Accelerate Next-Generation RF Research and Prototyping

NI Ettus USRP X420

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.