Wideband Systems‘ DRS family isn’t just a collection of rugged recorders; it’s a modular telemetry recorder ecosystem built for adaptability, scalability, and mission-specific performance. At the heart of each system is a flexible architecture that leverages interchangeable Interface Boards (IFBs) to handle a range of signal types, making every DRS a future-ready investment.
Modular by Nature
Every telemetry mission is different. Some require recording high-fidelity analog signals, others demand fast digital or RF data capture. Wideband’s proprietary Interface Board (IFB) architecture allows a single chassis to be outfitted with mission-specific recording capability, from IF and digital to PCM and RF and beyond.
With IFBs that can be easily swapped or upgraded, customers can support multiple signal formats without having to purchase new hardware for each application. Whether you’re working with legacy formats or integrating new sensor systems, Wideband provides a clean path forward…all in one box.
That’s the value of a truly modular telemetry recorder: it adapts as your requirements do, without driving up cost or complexity.
Scalable by Design
From compact single-board units to multi-board RF powerhouses, the DRS lineup scales with your mission:
- DRS8000P: Portable Telemetry Recorder accepts one user-installable Interface Board (IFB) providing extensive support for a wide range of telemetry applications.
- DRS8200X: Also supports a single IFB, offering streamlined recording in a modular 2U configuration.
- DRS8300X: Accommodates up to three IFBs, enabling multi-signal recording and greater channel density in a 3U chassis.
- DRS8500X: Accepts up to a whopping seven user-installable and upgradeable IFBs, enabling multi-signal recording and greater channel density in a 5U chassis.
- DRS9300X, X-MB, & X-DC: Engineered for ultra-high-speed RF recording, these models feature dual RF channels with dedicated architecture optimized for bandwidth and signal fidelity.
Note: RF-based IFBs for the 9300 series can be shared across the various 9300 models.
Each IFB is swappable and easily serviceable, allowing system upgrades or configuration changes with minimal downtime.
Built for Mission Agility
The DRS modular design isn’t just a technical advantage; it’s a cost-effective strategy for evolving mission needs. As requirements shift from range-based PCM to advanced RF capture, or from narrowband to wideband recording, DRS units can be reconfigured without replacing the entire system.
This flexibility is critical for test ranges, airborne platforms, or lab-based environments where space, power, and budget are always at a premium. With a modular telemetry recorder, you get performance today and upgrade potential for tomorrow.
Why It Matters
With a single chassis that can support a wide range of telemetry formats and be upgraded as mission needs evolve, the DRS family helps reduce lifecycle costs, simplify logistics, and extend operational capability.
Whether you’re looking to modernize a single board recorder or build a scalable fleet for complex data acquisition, Wideband Systems’ modular architecture gives you the power to do more without starting from scratch.