Avnet Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC development kit

The Avnet Zynq® UltraScale+TM RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore the entire signal chain from the 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 x 2 Small Cell RF front-end 1.8 GHz card for over-the-air transmission, plus native connection to MATLAB® & Simulink® with Avnet's RFSoC Explorer® application.

Key features

• Rapid Prototyping Platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 Device
• Qorvo 1800 MHz RF Daughtercard
• XM500 Balun Board
• Free MATLAB Trial Package for Wireless Communications

Additional features

Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU111 Evaluation Board

• Rapid Prototyping Platform using the XCZU28DR-2EFFVG1517 Device 
• Supports 8x 4GSPS 12-bit ADCs, 8x 6.5GSPS 14-bit DAC, and 8 Soft-decision
• Forward Error Correction (SD-FECs)
• 4GB DDR4 Memory for Large Sample Buffer Storage
• On-board Reference PLL (LMK04208) and RF PLLs (LMX2594) Generate RF-ADC and RF-DAC Sample Clocks
• Two Samtec LPAF Connectors for Access to RF-ADC/RF-DAC Clocking and Data Path Signals

Qorvo 1800 MHz RF Daughtercard

• Two channels, each with Tx, Rx and DPD (Digital Pre-distortion) Observation Path
• Default Tuning to LTE Band 3 / 1800 MHz FDD System
• Transmit Signal Chain (2x):
• TQQ0303 - 1842.5 MHz RF BAW Filter
• TQL9092 - Driver Amplifier
• RFSA3713 - Digital Step Attenuator
• QPA9903 - 0.5 Watt High-Efficiency Linearisable Power Amplifier
• QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer
• Receive Signal Chain (2x):
• QPQ1297 - Band 3 BAW Duplexer
• TQQ0302 - 1747.5 MHz RF BAW Filter - Band 3 Uplink
• TQP4M9017 - Fast Digital Step Attenuator
• RMS Power Detector
• QPL9096 - Ultra-Low-Noise Bypass LNA

Applications

• 3G/4G/5G Commercial Wireless Communications
• Aerospace and Defense
• Test and Measurement / Instrumentation