https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/w/boards/23081/rfsoc-gen1-kit-for-lteBoard detailsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/w/boards/23081/rfsoc-gen1-kit-for-lteWed, 06 Mar 2024 22:19:14 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:32db7bb1-5fb1-4c3a-8133-68c57e5402b9e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/w/boards/23081/rfsoc-gen1-kit-for-lte#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Boards by e14-publisher on 3/6/2024 10:19:14 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <div class="xs-flex"> <div class="xs-w80 xs-mr3"> <div class="xs-text-4">Welcome to <span style="font-size:26px;color:#555;line-height:28px;">RFSoC Gen1 Kit for LTE</span></div> <div class="xs-my3">The Avnet Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC kit enables designers to jumpstart RF-Class analog designs for wireless, cable access, and early-warning/radar. Functionality is extended with a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} app.</div> </div> <div class="xs-w20"><img alt="image" style="max-height:160px;" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/UltraScale_rfsockitBG.png" /></div> </div> <div class="xs-mt4"> <a class="e14-button e14-button--secondary xs-inline-block" href="/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/avnetboard-forums/f/rfsoc-hardware-design" data-e14adj="t">Support Forum</a> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt3 xs-pb3"> </div> <h3 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Specification</h3> <p>The Avnet Zynq^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} UltraScale+TM RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital using tools from MathWorks and industry-leading RF components from Qorvo. We extend the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit by adding a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application. <strong><a href="/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/m/files/1400?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" data-e14adj="t">Product Brief (Datasheet) <i class="fas fa-caret-right text-orange"></i></a></strong></p> <!--<p><strong><a 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GHz Card</a>:</strong> The Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card extends the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, enabling over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application.</p> <p class="xs-pt1"><strong>Click on the images to enlarge</strong></p> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mb3"> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Front View</div> <div 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Commercial wireless communications <ul> <li>Heterogeneous small cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to RF-ADC/RF-DAC clocking and data path signals</li> </ul> </li> <li>XM500 Balun Board <ul> <li>Add-on card providing SMA connection to 8 ADC/DAC channels</li> </ul> </li> <li>Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card <ul> <li>Two channels, each with Tx, Rx and DPD (Digital Pre Distortion) Observation path</li> <li>Default tuning to LTE 1800 MHz FDD System</li> <li>Transmit signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>TQQ0303 - 1842.5 MHz RF BAW Filter</li> <li>TQL9092 - driver amplifier</li> <li>RFSA3713 - Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>QPA9903 - 0.5 Watt High-Efficiency Linearizable Power Amplifier</li> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> </ul> </li> <li>Receive signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> <li>TQQ0302 - 1747.5 MHz RF BAW Filter - Band 3 Uplink</li> <li>TQP4M9017 - Fast Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>RMS Power Detector</li> <li>QPL9096 - Ultra Low-Noise Bypass LNA</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>TE Multi-band Stub Antennae</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Designs</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Avnet RFSoC Explorer Boot Files for Xilinx ZCU111</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-94719/l/avnet-rfsocx-boot-files?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget&amp;COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Avnet rfsocX Boot Files</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Documents</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v1-l-1pdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget&amp;COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" 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rfsoc dev kit</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/w/boards/23081/rfsoc-gen1-kit-for-lte/revision/10Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:10:26 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:32db7bb1-5fb1-4c3a-8133-68c57e5402b9e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/w/boards/23081/rfsoc-gen1-kit-for-lte#commentsRevision 10 posted to Boards by e14-publisher on 2/3/2023 7:10:26 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 7, "type": "product-page"};</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <div class="xs-flex"> <div class="xs-w80 xs-mr3"> <div class="xs-text-4">Welcome to <span style="font-size:26px;color:#555;line-height:28px;">RFSoC Gen1 Kit for LTE</span></div> <div class="xs-my3">The Avnet Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC kit enables designers to jumpstart RF-Class analog designs for wireless, cable access, and early-warning/radar. Functionality is extended with a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} app.</div> </div> <div class="xs-w20"><img alt="image" style="max-height:160px;" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/UltraScale_rfsockitBG.png" /></div> </div> <div class="xs-mt4"> <a class="e14-button e14-button--secondary xs-inline-block" href="/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/avnetboard-forums/f/rfsoc-hardware-design">Support Forum</a> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt3 xs-pb3"> <div class="xs-my2 xs-mr4"> <button class="e14-product-link fill-grey-lighter xs-inline-block pill xs-mt1 xs-border-green xs-pt05 xs-pb05 xs-pl2 xs-pr05 bold xs-text-6" id="e14-product-link-eb80a" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('eb80a'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="AES-ZU-RFSOC-SK-RVS-G" data-avnetema="AES-ZU-RFSOC-SK-RVS-G" data-avnetasia="" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button">UltraScale RFSoC Dev Kit<div class="pill xs-inline-block xs-border-lighter fill-green text-white xs-p1 xs-ml3 e14_shopping-cart-far-sml">Buy Now</div></button> </div> </div> <h3 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Specification</h3> <p>The Avnet Zynq^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} UltraScale+TM RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital using tools from MathWorks and industry-leading RF components from Qorvo. We extend the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit by adding a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application. <strong><a href="/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/m/files/1400?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget">Product Brief (Datasheet) <i class="fas fa-caret-right text-orange"></i></a></strong></p> <!--<p><strong><a 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Card extends the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, enabling over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application.</p> <p class="xs-pt1"><strong>Click on the images to enlarge</strong></p> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mb3"> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Front View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" 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cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to 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cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to 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Card extends the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, enabling over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application.</p> <p class="xs-pt1"><strong>Click on the images to enlarge</strong></p> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mb3"> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Front View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" 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cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to 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kit enables designers to jumpstart RF-Class analog designs for wireless, cable access, and early-warning/radar. Functionality is extended with a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} app.</div> </div> <div class="xs-w20"><img alt="image" style="max-height:160px;" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/UltraScale_rfsockitBG.png" /></div> </div> <div class="xs-mt4"> <a class="e14-button e14-button--secondary xs-inline-block" href="/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/avnetboard-forums/f/rfsoc-hardware-design">Support Forum</a> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt3 xs-pb3"> <div class="xs-my2 xs-mr4"> <button class="e14-product-link fill-grey-lighter xs-inline-block pill xs-mt1 xs-border-green xs-pt05 xs-pb05 xs-pl2 xs-pr05 bold xs-text-6" id="e14-product-link-e2086" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e2086'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="AES-ZU-RFSOC-SK-RVS-G" data-avnetema="AES-ZU-RFSOC-SK-RVS-G" data-avnetasia="" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button">UltraScale RFSoC Dev Kit<div class="pill xs-inline-block xs-border-lighter fill-green text-white xs-p1 xs-ml3 e14_shopping-cart-far-sml">Buy Now</div></button> </div> </div> <h3 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Specification</h3> <p>The Avnet Zynq^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} UltraScale+TM RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital using tools from MathWorks and industry-leading RF components from Qorvo. We extend the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit by adding a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application. <strong><a href="/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/m/files/1400?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget">Product Brief (Datasheet) <i class="fas fa-caret-right text-orange"></i></a></strong></p> <!--<p><strong><a 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Card extends the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, enabling over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application.</p> <p class="xs-pt1"><strong>Click on the images to enlarge</strong></p> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mb3"> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Front View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" 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cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to 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cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to RF-ADC/RF-DAC clocking and data path signals</li> </ul> </li> <li>XM500 Balun Board <ul> <li>Add-on card providing SMA connection to 8 ADC/DAC channels</li> </ul> </li> <li>Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card <ul> <li>Two channels, each with Tx, Rx and DPD (Digital Pre Distortion) Observation path</li> <li>Default tuning to LTE 1800 MHz FDD System</li> <li>Transmit signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>TQQ0303 - 1842.5 MHz RF BAW Filter</li> <li>TQL9092 - driver amplifier</li> <li>RFSA3713 - Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>QPA9903 - 0.5 Watt High-Efficiency Linearizable Power Amplifier</li> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> </ul> </li> <li>Receive signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> <li>TQQ0302 - 1747.5 MHz RF BAW Filter - Band 3 Uplink</li> <li>TQP4M9017 - Fast Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>RMS Power Detector</li> <li>QPL9096 - Ultra Low-Noise Bypass LNA</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>TE Multi-band Stub Antennae</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Designs</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Avnet RFSoC Explorer Boot Files for Xilinx ZCU111</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-94719/l/avnet-rfsocx-boot-files?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Avnet rfsocX Boot Files</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Documents</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v1-l-1pdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Product Brief (Datasheet)</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-92670/l/avnet-boards-xilinx-solutions-guide?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" 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<div class="xs-flex"> <div class="xs-w80 xs-mr3"> <div class="xs-text-4">Welcome to <span style="font-size:26px;color:#555;line-height:28px;">RFSoC Gen1 Kit for LTE</span></div> <div class="xs-my3">The Avnet Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC kit enables designers to jumpstart RF-Class analog designs for wireless, cable access, and early-warning/radar. Functionality is extended with a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} app.</div> <div class="xs-mt4"> <div class="e14-button e14-button--secondary xs-inline-block">Support Forum</div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-w20"><img alt="image" style="max-height:160px;" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/UltraScale_rfsockitBG.png" /></div> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt3 xs-pb3"> <div class="xs-my2 xs-mr4"> <button class="e14-product-link fill-grey-lighter xs-inline-block pill xs-mt1 xs-border-green xs-pt05 xs-pb05 xs-pl2 xs-pr05 bold xs-text-6" id="e14-product-link-2859a" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2859a'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button">UltraScale RFSoC Dev Kit<div class="pill xs-inline-block xs-border-lighter fill-green text-white xs-p1 xs-ml3 e14_shopping-cart-far-sml">Buy Now</div></button> </div> </div> <h3 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Specification</h3> <p>The Avnet Zynq^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} UltraScale+TM RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital using tools from MathWorks and industry-leading RF components from Qorvo. We extend the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit by adding a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application. <strong><a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v4-lpdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget">Product Brief (Datasheet) <i class="fas fa-caret-right text-orange"></i></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/avnet-engineering-services/aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-3074457345636825693?CMP=GL-Avnet-E14-cross-sell">Starter Kit</a> (In Stock):</strong> Xilinx Zynq ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card, and MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/avnet-engineering-services/aes-lpa-qrf1800-rvs-g-3074457345643113528?CMP=GL-Avnet-E14-cross-sell">Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card</a>:</strong> The Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card extends the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, enabling over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} application.</p> <p class="xs-pt1"><strong>Click on the images to enlarge</strong></p> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mb3"> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Front View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_exploded.png" name="Front View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_exploded.png" alt="Front View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Side View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_glam1.png" name="Side View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_glam1.png" alt="Side View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Side View 2</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_glam2.png" name="Side View 2"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_glam2.png" alt="Side View 2" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Qorvo Side View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/qorvo_glam2.png" name="Qorvo Side View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbqorvo_glam2.png" alt="Qorvo Side View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> </div> <h4 class="bold">Features</h4> <ul> <li>Avnet RFSoC Explorer for Signal Capture &amp; Analysis with MATLAB and Simulink</li> <li>Radio-in-the-loop co-simulation (Gigabit Ethernet)</li> <li>Over-the-air testing with 2x2 LTE 1800MHz FDD front end</li> <li>Direct-RF sampling without an external RF mixer</li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Target Applications</h4> <ul> <li>3G/4G/5G Commercial wireless communications <ul> <li>Heterogeneous small cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to RF-ADC/RF-DAC clocking and data path signals</li> </ul> </li> <li>XM500 Balun Board <ul> <li>Add-on card providing SMA connection to 8 ADC/DAC channels</li> </ul> </li> <li>Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card <ul> <li>Two channels, each with Tx, Rx and DPD (Digital Pre Distortion) Observation path</li> <li>Default tuning to LTE 1800 MHz FDD System</li> <li>Transmit signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>TQQ0303 - 1842.5 MHz RF BAW Filter</li> <li>TQL9092 - driver amplifier</li> <li>RFSA3713 - Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>QPA9903 - 0.5 Watt High-Efficiency Linearizable Power Amplifier</li> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> </ul> </li> <li>Receive signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> <li>TQQ0302 - 1747.5 MHz RF BAW Filter - Band 3 Uplink</li> <li>TQP4M9017 - Fast Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>RMS Power Detector</li> <li>QPL9096 - Ultra Low-Noise Bypass LNA</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>TE Multi-band Stub Antennae</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Designs</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Avnet RFSoC Explorer Boot Files for Xilinx ZCU111</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-94719/l/avnet-rfsocx-boot-files?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Avnet rfsocX Boot Files</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Documents</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v1-l-1pdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Product Brief (Datasheet)</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-92670/l/avnet-boards-xilinx-solutions-guide?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" 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<div class="xs-flex"> <div class="xs-w80 xs-mr3"> <div class="xs-text-4">Welcome to <span style="font-size:26px;color:#555;line-height:28px;">RFSoC Gen1 Kit for LTE</span></div> <div class="xs-my3">The Avnet Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC kit enables designers to jumpstart RF-Class analog designs for wireless, cable access, and early-warning/radar. Functionality is extended with a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} &amp; Simulink^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^{<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span>} app.</div> <div class="xs-mt4"> <div class="e14-button e14-button--secondary xs-inline-block">Support Forum</div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-w20"><img alt="image" style="max-height:160px;" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/UltraScale_rfsockitBG.png" /></div> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt3 xs-pb3"> <div class="xs-my2 xs-mr4"> <button class="e14-product-link fill-grey-lighter xs-inline-block pill xs-mt1 xs-border-green xs-pt05 xs-pb05 xs-pl2 xs-pr05 bold xs-text-6" id="e14-product-link-10f73" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('10f73'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button">UltraScale RFSoC Dev Kit<div class="pill xs-inline-block xs-border-lighter fill-green text-white xs-p1 xs-ml3 e14_shopping-cart-far-sml">Buy Now</div></button> </div> </div> <h3 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Specification</h3> <p>The Avnet Zynq^&reg; UltraScale+TM RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital using tools from MathWorks and industry-leading RF components from Qorvo. We extend the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit by adding a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^&reg; &amp; Simulink^&reg; with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^&reg; application.<a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v4-lpdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget">Product Brief (Datasheet) <i class="fas fa-caret-right"></i></a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/avnet-engineering-services/aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-3074457345636825693?CMP=GL-Avnet-E14-cross-sell">Starter Kit</a> (In Stock):</strong> Xilinx Zynq ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card, and MATLAB^&reg; &amp; Simulink^&reg; with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^&reg; application.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/avnet-engineering-services/aes-lpa-qrf1800-rvs-g-3074457345643113528?CMP=GL-Avnet-E14-cross-sell">Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card</a>:</strong> The Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card extends the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, enabling over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^&reg; &amp; Simulink^&reg; with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^&reg; application.</p> <p class="xs-pt1"><strong>Click on the images to enlarge</strong></p> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mb3"> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Front View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_exploded.png" name="Front View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_exploded.png" alt="Front View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Side View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_glam1.png" name="Side View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_glam1.png" alt="Side View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Side View 2</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_glam2.png" name="Side View 2"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_glam2.png" alt="Side View 2" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Qorvo Side View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/qorvo_glam2.png" name="Qorvo Side View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbqorvo_glam2.png" alt="Qorvo Side View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> </div> <h4 class="bold">Features</h4> <ul> <li>Avnet RFSoC Explorer for Signal Capture &amp; Analysis with MATLAB and Simulink</li> <li>Radio-in-the-loop co-simulation (Gigabit Ethernet)</li> <li>Over-the-air testing with 2x2 LTE 1800MHz FDD front end</li> <li>Direct-RF sampling without an external RF mixer</li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Target Applications</h4> <ul> <li>3G/4G/5G Commercial wireless communications <ul> <li>Heterogeneous small cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to RF-ADC/RF-DAC clocking and data path signals</li> </ul> </li> <li>XM500 Balun Board <ul> <li>Add-on card providing SMA connection to 8 ADC/DAC channels</li> </ul> </li> <li>Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card <ul> <li>Two channels, each with Tx, Rx and DPD (Digital Pre Distortion) Observation path</li> <li>Default tuning to LTE 1800 MHz FDD System</li> <li>Transmit signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>TQQ0303 - 1842.5 MHz RF BAW Filter</li> <li>TQL9092 - driver amplifier</li> <li>RFSA3713 - Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>QPA9903 - 0.5 Watt High-Efficiency Linearizable Power Amplifier</li> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> </ul> </li> <li>Receive signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> <li>TQQ0302 - 1747.5 MHz RF BAW Filter - Band 3 Uplink</li> <li>TQP4M9017 - Fast Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>RMS Power Detector</li> <li>QPL9096 - Ultra Low-Noise Bypass LNA</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>TE Multi-band Stub Antennae</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Designs</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Avnet RFSoC Explorer Boot Files for Xilinx ZCU111</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-94719/l/avnet-rfsocx-boot-files?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Avnet rfsocX Boot Files</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Documents</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v1-l-1pdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Product Brief (Datasheet)</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-92670/l/avnet-boards-xilinx-solutions-guide?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Avnet Boards Xilinx Solutions Guide</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Getting Started Guides</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93376/l/quick-start-card?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Quick Start Card</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93832/l/avnet-rfsoc-kit-getting-started?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">UltraScale RFSoC Kit Getting Started Guide</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93833/l/qorvo1800mhz-hw-user-guide-v12?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Qorvo1800MHz HW User Guide V2.0</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Errata and Product Change Notices</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95131/l/eol-notification-eol20002-aes-lpa-qrf1800-g?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">EOL Notification EOL20002 AES-LPA-QRF1800-G</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: ultrascale_plus_rfsoc_dev_kit, RFSoC Gen1 Kit for LTE, ultrascale+ rfsoc dev kit</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/w/boards/23081/rfsoc-gen1-kit-for-lte/revision/1Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:54:45 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:32db7bb1-5fb1-4c3a-8133-68c57e5402b9e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/avnetboardscommunity/w/boards/23081/rfsoc-gen1-kit-for-lte#commentsRevision 1 posted to Boards by e14-publisher on 10/20/2021 7:54:45 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 7, "type": "product-page"};</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <div class="xs-flex"> <div class="xs-w80 xs-mr3"> <div class="xs-text-4">Welcome to <span style="font-size:26px;color:#555;line-height:28px;">UltraScale+ RFSoC Dev Kit</span></div> <div class="xs-my3">The Avnet Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC kit enables designers to jumpstart RF-Class analog designs for wireless, cable access, and early-warning/radar. Functionality is extended with a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^&reg; &amp; Simulink^&reg; with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^&reg; app.</div> <div class="xs-mt4"> <div class="e14-button e14-button--secondary xs-inline-block">Support Forum</div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-w20"><img alt="image" style="max-height:160px;" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/UltraScale_rfsockitBG.png" /></div> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt3 xs-pb3"> <div class="xs-my2 xs-mr4"> <button class="e14-product-link fill-grey-lighter xs-inline-block pill xs-mt1 xs-border-green xs-pt05 xs-pb05 xs-pl2 xs-pr05 bold xs-text-6" id="e14-product-link-9fe50" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9fe50'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button">UltraScale RFSoC Dev Kit<div class="pill xs-inline-block xs-border-lighter fill-green text-white xs-p1 xs-ml3 e14_shopping-cart-far-sml">Buy Now</div></button> </div> </div> <h3 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Specification</h3> <p>The Avnet Zynq^&reg; UltraScale+TM RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital using tools from MathWorks and industry-leading RF components from Qorvo. We extend the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit by adding a Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^&reg; &amp; Simulink^&reg; with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^&reg; application.<a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v4-lpdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget">Product Brief (Datasheet) <i class="fas fa-caret-right"></i></a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/avnet-engineering-services/aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-3074457345636825693?CMP=GL-Avnet-E14-cross-sell">Starter Kit</a> (In Stock):</strong> Xilinx Zynq ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card, and MATLAB^&reg; &amp; Simulink^&reg; with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^&reg; application.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/avnet-engineering-services/aes-lpa-qrf1800-rvs-g-3074457345643113528?CMP=GL-Avnet-E14-cross-sell">Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card</a>:</strong> The Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card extends the functionality of the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Kit, enabling over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB^&reg; &amp; Simulink^&reg; with Avnet&#39;s RFSoC Explorer^&reg; application.</p> <p class="xs-pt1"><strong>Click on the images to enlarge</strong></p> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mb3"> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Front View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_exploded.png" name="Front View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_exploded.png" alt="Front View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Side View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_glam1.png" name="Side View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_glam1.png" alt="Side View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mr4 xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Side View 2</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/avnet_rfsoc_kit_glam2.png" name="Side View 2"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbavnet_rfsoc_kit_glam2.png" alt="Side View 2" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> <div class="xs-border rounded xs-mb3 xs-overflow-hidden"> <div class="fill-gray-whisper text-e14-blue xs-py2 xs-px2 bold xs-border-bottom">Qorvo Side View</div> <div class="xs-p2"><a class="e14-glowmodal-img" href="/e14/assets/main/2021/qorvo_glam2.png" name="Qorvo Side View"><img loading="lazy" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/thumbqorvo_glam2.png" alt="Qorvo Side View" class="product-page-thumbnail" /></a></div> </div> </div> <h4 class="bold">Features</h4> <ul> <li>Avnet RFSoC Explorer for Signal Capture &amp; Analysis with MATLAB and Simulink</li> <li>Radio-in-the-loop co-simulation (Gigabit Ethernet)</li> <li>Over-the-air testing with 2x2 LTE 1800MHz FDD front end</li> <li>Direct-RF sampling without an external RF mixer</li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Target Applications</h4> <ul> <li>3G/4G/5G Commercial wireless communications <ul> <li>Heterogeneous small cells</li> <li>Satellite communications</li> <li>Software Defined Radio</li> <li>Pre-Distortion Power Amplifier Linearization</li> </ul> </li> <li>Test and measurement / instrumentation <ul> <li>Cellular Testers</li> <li>Channel sounding</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aerospace and Defense <ul> <li>Tactical radio</li> <li>Mil Sat Com</li> <li>Cockpit Radios</li> <li>UAVs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 class="bold">Kit Includes</h4> <ul> <li>Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications <ul> <li>mathworks.com/rfsoc</li> </ul> </li> <li>Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board <ul> <li>Rapid prototyping platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 device</li> <li>Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DACs, and 8 soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FECs)</li> <li>4GB DDR4 memory for large sample buffer storage</li> <li>On-board reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC sample clocks</li> <li>Two Samtec LPAF connectors for access to RF-ADC/RF-DAC clocking and data path signals</li> </ul> </li> <li>XM500 Balun Board <ul> <li>Add-on card providing SMA connection to 8 ADC/DAC channels</li> </ul> </li> <li>Qorvo 2-Channel RF Front-end 1.8 GHz Card <ul> <li>Two channels, each with Tx, Rx and DPD (Digital Pre Distortion) Observation path</li> <li>Default tuning to LTE 1800 MHz FDD System</li> <li>Transmit signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>TQQ0303 - 1842.5 MHz RF BAW Filter</li> <li>TQL9092 - driver amplifier</li> <li>RFSA3713 - Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>QPA9903 - 0.5 Watt High-Efficiency Linearizable Power Amplifier</li> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> </ul> </li> <li>Receive signal chain (2x): <ul> <li>QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer</li> <li>TQQ0302 - 1747.5 MHz RF BAW Filter - Band 3 Uplink</li> <li>TQP4M9017 - Fast Digital Step Attenuator</li> <li>RMS Power Detector</li> <li>QPL9096 - Ultra Low-Noise Bypass LNA</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>TE Multi-band Stub Antennae</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Reference Designs</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Avnet RFSoC Explorer Boot Files for Xilinx ZCU111</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-94719/l/avnet-rfsocx-boot-files?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Avnet rfsocX Boot Files</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Technical Documents</h3> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93296/l/5364-pb-aes-zu-rfsoc-sk-g-v1-l-1pdf?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Product Brief (Datasheet)</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-92670/l/avnet-boards-xilinx-solutions-guide?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Avnet Boards Xilinx Solutions Guide</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Getting Started Guides</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93376/l/quick-start-card?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Quick Start Card</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93832/l/avnet-rfsoc-kit-getting-started?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">UltraScale RFSoC Kit Getting Started Guide</a> </div> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93833/l/qorvo1800mhz-hw-user-guide-v12?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">Qorvo1800MHz HW User Guide V2.0</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mb4 xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-my2 xs-pb1 xs-border-bottom">Errata and Product Change Notices</h4> <div class="xs-my1 xs-text-5"> <i class="fal fa-file"></i> <a href="https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-95131/l/eol-notification-eol20002-aes-lpa-qrf1800-g?ICID=rfsocdev-datasheet-widget" target="_blank">EOL Notification EOL20002 AES-LPA-QRF1800-G</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: ultrascale_plus_rfsoc_dev_kit, ultrascale+ rfsoc dev kit</div>