Introducing
Atom Defender
Introducing Transformational Security’s cutting-edge multi-channel, phase-coherent radio frequency receiver: the Atom Defender n-IQ. Unparalleled in its class, the revolutionary n-IQ boasts ultra-fast sweeping (≥3 THz/s), delivering unrivaled frequency agility, with an exceptionally low noise floor, achieving extraordinary sensitivity.
Engineered to address modern modulation schemes and the need for wide-bandwidth IQ streaming, the n-IQ is natively VITA 49 compliant, ensuring compatibility and ease of use across a wide variety of deployments and platforms. Experience modern RF detection and prosecution — offered at breakthrough pricing.
Key Specifications
| Channels | Standard: 2, phase-coherent Option: 1; 3–8, phase-coherent |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 3 kHz – 43 GHz |
| Spectrum sweep speed | >3.0 THz/s @ 200 kHz RBW >1.0 THz/s @ 13 kHz RBW |
| IF bandwidth | 192.5 MHz per channel |
| IF center frequency | 375 MHz |
| Noise figure |
9.5 dB weighted average 88–776 MHz: 8.6 dB 700 MHz–3.5 GHz: 9.4 dB 3.4–8.3 GHz: 10.2 dB 8–16.5 GHz: 9.3 dB 16.5–43 GHz: 9.5 dB |
| Preselection | Sub-harmonic |
| RX method | Superheterodyne |
| Attenuation | 93 dB (62 dB RF, 31 dB calibration) |
| Tuning | Coherent, independent |
| AGC | Based on ADC overload detection |
| Damage level | > +15 dBm |
| Digital |
FPGA: AMD Artix™ UltraScale+™ 676 package 10/15/20/25 Embedded processor: TI’s KeyStone 3 ARM/DSP (TDA4AP, TDA4VH) DDR: 32 GB (SOC), 16 GB (FPGA) MicroSD: Internal MicroSD Slot: Externally accessible Microcontroller: CY8C4248AZI-L475 |
| Internal Frequency Reference |
Type: OCXO Frequency: 10 MHz Frequency stability: 20 ppb Aging rate: ±10 ppb/day Disciplining: GPS 1PPS, External 1PPS EFC control: DAC |
| Streaming Capability |
2x 10GbE ~250 MSps continuous from SOC 2x 10GbE 250 MSps from each RF channel Complex 32-bit FFT trace out 16-bit IQ (16-bit I, 16-bit Q) out On-receiver modrec/modcat/demod |
| ADC |
Type: AD9680, 2-channel, 14-bit JESD Sample rate: 500 MSps/channel Alias-protected bandwidth: 192.5 MHz |
| Analog Inputs |
RF input ports: 2 ea. per channel, 2.92 mm GPS: SMA 10 MHz In: SMA 1 PPS (IRIG-B support): SMA |
| Analog Outputs |
10 MHz: SMA 375 MHz IF / 0–80 MHz: SMA (optional) 1 PPS: SMA |
| Sync Interface |
LVDS Sync: Micro-D GPS: Trimble RES SMT 720 SMA IRIG-B for Optical Interface: SMA |
| External Connectivity |
SFP+ from FPGA: 2 ea SFP+ 10 GbE from SOC: 2 ea USB 3 Type C: 1 ea |
| Open Architecture |
VITA 49 compatible: Yes CMOS compatible: Yes Customer access to DSP capabilities for custom processing: Yes |
| Multi-Channel Receiver Port |
Daisy-chain n local receivers for phase coherency: Yes Time Sync Out: 1 ea Time Sync In: 1 ea SysRef Out: 1 ea SysRef In: 2 ea 250 MHz Ref Out: 1 ea 250 MHz Ref In: 1 ea ADC Clock In: 1 ea SPI Bus: 1 ea I2C Bus: 1 ea DIO: 2 ea |
| Expansion Port |
SPI from SOC: 1 ea (with two chip selects) UART from SOC: 1 ea I2C from MCU: 1 ea SPI from FPGA: 1 ea (with two chip selects) DIOs from FPGA: 1 ea Muxout to FPGA: 1 ea Power: +5 V dc @ 1 A, —5 V dc @ 500 mA |
| General |
Input voltage: 10–50 V dc Power consumption: TBD Power connector: 4-pin LEMO Enclosure size (in, approx.): Dual-channel.........8×8×4.5, Single-channel......8×8×3.5 Operating temperature: —20 to +50° C (—4 to +122° F) Weight: TBD Cooling: Internal fans |