Portable Digital RF/IF Receiver

The Single Channel Portable Digital RF/IF Receiver is a compact, lightweight solution, housed in a 10.75 x 12 x 1.75-inch chassis. It’s powered by a standard laptop power supply or an external battery, making it highly portable. This integrated unit includes an RF Signal Processor, two Demodulators, two Bit Synchronizers, and two Frame Synchronizers, all on a single 6U VME card, offering a cost-effective and flexible solution for diverse communication link scenarios.

The receiver processes 3 RF Bands: S Band (2185 MHz to 2485 MHz), Upper L Band (1700 MHz to 1850 MHz), and Lower L Band (1427 MHz to 1545 MHz), with other frequencies available. It features a fully digital demodulation and bit synchronization process, ensuring precise signal acquisition and tracking.

The unit supports various FEC decoders and includes two programmable frame synchronizers for pattern detection. Data output options include Byte-aligned Ethernet (optional), TTL, or RS422 ports, with support for UDP/IP transport, HDLC/AX.25 data, and IRIG-106 Chapter 10 compatibility. An encapsulated data and data-quality output is available to interface with GDP Best Source Selector products.