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Signal Processing System

The Model 6229 is the industryıs first digital upconverter and D/A VIM-2 (Velocity Interface Mezzanine) module. It is ideal for radio transmission and can be attached to any VIM-compatibleTMS320C6x digital signal processor (DSP) board and digital receiver to build a complete, low-cost transmit and receive software radio system. Applications include radar test signal generation, electronic countermeasures, transmit functions for advanced software radio and satellite communications systems, and synthesized signal generation for test and measurement.

The digital upconverter and D/A module contain two complete upconverter channels. Both channels use the AD9856 Quadrature Digital Upconverter, which includes half-band and CIC interpolation filters, a programmable local oscillator, a complex mixer, and a 12-bit D/A converter.

The VIM modules are daughter cards designed to maximize I/O transfer rates to match the performance and speed of the Pentek 'C6x DSP boards. VIM modules are offered in several different sizes and formats with an extensive array of functionality.

Pentek's ReadyFlow Board Support Libraries of C-callable device functions are supplied with all VIM modules. Third-party and Pentek software development tools are available for a variety of platforms including PCs running Windows 95/98/NT, Digital Alphas running D-UNIX, HP workstations running HP-UX, and Sun SpARCstations running SunOS or Solaris.

Pricing for the Model 6229 starts at $3995.

Pentek, Inc.
(201) 818-5900
Fax: (201) 818-5904
www.pentek.com

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