XTRX – Easily embeddable software-defined radio

XTRX is the smallest, easily embeddable software-defined radio (SDR). It is both affordable and high-performance. Its professional-grade, drop-in technology is designed to enable the next generation of wireless solutions, from prototype to production.

While LTE modems and GPS receivers are commodity parts easily bought from your favorite electronic components store and added to your project, in order to embed an SDR you would have to spend precious time and money on a custom design – until now. With XTRX, you can easily embed an SDR and stay focused on what your customers really need.

Features & Specifications

• RF Chipset: Lime Microsystems LMS7002M FPRF
• FPGA Chipset: Xilinx Artix 7 35T
• Channels: 2 × 2 MIMO
• Sample Rate: ~0.2 MSPS to 120 MSPS
• Tuning Range: 30 MHz – 3.8 GHz
• Rx/Tx Range:
  • 10 MHz – 3.7 GHz
  • 100 kHz – 3.8 GHz with signal level degradation
• PCIe Bandwidth:
  • PCIe x2 Gen 2.0: 8 Gbit/s
  • PCIe x1 Gen 2.0: 4 Gbit/s
  • PCIe x1 Gen 1.0: 2 Gbit/s
• Reference Clock:
  • Frequency: 26 MHz
  • Stability: <10 ppb stability after GPS/GNSS lock, 500 ppb at start up
• Form Factor: full-size Mini PCIe (30 × 51 mm)
• Bus Latency: <10 µs, stable over time
• Synchronization: synchronize multiple XTRX boards for massive MIMO
• GPIO:
  • FPC Edge Connector: four lines (usable as two diff-pairs)
  • Mini PCIe Reserved Pins: eight lines (including two diff-pairs, 1pps input, 1pps output, TDD switch control, and three LEDs)
• Accessories:
  • Antennas + Cables
  • USB 3 Adapter with Aluminium Enclosure
  • PCIe x2 + Front End Adapter
  • PCIe Octopack