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# Nallatech BenADC-3G Multi-Channel 8-Bit 3 GSPS FPGA Module

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: Nallatech
- Model: BenADC-3G
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: $3,045.00 USD
- Availability: In stock, 5 available
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 1.5 lb, estimated
- Shipping dimensions: 12X9X6 in, estimated

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Electrical Test > A/D (primary)
- Test Equipment > Electrical Test > DSP
- Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > Other Modular

## Details

Part Number: NT101-0329, NT501-4343

## Overview

3 GSPS 8-bit ADC FPGA module for high-speed data acquisition. Operates on PCIe platforms, interfaces via high-bandwidth LVDS input, adaptable interfacing with DSPs or processors. Synchronizes multiple channels with external clock references. Common in wireless communications, radar systems, and advanced scientific research applications requiring real-time signal processing.

## Function

High-speed data acquisition, multi-channel signal processing, analog-to-digital conversion at 3 GSPS, onboard FPGA computation, integration with embedded systems, PCIe interfacing, minimization of latency, compatibility with modular expansion, enabling real-time processing, suitable for high-frequency applications, enhanced bandwidth utilization, programmable logic for custom algorithms, capable of synchronizing multiple channels, robust performance in harsh environments, support for development tools and libraries, potential for radar, communications, electronic warfare use, provision for dynamic reconfiguration, and facilitation of advanced digital signal processing techniques.

## Platform

The BenADC-3G performs high-speed analog-to-digital conversion, supporting up to four input channels at 3 GSPS with 8-bit resolution. It utilizes a Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA for digital signal processing. Interfaces include a PCIe Gen2 x8 bus for host communication, SMA connectors for analog inputs, and a clock input/output. Applications include software-defined radio, radar processing, and high-speed data acquisition systems.

## Application

Multi-channel ultra-wideband data acquisition and digital signal processing for high-speed analog input signals up to 3 GSPS with 8-bit resolution, optimized for embedded real-time applications such as radar, LIDAR, spectral analysis, and SIGINT. Integrates two National Semiconductor 8-bit 3 GSPS ADCs with a Xilinx Virtex-4 FPGA, supporting synchronous dual-channel sampling, on-board DDR-II SRAM buffering, and low-noise clock synthesis for high effective number of bits (up to 7.2 ENOB) and high dynamic range. Interfaces via external trigger, clock inputs, and FPGA IP cores for customizable high-throughput signal processing in defense and security systems.

## Accessories

accessories Nallatech BenADC-3G requires a compatible carrier or mainframe chassis with a VITA form factor (commonly VIRTEX-4 FPGA platforms). The module includes two National Semiconductor 8-bit 3 GSPS ADCs and interfaces for external clock input and digital trigger signals. It features two banks of DDR-II SRAM directly coupled to the FPGA for data buffering. Clocking is supported by an onboard National LMX2531LQ1500E PLL+VCO providing low-noise stable clock signals. Connectors include analog inputs per ADC channel (likely SMA or similar RF connectors), external clock input, and digital trigger inputs for synchronous multi-channel sampling. The FPGA I/O interface(s) will depend on the carrier board and backplane used.

## Interface

4x high-speed multi-gigabit transceivers, 48 LVDS pairs, 10 MGT lanes (6.5 Gbps), PCIe x8 Gen2 interface (5 Gbps), front panel I/O via SSMC coaxial connectors, Samtec QSH high-speed connector for backplane I/O, Xilinx FPGA expansion header with 18 differential pairs, FPGA configuration through JTAG or flash memory, VITA-57 FMC HPC interface with 10 MGT lanes (6.5 Gbps), 160 LVDS pairs, 2 clocks.

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