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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™ G20 and G40
- 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.
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.
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.
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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Epiq's SDR solutions deliver unparalleled RF performance and flexibility in compact form factors, making them perfect for a range of applications: including mobile, portable, and space-constrained. With a wide tuning range from 70 MHz up to 6 GHz, our products can be used for things like spectrum analysis, RF recording, cellular network scanning, enforcing no-wireless policies, and more.
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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 MOREOur SDRs support various data transfer interfaces, including USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and PCI Express (PCIe), depending on the product.
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READ MOREOur SDRs support popular frameworks such as GNU Radio, and others. For programming, we support languages such as C, C++, and Python.
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READ MOREYes, our SDR products, such as the Sidekiq™ X4, support multi-channel phase-coherent MIMO operations, making them suitable for a variety of applications.
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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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