Single Band/Multi-Band RF Recorder
The DRS9300X/DRS9300X-MB is a high-performance member of Wideband Systems’ industry-leading Digital Recording System (DRS) family. Optimized for the RF recording market, the DRS9300X/DRS9300X-MB delivers exceptional bandwidth and signal fidelity while maintaining full compliance with the IRIG-106 Chapter 10 standard.
This system supports an integrated RF/IF Interface Module, providing flexible support across a wide range of RF recording applications. It employs 16-bit A/D and D/A converters and includes over 80 dB of Automatic Gain Control. The reconstructed RF output can be configured to follow the input signal or maintain a fixed output level, depending on mission requirements.
With configurations offering storage from 6.0 to 24.0TB and a data rate of 10Gbps, the DRS9300X/DRS9300X-MB is uniquely qualified for the most demanding RF recording requirements. It supports coverage across the P Band, L Band, S Band, and C Band spectrums, delivering a tailored solution for advanced signal intelligence and analysis.
Backed by Wideband Systems’ legacy of rugged, field-proven performance, the DRS9300X/DRS9300X-MB delivers unmatched capability in high-speed, high-resolution RF data acquisition and playback.
Records up to 200MHz of signal BW for each channel (signals sampled at 500MSPS)
Record/Playback Rates 9600+ Mbps (Multi-Band)
P, L, S, and/or C Band Recording (Single-Band)
Dynamically Tune To P/L/S/C Bands (Multi-Band)
16-bit A/D and D/A converters
Supports 2RFxB interface boards
10 Gbps Sustained Data Rate Record and Playback
Native IRIG-106 Chapter 10 Recording Format
Two Removable Diskbanks
- Total Capacity 6TB – 24TB
- FIPS-140, AES-256 Hard Disk or Solid-State Disk
Timing Interfaces
- Accepts IRIG-A/B/G, NASA36
- External 1PPS and 10MHz Reference
- Optional GPS Timing
Additional Features
- Frequency range: 100MHz to 6GHz
- RF Spectrum Monitor
- 16-bit (1 channel) / 10-bit (2 channels) Sampling Resolution
- 80+ dB of Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
- 2 Independently Configurable I/O Channels (Multi-Band)
- New RF Module Design allows for low-cost upgrades available to existing 9300X customers (Multi-Band)
Why RF Recording?
For critical telemetry events, RF recording serves as a practical failsafe for mission data. By capturing the raw RF signal before receiver processing, teams preserve the original signal environment before it is filtered, demodulated, or converted into a recovered telemetry stream.
This capability becomes especially important when signal quality, interference, antenna handoffs, receiver settings, or unexpected range conditions affect data availability. If the recovered telemetry stream is incomplete or difficult to interpret, engineers can replay the original RF recording, evaluate what happened in the signal path, troubleshoot anomalies, and attempt data recovery with adjusted processing settings.
From missile tests and rocket launches to flight test programs, spacecraft downlinks, and range qualification events, RF recording gives teams an added layer of mission assurance when range time is limited, retests are costly, and every bit of data matters.
MODEL DRS8300X/DRS9300X DISKBANK
DRS8300X/DRS9300X-DISKBANK is a removable media device used with the DRS8300X/DRS9300X Recorder. The unit is linked to the system via a SAS interface to create the necessary bandwidth required for high-speed data recording applications.
The disk bank can be configured with SAS or as SATA SSD. With two disk banks per system, the user has configuration options such as mirror mode for two redundant, six disk volumes, or as a 12 disk, striped volume.
The disks are packaged in a machined aluminum housing and are hot pluggable when commanded to be removed. Optimized for the Telemetry market, the DRS8300X/DRS9300X-DISKBANK provides exceptional bandwidth and scalability to the recorder.
WSI-DS-105-DRS8300X-DRS9300X-Diskbank-Datasheet
