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
