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Accelerate Next-Generation RF Research and Prototyping

  • Mar 17
  • 1 min read

NI Ettus USRP X420


ASUS IoT RUC-1000G
Source: NI

Expanding the NI Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) portfolio, the Ettus USRP X420 is a software defined radio (SDR) combining next-generation software and hardware for a comprehensive solution for advanced radar systems, satellite communications, and emerging 6G research. With frequency coverage up to 20 GHz, the X420 enables access to a wide range of spectrum including FR3, Ku, and X bands.


With two transmit and two receive channels supporting 10 MHz to 20 GHz, the X420 delivers 1 GHz instantaneous bandwidth for high-resolution localization. Its phase-coherent multi-channel design integrates local oscillator (LO) sharing for seamless synchronization and system development.


Featuring the AMD Zynq™ UltraScale+™ RFSoC with programmable FPGA, the X420 supports Open Source UHD tool flow. Multi-radio synchronization is supported through an integrated GPSDO or external 10 MHz and 1 PPS timing references.


NI Ettus USRP X420 Features:

  • Frequency Range: 10 MHz-20 GHz

  • Bandwidth: Up to 1 GHz per channel

  • Number of Channels: 2 transmit (via TX/RX port)/2 receive channels (via TX/RX or RX2 port)

  • Synchronization: Onboard GPSDO, 10 MHz and PPS reference Trigger In/Out interface LO In and LO Out

  • Control: 2 HDMI GPIO Interfaces Type C USB port (serial console, JTAG)

  • FPGA: AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSOC ZU28DR

  • Interface: Dual 100GbE or Quad 10GbE via QSFP28 1GbE via RJ45

  • Development Tools: UHD, RF NoCGNU Radio, Python, C/C++, LabVIEW

  • Software Compatibility: UHD Driver (open source)


NI Ettus USRP X420 Applications:

  • 6G FR3 research

  • Satellite communications

  • Non-terrestrial networks (NTN)

  • Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC)

  • Multi-channel radar systems


Explore next-generation RF with the NI Ettus USRP X420.

Contact info@Braemac.com to learn more.

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