Pentek Debuts First in a Family of Virtex-7 FPGA SDR Modules for Demanding UAV, Radar and Communications Applications
*Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA expands logic and DSP capacity with minimal power increase *Provides high-performance migration path for popular Cobalt Virtex-6 FPGA modules *On-board DDR3 memory boosts density and speed to 4 GB at 1600 MHz *Native Gen3 PCIe interface doubles I/O throughput - January 21, 2012
Pentek Announces Four-Channel 1.25 GHz D/A Module Ideal for Beamforming and Multichannel Waveform Generation
*Independent channel memory and digital upconverters boost flexibility *Multichannel synchronous operation simplifies beamformed transmit arrays *Virtex-6 FPGA pre-loaded with IP to provide turnkey waveform playback operation *Linked list DMAs eases complex waveform generation from 2 GB memory tables *Pentek’s GateFlow toolkit simplifies custom configuration of on-board FPGA - December 16, 2011
Pentek Announces Ruggedized Portable RF/IF Signal Recording and Playback Instrument for Vehicle, Ship and Aircraft Applications
* Digitizes, records, and reproduces up to four 80 MHz bandwidth signals * Provides up to 4 Terabytes of rugged, hot-swappable RAID solid-state storage * Portable shock-resistant housing includes complete Windows 7 workstation * Eliminates need for separate oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer - December 02, 2011
Pentek Launches First Digital I/O High-Speed Recording System Family with the New Talon RTS 2715 10Gig Ethernet Data Recorder
* Recording of up to two 10-Gigabit Ethernet data streams with zero data loss * Support for copper, multi-mode, or single-mode optical interfaces * Up to 20 TB of magnetic or solid-state, hot-swappable NTFS RAID storage * Pre-loaded SystemFlow software includes easy-to-use graphical user interface and application programming interface for turnkey operation and integration - November 11, 2011
Pentek More Than Doubles Signal Bandwidth with Cobalt Model 71651 Software Radio Module
*Dual-channel 500 MHz A/Ds capture 240 MHz of signal bandwidth *Digital up and down converters tune across a wide range of IF signals *Multiboard programmable summation circuitry simplifies real-time beamforming *On-board Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA comes preconfigured for turnkey operation - October 15, 2011
Pentek Introduces First Fully-Rugged Mil-Spec 200 MHz Real-Time Analog Recording and Analysis Instrument for Harsh Environments and UAV Applications
Streams data to/from RAID array at up to 1600 MB per second; Allows mix-and-match of eight record and playback channels; Supports remote operation and data visualization; Designed to meet MIL-STD-810F requirements. - August 26, 2011
Pentek Announces Industry’s Highest-Speed Data Acquisition Module with Multi-Board Synchronization for Radar and UAV Applications
3.6 GHz Data Acquisition with 12-bit Resolution; Single- and Dual-Channel Operation with Synchronization; 2 GB Deep On-Board Memory and High-Speed Serial I/O; On-Board Virtex-6 FPGA for Customized Data Processing. - June 25, 2011
Pentek Brings Power of Cobalt Virtex-6 Family to CompactPCI System Designs
*A/D and D/A rates from 10 MHz to 1 GHz *On-board Virtex-6 FPGAs for custom signal processing * 3U and 6U form factors with up to two Cobalt modules installed. - May 27, 2011
Pentek’s New High Channel Count Software Radio Module Targets Toughest Radar, UAV and Communication Apps
8-fold increase in channel count delivers 32 digital down converters; Four 200 MHz 16-bit ADCs, plus sophisticated gating and triggering modes; x8 PCI Express interface with four DMA controller channels; Virtex-6 FPGA supports user customization with GateFlow Design Kit. - May 01, 2011
Pentek Enhances ReadyFlow Board Support Package to Speed Embedded System Development
C-callable functions provide complete control of board resources. Command Line Interface simplifies board configuration with pre-compiled executable code. User-friendly Signal Analyzer displays live signals in time and frequency domains. - March 03, 2011
Pentek’s Real-Time Recording and Playback Instrument Offers COTS Configurations with Customizable Options
200 MHz, 16-bit A/Ds with multichannel synchronization, Offers 1600 MB/sec sustained recording data rate, Captures IF signals to 700 MHz with up to 80 MHz bandwidth, Includes Windows® 7 Professional workstation with Intel® Core™ i7 processor, Optional digital downconverters, upconverters and GPS time stamping. - January 26, 2011
Pentek Expands SDR Market Leadership by Integrating L-Band RF Tuner with Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA
*Directly acquires L-Band RF signals as low as -75 dBm from antenna connection *Amplifies and downconverts RF, then digitizes I & Q signals at 200 MSPS *Supports digital demodulation of satellite and telecommunications signals *Onboard Virtex-6 FPGA preconfigured with data acquisition and radio tuning features - December 03, 2010
Pentek Takes Leadership Role in Delivering Advanced COTS Solutions Targeting Military Applications
Ruggedized VPX boards first to offer Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGAs for demanding anti-IED systems, airborne and signal intelligence applications. - November 03, 2010
Pentek Triples Number of Cobalt High-Performance Xilinx Virtex®-6 FPGA Modules for Radar and Communication Applications
Extends A/D and D/A sampling rates to 1 GHz. Embedded IP delivers turnkey software radio solutions. GateFlow Design Kit speeds integration of custom IP. FPGA device options offer scalable performance. All modules now shipping from stock. - September 30, 2010
Pentek's Programmable Multi-Frequency Clock Synthesizer Offers System Flexibility and Quick Delivery
* Simultaneous synthesis of up to five different clock frequencies * Independently programmable clocks from 50 MHz to 800 MHz * Eight clock outputs phase-locked to input frequency reference * Exceptionally low phase noise and jitter for improved signal quality * Immediate product availability - July 29, 2010
Pentek’s Virtex-6 FPGA Cobalt Quad-Channel Data Acquisition and Processing Board Excels with 200 MSPS at 16 Bits
*Configurable memory up to 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM or 32 MB QDRII+ SRAM *VITA 42.0 XMC and Gen 2 PCI Express support up to X8 *Onboard Virtex-6 FPGA preconfigured with data acquisition and radar features - June 17, 2010
Pentek’s RTS 2703 Signal Recording Instrument Synchronizes Two 16-Bit Channels at 200 MSPS
*Complete recorder and PC-based workstation in 4U, 19-inch unit *Extendable synchronization connects multiple units for additional channels *Provides up to 2 Terabytes of RAID storage per channel *NTFS recording format simplifies file access, eliminates conversions - May 12, 2010
Pentek Announces Series of VPX Software Radio Boards That Delivers Extreme Performance
Maximum Data Rates up to 4 GB/sec with Gen 2 PCIe, Wide-Range of 3U VPX Compact, Rugged COTS Solutions, Fabric-Transparent Switch Enables High-Speed Data Transfers Using Popular Gigabit Protocols, VPX PCIe Cable Adapter Connects VPX System to Host PC - April 15, 2010
Pentek Introduces High-Speed, Real-Time Recording Instrument for Extremely Wide Bandwidth Signals
-Real-time, Sustained Aggregate Recording Rate of 1 Gigasample/sec -Digitizes Two Analog Inputs at 500 Megasamples/sec -4 Terabytes of RAID Storage -Windows NTFS File Format Allows Immediate Access to Data -Easy-to-use SystemFlow Graphical User Interface - April 13, 2010
Pentek Introduces Specialized Beamforming Module for PC Platforms
* Channel Summation Across Multiple Boards * Programmable Phase and Gain Adjustments * Built-In Power Monitors and Power Threshold Detectors * Multi-Channel Turnkey Subsystem for PCs or Blade Servers - December 17, 2009
Pentek Introduces First Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Module with High-Performance Features Invaluable for Radar and Telemetry Applications
Three 200 MHz A/Ds and Two 800 MHz D/As. Gen 2 PCI Express Support with up to x8 Lanes. GateFlow Design Kit Available for Integrating Custom IP. Intelligent DMA Engines for Efficient and Flexible Data Movement. Second XMC Interface Offers an Additional High-Speed Data Path. - December 03, 2009
Pentek Introduces New PMC/XMC Transceiver Module Ideal for Wideband Radar Countermeasures and MIL/COTS Applications
*Dual-Channel Transceiver * Very High Bandwidth, 500 MHz Sampling Rate *Two High-Performance Virtex-5 Reconfigurable FPGAs. - September 09, 2009
Pentek Offers New Elegant VME Board Solution for Synchronization and Distribution of Timing Signals in Large Multi-Channel Systems
*Up to Eight Model 6891 VME Boards can be Linked to Synchronize 64 Pentek PMC I/O Modules *Handles Clock Rates up to 500 MHz - August 27, 2009
Pentek’s New Carrier Board Enables High-Performance Applications in the Emerging PCI Express Environment
Develop Applications on Low-Cost PCs and Blade Servers. Optimize High-Speed Inter-Board and System Communication. Move Data at Speeds of 2 Gigabytes per Second. Provide Onboard Cooling for Improved System Airflow. Support High-Power Modules (50 Watts). - July 30, 2009
Pentek Announces New SMP VxWorks Support for Feature-packed VXS I/O Processor Board
Pentek, Inc., one of the pioneers of VME board-level technology, today released Wind River’s VxWorks operating system support for its Model 4207, the company's flagship processor board for high-performance I/O and data acquisition systems. Coupling the leading real-time operating system (RTOS) for embedded systems to this PowerPC and FPGA platform stems from its target applications and wide market acceptance. - July 03, 2009
Pentek’s New Software Radio Transceiver PMC Captures and Processes Wideband Signals
•Dual 400 MHz 14-bit A/Ds plus dual 800 MHz 16-bit D/As •Built-in clock synthesizer delivers low phase noise •Dual Virtex-5 FPGAs with XMC gigabit serial I/O - May 21, 2009
Pentek Introduces Real-Time Data Recording and Playback System with Multiband Transceiver
*Real-Time Sustained Recording and Playback Rates up to 500 MB/sec *5 Terabytes of Storage in a NTFS Disk Array *Virtual Oscilloscope and Spectrum Analyzer with GUI *Complete High-Performance Windows Workstation - May 19, 2009
Pentek Announces a Multifrequency Clock Synthesizer Built for Signal Quality
•Up to 8 synthesized clock signal outputs for high-precision data acquisition •Simultaneous synthesis of up to 5 different frequencies •Clocks phase-locked to input frequency reference •Low-phase noise and jitter preserves signal accuracy •1/10 the cost and 1/4 the size of alternative clock sources - April 08, 2009
Pentek Announces New Family of PCI Express Boards
Routing Flexibility Designed Specifically for Communications, Software Radio, Radar, Telemetry and Signal Intelligence Applications. Gen 2 PCI Express x16 Interface. Latest PC and Blade Server Compatibility. Direct FPGA Connectivity and IP Development Tools. - January 29, 2009
Pentek's New Software Radio PMC Module Features Industry’s Latest 16-bit 200 MHz A/Ds
Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds. Integrated high-performance two- or four-channel DDC. Signal bandwidths of up to 90 MHz. Radar and wideband communications. Complete, scalable, four-channel beamforming element. - October 29, 2008
Pentek Introduces Two Rugged Software Radio PMC Modules
·Full-featured, single-slot COTS PMC modules address diverse applications ·7141-420 covers a very wide range of transmit and receive bandwidths ·7141-430 provides 256 independently tunable receiver channels - July 30, 2008
Pentek Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification for Quality Management Systems
ISO 9001:2000 certification measures a company’s ability to meet and improve upon customer satisfaction and quality. - July 17, 2008
Pentek Introduces High-Speed Software Radio PMC Module with Power Meter and Beamforming Capabilities
High-Density, Single-Slot Virtex-5 FPGA Software Radio Solution. Four 16-bit, 200 MHz A/Ds with 32 FPGA-based DDCs. Extended DDC Bandwidth Range from 20 kHz to 10 MHz. - June 26, 2008
Pentek’s RTS 2721 Portable Signal Recording and Playback Instrument Streams Data at 500 MB/Sec
Pentek’s RTS 2721 is a highly portable instrument for recording or reproducing wideband analog signals. - June 05, 2008
Pentek Delivers Highest-Density Software Radio PMC with 256 DDC Channels and Four 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds
Complete software radio system solution in a single module; Four RF/IF inputs digitized at 200 MSPS with 16-bit resolution; 256 DDC channels independently tunable across four 100 MHz bands;Highly optimized Virtex-5 FPGA technology; Flexible assignment of A/Ds to DDC channels; Extremely low cost per DDC channel. - May 05, 2008
Pentek’s Quad 200 MHz, 16-bit A/D Data Converter Combined with Two Powerful Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGAs Delivers High-Speed, Enhanced Resolution
Four 200 MHz, 16-bit A/Ds; 4X better resolution and 2x DRAM memory resources than previous solutions; Multi-module synchronization capability; Variety of IP cores to match specific requirements; Built-in data capture modes - March 12, 2008
Pentek's New Dual Multiband Transceiver with FPGA
Complete software radio transceiver system module; Two 125 MHz, 14-bit A/Ds capable of bandwidths of 50 MHz and above; Enhanced signal-to-noise ratio and spurious free dynamic range; User-programmable FPGA and tools allow custom DSP functions - March 11, 2008
Pentek Announces Industry’s First VME/VXS Board with Unique Combination of PowerPC, FPGA and Multiple High-Speed Gigabit Serial Interfaces
Freescale's latest PowerPC processor, now with the AltiVec™ engine; Fabric-transparent gigabit serial crossbar switch; Support for PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, Fibre Channel, Xilinx Aurora and more; Xilinx Virtex FPGA for custom programming and gigabit serial I/O; Dual Optical Fibre Channel interface for 800 MB/sec recording/playback; Two PMC/XMC-module hosted sites for flexible I/O; VITA-41 VXS interface with dual 1.25 GB/sec 4X ports; Dual gigabit Ethernet interfaces - March 11, 2008
Pentek's New Digital Transceiver with Multiband DDC Core and Interpolation Filter Supports all Communication Bandwidths
Complete software radio system; Unique Quad DDC IP Core combines narrowband and wideband functions; Input and output signal bandwidths from 8 kHz to 40 MHz; Decimation range from 2 to 65,536 and interpolation range from 2 to 32,768. - December 19, 2007
Pentek Adds DDC and Interpolation Filter IP Cores to its Dual Digital Transceiver Module
Complete software radio transceiver in a single PMC/XMC module. GateFlow FPGA IP core provides high-performance DDC and interpolation. Decimation range is extended by a factor of 64,536: from 2 to 1,048,576. Interpolation range is extended by a factor of 1,024: from 2 to 16,384. Module handles input and output signal bandwidths from 4.8 kHz to 40 MHz - July 23, 2007
Pentek Introduces New Clock, Sync and Gate Distribution Board Synchronizes 2 GHz A/D Processing Modules with Zero Risk to Developers
Delivers sample clocks up to 2.2 GHz. Synchronizes up to eight separate A/D modules; sampling for multi-channel data-acquisition systems; and gating and triggering functions. Provides front-panel external clock and timing signal inputs and outputs. Guarantees compatibility with 2 GHz A/D modules. Available in single-slot 6U VME board configuration. - June 27, 2007
Pentek Releases Newest Version of SystemFlow Software for Real-Time Recording Systems
Ready-to-use record/playback software. Development tool suite with APIs and source code. New Signal Viewer with enhanced analysis functions. New, easy-to-use File Manager for critical data management. RAID storage up to 6 terabytes and higher. Support for both Windows® and Linux® host platforms. - April 09, 2007
Pentek Extends Software Radio Offerings with New Conduction-Cooled PMC/XMC Transceiver Module
Pentek announces new Conduction-Cooled PMC/XMC Transceiver Module - January 17, 2007
Pentek’s Digital Receiver Board with High-Speed A/D and Installed FPGA Dual-Channel Digital Downconverter Eliminates FPGA Development Tasks
High-speed A/D with 12-bit sample rate at 215 MHz. GateFlow wideband digital downconverter FPGA IP Core. Preconfigured combination software radio subsystem, fully tested. Powerful data-acquisition front end for DSP and recording systems. Four sets of user-programmable FIR coefficients for custom filtering. Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions. - September 20, 2006
Pentek's Real-Time Multiband Recording and Playback Transceiver Development Platform Boasts Improved Performance and System Density
Includes: Xilinx FPGA and PowerPC Provide Configurable Signal Processing; Dual A/D Converters and Down-Converters; Include Recording to Disk Array; Dual D/A Converters and Digital Upconverter Offer Playback from Disk Array; Platform Scales from 2 to 40 Transceiver Channels in a Single 6U VME Chassis; SystemFlow and GateFlow FPGA Resources Simplify Customization. Application-Ready RTS Platform Provides Out-of-the-Box Functionality. - July 05, 2006
Software Radio Transceiver Module Boosts FPGA, Memory and ADC Resources for Complex Wideband Multi-Channel Systems
Dual Virtex-4 FPGAs Provide Configurable DSP and High-Speed Interfaces. 768 MB Memory Buffers Data for Digital Delay and Transient Capture. Four 14-bit A/Ds Operate at 125 MHz Sample Rate. XMC I/O Delivers Data Streams Over Gigabit Serial Fabrics. Built-In Sync Bus Enables Multiple-Board Synchronization - July 05, 2006