1
Pentek Homepage
Follow Us On LinkedIn Follow Us On Twitter Follow Us On YouTube Follow Us On Facebook Register AccountRegister Login AccountSign In
Board Selector   |  Recorder Selector   |  
Search:  
Home > Pipeline Newsletters > The Pentek Pipeline Vol. 24 No. 3
Pipeline Headline
Fall Vol. 24, No. 3
Flexor FMC Products
Sign-Up for Flexor FMC Updates!
Flexor FMC Products Subscribe



Talon Recording Systems
Sign-Up for Talon System Updates!
Talon Recording Systems Subscribe



Onyx Virtex-7 Products
Sign-Up for Onyx Virtex-7 Updates!
Onyx Virtex-7 Products Subscribe



Cobalt Virtex-6 Products
Sign-Up for Cobalt Virtex-6 Updates!
Cobalt Virtex-6 Products Subscribe



Bandit RF Analog Receivers
Sign-Up for Bandit RF Updates!
Bandit RF Products Subscribe



Pipeline Newsletter
Sign-Up for the Pipeline Newsletter!
Pipeline Newsletter Subscribe




Video Spotlight:

Watch Video
View: A quick look at Pentek's SPARK Development Systems
A quick look at Pentek's SPARK Development Systems

The SPARK family are fully-integrated development systems for Pentek's boards.
SPARK family are fully-integrated development systems




Video Spotlight:

Watch Video
View: A quick look at Pentek's new "A" Series Talon data recorders
A quick look at Pentek's SPARK Development Systems

Pentek's Talon high-speed real-time recording systems are ready to run right out of-the-box.
Talon Realtime Recording Systems




Free Technical Resources:

High-Speed, Real-Time Recording Systems Handbook
High-Speed, Real-Time
Recording Systems Handbook

Download Now



High-Speed Switched Serial Fabrics Improve System Design Handbook
High-Speed Switched Serial
Fabrics Improve System Design

Download Now



Software Defined Radio Handbook
Software Defined Radio
Handbook

Download Now



Putting FPGAs to Work for Software Radio Handbook
Putting FPGAs to Work for
Software Radio Handbook

Download Now



Critical Techniques for High Speed A/D Converters in Real-Time Systems Handbook
Critical Techniques for High
Speed A/D Converters in
Real-Time Systems Handbook

Download Now




Pentek Literature:

Analog and Digital I/O Catalog
Analog & Digital I/O Catalog
Clock and Sync Generators Catalog
Clock & Sync Generators Catalog
Radar and SDR I/O Catalog
Radar & SDR I/O Catalog
Software and FPGA Tools Catalog
Software & FPGA Tools Catalog
High-Speed Recording Systems
High-Speed Recording Systems
Pentek Product Catalog
Pentek Product Catalog
Jade Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA Family
Jade FPGA Family
Onyx Virtex-7 and Cobalt Virtex-6 FPGA Family
Onyx & Cobalt FPGA Family
Product Overview
Product Overview
 




Request Free Technical Literature



Download the PDF Version of the Pentek Pipeline Newsletter

Advances in CPUs, FPGAs, and SoC Technology

In almost every aspect, CPUs and FPGAs are radically different devices. And yet, they often compete for some of the same embedded system tasks. Choosing the best approach depends not only on the capabilities of each device, but also on the often disparate expertise of engineers promoting their respective development methodologies.

Pentek's Flexor Model 5973 3U VPX Virtex-7 FMC carrier
Table 1. Embedded System Factors for CPUs and FPGAs

To make matters even more complicated, SoC (system-on-chip) technology now combines CPUs and FPGAs within the same device. Here, efficient interoperability becomes essential to meet stringent realtime performance levels. This article presents these challenges along with some strategies for developing successful solutions.




Product Focus

New generations of FPGAs provide superior processing performance and I/O bandwidth

FlexorSet Advantages

  • Pentek designs all the FPGA logic to use the Flexor FMC on a FMC carrier.
  • GateFlow® FPGA Design Resources provide an entire FPGA design that you can modify or replace as needed for your specific application.
  • A FlexorSet saves time and work because you do not need to create any FPGA IP.
  • A FlexorSet includes many useful functions built into the FPGA logic.
Pentek Analog & Digital I/O Catalog
Analog & Digital I/O Catalog

  • Pentek's GateXpress® PCIe Configuration Manager supports dynamic FPGA reconfiguration though software commands as part of the runtime application. This provides an efficient way to quickly reload the FPGA.
  • Software functions to support all of a Pentek board's built-in functions are already written and ready to use in the ReadyFlow® software that Pentek provides with its products.
  • Pentek's FMC carriers offer an optional VITA 66.4 optical interface.
  • Pentek guarantees the analog and digital performance of Pentek products. We design our carriers and PCBs to deliver the highest possible analog performance.
  • Pentek's FlexorSets are tested, shipped, and supported as an assembled unit from one company (Pentek), with Pentek's quality support on the whole board set.




Product Focus

FlexorSet 8-Channel 250 MHz A/D with DDCs, Virtex-7 FPGA - 3U VPX

Features

  • Supports Xilinx Virtex-7 VXT FPGA
  • GateXpress® supports dynamic FPGA reconfiguration across PCIe
  • Eight 250 MHz 16-bit A/Ds
  • Eight multiband DDCs
  • 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM
  • Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference
  • PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 and 3) interface up to x8
  • User-configurable gigabit serial interface
  • Optional optical Interface for backplane gigabit serial interboard communication
  • Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-7 FPGA for custom I/O
  • Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 AND VITA-66.4 and VITA-65 (OpenVPXTM System Specification)
  • Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available
Model 5973-317
Model 5973-317

Flexor FMC family

GateFlow FPGA Design Resources




Product Focus

FlexorSet 4-Ch. 250 MHz A/D, 2-Ch. 800 MHz D/A, Virtex-7 FPGA - PCIe

Features

  • Supports Xilinx Virtex-7 VXT FPGAs
  • GateXpress® supports dynamic FPGA reconfiguration across PCIe
  • Four 250 MHz 16-bit A/Ds
  • One digital upconverter
  • Two 800 MHz 16-bit D/As
  • 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM
  • Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference
  • PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 and 3) interface up to x8
  • Optional optical Interface for backplane gigabit serial interboard communication
  • Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-7 FPGA for custom I/O
  • Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48, VITA-66.4
Model 7070-312
Model 7070-312

Flexor FMC family

GateFlow FPGA Design Resources




Product Focus

FlexorSet 4-Ch 500 MHz, 16-bit A/D, 4-C. 1.5 GHz, 16 D/A, Virtex-7 FPGA - 3U VPX

Features

  • Supports Xilinx Virtex-7 VXT FPGA
  • GateXpress® supports dynamic FPGA reconfiguration across PCIe
  • Four 500 MHz 16-bit A/Ds
  • Four 1.5 GHz 16-bit A/Ds
  • 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM
  • Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference
  • PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 and 3) interface up to x8
  • User-configurable gigabit serial interface
  • Optional optical Interface for backplane gigabit serial interboard communication
  • Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-7 FPGA for custom I/O
  • Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 AND VITA-66.4 and VITA-65 (OpenVPXTM System Specification)
  • Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available
Model 5973-324
Model 5973-324

Flexor FMC family

GateFlow FPGA Design Resources




Product Focus

FlexorSet 8-Channel 250 MHz A/D, Virtex-7 FPGA - PCIe

Features

  • Supports Xilinx Virtex-7 VXT FPGA
  • GateXpress® supports dynamic FPGA reconfiguration across PCIe
  • Eight 250 MHz 16-bit A/Ds
  • 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM
  • Sample clock synchronization to an external system reference
  • PCI Express (Gen. 1, 2 and 3) interface up to x8
  • Optional optical Interface for backplane gigabit serial interboard communication
  • Optional LVDS connections to the Virtex-7 FPGA for custom I/O
  • Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA-46, VITA-48 AND VITA-66.4 and VITA-65 (OpenVPXTM System Specification)
Model 7070-316
Model 7070-316

Flexor FMC family

GateFlow FPGA Design Resources




Q&A with Pentek

Q: How do I select the correct Talon analog signal recorder?

A: There are two major characteristics that differentiate one Talon analog signal recorder from another: the form factor and the maximum sample rate of the A/D converter.

The maximum sample rate of the A/D converter is listed in the main description of every Talon analog signal recorder. For example, the Model 2746 200 MS/s RF/IF Rugged Rackmount Recorder provides A/Ds with a maximum sample rate of 200 MHz. This sample rate dictates the maximum bandwidth signal that this recorder can accurately sample and record.

In the case of a 200 MHz A/D, we know that the maximum signal bandwidth that can be captured is 0.8 x fs/2, assuming a usersupplied 80% anti-aliasing filter. This means that this A/D can capture signals that are 80 MHz wide. A 3.6 GHz A/D product can capture signals that are 1440 MHz wide, assuming the same 80% filter.

For more information about selecting a recorder based on form factor, see the Talon FAQ "What is the difference between the RTV, RTS, RTR and RTX recorders?"

Q: What signal types do the Talon digital signal recorders support?

A: Talon digital signal recorders include support for serial FPDP, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, and LVDS.

Pipeline Newsletter Footer



CONNECT ON SOCIAL:  Follow Us On Facebook Follow Us On LinkedIn Follow Us On Twitter Follow Us On YouTube

Pentek, Inc. • One Park Way, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458, USA
Tel: +1 (201) 818-5900 • Fax: +1 (201) 818-5904 • Map + Directions • Site Map
Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Copyright © 2024 Pentek, Inc. All Rights Reserved.