SIDEKIQ™ NVM2
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). This highly flexible SDR is optimized to tackle your most challenging signal environments.
features
RF Tuning Range
30 MHz to 6 GHz
(RF access to 10 MHz)
(RF access to 10 MHz)
FPGA
AMD® Artix®-7 XC7A50T FPGA with a Gen2 x2 PCIe interface to host
RF Bandwidth
Up to 50 MHz per channel
Form Factor
M.2 3042 Key B + M
(30mm x 42mm x 5mm)
(30mm x 42mm x 5mm)
Power Consumption
3 - 4 W (typical usage)
RF Modes Operation
2 Rx + 2 Tx, FDD or TDD
2 Rx, Independently or
Coherently Tuned
2 Tx, Independently or
Coherently Tuned
2 Rx, Independently or
Coherently Tuned
2 Tx, Independently or
Coherently Tuned
Benefits
Ultra-Compact and Low Power
Fits into the M.2 3042 form factor and consumes only 3-4W, making it ideal for space-constrained, battery-powered systems.
Versatile and High Performance
Supports multiple RF configurations (SISO, dual-band SISO, MIMO, phase-coherent) with a wide frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz, providing flexibility for various applications.
Advanced Signal Processing
Equipped with an AMD Artix 7™ FPGA, enabling on-board advanced signal processing, reducing the need for external processing, and ensuring reliable performance in mission-critical applications.
compared spec
FIND YOUR PERFECT SIDEKIQ™
Sidekiq™ NVM2
Sidekiq™ NV100
Sidekiq™ M.2
TUNING RANGE
Bandwidth
Power Consumption
Integrated FPGA
Form Factor
I/O
Receivers
Transmitters
30 MHz to 6 GHz (RF access to 10 MHz)
Up to 50 MHz per channel
3 - 4 W (typical usage)
AMD® Artix®-7 XC7A50T FPGA with a Gen2 x2 PCIe interface to host
M.2 3042 Key B + M (30mm x 42mm x 5mm)
Gen2 PCIe x2 Interface to Host
2
2
30 MHz to 6 GHz (RF access down to 10 MHz)
Up to 50 MHz per channel
4-6 W (typical usage)
Xilinx Artix 7 XC7A50T FPGA with x2 Gen2 PCIe interface
M.2 2280 Key B + M (22 mm x 80 mm x 4.5 mm)
PCIe Gen2 x1 (5 Gbps) + GPIO
Up to 2
Up to 2
70 MHz to 6 GHz
Up to 50 MHz per channel
Under 2W (typical usage)
Xilinx Artix 7 XC7A50T FPGA with x1 Gen2 PCIe interface
M.2 card, Module Key B+M, Socket 2 (30 mm x 42 mm x 4 mm)
PCIe Gen2 x1 (5 Gbps) + USB 2.0
Up to 2
Available in 1Rx / 1Tx or 2Rx / 2Tx configurations
compared specs
Find your Perfect Sidekiq™
Sidekiq™ NVM2
TUNING RANGE
30 MHz to 6 GHz
BANDWIDTH
Up to 50 MHz
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 form factor, commonly used for NVMe SSD drives
I/O
Gen2 PCIe x2 Interface to Host
Receivers
2
Transmitters
2
Sidekiq™ NV100
TUNING RANGE
30 MHz to 6 GHz (RF access down to 10 MHz)
BANDWIDTH
30 MHz to 6 GHz (RF access down to 10 MHz)
Power Consumption
4-6 W (typical usage)
Integrated FPGA
4-6 W (typical usage)
Form Factor
M.2 2280 Key B + M (22 mm x 80 mm x 4.5 mm)
I/O
PCIe Gen2 x1 (5 Gbps) + GPIO
Receivers
Up to 2
Transmitters
Up to 2
Sidekiq™ M.2
TUNING RANGE
70 MHz to 6 GHz
BANDWIDTH
Up to 50 MHz per channel
Power Consumption
Under 2W (typical usage)
Integrated FPGA
Xilinx Artix 7 XC7A50T FPGA with x1 Gen2 PCIe interface
Form Factor
M.2 card, Module Key B+M, Socket 2 (30 mm x 42 mm x 4 mm)
I/O
PCIe Gen2 x1 (5 Gbps) + PCIe Gen2 x1 (5 Gbps) + USB 2.0
Receivers
Up to 2
Transmitters
Available in 1Rx / 1Tx or 2Rx / 2Tx configurations