: 45 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 2
- Transmitters: Up to 2
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Artix 7 XC7A50T FPGA
- Form Factor: M.2 3042 Key B + M (30 mm x 42 mm x 4 mm)
- I/O: PCIe Gen2 x1 + USB 2.0
- Power Consumption: 2.5W (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ M.2 is the industry’s smallest form factor MIMO SDR, enabling customer applications that demand RF flexibility with limited SWaP. The M.2 form factor allows for integration into hundreds of host systems.
Sidekiq™ Z2
- RF Coverage: 45 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: 1
- Transmitters: 1
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Zynq XC7Z010-2I System-on-Chip
- Form Factor: Mini PCIe card (30 mm x 51 mm x 5 mm)
- I/O: USB 2.0 OTG + serial + JTAG + GPIO
- Power Consumption: Under 2W (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ Z2 is the industry’s smallest complete SDR platform, integrating an RF front end, AD9361 RF transceiver, FPGA, and Linux computer into the Mini PCIe form factor. The Z2 makes it easy to add RF capability to your mission.
Sidekiq™ Stretch
- RF Coverage: 45 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: 1
- Transmitters: 1
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Artix 7 XC7A50T
- Form Factor: M.2 2280 Key B+M (22 mm x 80 mm x 4.5 mm)
- I/O: PCIe Gen2 x1 + GPIO + GPSDO
- Power Consumption: 2.5W (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ Stretch adds functionality to Epiq’s M.2 portfolio, integrating both an onboard GPS disciplined oscillator (GPSDO) and a tunable RF preselector filter on receive. At 2.5W typical power, the Stretch provides maximum RF capability for minimum SWaP.
Sidekiq™ NV100
- RF Coverage: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 2
- Transmitters: Up to 2
- Integrated FPGA: AMD Artix 7 XC7A50T FPGA
- Form Factor: M.2 2280 Key B + M (22 mm x 80 mm x 4.5 mm)
- I/O: PCIe Gen2 x2 + GPIO + GPSDO
- Power Consumption: 4-6 W (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ NV100 builds on the capability introduced in the Sidekiq™ STRETCH but offers higher performance and greater RF channel flexibility. Based on the ADRV9004, the NV100 offers unprecedented dynamic range in the M.2 2280 form factor.
Sidekiq™ X4
- RF Coverage: 1 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 450 MHz per channel
- Receivers: Up to 4
- Transmitters: Up to 4
- Integrated FPGA: NA (provided by host)
- Form Factor: VITA 57.1 High Pin Count FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC)
- I/O: JESD204b
- Power Consumption: 7-14 Watts (typical usage)
The Sidekiq™ X4 is designed for SDR systems that demand performance and synchronization. Featuring four high-performance, wideband receivers and transmitters in the VITA 57.1 form factor, the X4 brings multi-channel phase-coherent SDR capability to a wide range of host platforms.
Sidekiq™ NVM2
- Tuning Range: 30 MHz to 6 GHz (RF access down to 10 MHz)
- Bandwidth: Up to 50 MHz per channel
- Power Consumption: 3 - 4 W (typical usage)
- Integrated FPGA: AMD® Artix®-7 XC7A50T FPGA with a Gen2 x2 PCIe interface to host
- Form Factor: M.2 3042 Key B + M
(30mm x 42mm x 5mm) - I/O: Gen2 PCIe x2 Interface to Host
- Receivers: 2
- Transmitters: 2
NVM2 is a wideband RF transceiver with an FPGA in a tiny M.2 3042 Key B+M form factor. It's also embeddable, which allows it to be used in numerous of host devices that support PCIe-based NVMe® solid state drives (SSDs).
rackmount
rackmount
NDR358
- Size: 1U, 19” rackmount equipment frame
- Weight: 22 lbs.
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 80MHz
- RF Coverage: 20MHz to 6GHz
- Power: 145W
The NDR358 is an 8 channel, high-performance RF SDR super-heterodyne downconverter that covers RF signals from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It supports both independent and phase-coherent tuning and is housed in a 1U, 19-inch equipment frame...
NDR551
- Size: 1U, 19” rackmount equipment frame
- Weight: 23 lbs.
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 80MHz
- RF Coverage: 20MHz to 18GHz
- Power: 175W
The NDR551 microwave SDR is a 4-channel, super-heterodyne downconverter that covers RF and Microwave signals from 20 MHz to 18 GHz. Integrated high-dynamic-range 16-bit ADC's digitize an 80 MHz wide IF at a 256 Msps sample rate.
NDR562
- Size: 1U, 19” rackmount equipment frame
- Weight: 22 lbs.
- Phase Coherent and Independent Tuning
- Instantaneous Bandwidth: 500MHz
- RF Coverage: 20MHz to 18GHz
- Power: 100W
The NDR562 microwave SDR is a super-heterodyne downconverter that covers RF and Microwave signals from 20 MHz to 18 GHz. The tuner has a 1 GHz analog IF output with selectable bandwidths of 500 MHz, 320 MHz
and 200 MHz.
faq
Frequently Asked Questions
SDR is a radio communication system in which components traditionally implemented in hardware are instead implemented (via custom software) on a personal device or embedded computer system. SDR systems can be adapted to integrate with various communication applications. Once integrated, SDRs can be used to scan for radio frequencies, listen to FM radio, track aircraft with ADS-B, receive GPS signals, dabble in amateur radio, decode digital voice, and even bounce signals off the moon!
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With a tuning range from 70 MHz up to 18 GHz and a variety of form factors, Epiq's SDR solutions offer outstanding RF performance and flexibility. This makes them an excellent choice for a wide range of applications, like spectrum analysis, direction finding, signal characterization, counter-UAS, and more. Recent acquisitions of CyberRadio Solutions and Xiphos enhance our capabilities, offering advanced signal processing and integration for defense, space, and critical infrastructure.
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READ MOREYes, our SDRs, SDR platforms, and turnkey solutions are designed to be flexible and easily integrated. That means you can customize any of our products to fit your specific needs.
To get started, request one of our dev kits. We have two options: Evaluation (EVK) and Platform Development (PDK). You can request a dev kit by filling out the form below. Once you do, we'll get back to you with details and next steps.
If you need assistance, Epiq’s team is always here to offer comprehensive support: including detailed product documentation and an active community for peer discussions.
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READ MOREMany of our SDRs can operate both standalone and as part of a host device, giving you the flexibility to use them as needed.
Still have questions? Reach out and we’ll do our best to help.
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