- XRF16 features the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ Radio Frequency (RF) System-on-Chip SoC Gen-2
- Developers are vouching on the 5G connectivity
- Industry's only single-chip, and adaptable radio platform
- Together with Xilinx, Avnet creates a production-ready solution module that frees developers to focus on the differentiating features of their products
Avnet, a leading global technology solution provider recently announced the availability of the Avnet XRF16 system-on-module, featuring the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ Radio Frequency (RF) System-on-Chip SoC Gen-2. The launch of the new module has enhanced Avnet's line of products for developers working on applications that require next-generation 5G connectivity by escalating the standard of development and reducing the tenure of production.
With the advent of this application in the market, the developers are vouching on the 5G connectivity to enable the devices and its dispositions. Avnet’s end-to-end product development ecosystem wherein the developers find a plethora of tools that they require supporting their development process if once again re-established with the launch of XRF 16.
Using the XRF16 module and a comprehensive suite of software, the developers can begin with the prototype and application development immediately and can move into production at a full-tilt with the same hardware, which will significantly reduce time to market.
The XRF16 is an example of Avnet's comprehensive leadership in developing system-on-modules, which is proving to be a revolution in the world of developers as they seek out small-footprint, low-power solutions that support real-time processing for applications such as 5G MIMO, radar, beamforming, and medical imaging.
"Developers require the latest, most advanced technology to deliver on their 5G initiatives and projects." said Jim Beneke, Vice President of Engineering and Technology, Avnet. "Together with Xilinx, we created a production-ready solution module that frees developers to focus on the differentiating features of their products. This is just our latest offering designed to accelerate time-to-market, and by leveraging this groundbreaking new standard of connectivity developers can more quickly deliver real business value."
Ground breaking facts about the module:
The Avnet XRF16 is a 16-channel transceiver module capable of RF direct conversion of waveforms with analog bandwidth up to 5 GHz. The module takes advantage of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen-2 device, the industry's only single-chip, adaptable radio platform, making it ideal for RF applications such as 5G massive MIMO radio, phased array radar and multi-channel RF instrumentation, which demand small-footprint, low-power and real-time processing.
"The Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen-2 family has been developed to extend the analog bandwidth of the 16T16R integrated multi-gigasample RF data converters for enhanced performance in demanding RF applications," said David Brubaker, Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC product line manager, Xilinx. "Optimized for performance, size and power, the Avnet XRF16 brings a drop-in solution to customers seeking fast-track integration of RFSoC Gen-2 technology into their products."
The XRF16 ADCs and DACs can operate at sampling rates of 2.22 GSPS and 6.554 GSPS, respectively, on 16 channels. High-speed digital connectivity is available for 100G Ethernet and PCIe, and baseband processing and network interface are handled by the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC integrated quad Arm Cortex-A53 processing subsystem and programmable logic.
Standard peripherals such as USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and serial UART are included. To support hardware prototyping and software development, Avnet has also launched a carrier card to provide a convenient interface to RF test equipment as well as 100G Ethernet and PCIe over cable (OCuLink).
Technical specifications of XRF16 Xilinx RFSoC System-on-Module 16-Channel/Gen-2/5 GHz:
• 16x ADCs, 12-bit up to 2.220 GSPS
• 16x DACs, 14-bit up to 6.554 GSPS
• Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processing subsystem
• 1 GbE, PCIe Gen-2, SATA3.1, USB 2.0/3.0
• UltraScale+ programmable logic
• Phase coherent synchronous sampling across all converters and multiple boards
• 16x 28 Gbps serial links for 10/40/100 GbE, PCIe Gen 3×16, eCPRI and Aurora
The Avnet XRF16 is available as of today for $21,995, with an optional companion carrier card for $4,995. The products are available in the Americas, APAC and EMEA. For more details, visit https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/apac/products/new-products/npi/xilinx-xrf16-rfsoc