The Model 54821 features three 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds with three programmable multiband digital downconverters (DDCs) and one digital upconverter (DUC) with two 800 MHz 16-bit D/As. The Model 54821 is the latest addition to the Pentek 3U VPX architecture with the advanced wideband I/O options afforded by OpenVPX.
"The introduction of VPX and its state-of-the-art interconnect technology provides significant benefits for high-speed serial systems. VPX technology allows for higher data transaction bandwidth, increased scalability and improved reliability."