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— TalonTM High-Speed Recording Systems: Flexible and Deployable SolutionsRTS 2701 Multiband High-Speed Recording and Playback SystemRTS 2706 Configurable High-Speed Recording and Playback SystemRTS 2715 Talon Dual Channel 10 Gigabit Ethernet RecorderRTS 2721 Portable Multiband Recording and Playback SystemRTR 2746 Configurable Rugged High-Speed Recording and Playback System

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Last updated: November 2011

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TalonTM High-Speed Recording Systems: Flexible and Deployable Solutions

Systems Include:■ High-performance Windows®

workstation■ Pentek SystemFlow®

recording software withgraphical user interface

■ SystemFlow virtualoscilloscope and spectrumanalyzer

■ Time stamping support■ Detailed technical

documentation

Systems Benefits:■ Complete turnkey systems■ Rack-mountable and

portable form factors■ C-callable API for integration

of recorder into application■ Sustained recording rates of

up to 1600 MB/sec■ Recording to non-proprietary

NTFS file system for easyand immediate data access

■ Supported RAID levels of 0,1, 5, 6, 10 and 50

■ Ideal for communications,radar, wireless, SIGINT,telecom and satcom

■ They are easy to use rightout-of-the-box

■ They can be controlled overthe Ethernet or over theInternet

High-Speed Recording Systems Talon High-Speed Recording Systems

eliminate the time and risk associated withnew technology system development. Withincreasing pressure in both the defense andcommercial arenas to get to the marketfirst, today’s system engineers are lookingfor more complete off-the-shelf system of-ferings.

Out of the box, these systems arrivecomplete with a full-featured virtual opera-tor control panel ready for immediate datarecording and/or playback operation.

Because they consist of modular COTSboard-level products and flexible controlsoftware, they are easily scalable to largermultichannel data acquisition and recordingapplications requiring sustained, aggregaterecording rates of up to 1600 GB/sec.

For example, they can be used as thedata acquisition resource for embedded sys-tems in real-time digital signal processingapplications. A complete suite of softwaredevelopment tools simplifies custom systemintegration.

Ready-to-Run Recording SystemsThe Pentek offerings are complete, fully

integrated systems featuring a range of A/Dand D/A resources with high-speed diskarrays.

Since these systems are built on aWindows workstation, users can easily installpost-processing and analysis tools to operateon the recorded data.

Pentek systems provide a flexible archi-tecture that can be easily customized tomeet user needs. Multiple RAID levels of0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50, provide a choice for therequired level of redundancy.

Pentek RTS High-SpeedRecording Systems are designed

for commercial applications.

Pentek RTR High-SpeedRecording Systems are designed

to MIL-STD-810F for harshenvironments.

Recording Systems Form FactorsPentek’s High-Speed Recording Systems

are available as Lab Systems, Portable Sys-tems and Rugged Systems.

RTS Lab Systems are housed in a 4Uhigh, 19 in. rack-mountable chassis in a PCserver configuration. They are designedfor commercial applications in a lab oroffice environment.

RTS Portable Systems are available ina small briefcase-sized enclosure with anintegral LCD display and keyboard. They,too, provide a PC server configuration andare designed for commercial field applicationswhere size and weight is of paramountimportance.

RTR Rugged Systems are housed in a4U high, 19 in. rugged rack-mountablechassis in a PC server configuration.Designed to MIL-STD-810F, they are builtto survive shock and vibration and theytarget operation in harsh environmentsand remote locations that are unsuitablefor humans.

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Local or Remote Socket

connection

SERVER

Sockets

Windows

Drivers

SystemFlowCommand

Processor

SystemFlow Record/Play

Server Application

Windows Operating System

NTFS

User

Control

Block

User

Proc.Block

LabVIEW

SignalViewer

SystemFlow JAVA

Record/Play GUI Application

SocketsSystemFlow JAVA

Client API

Client Operating System(Windows/Linux/Other)

NTFS

CLIENT

API

SystemFlow Architecture

Server/Client ArchitectureAs shown in the block diagram, theSystemFlow architecture provides foreasy communication between therecording system Server on the rightand the Client PC on the left.

Function LibrariesThe function libraries and tools forcontrolling the recording andplayback functions include theApplication Programming Interface,the Graphical User Interface and theintegrated Signal Viewer.

SystemFlow APIThe SystemFlow API allows developersto configure and customize the systeminterfaces and operation. Source code issupplied for all client API functions. Awell-defined set of plugins allows theuser to extend server API functions.

Server/Client CommunicationServer and Client communicatethrough a standard socket connection.This arrangement enables the Serverto provide real-time recording andplayback functions that can becontrolled from a local or a remoteClient. It also allows Client andServer to run on different operatingsystems.

SystemFlow GUIThe SystemFlow architecture features aWindows-based GUI (Graphical UserInterface) that provides a simple meansto configure and control the system.Custom configurations can be stored asprofiles and later loaded when needed,allowing the user to select preconfiguredsettings with a single click.

SystemFlow Signal ViewerSystemFlow also includes signal viewingand analysis tools that allow the user tomonitor the signal prior to, during, andafter a recording session. These toolsinclude a virtual oscilloscope and avirtual spectrum analyzer. More infor-mation on the Signal Viewer is providedon the next page.

NTFS File SystemThe NTFS file management systemprovides immediate access to the recordeddata, thereby eliminating time-consum-ing data conversion processes requiredwith proprietary file managementsystems. It also eliminates the need forcustom hardware and software platformswhere the recorded data may need to bephysically transported for conversion.

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SystemFlow Graphical User Interface

SystemFlow Signal ViewerThe SystemFlow Signal Viewer includes a virtual oscillo-

scope and spectrum analyzer for signal monitoring in boththe time and frequency domains. It is extremely useful forpreviewing live inputs prior to recording, and for monitoringsignals as they are being recorded to help ensure successfulrecording sessions. The viewer can also be used to inspectand analyze the recorded files after the recording is complete.

SystemFlow Hardware Configuration InterfaceThe Hardware Configuration Interface provides a simple

and intuitive means for setting up the system parameters.The DDC configuration screen shown here, provides entries forinput source, center frequency, decimation, as well as gateand trigger information. All parameters contain limit-checking and integrated help to provide an easier-to-useout-of-the-box experience.

SystemFlow Recorder InterfaceThe Recorder Interface provides the user with a control

interface for the recording system. It includes Configuration,Record, Playback and Status screens, each with intuitive con-trols and indicators. The user can easily move between screensto set configuration parameters, control and monitor a record-ing, play back a recorded signal and monitor board temperatureand voltage levels. The signal viewer, integrated into the record-ing GUI, allows the user to monitor real-time signals or signalsrecorded on disk.

Advanced signal analysis capabilities include automaticcalculators for signal amplitude and frequency, second andthird harmonic components, THD (total harmonic distortion)and SINAD (signal to noise and distortion). With time andfrequency zoom, panning modes and dual, annotated cursorsto mark and measure points of interest, the SystemFlowSignal Viewer can often eliminate the need for a separateoscilloscope or spectrum analyzer in the field.

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Recording and Playback Dataflow

Shown in this diagram is the dataflowduring a typical recording session. ThePentek Transceiver Board contains a 2-chan-nel 200 MHz A/D for digitizing two inputanalog channels. The digitized outputs aredownconverted by the two DDCs (DigitalDownconverters) and moved on to the PCsystem memory via the PCI Express inter-

face. Both the DDCs and the PCIe interfaceare implemented in the board’s FPGA.Data then moves from the system memoryto the Recording System RAID Controllerand is then recorded to disk via the SATAinterface. DMA controllers conduct all datatransfers, bypasssing the CPU for guaranteedreal-time operation.

Recording Dataflow

Playback Dataflow During a playback session, data storedon disk moves through the SATA interfaceof the Playback System RAID Controller.From there, data is passed to the PC systemmemory through the PCIe interface andthen to the Pentek Transceiver board throughits PCIe interface, all via hardware DMAcontrollers for real-time operation.

This board also contains DUCs (DigitalUpconverters) which upconvert the data tothe original IF frequency bands. Two 800 MHzD/As convert the data to analog form andprovide signals that are identical to theanalog signals that were originally recorded.

These can be further analyzed with anyWindows-compatible analysis software.

System Memory

Recording System SBC/MB

CPURecording System

RAID Controller

200 MHZ

16-Bit A/D

200 MHZ

16-Bit A/D

Pentek Transceiver Board TIMING BUS GENERATOR

Clock / Sync / Gate / PPS

PCI Express

Interface

RF/IF Analog Input

Channel # 1

RF/IF Analog Input

Channel # 2

Sample Clk/Reference Clk In

Gate/Trigger/Sync/PPS

A/D Clock/Sync Bus

Digital IF

Channel # 1

Digital IF

Channel # 2

2 Channels of Digital Data

Being Transferred Over A

PCI Express Interface



SATA Interface

PCI Express Interface PCI Express Interface

RAIDController

SATAInterface

DDC

#1

DDC

#2

Single

Volume

RAID 0

Storage

Array

System Memory

Playback System SBC/MB

CPUPlayback System

RAID Controller

800 MHZ

16-Bit D/A

800 MHZ

16-Bit D/A

Pentek Transceiver Board TIMING BUS GENERATOR

Clock / Sync / Gate / PPS

PCI Express

Interface

RF/IF Analog Output

Channel # 1

RF/IF Analog Output

Channel # 2

Sample Clk/Reference Clk In

Gate/Trigger/Sync/PPS

D/A Clock/Sync Bus

Digital IF

Channel # 1

Digital IF

Channel # 2



PCI Express Interface



SATA Interface

PCI Express Interface PCI Express Interface

RAIDController

SATAInterface

DUC

#1

DUC

#2

Single

Volume

RAID 0

Storage

Array


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Model RTS 2701 Multiband High-Speed Recording and Playback System

General InformationThe TalonTM RTS 2701 is a turnkey, multi-

band recording and playback system thatallows the user to record and reproducehigh-bandwidth signals. The RTS 2701provides sustained recording rates of up to480 MB/sec in a dual-channel configurationand is ideal for the user that requires apowerful rack-mount recording system.

The heart of the RTS 2701 is the PentekModel 7641-420 multiband transceiver,which includes A/D and D/A converters,digital upconverters (DUCs), digital down-converters (DDCs), and an FPGA-installedIP core. The architecture allows the systemengineer to take full advantage of moderntechnology in a turnkey system.

Optional GPS time and position stamp-ing allows the user to record this criticalsignal information.

SystemFlow SoftwareIncluded with this system is Pentek’s

SystemFlow Recording Software. A softwareAPI is provided that allows users to inte-grate control of the RTS instrument intotheir system.

The RTS 2701 features a Windows-basedGUI (Graphical User Interface) that providesa simple means to configure and controlthe system. Custom configurations can bestored as profiles and later loaded whenneeded, allowing the user to select precon-figured settings with a single click.

SystemFlow also includes signal view-ing and analysis tools, that allow the userto monitor the signal prior to, during andafter a recording session. These tools includea virtual oscilloscope and a virtual spectrumanalyzer.

Built on a Windows XP Professionalworkstation, the RTS 2701 allows the userto install post processing and analysis toolsto operate on the recorded data. The RTS2701 records data to the native NTFS filesystem, providing immediate access to therecorded data. Data can be offloaded viagigabit Ethernet, or USB 2.0 ports. Addition-ally, data can be copied to disk, using the8X double layer DVD+R/RW drive.

Flexible ArchitecturePentek’s multiband recorder system

provides a flexible architecture that is easilycustomized to meet the user’s needs.Multiple RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, 6,10 and 50, provide a choice for the requiredlevel of redundancy. Total drive capacity is4 TB using 10 drives.

The system supports simultaneousrecording of one or two wideband A/D ormultiband DDC channels. The analog out-put allows a single recorded signal to bereproduced as either a baseband or anupconverted IF signal. With its range ofprogrammable decimation and interpolationfactors, the system supports signal band-widths from 8 kHz to 60 MHz. ➤

Contact factory for options, fornumber and type of analogchannels, recording rates, anddisk capacity.

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Features■ Dual channel multiband

recording and playbacksystem

■ 19 inch industrial rack-mount PC server chassis

■ Complete high performanceWindows® workstation

■ Two 14-bit 125 MHz A/Ds

■ One 16-bit 500 MHz D/A■ Real-time sustained

recording rates of up to480 MB/sec

■ 4 terabytes of storage toNTFS RAID disk array

■ RAID levels 0 ,1, 5 , 6, 10and 50

■ Windows SystemFlow®

Record/Playback software■ Complete GUI with Signal

Viewer analysis tool whichincludes a virtual oscilloscopeand spectrum analyzer

■ File headers include timestamping and recordingparameters

■ DDC decimation and DUCinterpolation ranges from2 to 32,768

■ 8 kHz to 60 MHz basebandrecord and playback signalbandwidths

■ IF frequencies to 300 MHz■ Ideal for communications,

radar, wireless, SIGINT,telecom and satcom

■ Optional GPS time andposition stamping

CH 1

In

125 MHz

14-bit A/D

MODEL

7641-420

CH 2

In

Out

125 MHz

14-bit A/D

Sample

Clock A In

CLOCK &

SYNC

GENERATOR

Clock/Sync

Bus

XTALOSC B

XTALOSC B

Sample

Clock B In

TTL Gate/

TriggerIn

TTL Sync

In

DIGITAL

DOWN-

CONVERTER

DIGITAL

DOWN-

CONVERTER

DIGITAL

UPCONVERTER

INTEL

PROCESSOR

SYSTEM DRIVE

A

500 MHz

16-bit D/A

DDR

SDRAM

HOST PROCESSOR

RAID

DATA DRIVES DATA DRIVES


MODEL RTS 2701

USB

Gigabit

Ethernet

PS/2

Keyboard

PS/2

Mouse

Video

Output


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ SystemFlow Graphical User Interface



SystemFlow Hardware Configuration InterfaceThe RTS 2701’s configuration screens provide a simple

and intuitive means for setting up the system parameters.The DDC configuration screen shown here, provides entries forinput source, center frequency, decimation, as well as gateand trigger information. All parameters contain limit-checking and integrated help to provide an easier-to-useout-of-the-box experience.

SystemFlow Recorder InterfaceThe RTS 2701 GUI provides the user with a control interface

for the recording system. It includes Configuration, Record,Playback and Status screens, each with intuitive controls andindicators. The user can easily move between screens to setconfiguration parameters, control and monitor a recording, playback a recorded signal and monitor board temperature and volt-age levels. The signal viewer, integrated into the recording GUI,allows the user to monitor real-time signals or recorded signalson disk.

Advanced signal analysis capabilities include automaticcalculators for signal amplitude and frequency, second andthird harmonic components, THD (total harmonic distor-tion) and SINAD (signal to noise and distortion). With timeand frequency zoom, panning modes and dual annotatedcursors to mark and measure points of interest, the System-Flow Signal Viewer can often eliminate the need for aseparate oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer in the field. ➤


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ A/D Performance

Spurious Free Dynamic Range

fin = 70 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

Spurious Pickup

fs = 100 MHz, 32k point FFT, 8 averages

Input Frequency Response

fs = 100 MHz

Two-Tone SFDR

f1 = 29.5 MHz, f

2 = 30.5 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

Crosstalk

fin Ch2

= 69 MHz, fs = 100 MHz, Ch 1 shown

Phase Noise

fin = 69 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

Phase Noise @ 100 kHz = -102 - 10*log(610) = -129.8 dB/Hz

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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ D/A PerformanceTwo-Tone Intermodulation Distortion

f1 = 69.5 MHz, f

2 = 70.5 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

PC Workstation (standard configuration)Operating System: Windows XP ProfessionalProcessor: Intel® processorSpeed: 1.8 GHz or greaterSDRAM: 2 GBytesRAID

Storage: 4 TBNumber of Drives: 10Supported Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50

Analog Recording Input / OutputAnalog Signal Inputs

Quantity: 2Input Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleMMCX connectorsTransformer Type: Coil Craft WBC1-1TLBFull Scale Input: +10 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 250 kHz to 300 MHz

A/D ConvertersType: Linear Technologies LTC2255Sampling Rate: 1 MHz to 125 MHzResolution: 14 bits

Digital DownconverterType: TI/Graychip GC4016 and Pentek-installed DDCIP CoreNumber of Channels: 4Decimation: 2 to 32,768Bandwidth: 8 kHz to 60 MHz

SpecificationsAnalog Signal Outputs

Quantity: 1Output Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleMMCX connectorsFull Scale Output: +4 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 60 kHz to 300 MHz

Digital UpconverterType: TI DAC5686 and Pentek-installed interpolation IP coreInterpolation: 2 to 32,768Input Bandwidth: 40 MHz, max.Output IF: DC to 160 MHzOutput Signal: Analog, real or quadratureSampling Rate: 320 MHz max.; 500 MHz max. withupconversion disabledResolution: 16 bits

Clock Sources (2): Selectable from onboard 100 and 200 MHzcrystal oscillators, external or LVDS clocks (Option -136)

External Clocks (2)Type: Front panel female MMCX connector, sine wave,0 to +10 dBm, AC-coupled, 50 ohms, 1 to 125 MHz

Multi-Recorder Sync/Gate Bus: 26-pin connector, dual clock/sync/gate input/output LVDS buses; one sync/gate inputTTL signal

Physical and EnvironmentalSize: 19" W x 21" D x 7" HWeight: 60 lbOperating Temp: 0° to +50° CStorage Temp: –40° to +85° CRelative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing

Record

Sample Storage ConfigurationsNumber

of Channels

2

2

2

1

2

2

A/D SampleRate

120 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

125 MHz

125 MHz

100 MHz

Total StorageCapacity

4 TB

4 TB

4 TB

2 TB

4 TB

4 TB

Time

127 min.

166 min.

166 min.

133 min.

8.8 hrs.

44 hrs.

Total RecordMode

A/D

A/D

A/D

A/D

DDC

DDC

RAIDLevel

0

0

5

0

0

5

DDCDecimation

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

8

32

Max. RecordedSignal Bandwidth*

60 MHz

50 MHz

50 MHz

62.5 MHz

12.5 MHz

2.5 MHz* For A/D outputs: Bandwidth = ƒs/2 (Nyquist rate); for DDC outputs: Bandwidth = 80% * ƒs/Decimation factor

Specifications are subject to change without notice.


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Model RTS 2706 Configurable High-Speed Recording and Playback System


band recording and playback system forrecording and reproducing high-bandwidthsignals. The RTS 2706 uses 16-bit, 200 MHzA/D converters and provides sustainedrecording rates up to 1600 MB/sec in four-channel configuration.

The RTS 2706 uses Pentek’s high-poweredVirtex-6-based Cobalt® modules, that provideflexibility in channel count, with optionaldigital downconversion capabilities. Optional16-bit, 800 MHz D/A converters with digitalupconversion allow real-time reproductionof recorded signals.

A/D sampling rates, DDC decimationsand bandwidths, D/A sampling rates andDUC interpolations are among the GUI-selectable system parameters, providing afully programmable system capable of record-ing and reproducing a wide range of signals.


SystemFlow SoftwareThe RTS 2706 includes the SystemFlow

Recording Software. SystemFlow features aWindows-based GUI (Graphical User Inter-face) that provides a simple means toconfigure and control the system.

Custom configurations can be stored asprofiles and later loaded when needed,allowing the user to select preconfiguredsettings with a single click.


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Features■ Complete multiband recording

and playback system■ 4U 19 inch industrial rack-

mount PC server chassis■ Windows® 7 Professional

workstation with high perform-ance Intel® CoreTM i7 processor

■ 200 MHz max. 16-bit A/Dsampling for recording,0 to 8 channels

■ 1.25 GHz max. 16-bit D/Asampling for playback, 0 to8 channels

■ 80 MHz max. record andplayback signal bandwidths

■ Capable of record/playback ofIF frequencies to 700 MHz

■ Real-time sustainedrecording rates of up to1600 MB/sec in 4-channelconfiguration

■ Up to 20 terabytes of storageto NTFS RAID disk array

■ RAID levels of 0 ,1, 5 , 6, 10and 50

■ SystemFlow® GUI with signalviewer analysis tool whichincludes a virtual oscilloscopeand spectrum analyzer

■ C-callable API for integrationof recorder into application


■ DDC decimation and DUCinterpolation range from2 to 65,536


SystemFlow also includes signal view-ing and analysis tools, that allow the userto monitor the signal prior to, during, andafter a recording session. These tools includea virtual oscilloscope and a virtual spectrumanalyzer.

Built on a Windows 7 Professionalworkstation, the RTS 2706 allows the userto install post processing and analysis toolsto operate on the recorded data. The RTS2706 records data to the native NTFS filesystem, providing immediate access to therecorded data.

Data can be off-loaded via two gigabitEthernet ports, six USB 2.0 ports or twoeSATA ports. Additionally, data can becopied to optical disk, using the 8X doublelayer DVD±R/RW drive.

Flexible ArchitectureThe RTS 2706 is configured in a 4U 19"

rack-mountable chassis, with hot-swappabledata drives, front panel USB ports and I/Oconnectors on the rear panel. Systems arescalable to accommodate multiple chassisto increase channel counts and aggregatedata rates. All recorder chassis are connectedvia Ethernet and can be controlled from asingle GUI either locally or from a remote PC.

Multiple RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5,6, 10 and 50, provide a choice for the requiredlevel of redundancy. Up to 20 hot-swappableSATA drives are optionally available, allowingup to 20 terabytes of real-time data storagespace in a single 4U chassis. ➤

Channels

In

Channels

Out

200 MHz

16-bit A/D

0 to 8

Channels

DIGITAL

DOWN-

CONVERTER

Decimation:

2 to 65,536

INTEL

PROCESSOR

SYSTEM DRIVEDDR

SDRAM

HOST PROCESSOR

RUNNING SYSTEMFLOW

UP TO 20 TB RAID



MODEL RTS 2706

USB 2.0

Gigabit

Ethernet

PS/2

Keyboard

PS/2

Mouse

Video

Output

2

6

eSATA2

GPS

Antenna

(Optional)

800 MHz

or 1.25 GHz

16-bit D/A

0 to 8

Channels

DIGITAL

UP-

CONVERTER

Decimation:

2 to 65,536


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ SystemFlow Graphical User Interface



SystemFlow Hardware Configuration InterfaceThe RTS 2706 configuration screens provide a simple and

intuitive means for setting up the system parameters. TheDDC configuration screen shown here, provides entries forinput source, center frequency, decimation, as well as gateand trigger information. All parameters contain limit-checking and integrated help to provide an easier-to-useout-of-the-box experience.


for the recording system. It includes Configuration, Record,Playback and Status screens, each with intuitive controls andindicators. The user can easily move between screens to setconfiguration parameters, control and monitor a recording, playback a recorded signal and monitor board temperature and volt-age levels. The signal viewer, integrated into the recording GUI,allows the user to monitor real-time signals or signals recordedon disk.

Advanced signal analysis capabilities include automaticcalculators for signal amplitude and frequency, second andthird harmonic components, THD (total harmonic distor-tion) and SINAD (signal to noise and distortion). With timeand frequency zoom, panning modes and dual, annotatedcursors to mark and measure points of interest, the System-Flow Signal Viewer can often eliminate the need for aseparate oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer in the field. ➤


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ A/D PerformanceSpurious Free Dynamic Range

fin = 70 MHz, f

s = 200 MHz, Internal Clock

Spurious Pick-up

fs = 200 MHz, Internal Clock

Two-Tone SFDR

f1 = 30 MHz, f

2 = 70 MHz, f

s = 200 MHz

Two-Tone SFDR

f1 = 69 MHz, f

2 = 71 MHz, f

s = 200 MHz

Adjacent Channel Crosstalk

fin Ch2




D/A PerformanceSpurious Free Dynamic Range

fout

= 70 MHz, fs = 200 MHz, Internal Clock


fout

= 120 MHz, fs = 400 MHz, External Clock ➤


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ SpecificationsPC Workstation (standard configuration)Operating System: Windows® 7 ProfessionalProcessor: Intel® CoreTM i7 processorClock Speed: 1.8 GHz or greaterSDRAM: 2 GBRAID

Storage: 2–20 TBNumber of Drives: 1–20Supported Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50


Input Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleSSMC connectorsTransformer Type: Coil Craft WBC4-6TLBFull Scale Input: +8 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz

A/D ConvertersType: Texas Instruments ADS5485Sampling Rate: 10 MHz to 200 MHzResolution: 16 bits

Digital DownconverterType: Virtex-6 installed DDC IP CoreDecimation: 2 to 65,536 in two stages of 2 to 256Bandwidth: Up to 80 MHz

Analog Signal OutputsOutput Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleSSMC connectorsFull Scale Output: +4 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz

Digital Upconverter and D/AsType: TI DAC5688 and Pentek-installed interpolation IP coreInterpolation: 2 to 65,536 in two stages of 2 to 256Input Data Rate: 250 MHx max.Output IF: DC to 400 MHzOutput Signal: Analog, real or quadratureOutput Sampling Rate: 800 MHz max. with2, 4 or 8 interpolationResolution: 16 bits

Clock Sources: Selectable from onboard programmableVCXO, external or LVDS clocks

External ClocksType: Front panel female SSMC connector, sine wave,0 to +10 dBm, AC-coupled, 50 ohms, 10 to 200 MHz


Physical and EnvironmentalSize: 19" W x 26" D x 7" HWeight: 60-85 lbOperating Temp: 0° to +50° CStorage Temp: –40° to +85° CRelative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing


Recording OptionsOption 201 One Channel RecordingOption 202 Two Channel RecordingOption 203 Three Channel RecordingOption 204 Four Channel RecordingOption 208 Eight Channel Recording

Playback OptionsOption 221 One Channel PlaybackOption 222 Two Channel PlaybackOption 224 Four Channel PlaybackOption 228 Eight Channel Playback

Storage OptionsOption 240 2 TB StorageOption 241 4 TB StorageOption 242 6 TB StorageOption 243 8 TB StorageOption 244 12 TB StorageOption 245 16 TB StorageOption 246 20 TB Storage

General OptionsOption 260 Digital Downconversion and

UpconversionOption 261 GPS Time & Position Stamping

Model RTS 2706 Options

Contact Pentek for compatible Option combinations


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Model RTS 2715 Talon Dual Channel 10 Gigabit Ethernet Recorder

General InformationThe TalonTM RTS 2715 is a complete turn-

key recording system for storing one or two10 gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) streams. It isideal for capturing any type of streamingsources including live transfers from sensorsor data from other computers and supportsboth TCP and UDP protocols.

Using highly-optimized disk storagetechnology, the system guarantees loss-freeperformance at aggregate recording ratesup to 2 GB/sec.

Two rear panel SFP+ LC connectors for850 nm multi-mode or single-mode fibrecables, or CX4 connectors for copper twinaxcables accommodate all popular 10 GbEinterfaces.

Optional GPS time and position stamp-ing accurately identifies each record in thefile header.

SystemFlow SoftwareThe RTS 2715 includes the SystemFlow

Recording Software. SystemFlow features aWindows-based GUI (Graphical User Inter-face) that provides a simple and intuitivemeans to configure and control the system.

Custom configurations can be stored asprofiles and later loaded as needed, allow-ing the user to select preconfigured settingswith a single click.


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Features■ Records 10 Gigabit

Ethernet streams

■ 1 or 2 channels■ TCP and UDP protocols■ Copper or optical 10 GbE

interfaces■ Aggregate recording rates

to 2 GB/sec■ 4U or 5U 19 inch industrial

rack-mount PC server chassis■ Windows® 7 Professional

workstation with a highperformance Intel® CoreTM i7processor


■ RAID levels of 0 ,1, 5 , 6,10 and 50

■ SystemFlow® GUI virtualinstrumentation panel forfast, intuitive operation

■ C-callable API for integrationof recorder into applications



Built on a server-class Windows 7 Profes-sional workstation, the RTS 2715 allows theuser to install post-processing and analysistools to operate on the recorded data.

The RTS 2715 records data to the nativeNTFS file system, providing immediateaccess to the recorded data.

Data can be off-loaded via two gigabitEthernet ports or six USB 2.0 ports. Addi-tionally, data can be copied to optical disk,using the 8X double layer DVD±R/RW drive.

Flexible ArchitectureThe RTS 2715 is configured in a 4U or

5U 19" rack-mountable chassis, with hot-swapdata drives, front panel USB ports and I/Oconnectors on the rear panel.

Systems are scalable to accommodatemultiple chassis to increase channel countsand aggregate data rates.

All recorder chassis are connected viaEthernet and can be controlled from a singleGUI either locally or from a remote PC.

Multiple RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5,6, 10 and 50, provide a choice for the requiredlevel of redundancy. Up to 24 hot-swappableSATA drives are optionally available,allowing up to 20 terabytes of real-timedata storage space in a single chassis. ➤

Ch 1

In / Out 10G

Ethernet INTEL

PROCESSOR

SYSTEM DRIVEDDR

SDRAM

HOST PROCESSOR

RUNNING SYSTEMFLOW

UP TO 20 TB RAID



MODEL RTS 2715

USB 2.0

Gigabit

Ethernet

PS/2

Keyboard

PS/2

Mouse

Video

Output

2

6

eSATA2

GPS

Antenna

(Optional)

Ch 2

In / Out 10G

Ethernet


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➤➤➤➤➤ SystemFlow Graphical User Interface

The RTS 2715 GUI provides the userwith a control interface for the recordingsystem. It includes Configuration, Record,Playback, and Status screens, each withintuitive controls and indicators.

The user can easily move betweenscreens to set configuration parameters,control and monitor a recording, and playback a recorded stream.

All parameters contain limit-check-ing and integrated help to provide aneasier-to-use out-of-the-box experience.

The Configure Screen shows a blockdiagram of the system, and presentsoperational system parameters includingtemperature and voltages. Parametersare entered for each input or outputchannel specifying UDP or TCP protocol,client or server connection, the IP addressand port number.

The Record Screen allows you to browse a folder and enter a file namefor the recording. The length of the recording for each channel can be speci-fied in megabytes or in seconds. Intuitive buttons for Record, Pause andStop simplify operation. Status indicators for each channel display themode, the number of recorded bytes, and the average data rate. A Data Lossindicator alerts the user to any problem, such as a disk full condition.

By checking the Master Record boxes, any combination of channels inthe lower screen can be grouped for synchronous recording via the upperMaster Record screen. The recording time can be specified, and monitoringfunctions inform the operator of recording progress. ➤


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ SystemFlow APISystemFlow includes a complete API (application pro-

gramming interface) supporting control and status queriesof all operations of the RTS 2715 from a custom application.

High-level C-language function calls and the supportingdevice drivers allow users to incorporate the RTS 2715 as ahigh-performance server front end to a larger system. This issupported using a socket interface through the Ethernetport, either to a local host or through an internet link forremote, stand-alone acquisition. Recorded NTFS files can beeasily retrieved through the same connection.

SpecificationsPC Workstation

Operating System: Windows® 7 ProfessionalProcessor: Intel® CoreTM i7 processorClock Speed: 1.8 GHz or greaterSDRAM: 2 GBRAID

Storage: 2–20 TBDrive Type: SSD or HDDNumber of Drives: 8 - 24Supported Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50

Physical and Environmental

DimensionsShort 4U Chassis: 19" W x 21" D x 7" HFull 4U Chassis: 19" W x 26" D x 7" H5U Chassis: 19" W x 26" D x 8.75" H

Weight: 30 - 80 lbOperating Temp: 0° to +50° CStorage Temp: –40° to +85° CRelative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing10 Gigabit Ethernet Interface

Copper - Option 280Quantity: 2 portsCable: Twinax copperConnector Type: CX4Max Cable Length: 15 m

Multi-mode Fibre Optical - Option 281

Quantity: 2 portsCable: Multi-mode fibre, 850 nmConnector Type: LCMax Cable Length: Up to 300 m

Single-mode Fibre Optical - Option 282

Quantity: 2 portsCable: Single-mode fibreConnector Type: LCMax Cable Length: Up to 10 km

Option 201 - Single Channel 10 GbE RecordersOption 201-240 Capacity: 2 TB

Eight 256 MB, 2.5” Solid State Drives4U Short Chassis

Option 201-242 Capacity: 5 TBTwelve 1 TB, 3.5” Hard Disk Drives4U Long Chassis

Option 201-244 Capacity: 10 TBTwelve 2 TB, 3.5” Hard Disk Drives4U Long Chassis

Option 201-246 Capacity: 20 TBTwenty-four 2 TB, 3.5” Hard Disk Drives5U Long Chassis

Model RTS 2715 Ordering Information and Options

Option 202 - Dual Channel 10 GbE RecordersOption 202-241 Capacity: 3 TB

Twelve 256 MB, 2.5” Solid State Drives4U Short Chassis



10 GbE Interface (append to options above)s above)Option 280 Copper , CX4 connectorsOption 281 Multi-mode optical, LC connectors

Option 282 Single-mode optical, LC connectors

General Options (append to options above)s aOption 261 GPS Time & Position Stamping

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Pentek for other configurations.


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Model RTS 2721 Portable High-Speed Multiband Recording and Playback System

Features■ Portable system measuring

16.9" W x 9.5" D x 13.4" H■ Lightweight: approximately

30 pounds■ Complete high-performance

Windows® workstation■ Two 14-bit 125 MHz A/Ds■ One 16-bit 500 MHz D/A■ Real-time sustained

recording rates of up to480 MB/sec

■ Standard configuration with3 TB of hot-swap storage toNTFS RAID disk array

■ RAID levels 0 ,1, 5 , 6, 10and 50

■ Windows SystemFlow®

system software■ Complete GUI with Signal

Viewer analysis tool whichincludes a virtual oscilloscopeand spectrum analyzer



■ 8 kHz to 60 MHz basebandrecord and playback signalbandwidths

■ IF frequencies to 300 MHz■ Ideal for communications,

radar, wireless, SIGINT,telecom and satcom


Contact the factory for options,for number and type of analogchannels, recording rates, anddisk capacity.

CH 1

In

125 MHz

14-bit A/D

MODEL

7641-420

CH 2

In

Out

125 MHz

14-bit A/D

Sample

Clock A In

CLOCK &

SYNC

GENERATOR

Clock/Sync

Bus

XTALOSC B

XTALOSC B

Sample

Clock B In

TTL Gate/

TriggerIn

TTL Sync

In

DIGITAL

DOWN-

CONVERTER

DIGITAL

DOWN-

CONVERTER

DIGITAL

UPCONVERTER

INTEL

PROCESSOR

SYSTEM DRIVE

A

500 MHz

16-bit D/ADDR

SDRAM

HOST PROCESSOR

RAID



HIGH RESOLUTION

VIDEO DISPLAY

MODEL RTS 2721

USB

Gigabit

Ethernet

PS/2

Keyboard

PS/2

Mouse

Aux Video

Output

New!

New!

New!

New!

New!


band recording and playback system thatallows the user to record and reproducehigh-bandwidth signals with a lightweight,portable package. The RTS 2721 providessustained recording rates of up to 480 MB/secin a dual-channel system and is ideal forthe user who requires both portability andperformance in a recording system.

The RTS 2721 is supplied in a small foot-print portable package measuring only16.9" W x 9.5" D x 13.4" H and weighingjust 30 pounds. With measurements similarto a small briefcase, this portable worksta-tion includes a quad-core Xeon® processor,a high-resolution 17" LCD monitor, and ahigh-performance SATA RAID controller.

The heart of the RTS 2721 is the PentekModel 7641-420 multiband transceiver whichincludes A/D and D/A converters, DDCs(Digital Downconverters), DUCs (DigitalUpconverters), and complementary FPGAIP cores. This architecture allows the systemengineer to take full advantage of the latesttechnology in a turnkey system.


SystemFlow SoftwareIncluded with this system is Pentek’s

SystemFlow Recording Software. A softwareAPI is provided that allows users to inte-grate control of the RTS 2721 into theirapplication.

The RTS 2721 features a Windows-basedGUI (Graphical User Interface) that providesa simple means to configure and control

the isystem. Custom configurations canbe stored as profiles and later loadedwhen needed, allowing the user to selectpreconfigured settings with a single click.

SystemFlow also includes signal view-ing and analysis tools, that allow the userto monitor the signal prior to, during, andafter a recording session. These toolsinclude a virtual oscilloscope and a virtualspectrum analyzer.

Built on a Windows XP Professionalworkstation, the RTS 2721allows the userto install post-processing and analysistools. The RTS 2721 records data to thenative NTFS file system that provides im-mediate access to the recorded data. Datacan be offloaded via the hot-swap SATAdisks, by gigabit Ethernet or USB 2.0.Data can also be copied to disk, using the8x double layer DVD+R/RW drive.

Flexible ArchitecturePentek’s portable multiband recorder

provides a flexible architecture that is easilycustomized to meet the user’s needs. Mul-tiple RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10and 50, provide a choice for the requiredlevel of redundancy. Total drive capacity isscalable up to 4.8 TB using as many as 14hot-swappable SATA drives.

The system supports simultaneousrecording of one or two wideband A/D ormultiband DDC channels. The analog out-put allows a single recorded signal to bereproduced as either a baseband or anupconverted IF signal. With its range ofprogrammable decimation and interpola-tion factors, the system supports signalbandwidths from 8 kHz to 60 MHz. ➤


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ SystemView Graphical User Interface



SystemFlow Hardware Configuration InterfaceThe RTS 2721’s configuration screens provide a simple

and intuitive means for setting up the system parameters.The DDC configuration screen shown here, provides entriesfor input source, center frequency, decimation, as well asgate and trigger information. All parameters contain limit-checking and integrated help to provide an easier-to-useout-of-the-box experience.


for the recording system. It includes Configuration, Record,Playback and Status screens, each with intuitive controls andindicators. The user can easily move between screens to set con-figuration parameters, control and monitor a recording, playback a recorded signal and monitor board temperature andvoltage levels. The signal viewer, integrated into the recordingGUI, allows the user to monitor real-time signals or recordedsignals on disk.

Advanced signal analysis capabilities include automaticcalculators for signal amplitude and frequency, second andthird harmonic components, THD (total harmonic distortion)and SINAD (signal to noise and distortion). With time andfrequency zoom, panning modes and dual annotated cursorsto mark and measure points of interest, the SystemFlowSignal Viewer can often eliminate the need for a separateoscilloscope or spectrum analyzer in the field. ➤


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ A/D Performance


fin = 70 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

Spurious Pickup

fs = 100 MHz, 32k point FFT, 8 averages


fs = 100 MHz

Two-Tone SFDR

f1 = 29.5 MHz, f

2 = 30.5 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

Crosstalk

fin Ch2


Phase Noise

fin = 69 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

Phase Noise @ 100 kHz = -102 - 10*log(610) = -129.8 dB/Hz

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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ D/A PerformanceTwo-Tone Intermodulation Distortion

f1 = 69.5 MHz, f

2 = 70.5 MHz, f

s = 100 MHz

PC Workstation (standard configuration)Operating System: Windows XP ProfessionalProcessor: Intel® processorSDRAM: 2 GBMonitor: Built-in 17” high-resolution LCDRAID

Total Storage: 3 TBNumber of Drives: 14Supported Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50

Analog Recording Input/OutputAnalog Signal Inputs

Quantity: 2Input Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleMMCX connectorsTransformer Type: Coil Craft WBC1-1TLBFull Scale Input: +10 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 250 kHz to 300 MHz

A/D ConvertersType: Linear Technologies LTC2255Sampling Rate: 1 MHz to 125 MHzResolution: 14 bits

Digital DownconverterType: TI/Graychip GC4016 and Pentek DDC IP CoreNumber of Channels: 4Decimation: 2 to 32,768Bandwidth: 8 kHz to 60 MHz

SpecificationsAnalog Signal Outputs

Quantity: 1Output Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleMMCX connectorFull Scale Output: +4 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 60 kHz to 300 MHz

Digital UpconverterType: TI DAC5686 and Pentek interpolation IP coreInterpolation: 2 to 32,768Input Bandwidth: 40 MHz, max.Output IF: DC to 160 MHzOutput Signal: Analog, real or quadratureSampling Rate: 320 MHz max.; 500 MHz max. withupconversion disabledResolution: 16 bits

Clock Sources (2): Selectable from onboard 100 and 200 MHzcrystal oscillators, external or LVDS clocks (Option -136)

External Clocks (2)Type: Front panel female MMCX connector, sine wave,0 to +10 dBm, AC- coupled, 50 ohms, 1 to 100 MHz

Multi-Recorder Sync/Gate Bus: 26-pin connector, dualclock/sync/gate input/output LVDS buses; one sync/gate input TTL signal

Physical and EnvironmentalSize: 16.9" W x 9.5" D x 13.4" HWeight: 30 lb, approximatelyOperating Temp: 0° to +50° CStorage Temp: –25° to +65° CRelative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing

Record

Sample Storage ConfigurationsNumber

of Channels

2

2

2

1

2

2

A/D SampleRate

120 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

125 MHz

125 MHz

100 MHz

Total StorageCapacity

2.7 TB

2.7 TB

2.25 TB

1.35 TB

2.7 TB

2.25 TB

Time

90 min

108 min

90 min

90 min

360 min

25 hr

Total RecordMode

A/D

A/D

A/D

A/D

DDC

DDC

RAIDLevel

0

0

5

0

0

5

DDCDecimation

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

8

32

Max. RecordedSignal Bandwidth*

60 MHz

50 MHz

50 MHz

62.5 MHz

12.5 MHz

2.5 MHz* For A/D outputs: Bandwidth = ƒs/2 (Nyquist rate); for DDC outputs: Bandwidth = 80% * ƒs/Decimation factor



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Model RTR 2746 Configurable Rugged High-Speed Recording and Playback System

General InformationThe TalonTM RTR 2746 is a turnkey, multi-

band record and playback system that isbuilt to operate under harsh conditions.Designed to withstand high vibration andoperating temperatures, the RTR 2746 isintended for military, airborne and UAVapplications requiring a rugged system. Withscalable A/Ds, D/As and SSD (solid-statedrive) storage, the RTR 2746 can be config-ured to stream data to and from disk atrates as high as 1600 MB/sec.

The RTR 2746 uses Pentek’s high-poweredVirtex-6-based Cobalt® boards, that provideflexibility in channel count with optionaldigital downconversion capabilities. Optional16-bit, 800 MHz D/A converters with digitalupconversion allow real-time reproductionof recorded signals.

A/D sampling rates, DDC decimationsand bandwidths, D/A sampling rates, andDUC interpolations are among the GUI-select-able system parameters, providing a fullyprogrammable system capable of recordingand reproducing a wide range of signals.


SystemFlow SoftwareThe RTR 2746 includes the SystemFlow

Recording Software. SystemFlow features aWindows-based GUI (Graphical User Inter-face) that provides a simple means toconfigure and control the system. Customconfigurations can be stored as profiles and


New!

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Features■ Complete multiband recording

and playback system

■ 4U 19 inch rugged rack-mount PC server chassis

■ Designed to MIL-STD-810F■ Windows® 7 Professional

workstation with high perform-ance Intel® Xeon® processor

■ 200 MHz max. 16-bit A/Dsampling for recording,0 to 8 channels

■ 1.25 GHz max. 16-bit D/Asampling for playback, 0 to8 channels

■ 80 MHz max. record andplayback signal bandwidths

■ Capable of record/playback ofIF frequencies to 700 MHz

■ Real-time sustainedrecording rates of up to1600 MB/sec in 4-channelconfiguration

■ Removable SSD drives


■ RAID levels of 0 ,1, 5 , 6, 10and 50

■ SystemFlow® GUI with signalviewer analysis tool whichincludes a virtual oscilloscopeand spectrum analyzer

■ C-callable API for integrationof recorder into application




later loaded when needed, allowing theuser to select preconfigured settings with asingle click.

SystemFlow also includes signal viewingand analysis tools, that allow the user tomonitor the signal prior to, during, and aftera recording session. These tools include avirtual oscilloscope and a virtual spectrumanalyzer.

Built on a Windows 7 Professional work-station, the RTR 2746 allows the user toinstall post processing and analysis tools tooperate on the recorded data. The RTR 2746records data to the native NTFS file system,providing immediate access to the recordeddata.

The recorder can be configured with upto six data drive packs, each containing upto eight SSDs. This feature allows instantremoval of acquired data by simply remov-ing the drive packs for remote copying andanalysis. For istallations that demand aminimum of downtime, new drive packscan be imediately swapped for the removedones.

In installations which have less demand-ing data off-load requiremetns, two rearaccess gigabit Ethernet ports or two USB2.0 ports can be used. Additionally, datacan be copied to optical disk, using the 8Xdouble layer DVD±R/RW drive.

Designed for Harsh EnvironmentsThe RTR 2746 is delivered in a Crystal

Group, Inc. 4U 19" rugged rack-mountablechassis. Designed to MIL-STD-810F, it is ➤

Channels

In

Channels

Out

200 MHz

16-bit A/D

0 to 8

Channels

DIGITAL

DOWN-

CONVERTER

Decimation:

2 to 65,536

INTEL

PROCESSOR

SYSTEM DRIVEDDR

SDRAM

HOST PROCESSOR

RUNNING SYSTEMFLOW

UP TO 24 TB RAID



MODEL RTR 2746

USB 2.0

Gigabit

Ethernet

PS/2

Keyboard

PS/2

Mouse

Video

Output

2

6

eSATA2

GPS

Antenna

(Optional)

800 MHz

or 1.25 GHz

16-bit D/A

0 to 8

Channels

DIGITAL

UP-

CONVERTER

Decimation:

2 to 65,536


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SystemFlow Graphical User Interface



Advanced signal analysis capabilities include automaticcalculators for signal amplitude and frequency, second andthird harmonic components, THD (total harmonic distortion)and SINAD (signal to noise and distortion). With time andfrequency zoom, panning modes and dual, annotated cur-sors to mark and measure points of interest, the SystemFlowSignal Viewer can often eliminate the need for a separateoscilloscope or spectrum analyzer in the field. ➤

SystemFlow Hardware Configuration InterfaceThe RTR 2746 configuration screens provide a simple and

intuitive means for setting up the system parameters. TheDDC configuration screen shown here, provides entries forinput source, center frequency, decimation, as well as gateand trigger information. All parameters contain limit-checking and integrated help to provide an easier-to-useout-of-the-box experience.

SystemFlow Recorder InterfaceThe RTR 2746 GUI provides the user with a control interface

for the recording system. It includes Configuration, Record,Playback and Status screens, each with intuitive controls andindicators. The user can easily move between screens to setconfiguration parameters, control and monitor a recording, playback a recorded signal and monitor board temperature and volt-age levels. The signal viewer, integrated into the recording GUI,allows the user to monitor real-time signals or signals recordedon disk.

➤ built to survive shock and vibration.Stress to the motherboard and CPU heatsinkis mitigated by multipe attachment pointsto stabilize the PCB. All fasteners and connec-tors are retained with locking mechanismsand shock-isolated drive bays.

High-speed, high-volume, thermally-controlled fans offer maximum airflow andare designed for long life. Additionally,extended temperature operation is possiblewith an optional high-temperature CPU.

Flexible ArchitectureThe RTR 2746 is configured in a 4U 19"

rack-mountable chassis. Systems are scalableto accommodate multiple chassis, in order toincrease channel counts and aggregate datarates. All recorder chassis are connected viaEthernet and can be controlled from a singleGUI either locally or from a remote PC.

Multiple RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5,6, 10 and 50, provide a choice for the requiredlevel of redundancy. Up to 48 removableSATA SSD drives are available, allowingup to 24 terabytes of real-time data storagespace in a single 4U chassis.


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ A/D PerformanceSpurious Free Dynamic Range

fin = 70 MHz, f

s = 200 MHz, Internal Clock

Spurious Pick-up


Two-Tone SFDR

f1 = 30 MHz, f

2 = 70 MHz, f

s = 200 MHz

Two-Tone SFDR

f1 = 69 MHz, f

2 = 71 MHz, f

s = 200 MHz

Adjacent Channel Crosstalk

fin Ch2




D/A PerformanceSpurious Free Dynamic Range

fout

= 70 MHz, fs = 200 MHz, Internal Clock


fout

= 120 MHz, fs = 400 MHz, External Clock ➤


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➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Specifications

PC Workstation (standard configuration)Operating System: Windows® 7 ProfessionalProcessor: Intel® Xeon® processorClock Speed: 1.8 GHz or greaterSDRAM: 4 GBRAID

Storage: 1–24 TBNumber of Drives: 2–48, arranged in 6 drive packseach containing up to 8 SSDsSupported Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50


Input Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleSSMC connectorsTransformer Type: Coil Craft WBC4-6TLBFull Scale Input: +8 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz

A/D ConvertersType: Texas Instruments ADS5485Sampling Rate: 10 MHz to 200 MHzResolution: 16 bits

Digital DownconverterType: Virtex-6 FPGA, Pentek-installed DDC IP CoreDecimation: 2 to 65,536 in two stages of 2 to 256Bandwidth: Up to 80 MHz

Analog Signal OutputsOutput Type: Transformer-coupled, front panel femaleSSMC connectorsFull Scale Output: +4 dBm into 50 ohms3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz

Digital Upconverter and D/AsType: TI DAC5688 and Pentek-installed interpolation IP coreInterpolation: 2 to 65,536 in two stages of 2 to 256Input Data Rate: 250 MHx max.Output IF: DC to 400 MHzOutput Signal: Analog, real or quadratureOutput Sampling Rate: 800 MHz max. with2, 4 or 8 interpolationResolution: 16 bits

Clock Sources: Selectable from onboard programmableVCXO, external or LVDS clocks

External ClocksType: Front panel female SSMC connector, sine wave,0 to +10 dBm, AC- coupled, 50 ohms, 10 to 200 MHz


Physical and EnvironmentalSize: 19" W x 24.125" D x 7" HWeight: 45-75 lbOperating Temp: –15° to +55° C

–40 to +71° C with high-temperatureCPU option

Storage Temp: –55° to +85° CRelative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensingAltitude: 12,500 ft. operation, 40,000 ft. transportVibration: 4.43 g rms, 50 to 500 Hz, 75 min./axis


Recording OptionsOption 201 One Channel RecordingOption 202 Two Channel RecordingOption 203 Three Channel RecordingOption 204 Four Channel RecordingOption 208 Eight Channel Recording

Playback OptionsOption 221 One Channel PlaybackOption 222 Two Channel PlaybackOption 224 Four Channel PlaybackOption 228 Eight Channel Playback

Storage OptionsOption 240 2 TB StorageOption 241 4 TB StorageOption 242 6 TB StorageOption 243 8 TB StorageOption 244 12 TB StorageOption 245 16 TB StorageOption 246 20 TB StorageOption 247 24 TB Storage

General OptionsOption 260 Digital Downconversion and

UpconversionOption 261 GPS Time & Position Stamping

Model RTR 2746 Options

Contact Pentek for compatible Option combinations

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Customer InformationPlacing an Order

When placing purchase orders for Pentek products, pleaseprovide the model numbers and descriptions used in this cata-log. You may place your orders by letter, telephone, email orfax; you should confirm a verbal order by mail, email or fax.

All orders should specify a purchase order number, bill-toand ship-to address, method of shipment, and a contactname and telephone number.

U.S. orders should be made out to Pentek, Inc. andmay be placed directly at our office address, or c/o ourauthorized sales representative in your area.

International orders may be placed with us, or with ourauthorized distributor in your country. They have pricing andavailability information and they will be pleased to assist you.

Prices and Price QuotationsAll prices are F.O.B. factory in U.S. dollars. Shipping

charges and applicable import, federal, state or local taxes,are paid by the purchaser.

We’re glad to respond to your request for price quotation— just contact the corporate office, or your local represen-tative. Price and delivery quotations are valid for 30 days,unless otherwise stated.

Quantity discounts for large orders are available and willbe included in our price quotation, if applicable.

TermsTerms are Net 30 days for accounts with established

credit; until credit is established, we require prepayment, orwill ship C.O.D.

ShippingFor new orders, we normally ship UPS ground with ship-

ping charges prepaid and added to our invoice. If you are in ahurry, we will ship UPS Red, UPS Blue, FedEx, or the carrier ofyour choice, as you request.

Order Cancellation and ReturnsAll orders placed with Pentek are considered binding and

are subject to cancellation charges. Hardware productsincluded in this catalog may be returned within 30 days afterreceipt, subject to a restocking charge. Before returning aproduct, please call Customer Service to obtain a ReturnMaterial Authorization (RMA) number. Software purchasesare final and we cannot allow returns.

WarrantyPentek warrants its products to conform to published

specifications and to be free from defects in materials andworkmanship for a period of one year from the date ofdelivery, when used under normal operating conditions andwithin the service conditions for which they were furnished.

The obligation of Pentek arising from a warranty claimshall be limited to repairing or, optionally, replacing withoutcharge any product which proves to be defective within theterm and scope of the warranty.

Pentek must be notified of the defect or nonconformitywithin the warranty period. The affected product must bereturned with shipping charges and insurance prepaid.Pentek will pay shipping charges for the return of product tobuyer, except for products returned from outside of the USA.

Limitations of WarrantyThis warranty does not apply to products which have

been repaired or altered by anyone other than Pentek or itsauthorized representatives.

The warranty does not extend to products that have beendamaged by misuse, neglect, improper installation, unautho-rized modification, or extreme environmental conditions.

Pentek specifically disclaims merchantability or fitness fora particular purpose. We will not be held liable for incidentalor consequential damages arising from the sale, use, or in-stallation of any of our products. Under any circumstancesPentek’s liability under this warranty will not exceed thepurchase price of the product.

Extended WarrantyYou may purchase an extended warranty on our hard-

ware products for a fee of 1% of the list price per month ofcoverage, or 10% of the list price per year of coverage.

All Pentek software products (excluding 3rd-party prod-ucts) include free maintenance and free upgrades for oneyear. Extended software maintenance is available for one,two, and three years, starting after the first year.

Service and RepairBefore returning a product for service and repair, please

contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Material Autho-rization (RMA) number and have the following informationavailable: model number, serial number, name and addressof person returning the product and a description of theproblem experienced.

Carefully package the product in its original antistaticmaterial, if it is still available, and ship it to us: prepaid (ifwithin the US) or free domicile DDP (if outside the US). Showthe RMA number on the outside of the package and include awritten description of the malfunction.

When the work is completed, we will return the productto you free of charge, along with a statement of work done, ifunder warranty. Out-of-warranty work will be charged on amaterial and service time basis, and we will be happy to quoteyou a cost estimate for the repair and return shipping beforeproceeding.

Service phone: (201) 818-5900 ● fax: (201) 818-5697 ● email:[email protected]

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