New XMC Module is Cost-optimized for Embedded Computing Tasks

New XMC Module with Configurable Spartan-6 FPGA Targets Cost-Sensitive Embedded Computing Tasks - Acromag’s new XMC module employs Xilinx’s cost-optimized Spartan-6 FPGA to help engineers with tight budget and time constraints solve high-speed DSP, logic, and algorithm computing challenges.

To address the need for low-cost configurable FPGA computing solutions, Acromag released new XMC-SLX mezzanine modules featuring an economical Xilinx® Spartan®-6 FPGA. These thrifty XMC modules still provide plenty of computing power for custom signal processing and algorithm acceleration with the FPGA’s integrated DSP, logic, and memory resources.

The Spartan-6 FPGA’s logic structure also leverages the premium-performance Virtex FPGA platform’s architecture and system-level blocks for faster, easier and more compatible development. Acromag supports the FPGA with a high-throughput PCIe interface, generous memory, and convenient access to field I/O signals. Typical uses include hardware simulation, in-circuit diagnostics, communications, signal intelligence, and image processing. Pricing starts at $2895 with options for extra memory and extended temperature operation.

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New Wideband Tunable RF-to-Digital Transceiver - Spectrum

Spectrum to Demonstrate New Wideband Tunable RF-to-Digital Transceiver and High-Performance PC-Based Signal Processing Platform at SDR'10 - Spectrum will showcase the RF-4902, a 3U wideband, frequency agile RF tuner and exciter, and the SDR-2010, a pre-integrated PC-based signal processing system, at this year’s Wireless Innovation Forum SDR ’10 Conference in Washington, D.C. starting November 30th.

Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima (“Spectrum”), trusted supplier of embedded computing and processing solutions for more than 20 years, today announced they will demonstrate two new high-performance signal processing solutions at this year’s Wireless Innovation Forum SDR ’10 Conference in Washington, D.C. starting November 30th.

The demonstration will highlight the newest additions to Spectrum’s arsenal of production-ready, flexible signal processing solutions: the RF-4902, a 3U wideband, frequency agile RF tuner and exciter, and the SDR-2010, a pre-integrated signal processing system that combines A/D and D/A conversion and FPGA processing in an Intel-based PC.

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New Ultra-High Speed 3.2 GSPS 12-bit ADC XMC Module - Spectrum

Spectrum Announces New Ultra-High Speed 3.2 GSPS 12-bit ADC and FPGA Processing XMC Module - The XMC-1151 provides ultra-high speed analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) at 12-bit 3.2 GSPS combined with high-density FPGA processing in a rugged, space-efficient XMC (VITA 42.3) module.

Spectrum today announced the latest member of its family of analog I/O and processing modules, the XMC-1151. The XMC-1151 provides ultra-high speed analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) at 12-bit 3.2 GSPS combined with high-density FPGA processing in a rugged, space-efficient XMC (VITA 42.3) module. The XMC-1151 enables direct conversion of low-pass or bandpass analog or RF signals up to 1.6 GHz input bandwidth. This allows users to reduce overall system size, cost and power consumption for applications such as software defined radio (SDR), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), RADAR, and

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Spectrum 3U OpenVPX™ Analog and Digital I/O Processing Modules

Spectrum Announces 3U OpenVPX™ Family of Products for Demanding ISR and Software Defined Radio Applications - Spectrum's new VPX modules will offer an unparalleled blend of performance and quality in a rugged form factor.

Spectrum today announced the launch of a family of analog and digital I/O processing modules based on the 3U OpenVPX™ standard (VITA 65). These new VPX modules will offer an unparalleled blend of performance and quality in a rugged form factor to meet the demanding processing needs of ISR and Software Defined Radio applications.

“Spectrum is committed to providing our customers choice in selecting I/O and processing modules across a range of form factors to meet the harsh size, weight, power and environmental requirements in

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