Matchstiq™ Z Series: Compact RF Transceiver

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features Z2

RF

1Rx with four band Rx pre-select filter bank + 1Tx

Clock

40 MHz TCVCXO ref clock with
+/- 1 PPM stability

FPGA

Xilinx® Zynq® SoC 7010

I/O

USB 2.0 OTG interface

CPU

Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPU running Linux

Storage

128 MB

features z3u

RF

Supports 2-channel phase coherent Rx or 1Tx + 1Rx with integrated pre-select filters

GPS/Clock

GPS disciplined oscillator / 10 MHz + PPS inputs

FPGA

Xilinx® Zynq® Ultrascale+ ZU3EG SoC

I/O

USB 3.0 OTG interface

CPU

Quad-core ARM running Ubuntu 22.04 Linux

Storage

128 GB eMMC + microSD card slot

Benefits

FEATURE-PACKED, FULLY INTEGRATED, HANDHELD SDR

Designed with a focus on flexibility, the Matchstiq™ Z Series lets you adjust frequency, bandwidth, and gain to meet diverse mission needs. It's field-ready, easy to use, and high-performing. This SDR is all you need to take complex applications out of the lab and put them into the hands of users.

SDR ON THE GO

Less than 4” x 2” x 1” and under 6 ounces, the Matchstiq Z Series is ideal for on-the-go signal processing applications. An integrated magnetic mount allows the platform to attach to a cell phone or other portable device, deriving power and communications through a single USB-C port. As a stand-alone platform, Matchstiq Z Series can execute signal processing applications locally or interface to a host platform over USB.

compared spec

Find Your Perfect Matchstiq™

Matchstiq™ Z2

Matchstiq™ Z3u

RF Coverage

Bandwidth

Receivers

Transmitters

Integrated FPGA

Form Factor

I/O

Power Consumption

45 MHz to 6 GHz

Up to 50 MHz per channel

AMD Zynq XC7Z010-2I System-on-Chip

3.44” x 2.44” x 0.56”

USB 2.0 OTG interface

~2.5 W (typical usage)

45 MHz to 6 GHz

Up to 50 MHz per channel

Up to 2

AMD® Zynq® Ultrascale+ ZU3EG System-on-Chip

2.64" x 3.63" x 0.81"

USB 3.0 OTG interface + GPSDO

Under 6 W (typical usage)

COMPARE ALL SDRs

compared spec

Find Your Perfect Matchstiq™

COMPARE ALL SDRs

Matchstiq™ Z2

RF COVERAGE

45 MHz to 6 GHz

BANDWIDTH

Up to 50 MHz per channel

RECEIVERS

TRANSMITTERS

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

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)

APPLICATIONS

Matchstiq™ is Ideal for a
Variety of Applications

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faq

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Software-Defined Radio (SDR)?

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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How do Epiq's SDR products differ from others on the market?

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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Can I customize my SDR setup?

Yes, 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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What are the data transfer options for your SDRs?

Our 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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Which programming languages or frameworks do your products support?

Our 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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Do your products support phase-coherent MIMO operations?

Yes, 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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Can your SDRs operate standalone or do they require a host device?

Many 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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