FPGA-Based Test Solutions
With capabilities for CW and pulsed signal generation to measure power, gain, and added efficiency, as well as 2-tone characterization for assessing video bandwidth, this platform is perfectly suited for in-depth power amplifier testing under base station-like conditions.
Additionally, the system supports LTE/5G modulated signal characterization, enabling precise evaluation of linearity under Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) conditions.
Measure ACPR, EVM, power, and efficiency with complex modulated signals—all in one streamlined, high-performance test solution.
FR3 Extension Board
WUPATEC FR3 EXTENSION BOARD FEATURES
Full FR3 coverage: 6.9 to 25.8 GHz with 1.2 GHz instantaneous bandwidth
High-performance signal chain with sampling rates up to 1.474 GSa/s
Vector signal generation & analysis for precise EVM and ACPR characterization
Supports multi-carrier, high-order modulation and MIMO scenarios
Seamless integration with AMD ZCU670 evaluation kit & WUPATEC VST firmware
Designed for 5G-Advanced (standardized in 2023) and ready for 6G use cases
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency coverage: 6.9 – 25.8 GHz (up/down conversion from 10 MHz–7.125 GHz RFSoC)
Instantaneous bandwidth: up to 1.2 GHz
Sampling rate: up to 1.474 GSa/s
Module size: 45 mm (H) × 240 mm (L) × 120 mm (W)
Integration: plug-and-play with AMD ZCU670 evaluation kit & WUPATEC firmware
Supported measurements: CW, pulsed CW, 2-tone, IQ waveform, wideband waveform testing
AMD RFSOC PA TEST BENCH
WUPATEC FIRMWARE FOR AMD RFSOC FEATURES
- Controlled via Ethernet with a computer running IQStar
- Instrument power up with simple ON/OFF button
- Live center frequency change from 10MHz to 7.125GHz
- Live sample rate change from 245.76MS/s to 1966.08MS/s
- Calibrated output power
- Generation and acquisition of long test models waveforms LTE and 5G NR (TM1.1, TM3.1, TM3.1a)
- Live selection of on-board DPD:
- Wupatec DPD
- Xilinx DPD and CFR
- Multiple PA characterization modes:
- IQ waveform
- 2 tones
- CW / pulsed CW
SPECIFICATIONS
- 10MHz-7.125GHz Vector signal Transceiver (VST)
based on AMD RFSoC DFE ZCU670 evaluation kit - Dedicated firmware to run the VST like a benchtop
instrument grade solution - Measurement of RF Power Amplifier in base
station-like conditions:- LTE/5G PA Tests with signal generation and analysis
bandwidth up to 1.95GHz - 1-tone measurements : CW & pulsed CW,
characterization with configurable rise/fall time - 2-tone measurements for video bandwidth analysis
- IQ signal generation/analysis
- Embedded AMD CFR & DPD IP
- LTE/5G PA Tests with signal generation and analysis
- Trigger and 10 MHz IN/OUT available to connect power meters, multimeter or spectrum analyze
Xilinx RFSoC with Wupatec Firmware
AM9009 TESTBENCH
75MHz-6GHz Vector Signal Transceiver for Power
Amplifier Test
VECTOR SIGNAL TRANSCEIVER MAIN FEATURES
- RF Frequency: 75 MHz – 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: Up to 400 MHz
- Integrated vector signal generator/analyzer
- Supports 1-tone CW, 2-tone, IQ modulation for PA tests
- Configurable pulse rise/fall times in pulsed CW mode
- Auto attenuator settings for high accuracy
- Averaging up to 8192 for high dynamic range
- Trigger and 10 MHz IN/OUT for external devices
- High data transfer via Gigabit LAN
VECTOR SIGNAL TRANSCEIVER MAIN FEATURES
- 75MHz-6GHz RF VST based on ADI ADRV9009 boards
- Turnkey IQSTAR measurement software
- Dedicated firmware for benchtop-grade VST operation
- RF Power Amplifier characterization under base station conditions:
- LTE/5G PA tests up to 400MHz bandwidth
- 1-tone: CW and pulsed CW with adjustable rise/fall
time - 2-tone: Video bandwidth analysis
OUR SOLUTIONS
Strong digital knowledge that is adaptable and reliable
Wupatec’s two pillars reside in its strong digital and analog knowledge. By having expertise in both fields RF and digital, we ensure DPD friendliness, or the amplifier’s behaviour can be anticipated during the design phase towards its final environment. Let’s work together.
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Head Office: 20 rue Atlantis, 87068, Limoges, France